Northern Kentucky University— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$50,220
in 2021+33% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 33% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price decreased 39% since 2010 — the school has become more affordable
- •Graduation rate improved by 28 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 24% | $3,938 |
| 1999 | — | — | 25% | $4,202 |
| 2000 | — | — | 26% | $4,225 |
| 2001 | — | — | 25% | $4,066 |
| 2002 | — | — | 29% | $4,625 |
| 2003 | — | — | 27% | $4,980 |
| 2004 | — | — | 28% | $4,641 |
| 2005 | — | — | 33% | $5,187 |
| 2006 | — | — | 35% | $5,500 |
| 2007 | — | — | 33% | $5,500 |
| 2008 | $37,700 | — | 33% | $5,500 |
| 2009 | — | — | 33% | $6,500 |
| 2010 | $38,000 | $13,438 | 32% | $7,788 |
| 2011 | — | $7,362 | 34% | $8,750 |
| 2012 | $36,100 | $7,753 | 37% | $9,000 |
| 2013 | $36,000 | $8,179 | 37% | $9,950 |
| 2014 | $36,200 | $8,753 | 38% | $11,000 |
| 2015 | $37,500 | $8,014 | 36% | $12,500 |
| 2016 | — | $8,966 | 40% | $14,000 |
| 2017 | — | $8,446 | 38% | $14,500 |
| 2018 | — | $9,131 | 40% | $14,000 |
| 2019 | — | $9,244 | 42% | $14,538 |
| 2020 | — | $9,049 | 46% | $15,000 |
| 2021 | $50,220 | $9,183 | 47% | $15,159 |
| 2022 | — | $6,575 | 48% | — |
| 2023 | — | $6,087 | 50% | — |
| 2024 | — | $7,168 | 48% | — |
| 2025 | — | $8,191 | 52% | — |