Lawrence University— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$55,789
in 2021+33% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 33% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price decreased 6% since 2010 — the school has become more affordable
- •Graduation rate improved by 8 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 69% | $12,234 |
| 1999 | — | — | 72% | $12,832 |
| 2000 | — | — | 72% | $12,667 |
| 2001 | — | — | 68% | $11,625 |
| 2002 | — | — | 71% | $13,488 |
| 2003 | — | — | 67% | $14,500 |
| 2004 | — | — | 69% | $14,500 |
| 2005 | — | — | 73% | $14,500 |
| 2006 | — | — | 76% | $14,500 |
| 2007 | — | — | 78% | $15,709 |
| 2008 | $42,100 | — | 79% | $15,566 |
| 2009 | — | — | 75% | $16,291 |
| 2010 | $43,300 | $24,985 | 76% | $17,125 |
| 2011 | — | $22,812 | 73% | $20,125 |
| 2012 | $42,800 | $23,167 | 77% | $22,500 |
| 2013 | $41,100 | $25,282 | 73% | $22,000 |
| 2014 | $41,700 | $24,765 | 82% | $25,403 |
| 2015 | $44,100 | $25,163 | 80% | $26,070 |
| 2016 | — | $24,268 | 76% | $25,075 |
| 2017 | — | $25,507 | 79% | $23,950 |
| 2018 | — | $25,117 | 80% | $19,849 |
| 2019 | — | $24,801 | 80% | $20,500 |
| 2020 | — | $22,214 | 79% | $19,500 |
| 2021 | $55,789 | $22,452 | 79% | $19,500 |
| 2022 | — | $21,238 | 80% | — |
| 2023 | — | $22,763 | 78% | — |
| 2024 | — | $24,563 | 76% | — |
| 2025 | — | $23,401 | 77% | — |