Economics

Bachelor's degree · University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras · San Juan, PR

CIP 45.06

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$38,827Median earnings 4 years after

$41,509Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

17Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Economics at University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras earn a median of $38,827. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $82,686 four years after graduating (middle half: $58,184–$116,323).

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Social WorkMaster's degree$26,804
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsMaster's degree$24,272
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Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's degree$10,343
Psychology, GeneralBachelor's degree$10,082
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesBachelor's degree$9,605
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Fine and Studio ArtsBachelor's degree$4,699
Human Resources Management and ServicesBachelor's degree$34,844
AnthropologyBachelor's degree$35,103
Social Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree$32,433
MarketingBachelor's degree$25,881
ArchitectureMaster's degree$33,955

Frequently asked questions

How much do Economics graduates from University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras make?

The median salary is $38,827 and $41,509 after five years.

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