Sinclair Community College— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$37,558
in 2021+27% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 27% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 39% since 2010 — costs are rising faster than inflation
- •Graduation rate improved by 32 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 9% | $2,466 |
| 1999 | — | — | 11% | $2,378 |
| 2000 | — | — | 12% | $2,198 |
| 2001 | — | — | 14% | $2,075 |
| 2002 | — | — | 8% | $2,000 |
| 2003 | — | — | 10% | $1,982 |
| 2004 | — | — | 8% | $2,000 |
| 2005 | — | — | 9% | $2,104 |
| 2006 | — | — | 6% | $2,240 |
| 2007 | — | — | 9% | $2,390 |
| 2008 | $29,500 | — | 9% | $2,471 |
| 2009 | — | — | 10% | $2,625 |
| 2010 | $28,500 | $4,324 | 9% | $3,022 |
| 2011 | — | $4,287 | 10% | $3,375 |
| 2012 | $27,000 | $3,475 | 10% | $3,448 |
| 2013 | $27,300 | $4,048 | 11% | $3,500 |
| 2014 | $27,700 | $4,363 | 11% | $3,952 |
| 2015 | $29,200 | $4,754 | 12% | $4,503 |
| 2016 | — | $4,512 | 17% | $4,900 |
| 2017 | — | $4,125 | 18% | $5,425 |
| 2018 | — | $3,258 | 26% | $5,500 |
| 2019 | — | $4,898 | 27% | $5,500 |
| 2020 | — | $4,208 | 21% | $5,500 |
| 2021 | $37,558 | $4,959 | 26% | $5,500 |
| 2022 | — | $4,844 | 27% | — |
| 2023 | — | $5,628 | 30% | — |
| 2024 | — | $5,741 | 32% | — |
| 2025 | — | $5,992 | 41% | — |