Sweet Briar College— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$51,943
in 2021+19% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 19% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price decreased 2% since 2010 — the school has become more affordable
- •Graduation rate declined by 15 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 67% | $11,625 |
| 1999 | — | — | 67% | $11,625 |
| 2000 | — | — | 66% | $11,625 |
| 2001 | — | — | 68% | $11,056 |
| 2002 | — | — | 73% | $11,750 |
| 2003 | — | — | 61% | $12,625 |
| 2004 | — | — | 68% | $11,750 |
| 2005 | — | — | 67% | $11,625 |
| 2006 | — | — | 67% | $11,625 |
| 2007 | — | — | 70% | $10,070 |
| 2008 | $43,500 | — | 71% | $6,812 |
| 2009 | — | — | 72% | $10,900 |
| 2010 | $42,100 | $18,161 | 60% | $14,625 |
| 2011 | — | $25,212 | 59% | $15,562 |
| 2012 | $38,600 | $21,394 | 70% | $15,000 |
| 2013 | $39,400 | $23,226 | 62% | $14,500 |
| 2014 | $36,800 | $24,611 | 57% | $16,876 |
| 2015 | $38,200 | $23,355 | 65% | $13,365 |
| 2016 | — | $24,606 | 64% | $12,000 |
| 2017 | — | $25,240 | 61% | $21,000 |
| 2018 | — | $21,291 | 54% | $20,500 |
| 2019 | — | $22,672 | 46% | $12,210 |
| 2020 | — | $25,039 | 34% | $14,000 |
| 2021 | $51,943 | $23,783 | 32% | $21,000 |
| 2022 | — | $19,661 | 42% | — |
| 2023 | — | $27,635 | 61% | — |
| 2024 | — | $23,383 | 48% | — |
| 2025 | — | $17,758 | 52% | — |