Inside Academics at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez

The Academic Picture

Whats the point of going to college without academics? Below is an overview of academic life at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez — the faculty and staff who teach, the majors and fields of study on offer, and the online and distance options available.

Use the sections below to explore each part of academic life in more detail, or follow a link to the full report on that topic:

• Faculty Resources
• Most Popular Majors
• Additional Questions to Ask
• Continue Your Research

Faculty & Class Sizes

The student-to-faculty ratio at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is about average at 14 to 1, close to the national average of 15 to 1. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez employs 69% of its instructors full time, above the national average of 47%.

For the full breakdown — tenure status, part-time and adjunct share, and how the faculty compares with the national average — see the faculty composition page.

Majors and Fields of Study

Students at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez can choose from 25 majors with reported graduates spanning 12 broad fields of study.

Degrees offered at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez are summarised below:

The most popular majors at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez, measured by graduates, are listed below.

For the complete list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers, see the academic majors report.

Questions Worth Asking

As you weigh academic life at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez, a few more questions are worth asking:

• Looking for flexibility? Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez may offer online or summer classes that can help you finish your degree — 370 undergraduates take at least some classes online. Explore online learning.
• Thinking about graduate school? Consider how many students continue their studies and how well the school retains and graduates its students (78% of full-time freshmen return for a second year). Explore graduation rates.
• Worried about job prospects? Ask about employment outcomes for recent graduates of Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez.

Explore Further at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez

Use the pages below to go deeper on any academic topic:

• Academic Majors at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez — majors, concentrations and completions in detail
• Faculty & Class Sizes at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez — how the teaching staff is structured
• Graduation and Retention at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez — graduation and first-year retention rates
• Online Learning at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez — distance-learning enrollment detail
• Accreditation at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez — accreditation status and accrediting bodies