Midland University— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$52,163
in 2021+27% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 27% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 60% since 2010 — costs are rising faster than inflation
- •Graduation rate declined by 16 percentage points since 2002
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | — | $11,104 |
| 1999 | — | — | — | $9,968 |
| 2000 | — | — | — | $10,488 |
| 2001 | — | — | — | $11,000 |
| 2002 | — | — | 58% | $11,250 |
| 2003 | — | — | 54% | $10,818 |
| 2004 | — | — | 46% | $10,870 |
| 2005 | — | — | 42% | $10,781 |
| 2006 | — | — | 40% | $10,500 |
| 2007 | — | — | 61% | $8,875 |
| 2008 | $41,200 | — | 54% | $8,875 |
| 2009 | — | — | 55% | $12,585 |
| 2010 | $41,400 | $16,374 | 48% | $14,688 |
| 2011 | — | $18,776 | 52% | $11,832 |
| 2012 | $40,100 | $14,277 | 44% | $11,250 |
| 2013 | $40,500 | $18,595 | 47% | $12,000 |
| 2014 | $38,800 | $20,956 | 49% | $11,000 |
| 2015 | $39,900 | $22,298 | 48% | $12,000 |
| 2016 | — | $23,077 | 43% | $14,500 |
| 2017 | — | $23,518 | 46% | $14,985 |
| 2018 | — | $23,017 | 49% | $13,250 |
| 2019 | — | $22,506 | 44% | $14,000 |
| 2020 | — | $21,128 | 40% | $16,750 |
| 2021 | $52,163 | $21,108 | 44% | $15,000 |
| 2022 | — | $21,756 | 45% | — |
| 2023 | — | $22,676 | 44% | — |
| 2024 | — | $24,229 | 43% | — |
| 2025 | — | $26,267 | 42% | — |