George Washington University— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$90,873
in 2021+36% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 36% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 45% since 2010 — costs are rising faster than inflation
- •Graduation rate improved by 16 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 68% | $14,375 |
| 1999 | — | — | 68% | $12,175 |
| 2000 | — | — | 70% | $7,532 |
| 2001 | — | — | 75% | $8,375 |
| 2002 | — | — | 74% | $12,625 |
| 2003 | — | — | 73% | $11,750 |
| 2004 | — | — | 75% | $11,750 |
| 2005 | — | — | 79% | $13,625 |
| 2006 | — | — | 78% | $14,250 |
| 2007 | — | — | 79% | $13,625 |
| 2008 | $66,600 | — | 78% | $14,000 |
| 2009 | — | — | 81% | $14,375 |
| 2010 | $64,900 | $25,181 | 81% | $14,750 |
| 2011 | — | $23,534 | 81% | $15,625 |
| 2012 | $64,500 | $25,833 | 81% | $17,300 |
| 2013 | $65,400 | $29,402 | 80% | $19,500 |
| 2014 | $67,100 | $30,206 | 81% | $21,195 |
| 2015 | $69,600 | $30,057 | 79% | $22,180 |
| 2016 | — | $33,637 | 83% | $21,500 |
| 2017 | — | $35,282 | 84% | $21,500 |
| 2018 | — | $31,956 | 81% | $19,500 |
| 2019 | — | $33,734 | 82% | $19,500 |
| 2020 | — | $33,719 | 82% | $19,500 |
| 2021 | $90,873 | $32,563 | 85% | $19,500 |
| 2022 | — | $26,272 | 84% | — |
| 2023 | — | $34,462 | 85% | — |
| 2024 | — | $37,454 | 85% | — |
| 2025 | — | $36,586 | 84% | — |