New York University— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$82,509
in 2021+41% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 41% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 11% since 2010
- •Graduation rate improved by 18 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 69% | $11,750 |
| 1999 | — | — | 71% | $11,625 |
| 2000 | — | — | 72% | $11,625 |
| 2001 | — | — | 73% | $11,750 |
| 2002 | — | — | 76% | $12,063 |
| 2003 | — | — | 78% | $13,000 |
| 2004 | — | — | 79% | $14,125 |
| 2005 | — | — | 81% | $14,375 |
| 2006 | — | — | 84% | $14,375 |
| 2007 | — | — | 84% | $14,375 |
| 2008 | $58,700 | — | 85% | $14,375 |
| 2009 | — | — | 85% | $14,500 |
| 2010 | $57,000 | $33,443 | 86% | $16,291 |
| 2011 | — | $32,671 | 86% | $18,300 |
| 2012 | $58,800 | $37,180 | 87% | $18,815 |
| 2013 | $58,800 | $38,578 | 85% | $19,500 |
| 2014 | $59,600 | $37,971 | 83% | $19,500 |
| 2015 | $61,900 | $36,991 | 83% | $19,250 |
| 2016 | — | $36,419 | 84% | $20,000 |
| 2017 | — | $37,362 | 85% | $20,500 |
| 2018 | — | $40,336 | 84% | $19,500 |
| 2019 | — | $42,397 | 85% | $19,000 |
| 2020 | — | $39,772 | 85% | $18,700 |
| 2021 | $82,509 | $38,569 | 88% | $18,500 |
| 2022 | — | $39,565 | 87% | — |
| 2023 | — | $32,462 | 87% | — |
| 2024 | — | $35,035 | 88% | — |
| 2025 | — | $37,050 | 88% | — |