The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$83,847
in 2021+43% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 43% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 23% since 2010 — costs are rising faster than inflation
- •Graduation rate improved by 6 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 76% | $12,500 |
| 1999 | — | — | 84% | $10,172 |
| 2000 | — | — | 79% | $9,025 |
| 2001 | — | — | — | $9,000 |
| 2002 | — | — | — | $9,000 |
| 2003 | — | — | 63% | $8,409 |
| 2004 | — | — | 78% | $9,000 |
| 2005 | — | — | 86% | $9,550 |
| 2006 | — | — | 82% | $9,000 |
| 2007 | — | — | 83% | $8,625 |
| 2008 | $58,500 | — | 83% | $8,285 |
| 2009 | — | — | 86% | $11,625 |
| 2010 | $54,800 | $10,808 | 83% | $8,550 |
| 2011 | — | $10,818 | 89% | $8,000 |
| 2012 | $53,700 | $12,663 | 74% | $11,000 |
| 2013 | $53,800 | $12,204 | 81% | $13,125 |
| 2014 | $54,000 | $15,870 | 83% | $16,375 |
| 2015 | $64,900 | $11,110 | 84% | $18,070 |
| 2016 | — | $15,087 | 81% | $13,070 |
| 2017 | — | $16,548 | 87% | $10,000 |
| 2018 | — | $14,981 | 85% | $13,000 |
| 2019 | — | $15,524 | 88% | $13,000 |
| 2020 | — | $14,118 | 91% | $12,988 |
| 2021 | $83,847 | $11,218 | 79% | $12,375 |
| 2022 | — | $10,698 | 83% | — |
| 2023 | — | $14,580 | 83% | — |
| 2024 | — | $16,478 | 80% | — |
| 2025 | — | $13,269 | 81% | — |