Marshall University— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$46,354
in 2021+34% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 34% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price decreased 8% since 2010 — the school has become more affordable
- •Graduation rate improved by 19 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 32% | $3,500 |
| 1999 | — | — | 33% | $3,500 |
| 2000 | — | — | 33% | $3,500 |
| 2001 | — | — | 34% | $4,000 |
| 2002 | — | — | 35% | $3,995 |
| 2003 | — | — | 35% | $3,958 |
| 2004 | — | — | 37% | $4,106 |
| 2005 | — | — | 39% | $4,326 |
| 2006 | — | — | 43% | $4,789 |
| 2007 | — | — | 47% | $5,000 |
| 2008 | $34,600 | — | 40% | $5,358 |
| 2009 | — | — | 44% | $5,500 |
| 2010 | $36,000 | $8,173 | 45% | $6,313 |
| 2011 | — | $7,903 | 46% | $7,398 |
| 2012 | $35,100 | $7,707 | 45% | $8,500 |
| 2013 | $33,800 | $8,325 | 44% | $9,500 |
| 2014 | $34,300 | $8,402 | 44% | $10,585 |
| 2015 | $35,600 | $9,149 | 44% | $11,792 |
| 2016 | — | $9,508 | 45% | $13,000 |
| 2017 | — | $9,465 | 45% | $14,143 |
| 2018 | — | $9,484 | 49% | $15,250 |
| 2019 | — | $8,894 | 46% | $16,741 |
| 2020 | — | $8,370 | 49% | $17,249 |
| 2021 | $46,354 | $8,351 | 50% | $16,750 |
| 2022 | — | $8,706 | 52% | — |
| 2023 | — | $8,370 | 50% | — |
| 2024 | — | $8,327 | 49% | — |
| 2025 | — | $7,502 | 51% | — |