NUC University— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$24,785
in 2021+45% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 45% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 50% since 2010 — costs are rising faster than inflation
- •Graduation rate improved by 23 percentage points since 2000
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | — | $1,625 |
| 1999 | — | — | — | $1,750 |
| 2000 | — | — | 32% | $1,750 |
| 2001 | — | — | 25% | $2,625 |
| 2002 | — | — | 22% | $2,625 |
| 2003 | — | — | 21% | $2,625 |
| 2004 | — | — | 25% | $2,625 |
| 2005 | — | — | 23% | $2,333 |
| 2006 | — | — | 21% | $2,334 |
| 2007 | — | — | 22% | $2,300 |
| 2008 | $17,100 | — | 29% | $1,950 |
| 2009 | — | — | 30% | $1,750 |
| 2010 | $17,600 | $5,937 | 22% | $2,042 |
| 2011 | — | $8,763 | 21% | $2,625 |
| 2012 | $16,700 | $12,016 | 24% | $3,000 |
| 2013 | $16,800 | $8,062 | 19% | $3,500 |
| 2014 | $17,100 | $10,106 | 21% | $3,500 |
| 2015 | $17,400 | $9,496 | 20% | $4,500 |
| 2016 | — | $10,553 | 20% | $5,333 |
| 2017 | — | $9,478 | 19% | $7,000 |
| 2018 | — | $9,500 | 24% | $8,475 |
| 2019 | — | $7,268 | 34% | $9,500 |
| 2020 | — | $9,357 | 29% | $9,500 |
| 2021 | $24,785 | $12,260 | 67% | $9,500 |
| 2022 | — | $6,646 | 63% | — |
| 2023 | — | $6,530 | 63% | — |
| 2024 | — | $5,732 | 56% | — |
| 2025 | — | $8,920 | 54% | — |