Spelman College— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$59,993
in 2021+17% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 17% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 31% since 2010 — costs are rising faster than inflation
- •Graduation rate improved by 5 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 73% | $13,188 |
| 1999 | — | — | 76% | $13,625 |
| 2000 | — | — | — | $13,595 |
| 2001 | — | — | — | $13,375 |
| 2002 | — | — | 76% | $14,125 |
| 2003 | — | — | 78% | $15,125 |
| 2004 | — | — | 77% | $15,375 |
| 2005 | — | — | 77% | $15,125 |
| 2006 | — | — | 74% | $14,813 |
| 2007 | — | — | 79% | $14,375 |
| 2008 | $51,200 | — | 78% | $14,063 |
| 2009 | — | — | 80% | $13,666 |
| 2010 | $49,000 | $29,788 | 83% | $15,125 |
| 2011 | — | $27,066 | 73% | $18,125 |
| 2012 | $46,400 | $29,673 | 77% | $21,000 |
| 2013 | $46,000 | $30,990 | 73% | $23,000 |
| 2014 | $46,800 | $31,923 | 68% | $24,500 |
| 2015 | $47,000 | $34,308 | 74% | $24,661 |
| 2016 | — | $34,232 | 76% | $25,000 |
| 2017 | — | $36,362 | 77% | $24,500 |
| 2018 | — | $40,440 | 75% | $23,250 |
| 2019 | — | $40,840 | 75% | $23,046 |
| 2020 | — | $43,843 | 75% | $22,921 |
| 2021 | $59,993 | $44,833 | 75% | $21,750 |
| 2022 | — | $29,102 | 76% | — |
| 2023 | — | $38,319 | 74% | — |
| 2024 | — | $36,828 | 76% | — |
| 2025 | — | $38,967 | 78% | — |