Philander Smith University— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$38,427
in 2021+39% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 39% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 18% since 2010
- •Graduation rate improved by 15 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 15% | $3,500 |
| 1999 | — | — | 18% | $3,938 |
| 2000 | — | — | 16% | $3,938 |
| 2001 | — | — | 17% | $4,353 |
| 2002 | — | — | 17% | $4,063 |
| 2003 | — | — | 21% | $4,526 |
| 2004 | — | — | 20% | $6,304 |
| 2005 | — | — | 20% | $6,725 |
| 2006 | — | — | 17% | $8,375 |
| 2007 | — | — | 16% | $10,795 |
| 2008 | $27,700 | — | 28% | $10,562 |
| 2009 | — | — | 20% | $10,500 |
| 2010 | $28,200 | $12,101 | 21% | $12,500 |
| 2011 | — | $8,393 | 16% | $11,750 |
| 2012 | $26,200 | $11,706 | 31% | $10,500 |
| 2013 | $24,300 | $13,787 | 31% | $12,500 |
| 2014 | $23,800 | $19,029 | 45% | $14,750 |
| 2015 | $24,400 | $13,489 | 39% | $18,500 |
| 2016 | — | $15,676 | 40% | $16,875 |
| 2017 | — | $16,514 | 40% | $12,750 |
| 2018 | — | $16,175 | 30% | $9,500 |
| 2019 | — | $14,249 | 41% | $11,921 |
| 2020 | — | $14,141 | 44% | $12,342 |
| 2021 | $38,427 | $14,046 | 34% | $14,750 |
| 2022 | — | $14,847 | 28% | — |
| 2023 | — | $17,637 | 30% | — |
| 2024 | — | $15,360 | 32% | — |
| 2025 | — | $14,224 | 30% | — |