McNeese State University— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$46,453
in 2021+24% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 24% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 79% since 2010 — costs are rising faster than inflation
- •Graduation rate improved by 22 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 25% | $3,000 |
| 1999 | — | — | 25% | $3,500 |
| 2000 | — | — | 28% | $3,746 |
| 2001 | — | — | 28% | $3,804 |
| 2002 | — | — | 29% | $3,974 |
| 2003 | — | — | 26% | $3,938 |
| 2004 | — | — | 26% | $3,754 |
| 2005 | — | — | 29% | $3,938 |
| 2006 | — | — | 31% | $4,500 |
| 2007 | — | — | 30% | $5,250 |
| 2008 | $37,500 | — | 35% | $5,500 |
| 2009 | — | — | 36% | $5,500 |
| 2010 | $37,700 | $6,977 | 35% | $5,512 |
| 2011 | — | $6,897 | 35% | $7,049 |
| 2012 | $36,800 | $6,702 | 37% | $8,095 |
| 2013 | $36,200 | $7,651 | 38% | $8,250 |
| 2014 | $37,300 | $8,515 | 38% | $8,928 |
| 2015 | $38,200 | $9,370 | 41% | $9,500 |
| 2016 | — | $9,485 | 41% | $9,552 |
| 2017 | — | $10,722 | 42% | $10,990 |
| 2018 | — | $10,977 | 42% | $12,153 |
| 2019 | — | $10,788 | 45% | $12,033 |
| 2020 | — | $12,267 | 47% | $12,185 |
| 2021 | $46,453 | $10,759 | 44% | $13,000 |
| 2022 | — | $10,161 | 42% | — |
| 2023 | — | $10,768 | 46% | — |
| 2024 | — | $11,257 | 52% | — |
| 2025 | — | $12,493 | 47% | — |