Cumberland University— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$57,687
in 2021+51% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 51% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 35% since 2010 — costs are rising faster than inflation
- •Graduation rate improved by 18 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 28% | $7,773 |
| 1999 | — | — | 35% | $6,625 |
| 2000 | — | — | 34% | $6,625 |
| 2001 | — | — | 27% | $6,625 |
| 2002 | — | — | 28% | $6,626 |
| 2003 | — | — | 42% | $9,000 |
| 2004 | — | — | 37% | $7,688 |
| 2005 | — | — | 40% | $6,625 |
| 2006 | — | — | 37% | $7,591 |
| 2007 | — | — | 31% | $9,484 |
| 2008 | $38,300 | — | 36% | $8,438 |
| 2009 | — | — | 40% | $8,375 |
| 2010 | $37,600 | $13,889 | 34% | $10,500 |
| 2011 | — | $14,894 | 32% | $13,500 |
| 2012 | $35,000 | $15,405 | 34% | $16,964 |
| 2013 | $38,200 | $16,339 | 31% | $17,750 |
| 2014 | $38,300 | $16,593 | 37% | $16,500 |
| 2015 | $38,700 | $18,316 | 37% | $17,250 |
| 2016 | — | $17,596 | 45% | $17,750 |
| 2017 | — | $19,783 | 55% | $17,500 |
| 2018 | — | $21,318 | 50% | $14,000 |
| 2019 | — | $21,948 | 43% | $12,000 |
| 2020 | — | $24,458 | 43% | $11,741 |
| 2021 | $57,687 | $24,706 | 54% | $11,250 |
| 2022 | — | $25,895 | 52% | — |
| 2023 | — | $19,184 | 49% | — |
| 2024 | — | $18,292 | 47% | — |
| 2025 | — | $18,759 | 46% | — |