Dakota State University— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$50,970
in 2021+31% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 31% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 63% since 2010 — costs are rising faster than inflation
- •Graduation rate improved by 19 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 32% | $4,820 |
| 1999 | — | — | 31% | $4,582 |
| 2000 | — | — | 26% | $4,500 |
| 2001 | — | — | 34% | $3,937 |
| 2002 | — | — | 39% | $3,937 |
| 2003 | — | — | 42% | $5,250 |
| 2004 | — | — | 40% | $6,125 |
| 2005 | — | — | 44% | $6,625 |
| 2006 | — | — | 47% | $6,625 |
| 2007 | — | — | 41% | $6,625 |
| 2008 | $38,900 | — | 51% | $7,125 |
| 2009 | — | — | 46% | $7,500 |
| 2010 | $37,600 | $12,932 | 37% | $8,032 |
| 2011 | — | $12,476 | 43% | $9,500 |
| 2012 | $37,400 | $12,585 | 37% | $9,690 |
| 2013 | $37,300 | $12,692 | 44% | $10,500 |
| 2014 | $36,700 | $14,431 | 47% | $10,500 |
| 2015 | $38,700 | $15,044 | 41% | $10,316 |
| 2016 | — | $14,690 | 38% | $11,200 |
| 2017 | — | $15,803 | 39% | $12,892 |
| 2018 | — | $16,940 | 36% | $13,105 |
| 2019 | — | $17,244 | 47% | $12,500 |
| 2020 | — | $17,691 | 43% | $13,250 |
| 2021 | $50,970 | $18,630 | 49% | $14,250 |
| 2022 | — | $18,619 | 47% | — |
| 2023 | — | $18,356 | 49% | — |
| 2024 | — | $19,725 | 49% | — |
| 2025 | — | $21,057 | 51% | — |