The University of Texas Permian Basin— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$56,073
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 172% since 2010 — costs are rising faster than inflation
- •Graduation rate improved by 16 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 24% | $4,225 |
| 1999 | — | — | 20% | $4,610 |
| 2000 | — | — | 23% | $4,999 |
| 2001 | — | — | 33% | $4,914 |
| 2002 | — | — | 24% | $5,250 |
| 2003 | — | — | 23% | $5,500 |
| 2004 | — | — | 29% | $5,348 |
| 2005 | — | — | 31% | $5,302 |
| 2006 | — | — | 35% | $5,500 |
| 2007 | — | — | 29% | $5,500 |
| 2008 | $43,200 | — | 34% | $6,625 |
| 2009 | — | — | 31% | $6,296 |
| 2010 | $44,100 | $4,674 | 32% | $6,500 |
| 2011 | — | $4,014 | 32% | $5,899 |
| 2012 | $42,400 | $5,752 | 34% | $5,875 |
| 2013 | $42,600 | $5,457 | 37% | $6,500 |
| 2014 | $44,400 | $7,688 | 27% | $6,589 |
| 2015 | $46,100 | $6,900 | 34% | $6,750 |
| 2016 | — | $5,823 | 40% | $7,274 |
| 2017 | — | $6,967 | 34% | $8,300 |
| 2018 | — | $10,117 | 43% | $10,000 |
| 2019 | — | $9,632 | 41% | $10,174 |
| 2020 | — | $10,092 | 40% | $11,044 |
| 2021 | $56,073 | $10,591 | 41% | $12,285 |
| 2022 | — | $8,106 | 42% | — |
| 2023 | — | $8,601 | 40% | — |
| 2024 | — | $9,144 | 43% | — |
| 2025 | — | $12,723 | 40% | — |