Academics at University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras

All About Academics

Heres a high-level look at academic life at University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras, covering the student-to-faculty ratio, the majors and degrees offered, and what online and distance learning is available.

Jump to any section below, or follow a link to dig deeper into a specific part of academic life at University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras:

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

Faculty & Class Sizes

The student-to-faculty ratio at University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras is about average at 12 to 1, close to the national average of 15 to 1. University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras employs 73% 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

University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras offers 65 majors with reported completions across 24 broad fields of study.

Degrees offered at University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras are summarised below:

The most popular majors at University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras, measured by graduates, are listed below.

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

Additional Questions to Ask

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

• Looking for flexibility? University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras may offer online or summer classes that can help you finish your degree — 1,055 undergraduates take at least some classes online. Explore online learning.
• Interested in outcomes? Look at how well University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras retains and graduates its students — 77% of full-time freshmen return). Explore graduation rates.
• Will a degree land you a job? Ask how many graduates were employed full time a year after finishing.

Dig Deeper into Academics at University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras

Follow the links below for a deeper look at a specific part of academic life:

• Academic Majors at University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras — majors, concentrations and completions in detail
• Faculty & Class Sizes at University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras — the full faculty and class-size breakdown
• Graduation and Retention at University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras — graduation and first-year retention rates
• Online Learning at University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras — distance-learning enrollment detail
• Accreditation Detail at University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras — regional and program accreditation status