Norfolk State University— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$44,666
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 39% since 2010 — costs are rising faster than inflation
- •Graduation rate improved by 15 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 23% | $5,249 |
| 1999 | — | — | 20% | $5,500 |
| 2000 | — | — | 20% | $5,500 |
| 2001 | — | — | 23% | $5,500 |
| 2002 | — | — | 22% | $5,500 |
| 2003 | — | — | 27% | $5,500 |
| 2004 | — | — | 28% | $5,312 |
| 2005 | — | — | 27% | $5,394 |
| 2006 | — | — | 30% | $6,625 |
| 2007 | — | — | 30% | $6,625 |
| 2008 | $35,600 | — | 31% | $6,731 |
| 2009 | — | — | 32% | $8,250 |
| 2010 | $35,600 | $11,019 | 31% | $9,500 |
| 2011 | — | $10,602 | 34% | $10,562 |
| 2012 | $34,400 | $12,230 | 34% | $12,414 |
| 2013 | $33,100 | $11,736 | 34% | $14,250 |
| 2014 | $33,200 | $11,901 | 34% | $16,250 |
| 2015 | $35,800 | $11,920 | 33% | $19,464 |
| 2016 | — | $13,258 | 33% | $23,270 |
| 2017 | — | $15,304 | 35% | $24,000 |
| 2018 | — | $15,259 | 42% | $20,695 |
| 2019 | — | $15,155 | 37% | $18,498 |
| 2020 | — | $12,645 | 36% | $17,250 |
| 2021 | $44,666 | $15,657 | 39% | $17,277 |
| 2022 | — | $12,643 | 37% | — |
| 2023 | — | $15,577 | 40% | — |
| 2024 | — | $12,973 | 33% | — |
| 2025 | — | $15,282 | 39% | — |