Park University— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$56,309
in 2021+12% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 12% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 243% since 2010 — costs are rising faster than inflation
- •Graduation rate improved by 2 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 36% | $5,110 |
| 1999 | — | — | 33% | $4,918 |
| 2000 | — | — | 26% | $4,802 |
| 2001 | — | — | 32% | $4,824 |
| 2002 | — | — | 38% | $5,500 |
| 2003 | — | — | 36% | $5,500 |
| 2004 | — | — | 42% | $5,500 |
| 2005 | — | — | 45% | $5,500 |
| 2006 | — | — | 43% | $5,500 |
| 2007 | — | — | 39% | $5,500 |
| 2008 | $50,300 | — | 37% | $5,500 |
| 2009 | — | — | 42% | $5,500 |
| 2010 | $48,300 | $6,129 | 39% | $5,500 |
| 2011 | — | $10,073 | 37% | $5,977 |
| 2012 | $43,900 | $12,357 | 39% | $5,701 |
| 2013 | $44,300 | $11,229 | 41% | $6,334 |
| 2014 | $45,300 | $12,335 | 43% | $7,601 |
| 2015 | $45,900 | $9,723 | 42% | $8,861 |
| 2016 | — | $15,936 | 43% | $10,500 |
| 2017 | — | $16,351 | 38% | $11,118 |
| 2018 | — | $17,013 | 23% | $12,295 |
| 2019 | — | $16,185 | 33% | $12,209 |
| 2020 | — | $15,579 | 62% | $12,380 |
| 2021 | $56,309 | $14,619 | 28% | $12,500 |
| 2022 | — | $16,069 | 24% | — |
| 2023 | — | $16,009 | 23% | — |
| 2024 | — | $15,529 | 30% | — |
| 2025 | — | $21,032 | 38% | — |