Austin Community College District— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$43,177
in 2021+17% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 17% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price decreased 17% since 2010 — the school has become more affordable
- •Graduation rate improved by 16 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 5% | $2,625 |
| 1999 | — | — | — | $2,625 |
| 2000 | — | — | 4% | $2,625 |
| 2001 | — | — | 4% | $2,625 |
| 2002 | — | — | 4% | $2,625 |
| 2003 | — | — | 3% | $2,625 |
| 2004 | — | — | 5% | $2,625 |
| 2005 | — | — | 6% | $2,625 |
| 2006 | — | — | 3% | $2,625 |
| 2007 | — | — | 3% | $2,625 |
| 2008 | $37,000 | — | 3% | $3,312 |
| 2009 | — | — | 3% | $3,500 |
| 2010 | $35,800 | $7,699 | 4% | $3,500 |
| 2011 | — | $7,775 | 4% | $3,514 |
| 2012 | $34,700 | $7,335 | 4% | $3,626 |
| 2013 | $34,400 | $8,252 | 6% | $3,500 |
| 2014 | $34,900 | $9,610 | 6% | $3,500 |
| 2015 | $35,700 | $8,404 | 8% | $3,500 |
| 2016 | — | $9,254 | 8% | $3,500 |
| 2017 | — | $8,385 | 9% | $3,500 |
| 2018 | — | $8,175 | 11% | $5,250 |
| 2019 | — | $6,647 | 8% | $5,500 |
| 2020 | — | $6,861 | 10% | $5,750 |
| 2021 | $43,177 | $7,224 | 10% | $6,126 |
| 2022 | — | $6,612 | 9% | — |
| 2023 | — | $6,581 | 14% | — |
| 2024 | — | $6,306 | 18% | — |
| 2025 | — | $6,390 | 20% | — |