Caribbean University-Vega Baja
Vega Baja, PR · Private nonprofit · offers Graduate degrees
—Acceptance rate
$5,235Average net price / year
50%Graduation rate
$22,842Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$10,500Median debt at graduation
152Undergraduates
Cost
- In-state tuition & fees
- $8,844
- Total cost of attendance
- $9,936
- Books & supplies
- $2,250
- Average net price
- $5,235
Net price by family income
- $30–48k
- $5,235
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- —
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 50%
- First-year retention
- 65%
- Median earnings (6 yrs)
- $18,349
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $22,842
- Median debt (graduates)
- $10,500
- 3-year loan default rate
- 0.0%
- Students with Pell grants
- 76%
- Students with federal loans
- 22%
Programs: what graduates earn
11 of 21 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).
Associate's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 2 | $6,373 | $8,000 |
Bachelor's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | 0 | $26,619 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 1 | $15,127 | $12,600 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 1 | $10,084 | $15,250 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 1 | $12,233 | — |
| Social Work | 2 | $9,627 | $7,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 3 | $15,657 | — |
Master's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Resources Management and Services | 0 | $28,528 | $24,356 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 1 | $27,905 | $19,291 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 3 | $25,328 | $20,000 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 0 | $24,257 | $20,416 |
Students
- Undergraduates
- 152
- Graduate students
- 35
- Part-time
- 26%
- Women / men
- 66% / 34%
- White
- 0%
- Hispanic
- 100%
- Black
- 0%
- Asian
- 0%
- International
- 0%
Faculty & school
- Student–faculty ratio
- 11:1
- Avg faculty salary
- $19,665 / year
- Accreditor
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education
- Website
- www.caribbean.edu
- Also known as
- NA
Most popular fields
- Agriculture – 11% of degrees
- Computer & Information Sciences – 3% of degrees
- Education – 6% of degrees
- Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting – 14% of degrees
- Public Administration & Social Service – 6% of degrees
- Health Professions – 34% of degrees
Frequently asked questions
How much does Caribbean University-Vega Baja cost?
The average net price after grants is $5,235 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $8,844 and the full cost of attendance is $9,936.
How much do Caribbean University-Vega Baja graduates earn?
Students who enrolled earn a median of $22,842 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.
What is the graduation rate?
50% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.