Puerto Rico · Economics

Best Economics institutions in Puerto Rico, ranked by earnings

The Economics program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. It explores how economies function and how individuals respond to various incentives, making…

Institutions
2
offering CIP 45.06
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
26
IPEDS completions Spring 2025
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
IPEDS Spring 2025
Avg graduation rate
50%
IPEDS Spring 2025
State pay · Economists
$72,570
BLS OEWS May 2025

2 institutions offering Economics in Puerto Rico

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras
San Juan Public
1450%
2University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez
Mayaguez Public
1249%

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Economists (SOC 19-3011).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+1.2%
Little or no change
Openings / yr (US)
~900
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$115,440
typically Master's degree

Top skills

Critical ThinkingMathematicsReading ComprehensionSpeakingActive ListeningWriting

What Economists earn in Puerto Rico

Jobs in Puerto Rico
100
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$72,570
median $70,750
Best-paying metro
$72,570
San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Economics programs in Puerto Rico.

How much do Economists earn in Puerto Rico?+

The average annual wage for Economists in Puerto Rico is $72,570 (median $70,750), across about 100 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Economics program?+

The Economics program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. It explores how economies function and how individuals respond to various incentives, making…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop critical thinking, mathematics, reading comprehension, speaking, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Economists?+

The national job outlook is about +1.2% growth with around 900 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Master's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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