Stephen F Austin State University— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$49,634
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 decreased 6% since 2010 — the school has become more affordable
- •Graduation rate improved by 15 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 38% | $5,225 |
| 1999 | — | — | 37% | $5,250 |
| 2000 | — | — | 35% | $5,402 |
| 2001 | — | — | 36% | $5,500 |
| 2002 | — | — | 36% | $5,500 |
| 2003 | — | — | 39% | $5,340 |
| 2004 | — | — | 35% | $5,500 |
| 2005 | — | — | 35% | $6,625 |
| 2006 | — | — | 35% | $7,345 |
| 2007 | — | — | 39% | $6,625 |
| 2008 | $42,600 | — | 39% | $7,500 |
| 2009 | — | — | 39% | $8,250 |
| 2010 | $42,000 | $15,102 | 44% | $9,500 |
| 2011 | — | $15,777 | 45% | $9,500 |
| 2012 | $39,700 | $16,591 | 44% | $10,246 |
| 2013 | $39,100 | $17,706 | 44% | $11,000 |
| 2014 | $40,000 | $18,853 | 43% | $12,809 |
| 2015 | $41,900 | $14,858 | 44% | $14,656 |
| 2016 | — | $15,473 | 41% | $15,792 |
| 2017 | — | $12,595 | 44% | $16,820 |
| 2018 | — | $13,057 | 44% | $17,000 |
| 2019 | — | $12,951 | 48% | $16,500 |
| 2020 | — | $13,723 | 52% | $17,500 |
| 2021 | $49,634 | $13,393 | 54% | $17,750 |
| 2022 | — | $15,708 | 53% | — |
| 2023 | — | $15,005 | 53% | — |
| 2024 | — | $15,152 | 52% | — |
| 2025 | — | $14,260 | 53% | — |