by our College Data Analytics TeamWant the scoop on University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez? We have put together a comprehensive report on the school that covers what majors UPR Mayaguez offers, how the school ranks, how diverse it is, and much more.
At University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez, students can earn anything from bachelor’s degrees through the doctor’s degree - research/scholarship.
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Certificate | — |
| Associate | — |
| Bachelor’s | ✓ |
| Master’s | ✓ |
| Doctorate | ✓ |
Completions: 3,042 undergraduate · 416 graduate (3,458 total)
The most popular majors at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez, measured by the number of graduates, are listed below.
| Most Popular Majors | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 1,729 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | 183 |
| Biology, General. | 132 |
| Animal Sciences. | 103 |
| Chemical Engineering. | 101 |
Among University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez programs with salary data, these majors lead on average graduate earnings.
| Highest-Paying Majors | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Computer Engineering. | $72,440 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | $65,486 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | $63,460 |
| Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians. | $51,517 |
| Industrial Engineering. | $49,979 |
The majors at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez are organized below by area of study, with graduates, average salary, and specializations for each.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 1,729 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering. | 183 | $63,460 |
| Chemical Engineering. | 101 | $48,049 |
| Industrial Engineering. | 101 | $49,979 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. ↳ Electrical and Electronics Engineering. |
94 | $65,486 |
| Computer Engineering. ↳ Computer Software Engineering. · Computer Engineering, General. |
86 | $72,440 |
| Civil Engineering. ↳ Civil Engineering, General. |
72 | $47,584 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. ↳ Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering. |
7 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Biology, General. ↳ Biology/Biological Sciences, General. |
132 | $15,640 |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology. ↳ Microbiology, General. |
93 | $23,770 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology. ↳ Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography. |
16 | NA |
| Biotechnology. | 15 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Sciences. ↳ Animal Sciences, General. |
103 | $18,564 |
| Plant Sciences. ↳ Horticultural Science. · Agronomy and Crop Science. · Plant Protection and Integrated Pest Management. |
48 | $21,017 |
| Agricultural Mechanization. ↳ Agricultural Mechanization, Other. |
21 | $24,777 |
| Agricultural Business and Management. ↳ Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations. · Agricultural Economics. |
16 | NA |
| Agriculture, General. | 12 | $23,596 |
| Agricultural Public Services. ↳ Agricultural and Extension Education Services. |
8 | NA |
| Food Science and Technology. ↳ Food Science and Technology, Other. |
6 | NA |
| Soil Sciences. ↳ Soil Science and Agronomy, General. |
6 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services. ↳ Accounting. |
42 | $16,611 |
| Marketing. ↳ Marketing/Marketing Management, General. |
36 | NA |
| Human Resources Management and Services. ↳ Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General. |
24 | NA |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. ↳ Business Administration and Management, General. |
20 | NA |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. ↳ Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General. |
7 | NA |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. ↳ Finance, General. |
7 | NA |
| Business/Commerce, General. | 5 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry. ↳ Chemistry, General. · Chemistry, Other. |
48 | NA |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. ↳ Geology/Earth Science, General. |
21 | NA |
| Physics. ↳ Physics, General. |
19 | NA |
| Physical Sciences, General. | 5 | NA |
| Materials Sciences. ↳ Materials Science. |
3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | 77 | $17,207 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. ↳ School Psychology. |
8 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. ↳ Athletic Training/Trainer. |
26 | NA |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. ↳ Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. |
24 | $16,786 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. ↳ Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies. |
20 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Political Science and Government. ↳ Political Science and Government, General. |
19 | NA |
| Economics. ↳ Economics, General. |
12 | NA |
| Social Sciences, General. | 8 | NA |
| Sociology. ↳ Sociology, General. |
4 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. ↳ English/Language Arts Teacher Education. · Physical Education Teaching and Coaching. · Agricultural Teacher Education. · Mathematics Teacher Education. |
42 | $18,653 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Systems Analysis. ↳ Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst. |
16 | NA |
| Computer Science. | 10 | $36,602 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computational Science. | 21 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Surveying Technology/Surveying. |
19 | $51,517 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General. | 16 | $33,925 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Fine and Studio Arts. ↳ Fine/Studio Arts, General. · Art History, Criticism and Conservation. |
14 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Statistics. ↳ Statistics, General. |
6 | NA |
| Mathematics. ↳ Mathematics, General. |
4 | NA |
| Applied Mathematics. ↳ Applied Mathematics, General. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. ↳ Exercise Science and Kinesiology. |
11 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. ↳ Comparative Literature. |
5 | NA |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. ↳ Spanish Language and Literature. |
3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| History. ↳ History, General. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Philosophy. | 1 | NA |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
References
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