Kentucky State University— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$36,382
in 2021+13% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 13% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price decreased 13% since 2010 — the school has become more affordable
- •Graduation rate improved by 3 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 28% | $9,124 |
| 1999 | — | — | 19% | $2,625 |
| 2000 | — | — | 22% | $4,054 |
| 2001 | — | — | 25% | $4,654 |
| 2002 | — | — | 26% | $4,122 |
| 2003 | — | — | 17% | $4,362 |
| 2004 | — | — | 32% | $5,350 |
| 2005 | — | — | 34% | $5,330 |
| 2006 | — | — | 22% | $5,250 |
| 2007 | — | — | 35% | $6,125 |
| 2008 | $32,200 | — | 27% | $6,125 |
| 2009 | — | — | 26% | $6,806 |
| 2010 | $31,200 | $9,266 | 24% | $7,950 |
| 2011 | — | $4,695 | 25% | $9,000 |
| 2012 | $26,600 | $11,567 | 21% | $9,500 |
| 2013 | $28,400 | $12,749 | 14% | $9,500 |
| 2014 | $28,600 | $12,299 | 18% | $10,250 |
| 2015 | $28,700 | $8,593 | 20% | $11,900 |
| 2016 | — | $8,770 | 22% | $15,000 |
| 2017 | — | $7,034 | 20% | $17,388 |
| 2018 | — | $8,772 | 20% | $17,479 |
| 2019 | — | $10,109 | 18% | $15,750 |
| 2020 | — | $7,076 | 25% | $15,000 |
| 2021 | $36,382 | $7,343 | 30% | $12,250 |
| 2022 | — | $7,265 | 37% | — |
| 2023 | — | $11,619 | 32% | — |
| 2024 | — | $8,900 | 27% | — |
| 2025 | — | $8,040 | 32% | — |