Laguna College of Art and Design— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$47,867
in 2021+35% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 35% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 66% since 2010 — costs are rising faster than inflation
- •Graduation rate improved by 26 percentage points since 2003
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | — | $8,000 |
| 1999 | — | — | — | $9,938 |
| 2000 | — | — | — | $8,125 |
| 2001 | — | — | — | $8,000 |
| 2002 | — | — | — | $10,500 |
| 2003 | — | — | 26% | $11,438 |
| 2004 | — | — | 36% | $13,562 |
| 2005 | — | — | 52% | $13,500 |
| 2006 | — | — | 55% | $14,188 |
| 2007 | — | — | 57% | $12,344 |
| 2008 | $35,400 | — | 59% | $14,000 |
| 2009 | — | — | 51% | $13,225 |
| 2010 | $31,700 | $25,657 | 35% | $14,625 |
| 2011 | — | $24,574 | 52% | $16,375 |
| 2012 | $39,800 | $25,028 | 56% | $12,894 |
| 2013 | $38,800 | $23,557 | 60% | $17,583 |
| 2014 | $31,000 | $34,762 | 63% | $19,000 |
| 2015 | $32,900 | $31,033 | 45% | $15,000 |
| 2016 | — | $32,686 | 66% | $19,000 |
| 2017 | — | $34,733 | 46% | $20,125 |
| 2018 | — | $36,095 | 52% | $19,786 |
| 2019 | — | $31,009 | 61% | $18,500 |
| 2020 | — | $35,355 | 57% | $19,000 |
| 2021 | $47,867 | $35,944 | 67% | $18,875 |
| 2022 | — | $40,893 | 70% | — |
| 2023 | — | $39,709 | 63% | — |
| 2024 | — | $42,354 | 63% | — |
| 2025 | — | $42,505 | 52% | — |