Davis & Elkins College— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$43,411
in 2021+32% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 32% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 0% since 2010
- •Graduation rate improved by 11 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 28% | $6,462 |
| 1999 | — | — | 41% | $6,625 |
| 2000 | — | — | 37% | $7,200 |
| 2001 | — | — | 38% | $8,625 |
| 2002 | — | — | 44% | $7,985 |
| 2003 | — | — | 49% | $8,313 |
| 2004 | — | — | 19% | $9,938 |
| 2005 | — | — | 65% | $11,499 |
| 2006 | — | — | 47% | $11,438 |
| 2007 | — | — | 47% | $10,812 |
| 2008 | $33,000 | — | 46% | $11,750 |
| 2009 | — | — | 40% | $11,500 |
| 2010 | $30,700 | $18,304 | 55% | $10,766 |
| 2011 | — | $12,519 | 56% | $9,500 |
| 2012 | $35,900 | $14,945 | 43% | $9,500 |
| 2013 | $35,000 | $14,623 | 47% | $10,907 |
| 2014 | $35,600 | $16,575 | 38% | $12,000 |
| 2015 | $37,400 | $16,854 | 37% | $12,875 |
| 2016 | — | $20,067 | 43% | $14,250 |
| 2017 | — | $17,814 | 44% | $16,000 |
| 2018 | — | $16,843 | 42% | $14,000 |
| 2019 | — | $17,405 | 41% | $13,212 |
| 2020 | — | $17,388 | 41% | $15,000 |
| 2021 | $43,411 | $18,230 | 48% | $17,057 |
| 2022 | — | $17,947 | 45% | — |
| 2023 | — | $20,031 | 48% | — |
| 2024 | — | $19,428 | 37% | — |
| 2025 | — | $18,273 | 39% | — |