Arapahoe Community College— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$48,341
in 2021+28% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 28% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 19% since 2010
- •Graduation rate improved by 10 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 19% | $2,813 |
| 1999 | — | — | 20% | $2,625 |
| 2000 | — | — | 23% | $2,625 |
| 2001 | — | — | 24% | $3,000 |
| 2002 | — | — | 19% | $3,313 |
| 2003 | — | — | 20% | $3,313 |
| 2004 | — | — | 13% | $3,313 |
| 2005 | — | — | 13% | $3,313 |
| 2006 | — | — | 17% | $3,938 |
| 2007 | — | — | 15% | $4,000 |
| 2008 | $37,900 | — | 14% | $4,395 |
| 2009 | — | — | 14% | $4,250 |
| 2010 | $37,400 | $9,751 | 14% | $3,700 |
| 2011 | — | $9,611 | 20% | $3,500 |
| 2012 | $35,200 | $9,252 | 19% | $3,500 |
| 2013 | $35,600 | $8,884 | 17% | $3,750 |
| 2014 | $35,700 | $8,792 | 18% | $4,190 |
| 2015 | $38,100 | $9,238 | 18% | $4,500 |
| 2016 | — | $9,835 | 20% | $4,500 |
| 2017 | — | $8,850 | 18% | $4,750 |
| 2018 | — | $7,829 | 26% | $5,500 |
| 2019 | — | $9,527 | 20% | $6,113 |
| 2020 | — | $10,119 | 25% | $6,625 |
| 2021 | $48,341 | $10,265 | 26% | $6,500 |
| 2022 | — | $11,682 | 29% | — |
| 2023 | — | $11,592 | 27% | — |
| 2024 | — | $10,790 | 27% | — |
| 2025 | — | $11,571 | 29% | — |