Gustavus Adolphus College— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$65,607
in 2021+32% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 32% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 9% since 2010
- •Graduation rate declined by 0 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 77% | $16,388 |
| 1999 | — | — | 76% | $15,625 |
| 2000 | — | — | 79% | $14,500 |
| 2001 | — | — | 76% | $14,375 |
| 2002 | — | — | 77% | $15,125 |
| 2003 | — | — | 82% | $15,125 |
| 2004 | — | — | 77% | $15,036 |
| 2005 | — | — | 71% | $15,533 |
| 2006 | — | — | 76% | $15,742 |
| 2007 | — | — | 67% | $16,750 |
| 2008 | $49,700 | — | 86% | $16,625 |
| 2009 | — | — | 83% | $17,125 |
| 2010 | $50,300 | $20,922 | 85% | $19,125 |
| 2011 | — | $18,953 | 77% | $21,629 |
| 2012 | $50,100 | $19,878 | 82% | $24,250 |
| 2013 | $48,900 | $22,756 | 83% | $24,250 |
| 2014 | $48,400 | $23,162 | 82% | $24,880 |
| 2015 | $51,700 | $23,017 | 81% | $26,000 |
| 2016 | — | $21,640 | 82% | $26,000 |
| 2017 | — | $20,801 | 81% | $26,250 |
| 2018 | — | $20,050 | 80% | $25,000 |
| 2019 | — | $21,853 | 78% | $24,250 |
| 2020 | — | $19,093 | 78% | $24,250 |
| 2021 | $65,607 | $24,696 | 78% | $23,250 |
| 2022 | — | $18,044 | 78% | — |
| 2023 | — | $24,224 | 76% | — |
| 2024 | — | $26,895 | 76% | — |
| 2025 | — | $22,900 | 77% | — |