California State University-Monterey Bay— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$59,247
in 2021+28% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 28% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 1% since 2010
- •Graduation rate improved by 21 percentage points since 2002
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | — | $7,350 |
| 1999 | — | — | — | $4,040 |
| 2000 | — | — | — | $5,487 |
| 2001 | — | — | — | $5,500 |
| 2002 | — | — | 38% | $5,500 |
| 2003 | — | — | 35% | $5,500 |
| 2004 | — | — | 30% | $5,612 |
| 2005 | — | — | 36% | $6,318 |
| 2006 | — | — | 32% | $7,000 |
| 2007 | — | — | 36% | $6,843 |
| 2008 | $46,200 | — | 36% | $6,682 |
| 2009 | — | — | 39% | $7,000 |
| 2010 | $48,600 | $13,525 | 42% | $7,180 |
| 2011 | — | $12,017 | 41% | $8,250 |
| 2012 | $41,500 | $10,905 | 38% | $10,563 |
| 2013 | $40,300 | $10,779 | 37% | $12,000 |
| 2014 | $42,200 | $10,302 | 38% | $12,500 |
| 2015 | $44,800 | $9,579 | 45% | $11,000 |
| 2016 | — | $11,064 | 53% | $11,000 |
| 2017 | — | $10,925 | 55% | $11,000 |
| 2018 | — | $11,167 | 60% | $11,000 |
| 2019 | — | $12,739 | 60% | $11,500 |
| 2020 | — | $12,212 | 63% | $11,500 |
| 2021 | $59,247 | $13,597 | 60% | $11,000 |
| 2022 | — | $5,553 | 60% | — |
| 2023 | — | $11,649 | 61% | — |
| 2024 | — | $14,487 | 63% | — |
| 2025 | — | $13,663 | 59% | — |