Charleston Southern University— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$45,898
in 2021+20% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 20% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price decreased 15% since 2010 — the school has become more affordable
- •Graduation rate improved by 10 percentage points since 2002
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | — | $6,625 |
| 1999 | — | — | — | $6,625 |
| 2000 | — | — | — | $6,625 |
| 2001 | — | — | — | $6,625 |
| 2002 | — | — | 37% | $6,625 |
| 2003 | — | — | 30% | $6,625 |
| 2004 | — | — | 35% | $6,625 |
| 2005 | — | — | 33% | $6,625 |
| 2006 | — | — | 35% | $6,625 |
| 2007 | — | — | 35% | $6,625 |
| 2008 | $38,100 | — | 39% | $7,500 |
| 2009 | — | — | 44% | $9,580 |
| 2010 | $35,900 | $25,576 | 34% | $11,500 |
| 2011 | — | $17,031 | 34% | $11,500 |
| 2012 | $36,100 | $15,719 | 38% | $11,000 |
| 2013 | $35,700 | $18,369 | 38% | $12,000 |
| 2014 | $35,900 | $17,197 | 36% | $13,500 |
| 2015 | $36,900 | $18,234 | 34% | $14,000 |
| 2016 | — | $17,241 | 39% | $14,750 |
| 2017 | — | $16,267 | 36% | $15,000 |
| 2018 | — | $17,297 | 35% | $16,500 |
| 2019 | — | $17,561 | 42% | $17,534 |
| 2020 | — | $17,804 | 41% | $18,500 |
| 2021 | $45,898 | $17,671 | 44% | $18,250 |
| 2022 | — | $17,368 | 49% | — |
| 2023 | — | $17,591 | 44% | — |
| 2024 | — | $21,955 | 49% | — |
| 2025 | — | $21,666 | 47% | — |