Missouri Western State University— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$42,647
in 2021+25% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 25% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 41% since 2010 — costs are rising faster than inflation
- •Graduation rate improved by 12 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 27% | $4,000 |
| 1999 | — | — | 27% | $4,825 |
| 2000 | — | — | 25% | $4,880 |
| 2001 | — | — | 29% | $4,625 |
| 2002 | — | — | 29% | $4,637 |
| 2003 | — | — | 29% | $4,637 |
| 2004 | — | — | 34% | $5,062 |
| 2005 | — | — | 37% | $5,800 |
| 2006 | — | — | 31% | $6,625 |
| 2007 | — | — | 27% | $6,500 |
| 2008 | $34,200 | — | 31% | $5,500 |
| 2009 | — | — | 29% | $6,250 |
| 2010 | $35,200 | $9,424 | 28% | $7,125 |
| 2011 | — | $10,366 | 30% | $7,500 |
| 2012 | $32,400 | $10,306 | 28% | $7,945 |
| 2013 | $32,600 | $9,447 | 31% | $8,764 |
| 2014 | $33,100 | $9,958 | 34% | $9,593 |
| 2015 | $34,400 | $10,367 | 36% | $10,000 |
| 2016 | — | $10,251 | 30% | $11,000 |
| 2017 | — | $10,026 | 31% | $11,525 |
| 2018 | — | $10,905 | 29% | $12,250 |
| 2019 | — | $10,607 | 34% | $11,393 |
| 2020 | — | $10,958 | 38% | $11,000 |
| 2021 | $42,647 | $10,897 | 36% | $11,920 |
| 2022 | — | $13,220 | 36% | — |
| 2023 | — | $11,702 | 41% | — |
| 2024 | — | $12,638 | 40% | — |
| 2025 | — | $13,251 | 39% | — |