Clayton State University— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$49,179
in 2021+24% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 24% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price decreased 26% since 2010 — the school has become more affordable
- •Graduation rate declined by 0 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 40% | $2,625 |
| 1999 | — | — | 11% | $2,750 |
| 2000 | — | — | 12% | $3,500 |
| 2001 | — | — | 17% | $3,501 |
| 2002 | — | — | 18% | $3,500 |
| 2003 | — | — | 16% | $3,938 |
| 2004 | — | — | 13% | $4,860 |
| 2005 | — | — | 16% | $5,500 |
| 2006 | — | — | 20% | $5,500 |
| 2007 | — | — | 27% | $5,500 |
| 2008 | $39,800 | — | 24% | $6,125 |
| 2009 | — | — | 23% | $7,500 |
| 2010 | $40,100 | $11,374 | 27% | $9,000 |
| 2011 | — | $10,085 | 23% | $9,500 |
| 2012 | $38,500 | $10,438 | 26% | $10,500 |
| 2013 | $37,000 | $12,096 | 27% | $11,296 |
| 2014 | $37,600 | $12,015 | 27% | $14,058 |
| 2015 | $38,800 | $11,519 | 33% | $15,750 |
| 2016 | — | $11,397 | 32% | $17,179 |
| 2017 | — | $10,969 | 32% | $17,284 |
| 2018 | — | $11,071 | 30% | $17,778 |
| 2019 | — | $11,160 | 30% | $17,418 |
| 2020 | — | $10,918 | 30% | $17,020 |
| 2021 | $49,179 | $11,663 | 31% | $16,750 |
| 2022 | — | $10,635 | 35% | — |
| 2023 | — | $10,514 | 34% | — |
| 2024 | — | $10,145 | 35% | — |
| 2025 | — | $8,365 | 40% | — |