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Plant Sciences at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez

Mayaguez, PR · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $30,053/yr (-30% vs median)

AI Risk High (45% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (103,300 openings/yr)

ROI 22.1x earnings multiple

Ranked #43 of 50 Plant Sciences programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

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

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$464K	$467K	$443K
Earnings Multiple	22.0x	22.1x	21.0x
Probability of Field Employment	46%	42%	32%
DegreeOutlook Score	39	38	35

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$21,096

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$50,736

-141% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$8,500

3.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$40,598

35% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $30,053 place University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez below the $42,710 national median for Plant Sciences — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

The 22.1x 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 — 45% task exposure — and the 5% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

With first-year pay of $30,053 far exceeding the $8,500 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

At #43 out of 50 programs, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez's financial outcomes for Plant Sciences trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $30,053 to $40,598 shows 35% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez

A 52% admission rate makes University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez accessible to a wide range of qualified students, enrolling 9,564 students in Mayaguez, PR. 65% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.

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Top Career Paths

Forestry and conservation science teachers, postsecondary $100,830/yr

Farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers $87,980/yr

Agricultural sciences teachers, postsecondary $86,350/yr

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Consider the Trade Route?

Trade programs often mean less time in school, lower student debt, and hands-on career paths that tend to be more resilient to AI disruption.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez's Plant Sciences program score?

This program scores 38/100 — on the lower end for Plant Sciences. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Plant Sciences to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Plant Sciences careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 45% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why are Plant Sciences earnings lower at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez?

Lower starting pay at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez 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 →