Ave Maria University— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$49,520
in 2021+51% since 2015
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 51% since 2015 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 62% since 2010 — costs are rising faster than inflation
- •Graduation rate improved by 2 percentage points since 2010
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | — | — | — | $5,375 |
| 2007 | — | — | — | $5,500 |
| 2008 | — | — | — | $7,500 |
| 2009 | — | — | — | $9,438 |
| 2010 | — | $15,319 | 52% | $8,400 |
| 2011 | — | $18,385 | — | $9,000 |
| 2012 | — | $18,587 | 41% | $9,500 |
| 2013 | — | $18,129 | 64% | $11,000 |
| 2014 | — | $18,079 | 59% | $11,000 |
| 2015 | $32,800 | $18,724 | 41% | $11,250 |
| 2016 | — | $18,072 | 51% | $12,000 |
| 2017 | — | $18,539 | 65% | $13,157 |
| 2018 | — | $19,129 | 55% | $13,683 |
| 2019 | — | $17,981 | 56% | $12,000 |
| 2020 | — | $15,527 | 58% | $12,000 |
| 2021 | $49,520 | $18,264 | 53% | $12,000 |
| 2022 | — | $18,860 | 61% | — |
| 2023 | — | $21,131 | 50% | — |
| 2024 | — | $23,655 | 55% | — |
| 2025 | — | $24,860 | 54% | — |