Area Studies

Doctoral degree · Center for Advanced Studies On Puerto Rico and the Caribbean · San Juan, PR

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$38,796Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$47,725Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$24,825Median federal debt
—Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Area Studies at Center for Advanced Studies On Puerto Rico and the Caribbean earn a median of $38,796 one year after completing the program. Nationally, doctoral degree graduates in this field earn a median of $69,249 four years after graduating (middle half: $48,234–$97,926). Median debt is $24,825, about 64% of first-year earnings.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Area Studies graduates from Center for Advanced Studies On Puerto Rico and the Caribbean make?

The median salary is $38,796 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $24,825.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.