Scottsdale Community College— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$47,905
in 2021+28% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 28% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 36% since 2010 — costs are rising faster than inflation
- •Graduation rate improved by 9 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 8% | $3,500 |
| 1999 | — | — | 8% | $3,500 |
| 2000 | — | — | 12% | $3,500 |
| 2001 | — | — | 10% | $3,313 |
| 2002 | — | — | 13% | $3,500 |
| 2003 | — | — | 9% | $3,938 |
| 2004 | — | — | 27% | $4,000 |
| 2005 | — | — | 12% | $4,375 |
| 2006 | — | — | 12% | $4,375 |
| 2007 | — | — | 9% | $4,375 |
| 2008 | $37,400 | — | 13% | $3,750 |
| 2009 | — | — | 16% | $3,750 |
| 2010 | $36,600 | $9,836 | 15% | $3,750 |
| 2011 | — | $9,128 | 17% | $3,500 |
| 2012 | $35,700 | $8,853 | 17% | $3,500 |
| 2013 | $35,700 | $8,364 | 16% | $3,500 |
| 2014 | $35,400 | $9,264 | 15% | $3,500 |
| 2015 | $35,600 | $8,320 | 16% | $3,500 |
| 2016 | — | $8,407 | 19% | $3,796 |
| 2017 | — | $7,861 | 24% | $4,261 |
| 2018 | — | $7,579 | 19% | $4,500 |
| 2019 | — | $8,502 | 20% | $4,351 |
| 2020 | — | $10,397 | 19% | $4,500 |
| 2021 | $47,905 | $11,723 | 17% | $4,500 |
| 2022 | — | $11,286 | 17% | — |
| 2023 | — | $13,198 | 22% | — |
| 2024 | — | $14,380 | 24% | — |
| 2025 | — | $13,336 | 17% | — |