Chicago State University— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$42,778
in 2021+15% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 15% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 35% since 2010 — costs are rising faster than inflation
- •Graduation rate improved by 3 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 12% | $3,826 |
| 1999 | — | — | 15% | $3,940 |
| 2000 | — | — | 22% | $4,000 |
| 2001 | — | — | 12% | $4,500 |
| 2002 | — | — | 16% | $4,730 |
| 2003 | — | — | 18% | $4,730 |
| 2004 | — | — | 15% | $5,000 |
| 2005 | — | — | 14% | $5,125 |
| 2006 | — | — | 16% | $5,250 |
| 2007 | — | — | 18% | $5,344 |
| 2008 | $37,200 | — | 16% | $5,500 |
| 2009 | — | — | 13% | $5,500 |
| 2010 | $35,900 | $9,119 | 14% | $6,800 |
| 2011 | — | $12,551 | 14% | $9,450 |
| 2012 | $34,200 | $10,482 | 21% | $9,500 |
| 2013 | $33,000 | $12,048 | 21% | $11,500 |
| 2014 | $34,300 | $10,373 | 21% | $14,250 |
| 2015 | $33,800 | $11,125 | 19% | $18,000 |
| 2016 | — | $11,689 | 11% | $18,750 |
| 2017 | — | $13,016 | 16% | $22,000 |
| 2018 | — | $12,592 | 13% | $25,000 |
| 2019 | — | $11,365 | 19% | $24,265 |
| 2020 | — | $11,733 | 17% | $22,000 |
| 2021 | $42,778 | $12,681 | 16% | $21,500 |
| 2022 | — | $8,969 | 21% | — |
| 2023 | — | $6,916 | 28% | — |
| 2024 | — | $10,133 | 17% | — |
| 2025 | — | $12,335 | 15% | — |