Best Criminal Justice and Corrections Schools in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico has 18 colleges offering Criminal Justice and Corrections programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 851 recent graduates. Graduates in Puerto Rico earn $17,246 on average within two years — 50% below the national average of $34,543. Lower cost of living or industry mix may explain the gap.

Schools in PR

$17,246

PR Avg. Earnings

$34,543

National Avg.

742

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Criminal Justice and Corrections in Puerto Rico

Public Schools (1)

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (8)

$16,442

avg. 2yr earnings

Criminal Justice and Corrections Schools in Puerto Rico, Ranked by Earnings

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro

San Juan, PR · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $17,024

Graduates: 24

Acceptance: 66.4%

University of Puerto Rico-Carolina

Carolina, PR · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 52.7%

Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus

Gurabo, PR ·

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $26,309

Graduates: 29

Acceptance: N/A

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla

Aguadilla, PR · Private

Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus

San Juan, PR ·

$23,421

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $20,485

Graduates: 111

Acceptance: N/A

Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Carolina Campus

Carolina, PR ·

$20,444

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $21,209

Graduates: 135

Acceptance: N/A

NUC University

Bayamon, PR · For-Profit

$16,811

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $22,661

Graduates: 316

Acceptance: N/A

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Barranquitas

Barranquitas, PR · Private

$9,118

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $22,915

Graduates: 24

Acceptance: 65.8%

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce

Mercedita, PR · Private

$20,596

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $20,555

Graduates: 78

Acceptance: 70.3%

#10

Caribbean University-Bayamon

Bayamon, PR ·

$16,015

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $16,004

Graduates: 18

Acceptance: N/A

#11

Caribbean University-Carolina

Carolina, PR ·

$16,015

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $16,004

Graduates: 18

Acceptance: N/A

#12

Caribbean University-Ponce

Ponce, PR ·

$16,015

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $16,004

Graduates: 18

Acceptance: N/A

#13

Caribbean University-Vega Baja

Vega Baja, PR ·

$16,015

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $16,004

Graduates: 18

Acceptance: N/A

#14

American University of Puerto Rico

Bayamon, PR ·

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $19,360

Graduates: 44

Acceptance: N/A

#15

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce

Ponce, PR · Private

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez

Mayaguez, PR · Private

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo

Fajardo, PR · Private

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama

Guayama, PR · Private

$14,759

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 48.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Criminal Justice and Corrections in Puerto Rico?

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro ranks #1 for Criminal Justice and Corrections in Puerto Rico with median graduate earnings of N/A within two years of graduation. There are 18 schools offering Criminal Justice and Corrections programs in the state.

How much do Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates earn in Puerto Rico?

Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates in Puerto Rico earn an average of $17,246 within two years of graduation. This is 50% below the national average of $34,543 for this major.

What is the hardest Criminal Justice and Corrections school to get into in Puerto Rico?

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo is the most selective Criminal Justice and Corrections program in Puerto Rico with an acceptance rate of 35.6%. The average acceptance rate across Criminal Justice and Corrections programs in the state is 63.7%.

Other Popular Majors in Puerto Rico

Accounting and Related Services $18,770 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services N/A Computer Engineering $48,464 Computer Science $46,757 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $42,653 Industrial Engineering $35,866 Civil Engineering $28,804 Health and Medical Administrative Services $26,850

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.