by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at PUCPR. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Associate’s levels, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #10 out of 25 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, PUCPR highly for health professions, placing at #2,226 out of 2,577 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Professions Schools | 2,226 of 2,577 |
| Best Health Professions Schools | 21 of 47 |
| Best Health Professions Schools | 15 of 27 |
Here is each degree level offered in health professions at PUCPR, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 114 |
| Associate’s | 16 |
| Master’s | 31 |
| Graduate Certificate | 19 |
The health professions field at PUCPR breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
In the most recent year for which we have data, Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce awarded 114 bachelor’s degrees in health professions.
PUCPR holds a strong position among schools offering health professions at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #10 out of 25 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Professions Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 10 |
| Best Health Professions Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 13 |
| Best Health Professions Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 1,236 |
Health Professions graduates with a bachelor’s degree from PUCPR go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,876 a year. This is above $27,845, the median for all majors at PUCPR.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at PUCPR, health professions graduates take on a median debt of $19,500 in student loans. This is above $17,323, the typical median for all majors at PUCPR.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,920 | $5,760 |
| Fees | $890 | $890 |
Find out more about PUCPR tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 27% of health professions bachelor’s degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The largest share of health professions bachelor’s degree graduates at PUCPR were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 98% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce with a bachelor’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 112 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce awarded 16 associate’s degrees in health professions.
PUCPR is not currently ranked for health professions at the associate’s level.
Among recent graduates, 56% of health professions associate’s degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The majority of health professions associate’s degree graduates at PUCPR were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce with a associate’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at PUCPR. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Health Professions | 31 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Health Professions | 19 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
