Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Carolina Campus
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. graduation rate is below 40%. 90% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Carolina Campus is a private nonprofit institution located in Carolina, PR with approximately 4,468 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $7,761 per year. The graduation rate is 34%, and the typical graduate earns $22,700 within 10 years of enrollment.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the low net price of $7,569/year and modest debt at graduation ($10,000) make this one of the more affordable private options in Puerto Rico, which is a genuine plus. However, a 36% graduation rate is a serious concern — only about 1 in 3 students finishes, and the 70% freshman retention rate suggests many leave before even completing their second year. If you're considering this school, go in with a clear plan and strong support system, because the odds of completing a degree here are not in your favor without one.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 27% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 100 | $29,719 | $55,378 | −$25,659 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 67 | $36,078 | $68,257 | −$32,179 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 66 | $32,489 | $47,668 | −$15,179 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 55 | $32,708 | $88,910 | −$56,202 |
| Social Work | 51 | $29,026 | $51,790 | −$22,764 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 37 | $26,561 | $70,786 | −$44,225 |
| Psychology, General | 32 | $26,574 | $50,706 | −$24,132 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 29 | $30,004 | $56,726 | −$26,722 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 28 | $35,180 | $76,194 | −$41,014 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 16 | $22,986 | $28,311 | −$5,325 |
| Marketing | 14 | $32,225 | $69,303 | −$37,078 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 12 | $30,067 | $47,382 | −$17,315 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing a bachelor's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (4,468 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Carolina Campus
Carr. # 190 Esq. Calle 220 Bo. Sabana Abajo
Carolina, PR 00985-0985
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Carolina Campus cost?
The average net price at Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Carolina Campus is about $7,761 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Carolina Campus?
Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Carolina Campus has a graduation rate of 34%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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