Bluefield State University— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$38,217
in 2021+14% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 14% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 28% since 2010 — costs are rising faster than inflation
- •Graduation rate improved by 20 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 17% | $2,625 |
| 1999 | — | — | 29% | $2,625 |
| 2000 | — | — | 28% | $2,625 |
| 2001 | — | — | 19% | $2,818 |
| 2002 | — | — | 25% | $3,103 |
| 2003 | — | — | 26% | $3,314 |
| 2004 | — | — | 22% | $3,500 |
| 2005 | — | — | 23% | $3,613 |
| 2006 | — | — | 38% | $4,008 |
| 2007 | — | — | 33% | $5,120 |
| 2008 | $33,500 | — | 27% | $5,250 |
| 2009 | — | — | 6% | $5,750 |
| 2010 | $30,400 | $10,724 | 22% | $6,802 |
| 2011 | — | $11,071 | 25% | $8,000 |
| 2012 | $29,400 | $10,984 | 28% | $8,512 |
| 2013 | $28,300 | $11,297 | 28% | $8,950 |
| 2014 | $26,700 | $8,843 | 24% | $9,500 |
| 2015 | $26,600 | $8,908 | 34% | $11,000 |
| 2016 | — | $8,348 | 23% | $10,923 |
| 2017 | — | $8,410 | 25% | $11,500 |
| 2018 | — | $9,065 | 21% | $12,129 |
| 2019 | — | $9,358 | 26% | $12,000 |
| 2020 | — | $8,367 | 31% | $12,000 |
| 2021 | $38,217 | $10,961 | 32% | $12,038 |
| 2022 | — | $11,143 | 32% | — |
| 2023 | — | $10,717 | 35% | — |
| 2024 | — | $12,529 | 35% | — |
| 2025 | — | $13,684 | 37% | — |