Dallas College— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$41,714
in 2021+33% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 33% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price decreased 33% since 2010 — the school has become more affordable
- •Graduation rate improved by 29 percentage points since 1999
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | — | $3,000 |
| 1999 | — | — | 4% | $2,625 |
| 2000 | — | — | 2% | $2,625 |
| 2001 | — | — | 3% | $2,625 |
| 2002 | — | — | 3% | $2,625 |
| 2003 | — | — | 11% | $3,000 |
| 2004 | — | — | 2% | $3,300 |
| 2005 | — | — | 16% | $3,314 |
| 2006 | — | — | 15% | $3,499 |
| 2007 | — | — | 9% | $3,500 |
| 2008 | $31,300 | — | 10% | $3,500 |
| 2009 | — | — | 7% | $4,264 |
| 2010 | $31,400 | $4,777 | 7% | $4,500 |
| 2011 | — | $6,175 | 8% | $4,563 |
| 2012 | $28,800 | $4,028 | 5% | $4,500 |
| 2013 | $28,100 | $7,152 | 5% | $4,669 |
| 2014 | $28,800 | $6,033 | 4% | $4,750 |
| 2015 | $29,700 | $6,522 | 6% | $5,321 |
| 2016 | — | $4,495 | 4% | $6,153 |
| 2017 | — | $5,606 | 10% | $6,135 |
| 2018 | — | $5,611 | 10% | $6,500 |
| 2019 | — | $6,147 | 15% | $6,086 |
| 2020 | — | $4,373 | 19% | $5,620 |
| 2021 | $41,714 | $4,739 | 21% | $5,500 |
| 2022 | — | $3,704 | 19% | — |
| 2023 | — | $2,210 | 35% | — |
| 2024 | — | $4,146 | 36% | — |
| 2025 | — | $3,214 | 32% | — |