Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$45,634
in 2021+40% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 40% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 108% since 2010 — costs are rising faster than inflation
- •Graduation rate improved by 22 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 21% | $2,625 |
| 1999 | — | — | 25% | $2,625 |
| 2000 | — | — | 24% | $2,625 |
| 2001 | — | — | 30% | $3,500 |
| 2002 | — | — | 30% | $3,236 |
| 2003 | — | — | 28% | $2,917 |
| 2004 | — | — | 37% | $3,744 |
| 2005 | — | — | 30% | $4,076 |
| 2006 | — | — | 28% | $4,416 |
| 2007 | — | — | 31% | $4,417 |
| 2008 | $32,700 | — | 33% | $4,775 |
| 2009 | — | — | 28% | $5,192 |
| 2010 | $31,000 | $5,280 | 27% | $6,334 |
| 2011 | — | $6,568 | 32% | $6,334 |
| 2012 | $33,000 | $4,918 | 27% | $6,334 |
| 2013 | $33,300 | $6,417 | 25% | $6,334 |
| 2014 | $34,200 | $7,217 | 26% | $6,743 |
| 2015 | $35,300 | $8,597 | 31% | $8,024 |
| 2016 | — | $9,422 | 30% | $8,317 |
| 2017 | — | $8,361 | 32% | $8,000 |
| 2018 | — | $8,845 | 32% | $8,277 |
| 2019 | — | $5,992 | 36% | $8,705 |
| 2020 | — | $6,500 | 37% | $9,000 |
| 2021 | $45,634 | $7,870 | 41% | $9,000 |
| 2022 | — | $9,411 | 40% | — |
| 2023 | — | $11,695 | 42% | — |
| 2024 | — | $11,588 | 42% | — |
| 2025 | — | $10,999 | 42% | — |