Carson-Newman University— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$48,382
in 2021+35% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 35% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 52% since 2010 — costs are rising faster than inflation
- •Graduation rate declined by 0 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 54% | $8,250 |
| 1999 | — | — | 54% | $8,250 |
| 2000 | — | — | — | $7,875 |
| 2001 | — | — | 56% | $8,750 |
| 2002 | — | — | 54% | $7,954 |
| 2003 | — | — | 57% | $8,125 |
| 2004 | — | — | 56% | $8,725 |
| 2005 | — | — | 63% | $8,250 |
| 2006 | — | — | 58% | $7,939 |
| 2007 | — | — | 61% | $9,014 |
| 2008 | $35,900 | — | 52% | $9,538 |
| 2009 | — | — | 53% | $9,500 |
| 2010 | $35,600 | $13,309 | 55% | $10,382 |
| 2011 | — | $10,906 | 53% | $11,500 |
| 2012 | $35,400 | $14,335 | 45% | $11,250 |
| 2013 | $36,300 | $16,223 | 55% | $11,474 |
| 2014 | $36,300 | $14,549 | 50% | $13,000 |
| 2015 | $36,000 | $13,429 | 48% | $13,250 |
| 2016 | — | $15,792 | 46% | $14,000 |
| 2017 | — | $17,232 | 49% | $14,670 |
| 2018 | — | $18,003 | 46% | $13,000 |
| 2019 | — | $18,906 | 51% | $13,405 |
| 2020 | — | $17,471 | 57% | $15,000 |
| 2021 | $48,382 | $17,982 | 52% | $14,519 |
| 2022 | — | $17,457 | 57% | — |
| 2023 | — | $18,584 | 56% | — |
| 2024 | — | $18,661 | 46% | — |
| 2025 | — | $20,251 | 53% | — |