The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$51,151
in 2021+30% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 30% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 35% since 2010 — costs are rising faster than inflation
- •Graduation rate improved by 8 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 42% | $5,250 |
| 1999 | — | — | 40% | $5,500 |
| 2000 | — | — | — | $5,500 |
| 2001 | — | — | 44% | $5,500 |
| 2002 | — | — | 44% | $5,500 |
| 2003 | — | — | 44% | $5,500 |
| 2004 | — | — | 41% | $5,500 |
| 2005 | — | — | 48% | $5,500 |
| 2006 | — | — | 45% | $5,500 |
| 2007 | — | — | 45% | $5,500 |
| 2008 | $39,400 | — | 42% | $5,500 |
| 2009 | — | — | 40% | $6,324 |
| 2010 | $39,200 | $10,589 | 42% | $7,250 |
| 2011 | — | $9,737 | 38% | $7,500 |
| 2012 | $36,500 | $10,734 | 39% | $7,500 |
| 2013 | $36,100 | $12,506 | 38% | $8,500 |
| 2014 | $37,100 | $12,056 | 37% | $9,500 |
| 2015 | $38,100 | $12,404 | 40% | $10,738 |
| 2016 | — | $13,378 | 44% | $11,534 |
| 2017 | — | $14,673 | 44% | $12,500 |
| 2018 | — | $14,892 | 45% | $13,000 |
| 2019 | — | $14,213 | 48% | $12,500 |
| 2020 | — | $12,952 | 48% | $12,000 |
| 2021 | $51,151 | $14,040 | 50% | $12,000 |
| 2022 | — | $12,732 | 54% | — |
| 2023 | — | $13,539 | 52% | — |
| 2024 | — | $12,817 | 53% | — |
| 2025 | — | $14,265 | 50% | — |