Best Social Work Schools in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico has 17 colleges offering Social Work programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 290 recent graduates. Graduates in Puerto Rico earn $13,510 on average within two years — 57% below the national average of $31,424. Lower cost of living or industry mix may explain the gap.

Schools in PR

$13,510

PR Avg. Earnings

$31,424

National Avg.

482

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Social Work in Puerto Rico

Public Schools (2)

$13,162

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (8)

$12,080

avg. 2yr earnings

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

Social Work Schools in Puerto Rico, Ranked by Earnings

Universidad del Sagrado Corazon

Santurce, PR · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 53.4%

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro

San Juan, PR · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 66.4%

University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras

San Juan, PR · Public

$14,935

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 53.2%

University of Puerto Rico-Humacao

Humacao, PR · Public

$11,388

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 58.5%

Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Carolina Campus

Carolina, PR ·

$16,898

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $19,761

Graduates: 91

Acceptance: N/A

Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus

Gurabo, PR ·

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $15,454

Graduates: 39

Acceptance: N/A

Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus

San Juan, PR ·

$18,047

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $16,542

Graduates: 65

Acceptance: N/A

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo

Arecibo, PR · Private

$12,961

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 37.8%

Caribbean University-Bayamon

Bayamon, PR ·

$12,776

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: N/A

#10

Caribbean University-Carolina

Carolina, PR ·

$12,776

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: N/A

#11

Caribbean University-Ponce

Ponce, PR ·

$12,776

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: N/A

#12

Caribbean University-Vega Baja

Vega Baja, PR ·

$12,776

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: N/A

#13

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo

Fajardo, PR · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $17,001

Graduates: 16

Acceptance: 35.6%

#14

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla

Aguadilla, PR · Private

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce

Ponce, PR · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $10,077

Graduates: 31

Acceptance: 90.3%

#16

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez

Mayaguez, PR · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $10,077

Graduates: 31

Acceptance: 97.3%

#17

Universidad Central de Bayamon

Bayamón, PR · Private

$15,552

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $18,951

Graduates: 17

Acceptance: 86.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Social Work in Puerto Rico?

Universidad del Sagrado Corazon ranks #1 for Social Work in Puerto Rico with median graduate earnings of N/A within two years of graduation. There are 17 schools offering Social Work programs in the state.

How much do Social Work graduates earn in Puerto Rico?

Social Work graduates in Puerto Rico earn an average of $13,510 within two years of graduation. This is 57% below the national average of $31,424 for this major.

What is the hardest Social Work school to get into in Puerto Rico?

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo is the most selective Social Work program in Puerto Rico with an acceptance rate of 35.6%. The average acceptance rate across Social Work programs in the state is 62.6%.

Should I attend a public or private school for Social Work in Puerto Rico?

In Puerto Rico, private Social Work programs produce average earnings of $12,080 vs $13,162 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 2 public and 8 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.