Columbia International University— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$38,951
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 96% 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 | — | — | 46% | $6,125 |
| 1999 | — | — | 62% | $6,350 |
| 2000 | — | — | 46% | $6,625 |
| 2001 | — | — | 45% | $5,250 |
| 2002 | — | — | 62% | $5,500 |
| 2003 | — | — | 59% | $5,500 |
| 2004 | — | — | 59% | $6,625 |
| 2005 | — | — | 58% | $7,992 |
| 2006 | — | — | 63% | $8,875 |
| 2007 | — | — | 68% | $10,500 |
| 2008 | $32,900 | — | 51% | $10,000 |
| 2009 | — | — | 60% | $9,500 |
| 2010 | $32,000 | $13,293 | 53% | $9,500 |
| 2011 | — | $12,258 | 63% | $9,744 |
| 2012 | $29,600 | $12,319 | 58% | $12,750 |
| 2013 | $29,900 | $13,213 | 71% | $14,500 |
| 2014 | $29,900 | $15,405 | 65% | $14,625 |
| 2015 | $29,900 | $18,100 | 68% | $12,750 |
| 2016 | — | $18,833 | 62% | $14,500 |
| 2017 | — | $19,524 | 74% | $15,000 |
| 2018 | — | $18,191 | 67% | $15,000 |
| 2019 | — | $17,481 | 64% | $14,000 |
| 2020 | — | $18,004 | 51% | $10,250 |
| 2021 | $38,951 | $18,222 | 68% | $10,500 |
| 2022 | — | $20,181 | 62% | — |
| 2023 | — | $20,035 | 70% | — |
| 2024 | — | $21,660 | 66% | — |
| 2025 | — | $26,036 | 47% | — |