Adams State University— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$44,372
in 2021+19% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 19% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 42% since 2010 — costs are rising faster than inflation
- •Graduation rate improved by 12 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 27% | $3,938 |
| 1999 | — | — | — | $4,006 |
| 2000 | — | — | 27% | $4,375 |
| 2001 | — | — | 30% | $5,063 |
| 2002 | — | — | 46% | $4,755 |
| 2003 | — | — | 31% | $4,375 |
| 2004 | — | — | 33% | $4,375 |
| 2005 | — | — | 34% | $5,500 |
| 2006 | — | — | 35% | $5,500 |
| 2007 | — | — | 31% | $5,250 |
| 2008 | $37,300 | — | 29% | $4,915 |
| 2009 | — | — | 27% | $4,947 |
| 2010 | $35,600 | $9,129 | 29% | $5,500 |
| 2011 | — | $10,232 | 25% | $5,500 |
| 2012 | $33,200 | $10,857 | 20% | $5,500 |
| 2013 | $32,800 | $11,156 | 21% | $7,057 |
| 2014 | $34,200 | $14,319 | 23% | $8,500 |
| 2015 | $35,200 | $15,868 | 21% | $9,500 |
| 2016 | — | $16,212 | 27% | $10,095 |
| 2017 | — | $14,275 | 25% | $11,425 |
| 2018 | — | $13,742 | 29% | $12,000 |
| 2019 | — | $14,229 | 27% | $11,654 |
| 2020 | — | $14,064 | 30% | $11,779 |
| 2021 | $44,372 | $13,388 | 32% | $11,750 |
| 2022 | — | $14,305 | 29% | — |
| 2023 | — | $12,836 | 28% | — |
| 2024 | — | $14,173 | 32% | — |
| 2025 | — | $12,980 | 39% | — |