California State University-Dominguez Hills— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$57,162
in 2021+15% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 15% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 258% since 2010 — costs are rising faster than inflation
- •Graduation rate improved by 17 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 26% | $5,500 |
| 1999 | — | — | 32% | $5,500 |
| 2000 | — | — | 30% | $5,500 |
| 2001 | — | — | 26% | $5,500 |
| 2002 | — | — | 31% | $5,500 |
| 2003 | — | — | 35% | $5,500 |
| 2004 | — | — | 31% | $5,500 |
| 2005 | — | — | 35% | $5,500 |
| 2006 | — | — | 35% | $5,500 |
| 2007 | — | — | 33% | $5,500 |
| 2008 | $49,900 | — | 28% | $6,252 |
| 2009 | — | — | 34% | $5,582 |
| 2010 | $49,900 | $2,407 | 35% | $5,542 |
| 2011 | — | $2,575 | 31% | $7,750 |
| 2012 | $42,800 | $2,986 | 24% | $9,000 |
| 2013 | $42,500 | $3,401 | 28% | $11,000 |
| 2014 | $43,600 | $3,698 | 29% | $12,250 |
| 2015 | $44,700 | $2,416 | 32% | $12,500 |
| 2016 | — | $3,537 | 35% | $12,420 |
| 2017 | — | $3,221 | 42% | $12,500 |
| 2018 | — | $4,655 | 43% | $12,500 |
| 2019 | — | $3,891 | 45% | $12,000 |
| 2020 | — | $4,215 | 44% | $12,000 |
| 2021 | $57,162 | $4,026 | 48% | $11,902 |
| 2022 | — | $3,724 | 53% | — |
| 2023 | — | $4,058 | 46% | — |
| 2024 | — | $3,659 | 47% | — |
| 2025 | — | $8,615 | 43% | — |