Cleveland Institute of Music— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$32,641
in 2021+3% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 3% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price decreased 5% since 2010 — the school has become more affordable
- •Graduation rate declined by 9 percentage points since 2000
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | — | $12,312 |
| 1999 | — | — | — | $14,486 |
| 2000 | — | — | 81% | $14,471 |
| 2001 | — | — | 88% | $14,500 |
| 2002 | — | — | 68% | $14,500 |
| 2003 | — | — | 76% | $14,500 |
| 2004 | — | — | 88% | $11,625 |
| 2005 | — | — | 63% | $15,616 |
| 2006 | — | — | 81% | $17,125 |
| 2007 | — | — | 79% | $14,500 |
| 2008 | $31,800 | — | 95% | $13,625 |
| 2009 | — | — | 100% | $15,139 |
| 2010 | $32,600 | $29,812 | 87% | $17,125 |
| 2011 | — | $25,679 | 63% | $18,062 |
| 2012 | $31,100 | $33,383 | 67% | $17,104 |
| 2013 | $38,200 | $33,607 | 78% | $14,250 |
| 2014 | $34,100 | $34,410 | 63% | $22,115 |
| 2015 | $40,100 | $29,989 | 63% | $23,365 |
| 2016 | — | $34,489 | 80% | $25,835 |
| 2017 | — | $33,419 | 59% | $27,000 |
| 2018 | — | $37,695 | 53% | $19,798 |
| 2019 | — | $34,581 | 75% | $19,500 |
| 2020 | — | $31,167 | 85% | $16,951 |
| 2021 | $32,641 | $35,600 | 71% | $18,500 |
| 2022 | — | $28,367 | 71% | — |
| 2023 | — | $25,127 | 83% | — |
| 2024 | — | $32,623 | 69% | — |
| 2025 | — | $28,226 | 72% | — |