Paradise Valley Community College— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$47,196
in 2021+27% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 27% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 27% since 2010 — costs are rising faster than inflation
- •Graduation rate improved by 8 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 11% | $2,625 |
| 1999 | — | — | 8% | $2,625 |
| 2000 | — | — | 10% | $2,625 |
| 2001 | — | — | 10% | $2,625 |
| 2002 | — | — | 8% | $2,625 |
| 2003 | — | — | 9% | $2,625 |
| 2004 | — | — | 14% | $2,625 |
| 2005 | — | — | 9% | $2,722 |
| 2006 | — | — | 12% | $3,312 |
| 2007 | — | — | 16% | $3,500 |
| 2008 | $37,200 | — | 13% | $3,552 |
| 2009 | — | — | 13% | $4,470 |
| 2010 | $37,000 | $9,572 | 17% | $4,500 |
| 2011 | — | $8,556 | 22% | $3,500 |
| 2012 | $32,300 | $7,722 | 22% | $4,446 |
| 2013 | $33,800 | $7,285 | 18% | $4,300 |
| 2014 | $34,800 | $8,159 | 17% | $3,500 |
| 2015 | $35,600 | $7,904 | 18% | $3,500 |
| 2016 | — | $7,246 | 20% | $4,261 |
| 2017 | — | $7,525 | 22% | $4,500 |
| 2018 | — | $7,331 | 22% | $4,309 |
| 2019 | — | $7,945 | 22% | $3,938 |
| 2020 | — | $9,239 | 24% | $4,250 |
| 2021 | $47,196 | $10,333 | 20% | $4,500 |
| 2022 | — | $9,743 | 18% | — |
| 2023 | — | $11,182 | 13% | — |
| 2024 | — | $13,478 | 20% | — |
| 2025 | — | $12,180 | 19% | — |