California State University-Sacramento— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$64,876
in 2021+25% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 25% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price decreased 6% since 2010 — the school has become more affordable
- •Graduation rate improved by 14 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 43% | $5,500 |
| 1999 | — | — | 41% | $6,125 |
| 2000 | — | — | 38% | $6,855 |
| 2001 | — | — | 34% | $6,579 |
| 2002 | — | — | 40% | $7,029 |
| 2003 | — | — | 36% | $7,550 |
| 2004 | — | — | 39% | $8,000 |
| 2005 | — | — | 40% | $8,354 |
| 2006 | — | — | 41% | $8,480 |
| 2007 | — | — | 42% | $9,198 |
| 2008 | $51,800 | — | 42% | $9,349 |
| 2009 | — | — | 42% | $9,000 |
| 2010 | $50,500 | $9,887 | 44% | $10,074 |
| 2011 | — | $10,346 | 42% | $11,000 |
| 2012 | $46,500 | $10,095 | 42% | $11,259 |
| 2013 | $46,100 | $10,638 | 41% | $12,400 |
| 2014 | $47,200 | $10,614 | 43% | $12,500 |
| 2015 | $48,900 | $8,953 | 44% | $12,500 |
| 2016 | — | $8,710 | 46% | $12,500 |
| 2017 | — | $9,266 | 49% | $12,500 |
| 2018 | — | $9,733 | 48% | $13,000 |
| 2019 | — | $9,722 | 51% | $13,000 |
| 2020 | — | $9,979 | 55% | $12,577 |
| 2021 | $64,876 | $11,178 | 54% | $12,500 |
| 2022 | — | $6,654 | 57% | — |
| 2023 | — | $10,911 | 54% | — |
| 2024 | — | $10,512 | 56% | — |
| 2025 | — | $9,338 | 56% | — |