Davidson College— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$81,400
in 2021+40% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 40% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price decreased 6% since 2010 — the school has become more affordable
- •Graduation rate improved by 2 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 89% | $10,455 |
| 1999 | — | — | 92% | $10,000 |
| 2000 | — | — | 89% | $8,462 |
| 2001 | — | — | 91% | $7,560 |
| 2002 | — | — | 91% | $10,625 |
| 2003 | — | — | 90% | $11,625 |
| 2004 | — | — | 90% | $11,625 |
| 2005 | — | — | 91% | $11,625 |
| 2006 | — | — | 87% | $11,708 |
| 2007 | — | — | 91% | $11,750 |
| 2008 | $58,100 | — | 93% | $11,625 |
| 2009 | — | — | 94% | $11,125 |
| 2010 | $53,900 | $18,551 | 91% | $11,346 |
| 2011 | — | $19,338 | 91% | $14,000 |
| 2012 | $58,500 | $18,888 | 92% | $16,339 |
| 2013 | $51,800 | $21,308 | 92% | $15,750 |
| 2014 | $54,600 | $19,143 | 92% | $15,500 |
| 2015 | $58,900 | $15,757 | 93% | $15,700 |
| 2016 | — | $19,981 | 93% | $15,375 |
| 2017 | — | $23,926 | 95% | $16,489 |
| 2018 | — | $21,206 | 91% | $16,947 |
| 2019 | — | $22,109 | 90% | $17,250 |
| 2020 | — | $19,115 | 91% | $17,513 |
| 2021 | $81,400 | $21,042 | 93% | $16,511 |
| 2022 | — | $17,057 | 90% | — |
| 2023 | — | $20,035 | 92% | — |
| 2024 | — | $18,127 | 92% | — |
| 2025 | — | $17,379 | 91% | — |