Denison University— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$67,753
in 2021+29% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 29% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 94% since 2010 — costs are rising faster than inflation
- •Graduation rate improved by 4 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 75% | $11,477 |
| 1999 | — | — | 71% | $13,002 |
| 2000 | — | — | 67% | $14,125 |
| 2001 | — | — | 67% | $13,625 |
| 2002 | — | — | 73% | $13,625 |
| 2003 | — | — | 76% | $14,500 |
| 2004 | — | — | 77% | $14,375 |
| 2005 | — | — | 77% | $13,750 |
| 2006 | — | — | 80% | $14,375 |
| 2007 | — | — | 77% | $14,938 |
| 2008 | $52,400 | — | 79% | $15,375 |
| 2009 | — | — | 81% | $14,500 |
| 2010 | $48,300 | $20,663 | 85% | $14,625 |
| 2011 | — | $21,720 | 83% | $15,662 |
| 2012 | $48,600 | $37,480 | 79% | $18,500 |
| 2013 | $49,500 | $23,026 | 86% | $20,500 |
| 2014 | $48,400 | $23,507 | 81% | $21,500 |
| 2015 | $48,800 | $25,404 | 82% | $21,500 |
| 2016 | — | $24,257 | 80% | $21,825 |
| 2017 | — | $27,944 | 80% | $23,250 |
| 2018 | — | $24,808 | 86% | $21,000 |
| 2019 | — | $25,177 | 85% | $20,541 |
| 2020 | — | $28,614 | 82% | $20,500 |
| 2021 | $67,753 | $29,597 | 80% | $21,250 |
| 2022 | — | $32,002 | 81% | — |
| 2023 | — | $34,134 | 85% | — |
| 2024 | — | $38,111 | 80% | — |
| 2025 | — | $40,007 | 79% | — |