Pacific Lutheran University— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$66,990
in 2021+34% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 34% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price decreased 12% since 2010 — the school has become more affordable
- •Graduation rate improved by 3 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 65% | $12,000 |
| 1999 | — | — | 65% | $12,861 |
| 2000 | — | — | 64% | $13,371 |
| 2001 | — | — | 66% | $12,524 |
| 2002 | — | — | 61% | $13,314 |
| 2003 | — | — | 65% | $14,000 |
| 2004 | — | — | 68% | $14,262 |
| 2005 | — | — | 64% | $13,750 |
| 2006 | — | — | 66% | $12,949 |
| 2007 | — | — | 68% | $13,750 |
| 2008 | $49,900 | — | 66% | $14,500 |
| 2009 | — | — | 70% | $14,217 |
| 2010 | $47,700 | $22,191 | 68% | $15,500 |
| 2011 | — | $22,116 | 66% | $18,125 |
| 2012 | $45,900 | $21,769 | 66% | $19,500 |
| 2013 | $46,400 | $23,497 | 70% | $19,500 |
| 2014 | $47,700 | $23,486 | 70% | $21,300 |
| 2015 | $49,400 | $24,014 | 68% | $21,832 |
| 2016 | — | $24,797 | 68% | $21,500 |
| 2017 | — | $24,136 | 71% | $21,500 |
| 2018 | — | $24,034 | 70% | $19,542 |
| 2019 | — | $23,821 | 67% | $19,000 |
| 2020 | — | $23,058 | 69% | $18,500 |
| 2021 | $66,990 | $23,024 | 71% | $17,074 |
| 2022 | — | $21,023 | 69% | — |
| 2023 | — | $22,699 | 72% | — |
| 2024 | — | $21,370 | 71% | — |
| 2025 | — | $19,589 | 69% | — |