Clarkson University— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$89,696
in 2021+29% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 29% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price decreased 21% since 2010 — the school has become more affordable
- •Graduation rate improved by 11 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 64% | $11,600 |
| 1999 | — | — | 66% | $12,000 |
| 2000 | — | — | 65% | $14,375 |
| 2001 | — | — | 64% | $14,500 |
| 2002 | — | — | 62% | $14,500 |
| 2003 | — | — | 66% | $15,125 |
| 2004 | — | — | 64% | $15,125 |
| 2005 | — | — | 64% | $15,375 |
| 2006 | — | — | 71% | $15,687 |
| 2007 | — | — | 70% | $14,625 |
| 2008 | $69,800 | — | 70% | $14,500 |
| 2009 | — | — | 70% | $15,625 |
| 2010 | $64,700 | $38,341 | 70% | $17,125 |
| 2011 | — | $21,604 | 69% | $18,125 |
| 2012 | $68,400 | $23,676 | 72% | $19,024 |
| 2013 | $68,300 | $24,736 | 70% | $19,500 |
| 2014 | $68,900 | $25,431 | 73% | $22,500 |
| 2015 | $72,000 | $27,629 | 71% | $23,500 |
| 2016 | — | $29,243 | 72% | $24,000 |
| 2017 | — | $30,662 | 71% | $24,250 |
| 2018 | — | $30,563 | 73% | $23,000 |
| 2019 | — | $30,485 | 75% | $24,069 |
| 2020 | — | $29,015 | 78% | $24,205 |
| 2021 | $89,696 | $29,522 | 76% | $21,714 |
| 2022 | — | $31,339 | 76% | — |
| 2023 | — | $31,114 | 73% | — |
| 2024 | — | $31,955 | 74% | — |
| 2025 | — | $30,305 | 75% | — |