Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$48,991
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 68% since 2010 — costs are rising faster than inflation
- •Graduation rate improved by 2 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 49% | $8,850 |
| 1999 | — | — | 43% | $9,000 |
| 2000 | — | — | 40% | $8,625 |
| 2001 | — | — | 50% | $8,500 |
| 2002 | — | — | 49% | $8,875 |
| 2003 | — | — | 43% | $8,125 |
| 2004 | — | — | 42% | $6,714 |
| 2005 | — | — | 39% | $6,875 |
| 2006 | — | — | 42% | $8,000 |
| 2007 | — | — | 43% | $8,250 |
| 2008 | $36,400 | — | 40% | $8,002 |
| 2009 | — | — | 38% | $8,602 |
| 2010 | $34,800 | $13,568 | 40% | $9,517 |
| 2011 | — | $13,912 | 45% | $9,085 |
| 2012 | $33,400 | $18,866 | 43% | $9,140 |
| 2013 | $33,700 | $16,201 | 50% | $10,262 |
| 2014 | $34,700 | $17,801 | 44% | $10,900 |
| 2015 | $35,400 | $17,485 | 52% | $11,296 |
| 2016 | — | $19,513 | 51% | $12,000 |
| 2017 | — | $20,615 | 47% | $12,500 |
| 2018 | — | $22,537 | 53% | $13,750 |
| 2019 | — | $19,764 | 40% | $12,317 |
| 2020 | — | $21,082 | 47% | $12,000 |
| 2021 | $48,991 | $25,095 | 44% | $13,292 |
| 2022 | — | $25,087 | 47% | — |
| 2023 | — | $21,993 | 52% | — |
| 2024 | — | $25,477 | 53% | — |
| 2025 | — | $22,766 | 51% | — |