Coastal Carolina University— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$47,258
in 2021+25% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 25% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price decreased 5% since 2010 — the school has become more affordable
- •Graduation rate improved by 14 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 34% | $5,250 |
| 1999 | — | — | 30% | $5,250 |
| 2000 | — | — | 30% | $5,500 |
| 2001 | — | — | 32% | $5,500 |
| 2002 | — | — | 37% | $6,125 |
| 2003 | — | — | 35% | $6,125 |
| 2004 | — | — | 37% | $6,125 |
| 2005 | — | — | 40% | $6,625 |
| 2006 | — | — | 43% | $7,164 |
| 2007 | — | — | 42% | $6,625 |
| 2008 | $37,900 | — | 44% | $6,625 |
| 2009 | — | — | 46% | $7,500 |
| 2010 | $37,400 | $14,638 | 46% | $9,500 |
| 2011 | — | $13,410 | 43% | $9,500 |
| 2012 | $36,200 | $12,853 | 46% | $9,500 |
| 2013 | $36,300 | $14,003 | 47% | $10,056 |
| 2014 | $37,100 | $14,511 | 46% | $11,650 |
| 2015 | $38,500 | $14,361 | 45% | $12,250 |
| 2016 | — | $14,955 | 43% | $12,500 |
| 2017 | — | $15,111 | 42% | $14,000 |
| 2018 | — | $16,337 | 42% | $15,415 |
| 2019 | — | $16,188 | 44% | $16,446 |
| 2020 | — | $14,749 | 47% | $17,000 |
| 2021 | $47,258 | $14,129 | 46% | $16,979 |
| 2022 | — | $14,382 | 51% | — |
| 2023 | — | $12,952 | 48% | — |
| 2024 | — | $13,742 | 51% | — |
| 2025 | — | $13,966 | 48% | — |