Empire State University— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$54,080
in 2021+38% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 38% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price decreased 26% since 2010 — the school has become more affordable
- •Graduation rate improved by 10 percentage points since 1999
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | — | $4,000 |
| 1999 | — | — | 32% | $4,625 |
| 2000 | — | — | 15% | $4,500 |
| 2001 | — | — | — | $3,750 |
| 2002 | — | — | — | $3,500 |
| 2003 | — | — | 15% | $3,750 |
| 2004 | — | — | 14% | $3,313 |
| 2005 | — | — | 18% | $3,750 |
| 2006 | — | — | 31% | $5,250 |
| 2007 | — | — | 27% | $5,500 |
| 2008 | $39,300 | — | 8% | $6,625 |
| 2009 | — | — | 6% | $6,625 |
| 2010 | $41,200 | $15,721 | 16% | $7,168 |
| 2011 | — | $11,918 | 33% | $8,251 |
| 2012 | $39,400 | $11,094 | 28% | $9,500 |
| 2013 | $39,300 | $12,983 | 31% | $9,500 |
| 2014 | $40,400 | $13,680 | 24% | $10,750 |
| 2015 | $41,400 | $12,857 | 19% | $12,298 |
| 2016 | — | $13,898 | 24% | $12,500 |
| 2017 | — | $14,170 | 22% | $14,250 |
| 2018 | — | $13,173 | 14% | $14,250 |
| 2019 | — | $13,412 | 26% | $14,250 |
| 2020 | — | $12,142 | 25% | $12,250 |
| 2021 | $54,080 | $11,995 | 27% | $11,000 |
| 2022 | — | $11,469 | 24% | — |
| 2023 | — | $9,091 | 25% | — |
| 2024 | — | $11,147 | 29% | — |
| 2025 | — | $11,676 | 41% | — |