SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$35,418
in 2021
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Net price increased 70% since 2010 — costs are rising faster than inflation
- •Graduation rate improved by 25 percentage points since 2007
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | — | — | 60% | — |
| 2008 | — | — | 53% | $2,625 |
| 2009 | — | — | 83% | $7,500 |
| 2010 | — | $12,762 | 56% | $8,252 |
| 2011 | — | $17,147 | 73% | $8,063 |
| 2012 | — | $18,888 | 67% | $6,500 |
| 2013 | — | $24,638 | 21% | $9,498 |
| 2014 | — | $23,392 | 60% | $11,225 |
| 2015 | — | $21,421 | 21% | $14,205 |
| 2016 | — | $22,116 | 18% | $14,000 |
| 2017 | — | $24,326 | 35% | $14,230 |
| 2018 | — | $24,192 | 60% | $12,485 |
| 2019 | — | $21,366 | 36% | $12,500 |
| 2020 | — | $18,366 | 38% | $14,417 |
| 2021 | $35,418 | $19,115 | 50% | $13,815 |
| 2022 | — | $16,440 | 24% | — |
| 2023 | — | $20,771 | 44% | — |
| 2024 | — | $21,042 | 46% | — |
| 2025 | — | $21,680 | 85% | — |