Dillard University— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$39,196
in 2021+10% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 10% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 46% since 2010 — costs are rising faster than inflation
- •Graduation rate improved by 15 percentage points since 1999
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | — | $11,750 |
| 1999 | — | — | 28% | $11,625 |
| 2000 | — | — | 37% | $8,875 |
| 2001 | — | — | — | $8,050 |
| 2002 | — | — | 36% | $10,125 |
| 2003 | — | — | 39% | $11,500 |
| 2004 | — | — | 42% | $13,250 |
| 2005 | — | — | 50% | $11,625 |
| 2006 | — | — | 41% | $15,000 |
| 2007 | — | — | 48% | $15,875 |
| 2008 | $35,500 | — | 48% | $14,062 |
| 2009 | — | — | 39% | $16,150 |
| 2010 | $35,900 | $15,108 | 28% | $13,500 |
| 2011 | — | $14,013 | 28% | $10,500 |
| 2012 | $34,000 | $12,047 | 24% | $12,000 |
| 2013 | $32,800 | $15,866 | 31% | $12,250 |
| 2014 | $32,800 | $16,233 | 46% | $17,500 |
| 2015 | $35,400 | $15,138 | 36% | $23,764 |
| 2016 | — | $17,715 | 38% | $25,844 |
| 2017 | — | $18,481 | 39% | $24,051 |
| 2018 | — | $16,772 | 40% | $19,000 |
| 2019 | — | $17,123 | 42% | $25,500 |
| 2020 | — | $17,292 | 51% | $26,000 |
| 2021 | $39,196 | $19,105 | 50% | $23,048 |
| 2022 | — | $18,901 | 52% | — |
| 2023 | — | $19,117 | 48% | — |
| 2024 | — | $18,553 | 45% | — |
| 2025 | — | $22,094 | 43% | — |