Colorado Mesa University— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$45,823
in 2021+18% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 18% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 0% since 2010
- •Graduation rate improved by 22 percentage points since 1999
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | — | $4,352 |
| 1999 | — | — | 19% | $4,375 |
| 2000 | — | — | 22% | $3,938 |
| 2001 | — | — | 25% | $4,110 |
| 2002 | — | — | 26% | $4,438 |
| 2003 | — | — | 29% | $4,357 |
| 2004 | — | — | 29% | $4,626 |
| 2005 | — | — | 28% | $5,250 |
| 2006 | — | — | 30% | $5,250 |
| 2007 | — | — | 29% | $5,142 |
| 2008 | $38,900 | — | 42% | $5,203 |
| 2009 | — | — | 32% | $5,500 |
| 2010 | $36,200 | $15,088 | 29% | $5,500 |
| 2011 | — | $12,798 | 30% | $6,000 |
| 2012 | $34,600 | $15,714 | 27% | $7,000 |
| 2013 | $34,600 | $16,373 | 29% | $7,694 |
| 2014 | $35,400 | $15,833 | 30% | $8,250 |
| 2015 | $36,800 | $15,874 | 33% | $9,500 |
| 2016 | — | $16,507 | 35% | $10,000 |
| 2017 | — | $17,013 | 32% | $10,875 |
| 2018 | — | $18,200 | 33% | $11,768 |
| 2019 | — | $15,743 | 36% | $12,000 |
| 2020 | — | $15,569 | 34% | $12,000 |
| 2021 | $45,823 | $16,118 | 37% | $11,000 |
| 2022 | — | $15,898 | 38% | — |
| 2023 | — | $15,483 | 39% | — |
| 2024 | — | $15,331 | 42% | — |
| 2025 | — | $15,103 | 41% | — |