Caribbean University-Vega Baja
- Graduation Rate
- 55% C
- About half of students who start complete their degree
- Earnings (10yr)
- $22,842 F
- Below average for college graduates
- Net Price
- $5,235 A
- 69% less than the typical college
- Enrollment
- 152
Bottom line: A C overall grade — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges. 28.8× return on investment — every $1 spent returns $28.8 over 20 years.
Every $1 spent returns $28.8 over 20 years — debt pays back in ~under a year. Net gain: $583,173.
What The Data Says
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A C overall — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges on measured metrics.
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Graduate earnings fall 44% below the national college median.
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Every $1 invested returns $28.8 over 20 years — an exceptional return.
About Caribbean University-Vega Baja
Caribbean University-Vega Baja is profiled below with full outcomes data from federal sources.
Interpretation generated from this school's federal outcomes, research, and mobility data.
Institutional Profile
- Institution Type
- Private College
- Carnegie Class
- Baccalaureate College
- Enrollment
- 152
- Setting
- Suburban
- Designations
- HSI
- Primary Strengths
- Health Professions, Business & Marketing, Criminal Justice, Education
Why students choose Caribbean University-Vega Baja
CollegeRanker Report Card
Graded on outcomes, against every U.S. college.
Each grade is this school's national percentile on a real outcome — earnings, value, mobility, and more.
How we grade →Admissions
This school does not report a competitive admit rate — most qualified applicants are admitted.
Check your odds →Net price + aid
Students pay about $5,235 a year after grants and scholarships — 69% below the typical U.S. college. See net price by family income below.
See cost & aid →Earnings + debt
Graduates earn a median of $22,842 ten years after enrolling — 44% below the typical college, against $10,500 in median debt.
See outcomes →Mobility + social capital
Mobility and social-capital data are limited for this school — see what's reported below.
See mobility →Can I Get In?
How selective Caribbean University-Vega Baja is — and how your numbers stack up.
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Academics & Admissions
Is It Hard to Get Into Caribbean University-Vega Baja? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
Based in Vega Baja, PR, Caribbean University-Vega Baja enrolls students across a range of programs. The graduation rate is roughly 55%.
- Retention Rate
- 65%
- Faculty Salary (mo)
- $2,185
- Student–Faculty Ratio
- 11:1
- Diversity Index
- 0.00
- First-Gen Students
- 50%
Can I Afford It?
What you'll actually pay after grants and aid — not the sticker price.
Cost & Financial Aid
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Caribbean University-Vega Baja? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
Published tuition at Caribbean University-Vega Baja is $8,844, but few families pay that. The number to watch is net price, what students actually pay each year after federal grants and institutional scholarships. Here it averages about $5,235. The median graduate leaves with about $10,500 in federal student loans.
- In-State Tuition
- $8,844
- Out-of-State
- $8,844
- Avg Net Price
- $5,235
- Median Debt
- $10,500
- Pell Grant Rate
- 76%
- Federal Loan Rate
- 22%
What Happens After?
Earnings, debt, and where graduates actually land.
Graduate Outcomes
Is Caribbean University-Vega Baja Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Caribbean University-Vega Baja report median earnings of $22,842, a figure worth comparing against the cost of attendance before enrolling.
- 6 Years After Entry
- $18,349
- 8 Years
- $20,958
- 10 Years
- $22,842
- Debt-to-Earnings
- 0.46x
- Earning > $25K
- 22%
Earnings Trajectory
Graduation by Timeframe
- 100% (2)
- 8%
- 100% (2)
- 8%
- 100% (2)
- 8%
- 100% (2)
- 8%
How Caribbean Compares
Dot right of center = above national average.
College ROI Calculator
Is Caribbean University-Vega Baja Worth It?
A data-driven look at the return on your educational investment — using real federal data.
Yes — for most students, Caribbean University-Vega Baja delivers a positive return. Over four years, the typical net price is $5,235/year ($20,940 total). Graduates earn $22,842 at ten years, and over a 20-year career we project $604,113 in total earnings — a net gain of $583,173 (28.8× your investment). The median debt is $10,500, which takes less than a year to pay back at typical earnings. With a 55% graduation rate, the path to that return is well-tested. This is a exceptional ROI compared to national averages.
- Total Cost (4yr)
- $20,940
- Projected 20yr Earnings
- $604,113
- Net Return
- $583,173
- ROI Multiple
- 28.8×
- Cost Per Year
- $5,235
- Median Debt
- $10,500
- Debt Payback
- Less than 1 yr
- Graduation Rate
- 55%
Does It Change Lives?
Mobility, social capital, and innovation — does it move people up?
Institutional Finances
Data: NCES IPEDS
- Endowment
- $2,156
- Total Expenses
- $953,332
- Federal Grants
- $296,713
Top Programs
The fields Caribbean University-Vega Baja awards the most degrees in, by share of completions. Each links to its degree guide — with salary, growth, and the schools with the strongest outcomes.
- Health Professions 45%
- Business & Marketing 24%
- Criminal Justice 21%
- Education 3%
Top Careers
Where these majors tend to lead — common career paths for Caribbean University-Vega Baja's most popular programs, ranked by median pay with our proprietary scorecard insights.
- CChief Executive Officer$189,520 · 3% growthAdaptable 64
- C+IT Manager$169,510 · 15% growthAdaptable 52
- CHR Manager$136,350 · 5% growthAdaptable 64
- CSales Manager$135,160 · 4% growthAdaptable 64
- CPurchasing Manager$131,350 · 5% growthAdaptable 64
- B+Nurse Practitioner$129,480 · 40% growthResilient 96
- CTraining Manager$125,040 · 6% growthResilient 74
- CProduct Manager$125,000 · 8% growthAdaptable 52
Frequently Asked Questions
Is It Hard to Get Into Caribbean University-Vega Baja? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
Based in Vega Baja, PR, Caribbean University-Vega Baja enrolls students across a range of programs. The graduation rate is roughly 55%.
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Caribbean University-Vega Baja? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
Published tuition at Caribbean University-Vega Baja is $8,844, but few families pay that. The number to watch is net price, what students actually pay each year after federal grants and institutional scholarships. Here it averages about $5,235. The median graduate leaves with about $10,500 in federal student loans.
Is Caribbean University-Vega Baja Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Caribbean University-Vega Baja report median earnings of $22,842, a figure worth comparing against the cost of attendance before enrolling.
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