Caribbean University-Bayamon

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,742

5.9% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$6,301

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

929

66% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

30.8%

24 Graduates

About

Caribbean University-Bayamon is a higher education institution located in Bayamón Municipio, PR. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Caribbean University-Bayamon were Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (25 degrees awarded), Nail Specialist & Manicurist (17 degrees), and Massage Therapy (10 degrees).

In 2023, 169 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Caribbean University-Bayamon. 74% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 26% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (169 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Caribbean University-Bayamon is $4,742, which is $−19,833 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Caribbean University-Bayamon was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 605 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Caribbean University-Bayamon is $4,742, which is $19,833 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,301.

In 2023, 80% of undergraduate students attending Caribbean University-Bayamon received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 11% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,742

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Caribbean University-Bayamon was $4,742. The cost of tuition at Caribbean University-Bayamon is $−19,833 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Caribbean University-Bayamon (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$6,301

2023 Value

4.17%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Caribbean University-Bayamon had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,301. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Caribbean University-Bayamon grew by 4.17%.

This chart compares the average net price of Caribbean University-Bayamon (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,953

Room and Board

$1,650

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Caribbean University-Bayamon was of $7,953 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 32.4% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,650. The cost of books and supplies increased by 50% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Caribbean University-Bayamon (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

80%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

11%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

80% of undergraduate students at Caribbean University-Bayamon received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 20% with respect to 2022, when 100% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Caribbean University-Bayamon (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Caribbean University-Bayamon was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 605 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Caribbean University-Bayamon had a total enrollment of 929 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Caribbean University-Bayamon is 613 students and the part-time enrollment is 316. This means that 66% of students enrolled at Caribbean University-Bayamon are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Caribbean University-Bayamon, both undergraduate and graduate, is 100% Hispanic or Latino.

Students enrolled at Caribbean University-Bayamon in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (59.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (40.6%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (77.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (22.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

66%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Caribbean University-Bayamon in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 929 students. The full-time enrollment at Caribbean University-Bayamon is 613 and the part-time enrollment is 316. This means that 66% of students enrolled at Caribbean University-Bayamon are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Caribbean University-Bayamon (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

65%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Caribbean University-Bayamon was 65%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Caribbean University-Bayamon had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Caribbean University-Bayamon (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

929 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Caribbean University-Bayamon is 100% Hispanic or Latino. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2023, 81 more women than men received degrees from Caribbean University-Bayamon. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Caribbean University-Bayamon is hispanic or latino (169 degrees awarded).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Caribbean University-Bayamon is Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (25 degrees awarded), followed by Nail Specialist & Manicurist (17 degrees) and Massage Therapy (10 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Caribbean University-Bayamon, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Philosophy and Religious Studies (8 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (54 degrees), and Protective Services (12 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Caribbean University-Bayamon are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,480,677 people), Secondary school teachers (474,121 people), Education administrators (259,224 people), Special education teachers (202,105 people), and Social workers, all other (191,947 people).

The most specialized majors at Caribbean University-Bayamon in 2023 are Philosophy and Religious Studies (8 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (54 degrees), Protective Services (12 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (6 degrees), and Education (19 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Caribbean University-Bayamon are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Caribbean University-Bayamon are Philosophy and Religious Studies (8 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (54 degrees), Protective Services (12 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (6 degrees), and Education (19 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Caribbean University-Bayamon are Elementary & secondary schools (2,734,250 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (373,210 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (266,371 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (177,053 people), and Individual & family services (164,564 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Caribbean University-Bayamon.

Most Common (2023)

Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist
25 degrees awarded
Nail Specialist & Manicurist
17 degrees awarded
Massage Therapy
10 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Caribbean University-Bayamon was Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist with 25 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Caribbean University-Bayamon according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

125

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 44 degrees were awarded to men at Caribbean University-Bayamon, which is 0.352 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (125).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Caribbean University-Bayamon by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 6 degrees were awarded to men at Caribbean University-Bayamon in General Computer Programming. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 25 degrees were awarded to women at Caribbean University-Bayamon in Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

19%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 5% of students graduating from Caribbean University-Bayamon completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 19% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 23% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (44.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Caribbean University-Bayamon is Female and Hispanic or Latino (44.7% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Hispanic or Latino

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

169 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Caribbean University-Bayamon is hispanic or latino (169 degrees awarded).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
125 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
44 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Caribbean University-Bayamon is hispanic or latino female (125 degrees awarded). There were 2.84 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (44 degrees).

Operations

Caribbean University-Bayamon employs 14 Instructors, 4 Assistant professors and 1 Professors. Most academics at Caribbean University-Bayamon are Female Instructor (8), Male Instructor (6), and Female Assistant professor (3).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Caribbean University-Bayamon are: Management, with 25 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 19 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 7 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$5.85M

2023 Salaries

1.48%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Caribbean University-Bayamon paid a median of $5.85M in salaries, a 1.48% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 43.3% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 21% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$575k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Caribbean University-Bayamon paid a total of $575k to 20 employees working as instructors, which represents 9.84% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

14 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

25 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Caribbean University-Bayamon were Instructor with 14 employees, Assistant professor with 4 employees, and Professor with 1 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Caribbean University-Bayamon were Management with 25 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 19 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 7 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor
Female Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Caribbean University-Bayamon was Female Instructor with 8 employees, Male Instructor with 6 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 3 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Caribbean University-Bayamon.

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