Career Networks Institute— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$45,256
in 2021+59% since 2010
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 59% since 2010 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 148% since 2012 — costs are rising faster than inflation
- •Graduation rate declined by 4 percentage points since 2000
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | — | — | 93% | $2,625 |
| 2001 | — | — | — | $2,625 |
| 2002 | — | — | 100% | $4,057 |
| 2003 | — | — | 81% | $4,807 |
| 2004 | — | — | 100% | $5,881 |
| 2005 | — | — | 81% | $6,625 |
| 2006 | — | — | 75% | $6,625 |
| 2007 | — | — | 73% | $6,625 |
| 2008 | — | — | 73% | $6,625 |
| 2009 | — | — | 78% | $7,500 |
| 2010 | $28,500 | — | 72% | $8,966 |
| 2011 | — | — | 74% | $9,500 |
| 2012 | $23,200 | $20,041 | 64% | $9,500 |
| 2013 | $23,700 | $27,595 | 66% | $9,500 |
| 2014 | $26,300 | $26,383 | 67% | $9,500 |
| 2015 | $29,000 | $22,314 | 74% | $11,620 |
| 2016 | — | $31,674 | 64% | $15,494 |
| 2017 | — | $22,185 | — | $17,200 |
| 2018 | — | $26,153 | 74% | $18,688 |
| 2019 | — | $22,554 | 64% | $23,215 |
| 2020 | — | $25,076 | 72% | $23,820 |
| 2021 | $45,256 | $28,047 | 57% | $23,645 |
| 2022 | — | $29,695 | 74% | — |
| 2023 | — | $23,831 | 77% | — |
| 2024 | — | $28,292 | 77% | — |
| 2025 | — | $49,677 | 89% | — |