Inter American University of Puerto Rico-School of Optometry

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    2024 Enrolled Students
    213
    95.3% Full-Time

    About

    Inter American University of Puerto Rico-School of Optometry is a higher education institution located in Bayamón Municipio, PR. In 2024, the most popular Professional Doctorate concentrations at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-School of Optometry were Optometry (19 degrees awarded).

    In 2024, 19 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-School of Optometry. 36.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 63.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (13 degrees), 2.6 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (5 degrees).

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    Costs

    Tuition Costs

    $0
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-School of Optometry was $0. The cost of tuition at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-School of Optometry is $−14,897 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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    Enrollment

    Inter American University of Puerto Rico-School of Optometry had a total enrollment of 213 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-School of Optometry is 203 students and the part-time enrollment is 10. This means that 95.3% of students enrolled at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-School of Optometry are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-School of Optometry, both undergraduate and graduate, is 70.9% Hispanic or Latino, 15% White, 7.98% Asian, 5.16% Black or African American, and 0.939% American Indian or Alaska Native.

    Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (51.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (18%) and White Female (8.5%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    95.3%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-School of Optometry in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 213 students. The full-time enrollment at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-School of Optometry is 203 and the part-time enrollment is 10. This means that 95.3% of students enrolled at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-School of Optometry are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino
      151 enrolled students
    2. White
      32 enrolled students
    3. Asian
      17 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-School of Optometry is 70.9% Hispanic or Latino, 15% White, 7.98% Asian, 5.16% Black or African American, and 0.939% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 39.9% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 17% Black or African American.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 5 fewer women than men received degrees from Inter American University of Puerto Rico-School of Optometry. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-School of Optometry is hispanic or latino (13 degrees awarded). There were 2.6 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (5 degrees).

    The most common Professional Doctorate concentration at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-School of Optometry is Optometry (19 degrees awarded).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-School of Optometry, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (19 degrees awarded).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Registered nurses
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-School of Optometry are Registered nurses (1,489,862 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (165,916 people), Medical & health services managers (160,993 people), Pharmacists (134,176 people), and Physicians (109,759 people).

    The most specialized majors at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-School of Optometry in 2024 are Health (19 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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    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 Inter American University of Puerto Rico-School of Optometry are Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, Chief executives & legislators, and Podiatrists

    The most specialized majors at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-School of Optometry are Health (19 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-School of Optometry are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,590,457 people), Outpatient care centers (275,040 people), Elementary & secondary schools (242,126 people), Offices of physicians (199,498 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (140,302 people).

    The most specialized majors at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-School of Optometry are Health (19 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    12
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    7
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 12 degrees were awarded to men at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-School of Optometry, which is 1.71 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (7).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 12 degrees were awarded to men at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-School of Optometry in Optometry, which is 1.71 times more than the 7 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 7 degrees were awarded to men at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-School of Optometry in Optometry, which is 0.583 times less than the 12 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino
      13 degrees awarded
    2. White
      5 degrees awarded
    3. Asian
      1 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-School of Optometry is hispanic or latino (13 degrees awarded). There were 2.6 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (5 degrees).

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino Female
      22 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino Female
      20 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino Male
      20 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-School of Optometry is hispanic or latino female (22 degrees awarded). There were 1.1 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (20 degrees).

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    Operations

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-School of Optometry are: Management, with 11 employees, Public service, with 8 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 7 employees.

    Instructional Salaries

    $1.25M
    Instructional Salaries
    16
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-School of Optometry paid a total of $1.25M to 16 employees working as instructors, which represents 46.8% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $213k (6.38%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-School of Optometry were Management with 11 employees, Public service with 8 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 7 employees.

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