East Central University— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$44,962
in 2021+22% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 22% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 2% since 2010
- •Graduation rate improved by 3 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 32% | $4,154 |
| 1999 | — | — | 29% | $4,174 |
| 2000 | — | — | 33% | $4,234 |
| 2001 | — | — | 35% | $4,370 |
| 2002 | — | — | 36% | $4,288 |
| 2003 | — | — | 33% | $3,776 |
| 2004 | — | — | 34% | $3,938 |
| 2005 | — | — | 33% | $4,786 |
| 2006 | — | — | 35% | $5,250 |
| 2007 | — | — | 34% | $5,352 |
| 2008 | $36,900 | — | 35% | $5,410 |
| 2009 | — | — | 34% | $5,500 |
| 2010 | $36,600 | $8,479 | 32% | $7,250 |
| 2011 | — | $8,258 | 31% | $7,582 |
| 2012 | $34,500 | $7,120 | 34% | $7,727 |
| 2013 | $34,500 | $7,403 | 33% | $8,250 |
| 2014 | $35,100 | $7,325 | 34% | $9,320 |
| 2015 | $36,800 | $6,100 | 34% | $9,951 |
| 2016 | — | $6,783 | 36% | $9,749 |
| 2017 | — | $7,196 | 34% | $9,590 |
| 2018 | — | $9,233 | 33% | $11,547 |
| 2019 | — | $10,000 | 35% | $12,000 |
| 2020 | — | $10,334 | 37% | $12,000 |
| 2021 | $44,962 | $10,496 | 39% | $11,250 |
| 2022 | — | $11,157 | 31% | — |
| 2023 | — | $8,412 | 31% | — |
| 2024 | — | $9,287 | 33% | — |
| 2025 | — | $8,683 | 34% | — |