Nelson University— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$46,238
in 2021+35% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 35% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 19% since 2010
- •Graduation rate declined by 2 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 44% | $3,788 |
| 1999 | — | — | 35% | $3,500 |
| 2000 | — | — | 29% | $4,375 |
| 2001 | — | — | 45% | $5,000 |
| 2002 | — | — | 44% | $5,500 |
| 2003 | — | — | 55% | $5,660 |
| 2004 | — | — | 37% | $6,125 |
| 2005 | — | — | 38% | $6,625 |
| 2006 | — | — | 34% | $6,625 |
| 2007 | — | — | 34% | $6,625 |
| 2008 | $34,300 | — | 33% | $6,625 |
| 2009 | — | — | 32% | $7,125 |
| 2010 | $32,200 | $18,231 | 49% | $9,000 |
| 2011 | — | $19,492 | 39% | $9,500 |
| 2012 | $31,600 | $21,458 | 36% | $10,000 |
| 2013 | $31,500 | $21,046 | 39% | $10,980 |
| 2014 | $33,200 | $21,772 | 32% | $12,000 |
| 2015 | $35,700 | $23,698 | 41% | $12,688 |
| 2016 | — | $24,819 | 41% | $13,250 |
| 2017 | — | $26,271 | 41% | $13,750 |
| 2018 | — | $24,909 | 44% | $15,000 |
| 2019 | — | $25,240 | 44% | $14,250 |
| 2020 | — | $24,982 | 45% | $14,370 |
| 2021 | $46,238 | $23,976 | 49% | $14,750 |
| 2022 | — | $22,440 | 43% | — |
| 2023 | — | $20,417 | 42% | — |
| 2024 | — | $19,655 | 36% | — |
| 2025 | — | $21,662 | 42% | — |