Hardin-Simmons University— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$54,771
in 2021+31% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 31% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 8% since 2010
- •Graduation rate improved by 1 percentage points since 2000
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | — | $6,125 |
| 1999 | — | — | — | $6,125 |
| 2000 | — | — | 45% | $6,756 |
| 2001 | — | — | 47% | $9,555 |
| 2002 | — | — | 45% | $8,694 |
| 2003 | — | — | 48% | $6,850 |
| 2004 | — | — | 46% | $7,574 |
| 2005 | — | — | 48% | $8,422 |
| 2006 | — | — | 51% | $8,188 |
| 2007 | — | — | 49% | $10,500 |
| 2008 | $41,800 | — | 47% | $12,181 |
| 2009 | — | — | 50% | $12,500 |
| 2010 | $41,900 | $18,124 | 50% | $12,750 |
| 2011 | — | $21,116 | 48% | $12,808 |
| 2012 | $38,600 | $17,658 | 47% | $14,718 |
| 2013 | $38,700 | $29,732 | 47% | $13,000 |
| 2014 | $40,500 | $21,071 | 51% | $14,750 |
| 2015 | $43,300 | $19,850 | 52% | $16,798 |
| 2016 | — | $20,215 | 53% | $17,350 |
| 2017 | — | $25,596 | 52% | $16,944 |
| 2018 | — | $19,607 | 51% | $15,750 |
| 2019 | — | $20,659 | 48% | $14,500 |
| 2020 | — | $19,509 | 51% | $13,000 |
| 2021 | $54,771 | $20,041 | 55% | $13,359 |
| 2022 | — | $21,916 | 52% | — |
| 2023 | — | $21,039 | 58% | — |
| 2024 | — | $21,031 | 50% | — |
| 2025 | — | $19,555 | 46% | — |