South Carolina State University— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$38,262
in 2021+6% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 6% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 39% since 2010 — costs are rising faster than inflation
- •Graduation rate declined by 10 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 47% | $6,625 |
| 1999 | — | — | 45% | $7,000 |
| 2000 | — | — | 47% | $8,100 |
| 2001 | — | — | 47% | $9,000 |
| 2002 | — | — | 45% | $8,754 |
| 2003 | — | — | 51% | $8,500 |
| 2004 | — | — | 49% | $7,937 |
| 2005 | — | — | 53% | $7,500 |
| 2006 | — | — | 47% | $6,625 |
| 2007 | — | — | 54% | $8,250 |
| 2008 | $36,200 | — | 45% | $9,500 |
| 2009 | — | — | 45% | $9,500 |
| 2010 | $32,500 | $13,058 | 36% | $11,500 |
| 2011 | — | $14,653 | 39% | $13,226 |
| 2012 | $30,400 | $16,222 | 35% | $12,250 |
| 2013 | $28,900 | $18,033 | 34% | $14,200 |
| 2014 | $28,400 | $17,724 | 36% | $16,500 |
| 2015 | $29,800 | $18,891 | 38% | $17,500 |
| 2016 | — | $19,136 | 36% | $19,000 |
| 2017 | — | $21,356 | 38% | $22,500 |
| 2018 | — | $21,795 | 36% | $19,874 |
| 2019 | — | $21,467 | 34% | $19,750 |
| 2020 | — | $20,795 | 35% | $20,500 |
| 2021 | $38,262 | $20,041 | 30% | $20,900 |
| 2022 | — | $21,075 | 30% | — |
| 2023 | — | $17,552 | 34% | — |
| 2024 | — | $18,268 | 29% | — |
| 2025 | — | $18,097 | 37% | — |