Columbia University in the City of New York— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$102,491
in 2021+38% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 38% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 1% since 2010
- •Graduation rate improved by 9 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 87% | $14,024 |
| 1999 | — | — | 89% | $12,825 |
| 2000 | — | — | 86% | $13,000 |
| 2001 | — | — | 87% | $12,223 |
| 2002 | — | — | 89% | $11,625 |
| 2003 | — | — | 92% | $11,625 |
| 2004 | — | — | 92% | $11,000 |
| 2005 | — | — | 93% | $11,625 |
| 2006 | — | — | 92% | $11,625 |
| 2007 | — | — | 93% | $11,250 |
| 2008 | $74,300 | — | 93% | $11,000 |
| 2009 | — | — | 93% | $10,500 |
| 2010 | $67,900 | $21,353 | 93% | $10,318 |
| 2011 | — | $16,143 | 92% | $10,332 |
| 2012 | $72,900 | $19,676 | 93% | $12,500 |
| 2013 | $75,200 | $21,858 | 95% | $12,500 |
| 2014 | $78,200 | $22,672 | 93% | $13,806 |
| 2015 | $83,300 | $22,298 | 95% | $17,064 |
| 2016 | — | $21,031 | 95% | $16,750 |
| 2017 | — | $22,001 | 94% | $18,794 |
| 2018 | — | $24,231 | 95% | $19,500 |
| 2019 | — | $22,637 | 96% | $19,000 |
| 2020 | — | $23,306 | 95% | $19,250 |
| 2021 | $102,491 | $22,823 | 97% | $18,750 |
| 2022 | — | $12,836 | 95% | — |
| 2023 | — | $23,497 | 95% | — |
| 2024 | — | $20,148 | 95% | — |
| 2025 | — | $21,590 | 96% | — |