American National University— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$26,370
in 2021+3% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 3% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 18% since 2010
- •Graduation rate declined by 27 percentage points since 2003
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | — | $3,408 |
| 1999 | — | — | — | $3,260 |
| 2000 | — | — | — | $3,428 |
| 2001 | — | — | — | $3,716 |
| 2002 | — | — | — | $3,799 |
| 2003 | — | — | 60% | $4,334 |
| 2004 | — | — | 41% | $4,416 |
| 2005 | — | — | 33% | $4,416 |
| 2006 | — | — | 46% | $4,624 |
| 2007 | — | — | 65% | $5,442 |
| 2008 | $25,500 | — | 48% | $5,585 |
| 2009 | — | — | 66% | $6,167 |
| 2010 | $23,200 | $15,284 | 50% | $6,856 |
| 2011 | — | $15,165 | 43% | $9,500 |
| 2012 | $22,400 | $15,576 | 35% | $12,667 |
| 2013 | $21,900 | $16,946 | 42% | $11,612 |
| 2014 | $21,600 | $19,835 | 27% | $10,722 |
| 2015 | $21,000 | $18,480 | 39% | $10,500 |
| 2016 | — | $19,541 | 29% | $11,798 |
| 2017 | — | $18,272 | 39% | $13,000 |
| 2018 | — | $18,946 | 41% | $9,815 |
| 2019 | — | $20,509 | 31% | $7,738 |
| 2020 | — | $22,274 | 26% | $7,736 |
| 2021 | $26,370 | $21,500 | 30% | $7,567 |
| 2022 | — | $16,925 | 35% | — |
| 2023 | — | $13,744 | 25% | — |
| 2024 | — | $20,215 | 26% | — |
| 2025 | — | $18,036 | 33% | — |