Northwestern University— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$89,363
in 2021+39% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 39% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price decreased 1% since 2010 — the school has become more affordable
- •Graduation rate improved by 5 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 90% | $10,925 |
| 1999 | — | — | 91% | $10,500 |
| 2000 | — | — | 92% | $10,910 |
| 2001 | — | — | 92% | $10,926 |
| 2002 | — | — | 92% | $10,792 |
| 2003 | — | — | 93% | $11,125 |
| 2004 | — | — | 93% | $11,466 |
| 2005 | — | — | 92% | $11,625 |
| 2006 | — | — | 93% | $11,625 |
| 2007 | — | — | 93% | $11,530 |
| 2008 | $64,100 | — | 93% | $11,625 |
| 2009 | — | — | 94% | $11,625 |
| 2010 | $62,700 | $29,344 | 95% | $11,625 |
| 2011 | — | $29,332 | 94% | $12,501 |
| 2012 | $64,100 | $28,146 | 94% | $12,888 |
| 2013 | $64,400 | $29,337 | 93% | $13,816 |
| 2014 | $65,900 | $28,544 | 94% | $14,850 |
| 2015 | $69,000 | $27,291 | 93% | $15,000 |
| 2016 | — | $28,155 | 93% | $16,000 |
| 2017 | — | $26,423 | 94% | $16,500 |
| 2018 | — | $24,047 | 94% | $14,385 |
| 2019 | — | $24,840 | 95% | $14,500 |
| 2020 | — | $24,664 | 94% | $14,000 |
| 2021 | $89,363 | $23,279 | 95% | $14,000 |
| 2022 | — | $27,510 | 95% | — |
| 2023 | — | $25,057 | 97% | — |
| 2024 | — | $27,143 | 96% | — |
| 2025 | — | $29,167 | 95% | — |