Northwestern State University of Louisiana— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$47,021
in 2021+36% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 36% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 73% since 2010 — costs are rising faster than inflation
- •Graduation rate improved by 17 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 26% | $9,159 |
| 1999 | — | — | 25% | $5,250 |
| 2000 | — | — | 25% | $4,806 |
| 2001 | — | — | 30% | $4,312 |
| 2002 | — | — | 29% | $4,294 |
| 2003 | — | — | 29% | $4,050 |
| 2004 | — | — | 27% | $3,969 |
| 2005 | — | — | 30% | $4,625 |
| 2006 | — | — | 30% | $5,250 |
| 2007 | — | — | 32% | $5,500 |
| 2008 | $34,600 | — | 32% | $5,500 |
| 2009 | — | — | 28% | $6,250 |
| 2010 | $35,300 | $7,887 | 30% | $6,896 |
| 2011 | — | $7,403 | 27% | $7,500 |
| 2012 | $35,000 | $8,108 | 34% | $8,688 |
| 2013 | $33,900 | $8,768 | 35% | $9,500 |
| 2014 | $33,500 | $8,224 | 37% | $9,753 |
| 2015 | $34,300 | $11,446 | 38% | $10,750 |
| 2016 | — | $9,966 | 38% | $12,172 |
| 2017 | — | $12,182 | 35% | $12,500 |
| 2018 | — | $11,295 | 39% | $13,000 |
| 2019 | — | $11,049 | 45% | $13,777 |
| 2020 | — | $12,866 | 44% | $14,500 |
| 2021 | $47,021 | $13,483 | 47% | $15,000 |
| 2022 | — | $14,657 | 44% | — |
| 2023 | — | $15,540 | 46% | — |
| 2024 | — | $13,809 | 45% | — |
| 2025 | — | $13,606 | 43% | — |