Spartanburg Methodist College— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$42,895
in 2021+32% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 32% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 45% 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 | — | — | 34% | $3,500 |
| 1999 | — | — | 32% | $4,595 |
| 2000 | — | — | 35% | $5,250 |
| 2001 | — | — | 35% | $4,375 |
| 2002 | — | — | 34% | $3,937 |
| 2003 | — | — | 32% | $3,850 |
| 2004 | — | — | 31% | $3,500 |
| 2005 | — | — | 40% | $3,500 |
| 2006 | — | — | 40% | $3,875 |
| 2007 | — | — | 42% | $3,500 |
| 2008 | $32,500 | — | 38% | $3,629 |
| 2009 | — | — | 41% | $5,500 |
| 2010 | $27,800 | $10,069 | 46% | $5,500 |
| 2011 | — | $15,835 | 37% | $5,500 |
| 2012 | $28,700 | $16,827 | 41% | $5,500 |
| 2013 | $28,400 | $16,295 | 38% | $5,500 |
| 2014 | $31,200 | $10,916 | 41% | $6,500 |
| 2015 | $32,900 | $13,210 | 43% | $6,500 |
| 2016 | — | $12,942 | 44% | $7,218 |
| 2017 | — | $13,842 | 40% | $6,750 |
| 2018 | — | $13,376 | 48% | $6,500 |
| 2019 | — | $12,451 | 41% | $5,500 |
| 2020 | — | $13,064 | 40% | $6,500 |
| 2021 | $42,895 | $12,384 | 48% | $7,500 |
| 2022 | — | $10,425 | 41% | — |
| 2023 | — | $16,571 | 36% | — |
| 2024 | — | $16,295 | 38% | — |
| 2025 | — | $14,580 | 43% | — |