Amherst College— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$77,644
in 2021+20% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 20% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 54% since 2010 — costs are rising faster than inflation
- •Graduation rate improved by 0 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 94% | $11,112 |
| 1999 | — | — | 97% | $11,100 |
| 2000 | — | — | 96% | $11,100 |
| 2001 | — | — | 96% | $10,800 |
| 2002 | — | — | 94% | $9,625 |
| 2003 | — | — | 96% | $9,050 |
| 2004 | — | — | 97% | $8,850 |
| 2005 | — | — | 96% | $7,125 |
| 2006 | — | — | 96% | $6,125 |
| 2007 | — | — | 96% | $7,825 |
| 2008 | $64,600 | — | 96% | $9,060 |
| 2009 | — | — | 95% | $8,625 |
| 2010 | $62,500 | $15,217 | 94% | $6,740 |
| 2011 | — | $17,495 | 95% | $6,916 |
| 2012 | $56,800 | $11,109 | 96% | $8,000 |
| 2013 | $56,300 | $23,012 | 95% | $9,323 |
| 2014 | $59,700 | $19,449 | 96% | $9,750 |
| 2015 | $65,000 | $17,801 | 94% | $10,050 |
| 2016 | — | $18,848 | 95% | $10,100 |
| 2017 | — | $22,036 | 93% | $12,000 |
| 2018 | — | $22,463 | 95% | $11,900 |
| 2019 | — | $25,208 | 93% | $10,647 |
| 2020 | — | $18,524 | 95% | $12,000 |
| 2021 | $77,644 | $21,657 | 95% | $12,000 |
| 2022 | — | $17,304 | 92% | — |
| 2023 | — | $25,035 | 92% | — |
| 2024 | — | $18,246 | 93% | — |
| 2025 | — | $23,367 | 94% | — |