Lamar University— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$49,652
in 2021+26% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 26% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price decreased 47% since 2010 — the school has become more affordable
- •Graduation rate improved by 13 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 24% | $3,381 |
| 1999 | — | — | 27% | $3,500 |
| 2000 | — | — | 23% | $3,500 |
| 2001 | — | — | 24% | $3,500 |
| 2002 | — | — | 27% | $3,938 |
| 2003 | — | — | 27% | $3,938 |
| 2004 | — | — | 28% | $3,938 |
| 2005 | — | — | 32% | $4,108 |
| 2006 | — | — | 31% | $4,586 |
| 2007 | — | — | 33% | $5,500 |
| 2008 | $39,300 | — | 36% | $6,125 |
| 2009 | — | — | 32% | $6,200 |
| 2010 | $39,700 | $17,702 | 30% | $6,500 |
| 2011 | — | $13,649 | 29% | $7,498 |
| 2012 | $38,800 | $12,378 | 31% | $7,446 |
| 2013 | $39,500 | $17,292 | 32% | $7,500 |
| 2014 | $39,400 | $16,109 | 35% | $9,500 |
| 2015 | $39,500 | $14,319 | 33% | $10,500 |
| 2016 | — | $13,018 | 32% | $11,000 |
| 2017 | — | $12,873 | 33% | $11,250 |
| 2018 | — | $12,941 | 30% | $12,500 |
| 2019 | — | $12,967 | 27% | $12,750 |
| 2020 | — | $12,311 | 34% | $13,000 |
| 2021 | $49,652 | $11,739 | 37% | $12,500 |
| 2022 | — | $13,351 | 39% | — |
| 2023 | — | $12,002 | 38% | — |
| 2024 | — | $11,429 | 37% | — |
| 2025 | — | $9,366 | 37% | — |