Best BSW Colleges in Puerto Rico 2026
17 ranked BSW programs in Puerto Rico
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All 17 Ranked Colleges in Puerto Rico
University of Puerto Rico-Humacao ranks #53 in our 2026 BSW program list. While the school faces some challenges in certain metrics, it may still be a good fit depending on your priorities and location.
With a retention rate of 81.0%, University of Puerto Rico-Humacao clearly invests in keeping students on track toward their degree. In-state tuition sits at $5,024 per year, keeping costs manageable for most students. University of Puerto Rico-Humacao produced 25 BSW completions recently, showing the program has meaningful throughput.
Ponce, PR · Private · 5,568 students
National #208Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce ranks #208 in our 2026 BSW program list. While the school faces some challenges in certain metrics, it may still be a good fit depending on your priorities and location.
With a retention rate of 83.0%, Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce clearly invests in keeping students on track toward their degree. In-state tuition sits at $5,520 per year, keeping costs manageable for most students. With 28 social work graduates, this is a program with a track record of getting students across the finish line.
Aguadilla, PR · Private · 3,161 students
National #218Coming in at #218, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla is a BSW program with room to grow. That said, rankings don't tell the whole story — factors like location, campus culture, and fieldwork opportunities matter too.
The school holds onto 81.0% of its first-year students, a sign that people who enroll here tend to stay and finish. With tuition at $4,848, the financial barrier to entry here is remarkably low. With 27 social work graduates, this is a program with a track record of getting students across the finish line.
Coming in at #275, University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras is a BSW program with room to grow. That said, rankings don't tell the whole story — factors like location, campus culture, and fieldwork opportunities matter too.
With a retention rate of 77.0%, University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras clearly invests in keeping students on track toward their degree. In-state tuition sits at $5,024 per year, keeping costs manageable for most students. With 51 social work graduates, this is a program with a track record of getting students across the finish line.
Coming in at #318, Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Carolina Campus is a BSW program with room to grow. That said, rankings don't tell the whole story — factors like location, campus culture, and fieldwork opportunities matter too.
With a retention rate of 75.0%, Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Carolina Campus clearly invests in keeping students on track toward their degree. With tuition at $4,920, the financial barrier to entry here is remarkably low. With 44 social work graduates, this is a program with a track record of getting students across the finish line.
Coming in at #373, Universidad Central de Bayamon is a BSW program with room to grow. That said, rankings don't tell the whole story — factors like location, campus culture, and fieldwork opportunities matter too.
The school holds onto 80.0% of its first-year students, a sign that people who enroll here tend to stay and finish. With tuition at $4,776, the financial barrier to entry here is remarkably low. Only 8 students completed the BSW recently. Smaller cohorts can be an advantage if you prefer tighter-knit learning.
Coming in at #405, Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus is a BSW program with room to grow. That said, rankings don't tell the whole story — factors like location, campus culture, and fieldwork opportunities matter too.
The school holds onto 75.0% of its first-year students, a sign that people who enroll here tend to stay and finish. In-state tuition of $4,920 makes this one of the cheapest BSW programs available — hard to beat on price alone. With 42 social work graduates, this is a program with a track record of getting students across the finish line.
Coming in at #436, Universidad del Sagrado Corazon is a BSW program with room to grow. That said, rankings don't tell the whole story — factors like location, campus culture, and fieldwork opportunities matter too.
With a retention rate of 79.0%, Universidad del Sagrado Corazon clearly invests in keeping students on track toward their degree. At $5,040 per year, the tuition is moderate — not the cheapest option, but far from the most expensive. The program is smaller, with 3 social work completions last year — which can mean more personalized attention.
Fajardo, PR · Private · 1,197 students
National #443Coming in at #443, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo is a BSW program with room to grow. That said, rankings don't tell the whole story — factors like location, campus culture, and fieldwork opportunities matter too.
A 76.0% retention rate shows that students at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo are finding the support they need to persist. In-state tuition of $4,848 makes this one of the cheapest BSW programs available — hard to beat on price alone. With 9 recent completions, this is a smaller program. That often translates to closer faculty relationships.
San Juan, PR · Private · 4,101 students
National #457Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro sits at #457 in our 2026 BSW rankings. The program's numbers are mixed, but your experience will depend on many factors beyond what rankings capture.
The school holds onto 76.0% of its first-year students, a sign that people who enroll here tend to stay and finish. At just $4,848 per year for in-state tuition, you'll find one of the most affordable paths into social work. Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro produced 14 BSW completions recently, showing the program has meaningful throughput.
Mayaguez, PR · Private · 679 students
National #464Coming in at #464, Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is a BSW program with room to grow. That said, rankings don't tell the whole story — factors like location, campus culture, and fieldwork opportunities matter too.
With a retention rate of 78.0%, Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez clearly invests in keeping students on track toward their degree. In-state tuition sits at $5,520 per year, keeping costs manageable for most students. With 4 recent completions, this is a smaller program. That often translates to closer faculty relationships.
Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus ranks #465 in our 2026 BSW program list. While the school faces some challenges in certain metrics, it may still be a good fit depending on your priorities and location.
Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus keeps 69.0% of its students year over year, which is in line with what you'd expect from a mid-range program. At just $4,920 per year for in-state tuition, you'll find one of the most affordable paths into social work. Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus produced 29 BSW completions recently, showing the program has meaningful throughput.
Coming in at #495, Caribbean University-Carolina is a BSW program with room to grow. That said, rankings don't tell the whole story — factors like location, campus culture, and fieldwork opportunities matter too.
With a retention rate of 71.0%, Caribbean University-Carolina clearly invests in keeping students on track toward their degree. With tuition at $4,385, the financial barrier to entry here is remarkably low. With 5 recent completions, this is a smaller program. That often translates to closer faculty relationships.
Caribbean University-Ponce sits at #500 in our 2026 BSW rankings. The program's numbers are mixed, but your experience will depend on many factors beyond what rankings capture.
A 76.0% retention rate shows that students at Caribbean University-Ponce are finding the support they need to persist. With tuition at $4,385, the financial barrier to entry here is remarkably low. With 3 recent completions, this is a smaller program. That often translates to closer faculty relationships.
Arecibo, PR · Private · 2,624 students
National #501Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo sits at #501 in our 2026 BSW rankings. The program's numbers are mixed, but your experience will depend on many factors beyond what rankings capture.
The school holds onto 71.0% of its first-year students, a sign that people who enroll here tend to stay and finish. In-state tuition of $4,848 makes this one of the cheapest BSW programs available — hard to beat on price alone. Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo produced 13 BSW completions recently, showing the program has meaningful throughput.
Caribbean University-Bayamon ranks #528 in our 2026 BSW program list. While the school faces some challenges in certain metrics, it may still be a good fit depending on your priorities and location.
A 71.0% retention rate shows that students at Caribbean University-Bayamon are finding the support they need to persist. In-state tuition of $4,742 makes this one of the cheapest BSW programs available — hard to beat on price alone. The program is smaller, with 6 social work completions last year — which can mean more personalized attention.
Caribbean University-Vega Baja ranks #542 in our 2026 BSW program list. While the school faces some challenges in certain metrics, it may still be a good fit depending on your priorities and location.
Caribbean University-Vega Baja keeps 65.0% of its students year over year, which is in line with what you'd expect from a mid-range program. In-state tuition of $4,742 makes this one of the cheapest BSW programs available — hard to beat on price alone. Only 2 students completed the BSW recently. Smaller cohorts can be an advantage if you prefer tighter-knit learning.
Where a BSW Leads
A Bachelor of Social Work opens into six main practice areas, and pay differs between them by more than most prospective students expect. Each guide below carries the full BLS percentile spread, pay by work setting, and pay by state. Figures are May 2025 medians.
Nonprofits and government — program development, policy, advocacy
K-12 districts — attendance, behavior, family support, IEP teams
Hospitals, clinics, home health — discharge planning and care coordination
Community clinics and hospitals — assessment, counseling, crisis response
Treatment centers and public health — recovery planning and aftercare
County and state agencies — child protection, foster care, family preservation
Not sure which fits? Start with the career and salary overview or the is social work for me self-assessment.