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Liberal Arts and Sciences at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo

Arecibo, PR · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $19,848/yr (-47% vs median)

AI Risk Low (0% exposed)

Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

ROI 16.4x earnings multiple

Ranked #399 of 424 Liberal Arts and Sciences programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Liberal Arts and Sciences graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$410K	$410K	$385K
Earnings Multiple	16.4x	16.4x	15.4x
Probability of Field Employment	45%	45%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	19	18	22

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$24,952

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$37,684

-51% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$18,525

11.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$28,596

44% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $19,848 place Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo below the $37,172 national median for Liberal Arts and Sciences — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

The 16.4x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

With only 0% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, the scenario spread is tight at 6%. Career paths for Liberal Arts and Sciences are among the more automation-resistant we measure.

The $18,525 debt-to-$19,848 income ratio translates to about 11 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #399 out of 424 programs, Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo's financial outcomes for Liberal Arts and Sciences trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $19,848 to $28,596 shows 44% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo accepts 85% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with a smaller student body of 273 in Arecibo, PR. 76% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.

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Top Career Paths

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo's Liberal Arts and Sciences program score?

This program scores 18/100 — on the lower end for Liberal Arts and Sciences. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

Why are Liberal Arts and Sciences earnings lower at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo?

Lower starting pay at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →