National University— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$67,548
in 2021+9% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 9% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 3% since 2012
- •Graduation rate improved by 22 percentage points since 2001
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | — | $9,143 |
| 1999 | — | — | — | $9,187 |
| 2000 | — | — | — | $7,875 |
| 2001 | — | — | 21% | $6,625 |
| 2002 | — | — | 36% | $5,774 |
| 2003 | — | — | 71% | $5,500 |
| 2004 | — | — | 0% | $5,500 |
| 2005 | — | — | 71% | $5,500 |
| 2006 | — | — | 47% | $5,500 |
| 2007 | — | — | 54% | $5,500 |
| 2008 | $61,700 | — | 57% | $5,500 |
| 2009 | — | — | 51% | $6,562 |
| 2010 | $58,300 | — | 32% | $7,000 |
| 2011 | — | — | 31% | $7,996 |
| 2012 | $54,800 | $22,166 | 57% | $10,500 |
| 2013 | $56,200 | $20,776 | 53% | $10,937 |
| 2014 | $58,300 | $22,000 | 31% | $11,000 |
| 2015 | $59,400 | $23,998 | 40% | $12,500 |
| 2016 | — | $24,118 | 33% | $13,552 |
| 2017 | — | $22,652 | 38% | $15,625 |
| 2018 | — | $25,665 | 42% | $18,750 |
| 2019 | — | — | 36% | $18,750 |
| 2020 | — | — | 29% | $18,750 |
| 2021 | $67,548 | $20,722 | 47% | $18,750 |
| 2022 | — | $24,524 | 47% | — |
| 2023 | — | $29,412 | 22% | — |
| 2024 | — | $31,058 | 50% | — |
| 2025 | — | $22,878 | 43% | — |