Pierce College District— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$47,532
in 2021+35% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 35% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 30% since 2010 — costs are rising faster than inflation
- •Graduation rate improved by 1 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 30% | $3,205 |
| 1999 | — | — | 28% | $3,436 |
| 2000 | — | — | 30% | $3,443 |
| 2001 | — | — | 25% | $3,606 |
| 2002 | — | — | 22% | $3,500 |
| 2003 | — | — | 22% | $3,402 |
| 2004 | — | — | 8% | $3,500 |
| 2005 | — | — | 27% | $3,500 |
| 2006 | — | — | 28% | $3,500 |
| 2007 | — | — | 27% | $3,500 |
| 2008 | $35,200 | — | 24% | $3,500 |
| 2009 | — | — | 24% | $4,212 |
| 2010 | $36,600 | $7,888 | 24% | $5,000 |
| 2011 | — | $6,953 | 22% | $5,500 |
| 2012 | $34,200 | $7,167 | 23% | $5,942 |
| 2013 | $34,800 | $6,824 | 20% | $5,875 |
| 2014 | $35,400 | $7,137 | 20% | $5,774 |
| 2015 | $36,500 | $6,804 | 24% | $5,500 |
| 2016 | — | $6,762 | 26% | $5,500 |
| 2017 | — | $7,182 | 20% | $6,000 |
| 2018 | — | $6,182 | 24% | $7,125 |
| 2019 | — | $7,293 | 26% | $7,246 |
| 2020 | — | $8,926 | 27% | $7,335 |
| 2021 | $47,532 | $8,939 | 32% | $8,532 |
| 2022 | — | $6,861 | 37% | — |
| 2023 | — | $7,974 | 38% | — |
| 2024 | — | $10,123 | 31% | — |
| 2025 | — | $10,222 | 31% | — |