Princeton University— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$110,066
in 2021+36% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 36% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price decreased 25% since 2010 — the school has become more affordable
- •Graduation rate improved by 2 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 96% | $11,574 |
| 1999 | — | — | 95% | $11,670 |
| 2000 | — | — | 96% | $11,824 |
| 2001 | — | — | 97% | $10,670 |
| 2002 | — | — | 97% | $8,525 |
| 2003 | — | — | 97% | $5,900 |
| 2004 | — | — | 97% | $3,630 |
| 2005 | — | — | 97% | $2,730 |
| 2006 | — | — | 97% | $5,500 |
| 2007 | — | — | 96% | $5,500 |
| 2008 | $80,900 | — | 95% | $5,500 |
| 2009 | — | — | 96% | $6,275 |
| 2010 | $74,400 | $8,136 | 97% | $7,500 |
| 2011 | — | $9,214 | 96% | $7,500 |
| 2012 | $75,100 | $10,326 | 96% | $7,500 |
| 2013 | $77,900 | $12,860 | 96% | $7,500 |
| 2014 | $80,500 | $8,413 | 97% | $7,500 |
| 2015 | $74,700 | $7,103 | 97% | $7,500 |
| 2016 | — | $8,848 | 97% | $7,500 |
| 2017 | — | $10,256 | 97% | $7,500 |
| 2018 | — | $10,027 | 97% | $8,500 |
| 2019 | — | $9,749 | 96% | $9,100 |
| 2020 | — | $11,317 | 98% | $10,355 |
| 2021 | $110,066 | $9,836 | 98% | $10,000 |
| 2022 | — | $11,080 | 98% | — |
| 2023 | — | $8,143 | 98% | — |
| 2024 | — | $10,555 | 97% | — |
| 2025 | — | $6,128 | 98% | — |