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Accounting and Related Services at University of Puerto Rico at Cayey

Cayey, PR · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $10,252/yr (-81% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (62% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (451,900 openings/yr)

ROI 29.9x earnings multiple

Ranked #693 of 714 Accounting and Related Services programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Accounting and Related Services graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$664K	$640K	$569K
Earnings Multiple	31.0x	29.9x	26.6x
Probability of Field Employment	76%	65%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	46	44	41

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$21,416

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$36,592

-71% less than sticker · See by income

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$39,442

285% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $10,252 place University of Puerto Rico at Cayey below the $53,724 national median for Accounting and Related Services — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

The 29.9x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 62% task exposure — and the 14% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

At #693 out of 714 programs, University of Puerto Rico at Cayey's financial outcomes for Accounting and Related Services trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $10,252 to $39,442 over five years (285% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of Puerto Rico at Cayey

University of Puerto Rico at Cayey accepts 96% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with a smaller student body of 2,201 in Cayey, PR. 76% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.

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Top Career Paths

Financial managers $161,700/yr

Financial risk specialists $106,000/yr

Financial and investment analysts $101,350/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Puerto Rico at Cayey's Accounting and Related Services program score?

This program scores 44/100 — on the lower end for Accounting and Related Services. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Accounting and Related Services to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Accounting and Related Services careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 62% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why are Accounting and Related Services earnings lower at University of Puerto Rico at Cayey?

Lower starting pay at University of Puerto Rico at Cayey 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 →