Below are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how PUCPR compares to other colleges that offer social work.
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PUCPR ranks competitively among schools offering social work. In particular, it placed #407 out of 437 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Puerto Rico.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce handed out 28 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
Social Work graduates with a bachelor’s degree from PUCPR go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $14,436 a year. This is below $27,845, the median for all majors at PUCPR.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at PUCPR, social work graduates take on a median debt of $17,500 in student loans. This is above $17,323, the typical median for all majors at PUCPR.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,920 | $5,760 |
| Fees | $890 | $890 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 21% of social work bachelor’s degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The largest share of social work bachelor’s degree graduates at PUCPR are 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 bachelor’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce.
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