Colorado Northwestern Community College— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$43,526
in 2021+19% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 19% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 29% since 2010 — costs are rising faster than inflation
- •Graduation rate improved by 1 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 32% | $2,625 |
| 1999 | — | — | 22% | $2,625 |
| 2000 | — | — | 26% | $2,625 |
| 2001 | — | — | 25% | $2,955 |
| 2002 | — | — | 31% | $3,274 |
| 2003 | — | — | 32% | $3,313 |
| 2004 | — | — | 26% | $3,500 |
| 2005 | — | — | 20% | $3,500 |
| 2006 | — | — | 27% | $3,500 |
| 2007 | — | — | 32% | $4,375 |
| 2008 | $36,700 | — | 38% | $3,750 |
| 2009 | — | — | 30% | $4,785 |
| 2010 | $39,300 | $9,368 | 31% | $5,544 |
| 2011 | — | $8,343 | 18% | $5,622 |
| 2012 | $38,300 | $9,767 | 20% | $5,500 |
| 2013 | $34,700 | $10,977 | 27% | $5,500 |
| 2014 | $34,100 | $10,816 | 33% | $7,000 |
| 2015 | $38,400 | $10,603 | 30% | $6,500 |
| 2016 | — | $11,901 | 26% | $6,250 |
| 2017 | — | $12,405 | 32% | $7,500 |
| 2018 | — | $11,490 | 37% | $8,549 |
| 2019 | — | $13,502 | 42% | $9,000 |
| 2020 | — | $14,178 | 42% | $8,000 |
| 2021 | $43,526 | $11,638 | 35% | $8,250 |
| 2022 | — | $11,530 | 34% | — |
| 2023 | — | $10,991 | 32% | — |
| 2024 | — | $12,316 | 26% | — |
| 2025 | — | $12,131 | 34% | — |