Brown University— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$93,487
in 2021+47% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 47% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price decreased 4% since 2010 — the school has become more affordable
- •Graduation rate improved by 3 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 92% | $17,125 |
| 1999 | — | — | 93% | $17,125 |
| 2000 | — | — | 93% | $17,068 |
| 2001 | — | — | 94% | $14,318 |
| 2002 | — | — | 94% | $12,962 |
| 2003 | — | — | 95% | $11,189 |
| 2004 | — | — | 96% | $8,166 |
| 2005 | — | — | 96% | $8,852 |
| 2006 | — | — | 95% | $10,012 |
| 2007 | — | — | 94% | $10,549 |
| 2008 | $63,800 | — | 95% | $10,864 |
| 2009 | — | — | 94% | $10,622 |
| 2010 | $61,000 | $26,131 | 95% | $10,574 |
| 2011 | — | $25,281 | 96% | $11,194 |
| 2012 | $59,700 | $22,826 | 95% | $12,200 |
| 2013 | $59,700 | $25,534 | 95% | $14,257 |
| 2014 | $63,100 | $25,005 | 95% | $15,500 |
| 2015 | $67,500 | $24,854 | 96% | $14,905 |
| 2016 | — | $27,496 | 96% | $15,000 |
| 2017 | — | $28,629 | 96% | $15,439 |
| 2018 | — | $30,205 | 95% | $14,500 |
| 2019 | — | $31,685 | 95% | $13,500 |
| 2020 | — | $29,392 | 96% | $12,000 |
| 2021 | $93,487 | $29,544 | 95% | $10,000 |
| 2022 | — | $26,308 | 96% | — |
| 2023 | — | $27,157 | 95% | — |
| 2024 | — | $26,572 | 96% | — |
| 2025 | — | $25,184 | 96% | — |