Lincoln University— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$39,463
in 2021+17% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 17% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 115% since 2010 — costs are rising faster than inflation
- •Graduation rate improved by 3 percentage points since 1999
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | — | $4,665 |
| 1999 | — | — | 18% | $4,324 |
| 2000 | — | — | 95% | $3,937 |
| 2001 | — | — | 25% | $3,500 |
| 2002 | — | — | 27% | $3,738 |
| 2003 | — | — | 34% | $3,635 |
| 2004 | — | — | 36% | $3,750 |
| 2005 | — | — | 30% | $5,030 |
| 2006 | — | — | 28% | $5,306 |
| 2007 | — | — | 24% | $5,500 |
| 2008 | $33,800 | — | 19% | $6,375 |
| 2009 | — | — | 24% | $7,000 |
| 2010 | $32,400 | $8,868 | 22% | $7,500 |
| 2011 | — | $11,071 | 23% | $7,392 |
| 2012 | $30,300 | $9,715 | 21% | $7,451 |
| 2013 | $29,500 | $10,026 | 27% | $8,250 |
| 2014 | $28,900 | $9,956 | 24% | $9,500 |
| 2015 | $31,400 | $10,043 | 25% | $10,500 |
| 2016 | — | $10,139 | 20% | $9,500 |
| 2017 | — | $11,800 | 22% | $10,500 |
| 2018 | — | $11,187 | 16% | $12,902 |
| 2019 | — | $9,809 | 21% | $13,750 |
| 2020 | — | $7,830 | 27% | $15,750 |
| 2021 | $39,463 | $11,583 | 26% | $19,000 |
| 2022 | — | $10,714 | 26% | — |
| 2023 | — | $9,423 | 29% | — |
| 2024 | — | $12,484 | 22% | — |
| 2025 | — | $19,092 | 21% | — |