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2027 State Guide
Best Online IT Programs in Puerto Rico (2027)
Online IT programs in Puerto Rico come from schools in other states, because no school based here runs one we rank. Help desk work, the usual way in, has a $36,250 median in Puerto Rico.
- 6online options listed
- $54,200network and computer systems administrator median
- 14,530computer jobs
Key Points
- No school based in Puerto Rico runs a fully online IT program we rank, so these picks come from Florida and North Carolina.
- Puerto Rico pays network and systems administrators $54,200, 45% under the $99,130 national median.
- 15.5 of every thousand jobs in Puerto Rico are in computer occupations, against 0.0 nationally.
Online IT Programs in Puerto Rico: Best Fits for Residents
No school based in Puerto Rico runs a program we rank, so these six picks balance published cost, transfer credit, distance and the jobs Puerto Rico hires for. Compare the full field in our national rankings.
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Florida Institute of Technology-Online
Master of Science in Information Technology
One rate for everyone: $24,329. Computer systems analysts earn $63,730 in Puerto Rico. Graduates report $94,379 after a year.
- Online tuition
- $737.23 per credit$24,329 total for 33 credits
- Credits
- 33
- Median earnings
- $94,3791 year after
- Graduates in this field
- 42023-24, all formats
- Format
- Courses from 8 weeks
- Starts
- January, March, October
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Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale
Information Technology, Associate of Science
It leads toward Puerto Rico's 5,760 help desk technicians. 61% graduation rate.
- Credits
- 60
- Graduation rate
- 61%school-wide
- Median earnings
- $35,8831 year after
- Graduates in this field
- 2222023-24, all formats
- Accreditation
- SACSCOCSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
- Format
- Courses from 4 weeks
- Transfer credits
- Up to 12
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St Petersburg College
Computer Information Technology A.S.
Puerto Rico's help desk technicians earn $23,960 to $60,320. Prepares for CompTIA A+.
- Online tuition
- $425.79 per credit$122.70 in state
- Graduation rate
- 38%school-wide
- Graduates in this field
- 202023-24, all formats
- Accreditation
- SACSCOC, CAE-CD schoolSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
- Prepares for
- CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+
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Strayer University-Florida
Associate in Arts in Information Technology
Help desk technicians earn $36,250 in Puerto Rico. 100% graduation rate.
- Credits
- 90quarter credits
- Graduation rate
- 100%school-wide
- Median earnings
- $61,8101 year after
- Graduates in this field
- 112023-24, all formats
- Accreditation
- MSCHEMiddle States Commission on Higher Education
- Format
- Courses from 11 weeks
- Transfer credits
- Up to 63
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Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology
Bachelor of Science in Computer Networking
Network support specialists run 0.76 times the national share in Puerto Rico. 76% graduation rate.
- Graduation rate
- 76%school-wide
- Graduates in this field
- 12023-24, all formats
- Accreditation
- ABHESAccrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
- Prepares for
- CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Cloud+, CompTIA Project+
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Beaufort County Community College
Information Technology-BSIT, Associate in Applied Science
Help desk technicians earn $36,250 in Puerto Rico. 48% graduation rate.
- Online tuition
- $268 per credit$76 in state
- Graduation rate
- 48%school-wide
- Graduates in this field
- 122023-24, all formats
- Accreditation
- SACSCOCSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
IT Jobs and Salaries in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico’s best-paid IT role: IT managers, at $99,780; Puerto Rico’s lowest is $36,250, for help desk technicians. Puerto Rico’s largest IT group: 5,760 help desk technicians.
| Role | Median pay | vs U.S. | Typical range | Jobs | Entry education | Salary guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT Manager | $99,780 | −43% | $61,610 to $185,050 | 1,370 | Bachelor's degree | Salary guide |
| Network Engineer | $78,200 | −42% | $49,450 to $122,500 | 240 | Bachelor's degree | Salary guide |
| Information Security Analyst | $63,740 | −51% | $37,620 to $100,900 | 500 | Bachelor's degree | Salary guide |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $63,730 | −40% | $37,720 to $101,920 | 1,280 | Bachelor's degree | Salary guide |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrator | $54,200 | −45% | $36,150 to $90,710 | 890 | Bachelor's degree | Salary guide |
| Database Administrator | $51,880 | −50% | $38,900 to $94,660 | 170 | Bachelor's degree | Salary guide |
| Web Developer | $46,020 | −50% | $29,850 to $83,310 | 210 | Bachelor's degree | Salary guide |
| Network Support Specialist | $39,570 | −48% | $28,890 to $77,540 | 670 | Associate's degree | Salary guide |
| Help Desk Technician | $36,250 | −41% | $23,960 to $60,320 | 5,760 | Some college, no degree | Salary guide |
Median and percentile pay and local employment: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Puerto Rico statewide (Sources; BLS OEWS). Typical entry education: BLS Employment Projections. The range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile.
No Puerto Rico role tops the U.S. median; nearest: $63,730 for computer systems analysts (−40%). Weakest in Puerto Rico: information security analysts, at $63,740 (−51%).
Next in Puerto Rico: IT managers (1,370 jobs, $99,780) and computer systems analysts (1,280 jobs, $63,730). In Puerto Rico, bachelor’s-level roles are 42% of IT jobs; Puerto Rico students can compare online IT bachelor’s degrees. Below a bachelor’s in Puerto Rico: help desk technicians (5,760 jobs, $36,250) and network support specialists (670 jobs, $39,570). For those Puerto Rico roles, see online IT associate degrees.
Puerto Rico pays computer systems analysts best against U.S. medians and information security analysts worst.
IT Pay by Metro Area in Puerto Rico
San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR is both the largest market and the best paid for administrators, at $55,040.
| Metro area | Computer jobs | Network and computer systems administrator median | Security analyst median | Help desk median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR | 11,840 | $55,040 | $62,490 | $36,720 |
| Aguadilla, PR | 810 | $51,260 | $34,830 |
IT Job Concentration in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico is lightest on network architects (0.23x) and IT managers (0.34x the U.S. share).
| IT job | Per thousand jobs | Vs. national share |
|---|---|---|
| Help Desk Technician | 6.14 | 1.33× |
| IT Manager | 1.46 | 0.34× |
| Computer Systems Analyst | 1.37 | 0.41× |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrator | 0.95 | 0.47× |
| Network Support Specialist | 0.71 | 0.76× |
| Information Security Analyst | 0.53 | 0.43× |
| Network Engineer | 0.26 | 0.23× |
| Web Developer | 0.22 | 0.49× |
| Database Administrator | 0.18 | 0.39× |
Employment and location quotients: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
Cybersecurity Jobs in Puerto Rico
Compare online cybersecurity degrees or read the security analyst salary guide.
How to Choose an Online IT Program in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico students can start from $24,329 at Florida Institute of Technology-Online. Largest IT occupation: 5,760 computer user support specialists.
Our guide to choosing by state covers cost, residency, authorization and accreditation.
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Online IT Programs in Puerto Rico FAQ
Are there online IT programs based in Puerto Rico?
None in our rankings. Puerto Rico residents enroll with schools elsewhere; our first picks are the Master of Science in Information Technology at Florida Institute of Technology-Online and the Information Technology, Associate of Science at Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale.
Which online IT program suits Puerto Rico residents best?
Weighing cost, transfer credit, distance and local jobs, we'd start with the Master of Science in Information Technology at Florida Institute of Technology-Online in Florida, at $24,329 in published tuition.
What are the biggest IT jobs in Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rico's largest tracked IT jobs are help desk technicians (5,760), IT managers (1,370) and computer systems analysts (1,280).
Are there cybersecurity jobs in Puerto Rico?
Security analyst jobs are thinner on the ground in Puerto Rico, at 0.43 times the national share, and pay $63,740.
Where are the IT jobs in Puerto Rico?
San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas holds 81% of Puerto Rico's computer jobs, so the state's IT market is really one metro.
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