Texas Southern University— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$38,924
in 2021+13% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 13% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 104% since 2010 — costs are rising faster than inflation
- •Graduation rate improved by 14 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 8% | $4,375 |
| 1999 | — | — | 8% | $4,000 |
| 2000 | — | — | 12% | $4,004 |
| 2001 | — | — | — | $4,000 |
| 2002 | — | — | 10% | $4,000 |
| 2003 | — | — | 15% | $4,000 |
| 2004 | — | — | 19% | $5,000 |
| 2005 | — | — | 15% | $5,500 |
| 2006 | — | — | 16% | $6,050 |
| 2007 | — | — | 12% | $6,625 |
| 2008 | $34,400 | — | 12% | $6,625 |
| 2009 | — | — | 13% | $8,109 |
| 2010 | $32,700 | $8,126 | 11% | $9,500 |
| 2011 | — | $8,715 | 13% | $9,500 |
| 2012 | $31,300 | $15,248 | 12% | $10,750 |
| 2013 | $30,500 | $16,354 | 12% | $11,500 |
| 2014 | $30,500 | $18,312 | 16% | $12,250 |
| 2015 | $31,300 | $18,023 | 16% | $12,000 |
| 2016 | — | $19,221 | 19% | $12,108 |
| 2017 | — | $18,953 | 17% | $14,252 |
| 2018 | — | $19,676 | 23% | $14,250 |
| 2019 | — | $19,950 | 21% | $12,500 |
| 2020 | — | $19,430 | 23% | $14,000 |
| 2021 | $38,924 | $17,914 | 19% | $16,250 |
| 2022 | — | $18,000 | 23% | — |
| 2023 | — | $18,012 | 26% | — |
| 2024 | — | $19,734 | 20% | — |
| 2025 | — | $16,590 | 22% | — |