Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$24,505
in 2021+78% since 2010
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 78% since 2010 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 41% since 2010 — costs are rising faster than inflation
- •Graduation rate declined by 8 percentage points since 1999
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | — | — | 22% | — |
| 2002 | — | — | 35% | — |
| 2004 | — | — | 35% | — |
| 2005 | — | — | 33% | — |
| 2006 | — | — | 10% | — |
| 2008 | — | — | 18% | — |
| 2009 | — | — | 28% | — |
| 2010 | $13,800 | $8,911 | 83% | $5,000 |
| 2011 | — | $9,584 | 21% | $5,000 |
| 2012 | $21,300 | $7,640 | 34% | $4,500 |
| 2013 | $22,000 | $9,114 | 28% | $3,500 |
| 2014 | — | $10,181 | 25% | $3,350 |
| 2015 | $15,400 | $9,334 | 28% | $3,000 |
| 2016 | — | $10,532 | 24% | — |
| 2017 | — | $11,686 | 20% | — |
| 2018 | — | $13,645 | 20% | — |
| 2019 | — | $13,444 | 11% | — |
| 2020 | — | $12,607 | 31% | — |
| 2021 | $24,505 | $13,504 | 33% | — |
| 2022 | — | $13,184 | 24% | — |
| 2023 | — | $12,428 | 27% | — |
| 2024 | — | $12,322 | 25% | — |
| 2025 | — | $12,570 | 15% | — |