Gardner-Webb University— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$48,039
in 2021+23% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 23% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price decreased 10% since 2010 — the school has become more affordable
- •Graduation rate improved by 23 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 32% | $5,500 |
| 1999 | — | — | 33% | $5,500 |
| 2000 | — | — | 38% | $5,629 |
| 2001 | — | — | 39% | $5,500 |
| 2002 | — | — | 46% | $6,125 |
| 2003 | — | — | 49% | $7,216 |
| 2004 | — | — | 48% | $8,125 |
| 2005 | — | — | 48% | $9,520 |
| 2006 | — | — | 46% | $10,125 |
| 2007 | — | — | 43% | $10,500 |
| 2008 | $39,200 | — | 57% | $10,999 |
| 2009 | — | — | 52% | $11,625 |
| 2010 | $38,600 | $19,693 | 50% | $13,000 |
| 2011 | — | $19,577 | 48% | $12,512 |
| 2012 | $36,800 | $18,929 | 55% | $12,319 |
| 2013 | $36,000 | $24,433 | 48% | $13,000 |
| 2014 | $37,100 | $21,403 | 57% | $14,716 |
| 2015 | $38,700 | $20,173 | 54% | $15,051 |
| 2016 | — | $20,268 | 52% | $16,766 |
| 2017 | — | $22,124 | 45% | $16,546 |
| 2018 | — | $21,154 | 50% | $17,000 |
| 2019 | — | $19,815 | 53% | $17,750 |
| 2020 | — | $21,296 | 56% | $16,750 |
| 2021 | $48,039 | $20,776 | 56% | $16,453 |
| 2022 | — | $19,785 | 48% | — |
| 2023 | — | $20,984 | 52% | — |
| 2024 | — | $24,137 | 62% | — |
| 2025 | — | $17,674 | 55% | — |