North Carolina Wesleyan University— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$45,873
in 2021+13% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 13% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 10% since 2010
- •Graduation rate improved by 13 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 29% | $6,125 |
| 1999 | — | — | 26% | $6,403 |
| 2000 | — | — | 31% | $6,625 |
| 2001 | — | — | 24% | $6,625 |
| 2002 | — | — | 45% | $6,625 |
| 2003 | — | — | 33% | $7,500 |
| 2004 | — | — | 36% | $9,500 |
| 2005 | — | — | 31% | $7,849 |
| 2006 | — | — | 40% | $6,625 |
| 2007 | — | — | 35% | $6,625 |
| 2008 | $40,600 | — | 28% | $9,054 |
| 2009 | — | — | 61% | $11,500 |
| 2010 | $42,500 | $15,779 | 22% | $12,155 |
| 2011 | — | $25,329 | 18% | $10,570 |
| 2012 | $35,900 | $26,626 | 22% | $12,053 |
| 2013 | $36,200 | $17,810 | 24% | $12,500 |
| 2014 | $37,600 | $19,532 | 33% | $10,005 |
| 2015 | $38,600 | $21,365 | 35% | $10,750 |
| 2016 | — | $13,540 | 23% | $12,925 |
| 2017 | — | $17,960 | 21% | $14,750 |
| 2018 | — | $16,205 | 31% | $14,750 |
| 2019 | — | $15,723 | 29% | $15,695 |
| 2020 | — | $14,023 | 41% | $17,195 |
| 2021 | $45,873 | $16,679 | 31% | $19,531 |
| 2022 | — | $18,119 | 40% | — |
| 2023 | — | $17,801 | 38% | — |
| 2024 | — | $18,165 | 40% | — |
| 2025 | — | $17,432 | 42% | — |