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Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico has 4 colleges offering Mechanical Engineering programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 184 recent graduates. Graduates in Puerto Rico earn $42,798 on average within two years — 34% below the national average of $64,585. Lower cost of living or industry mix may explain the gap.

School choice matters significantly: University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez graduates earn $63,302 while Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico graduates earn $33,993 — a $29,309 gap. Research each program's curriculum, employer connections, and career services before deciding.

4
Schools in PR
$42,798
PR Avg. Earnings
$64,585
National Avg.
331
Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Mechanical Engineering in Puerto Rico

Public Schools (1)
$63,302
avg. 2yr earnings
Private Schools (1)
$34,526
avg. 2yr earnings

Public schools in Puerto Rico produce comparable or higher early earnings for Mechanical Engineering graduates, often at lower cost — making them strong value options.

Mechanical Engineering Schools in Puerto Rico, Ranked by Earnings

#1
University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez logo

University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez

Mayaguez, PR · Public

$63,302
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $63,460
Graduates: 146
Acceptance: 52.2%
#2
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon logo

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon

Bayamon, PR · Private

$34,526
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 36.4%
#3
U

Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus

Gurabo, PR ·

$39,369
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $36,383
Graduates: 38
Acceptance: N/A
#4
U

Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico

Hato Rey, PR ·

$33,993
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Mechanical Engineering in Puerto Rico?
University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez ranks #1 for Mechanical Engineering in Puerto Rico with median graduate earnings of $63,302 within two years of graduation. There are 4 schools offering Mechanical Engineering programs in the state.
How much do Mechanical Engineering graduates earn in Puerto Rico?
Mechanical Engineering graduates in Puerto Rico earn an average of $42,798 within two years of graduation. This is 34% below the national average of $64,585 for this major.
What is the hardest Mechanical Engineering school to get into in Puerto Rico?
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon is the most selective Mechanical Engineering program in Puerto Rico with an acceptance rate of 36.4%. The average acceptance rate across Mechanical Engineering programs in the state is 44.3%.
Should I attend a public or private school for Mechanical Engineering in Puerto Rico?
In Puerto Rico, private Mechanical Engineering programs produce average earnings of $34,526 vs $63,302 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 1 public and 1 private options in the state.

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.