DigiPen Institute of Technology— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$79,878
in 2021+1% since 2013
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 1% since 2013 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 112% since 2010 — costs are rising faster than inflation
- •Graduation rate improved by 24 percentage points since 2005
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | — | — | — | $5,500 |
| 2005 | — | — | 37% | $2,625 |
| 2006 | — | — | 44% | $2,625 |
| 2007 | — | — | 41% | $4,812 |
| 2008 | — | — | 30% | $6,812 |
| 2009 | — | — | 69% | $11,412 |
| 2010 | — | $20,938 | 59% | $16,125 |
| 2011 | — | $21,608 | 72% | $18,000 |
| 2012 | — | $29,926 | 54% | $19,000 |
| 2013 | $79,400 | $35,222 | 57% | $17,500 |
| 2014 | $81,300 | $34,602 | 54% | $18,500 |
| 2015 | $80,200 | $33,096 | 54% | $19,500 |
| 2016 | — | $36,816 | 50% | $20,000 |
| 2017 | — | $37,761 | 40% | $21,875 |
| 2018 | — | $35,538 | 43% | $20,750 |
| 2019 | — | $39,857 | 47% | $19,500 |
| 2020 | — | $39,022 | 56% | $20,000 |
| 2021 | $79,878 | $40,217 | 53% | $21,163 |
| 2022 | — | $38,724 | 57% | — |
| 2023 | — | $40,392 | 60% | — |
| 2024 | — | $42,033 | 52% | — |
| 2025 | — | $44,446 | 61% | — |