Delta State University— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$41,991
in 2021+16% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 16% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 39% since 2010 — costs are rising faster than inflation
- •Graduation rate improved by 2 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 46% | $5,250 |
| 1999 | — | — | 42% | $4,098 |
| 2000 | — | — | 43% | $3,500 |
| 2001 | — | — | 41% | $3,500 |
| 2002 | — | — | 48% | $4,250 |
| 2003 | — | — | 42% | $4,806 |
| 2004 | — | — | 49% | $5,500 |
| 2005 | — | — | 46% | $5,500 |
| 2006 | — | — | 49% | $5,500 |
| 2007 | — | — | 47% | $5,500 |
| 2008 | $36,300 | — | 45% | $5,500 |
| 2009 | — | — | 42% | $5,500 |
| 2010 | $37,300 | $9,744 | 45% | $6,460 |
| 2011 | — | $9,687 | 46% | $6,781 |
| 2012 | $33,800 | $10,933 | 32% | $7,500 |
| 2013 | $34,100 | $10,466 | 37% | $8,000 |
| 2014 | $33,600 | $13,696 | 35% | $9,500 |
| 2015 | $33,700 | $15,335 | 32% | $10,000 |
| 2016 | — | $12,689 | 34% | $10,750 |
| 2017 | — | $12,634 | 35% | $12,390 |
| 2018 | — | $12,809 | 40% | $14,250 |
| 2019 | — | $12,914 | 39% | $14,965 |
| 2020 | — | $13,132 | 39% | $15,000 |
| 2021 | $41,991 | $14,296 | 39% | $15,000 |
| 2022 | — | $14,377 | 44% | — |
| 2023 | — | $13,569 | 46% | — |
| 2024 | — | $13,778 | 47% | — |
| 2025 | — | $13,540 | 48% | — |