Thiel College— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$49,714
in 2021+40% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 40% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 21% since 2010 — costs are rising faster than inflation
- •Graduation rate improved by 4 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 44% | $8,080 |
| 1999 | — | — | 42% | $8,925 |
| 2000 | — | — | 51% | $9,124 |
| 2001 | — | — | 41% | $6,625 |
| 2002 | — | — | 46% | $6,625 |
| 2003 | — | — | 42% | $6,625 |
| 2004 | — | — | 33% | $8,375 |
| 2005 | — | — | 31% | $11,625 |
| 2006 | — | — | 42% | $11,625 |
| 2007 | — | — | 51% | $10,125 |
| 2008 | $35,400 | — | 39% | $10,125 |
| 2009 | — | — | 37% | $11,500 |
| 2010 | $34,600 | $18,421 | 40% | $14,375 |
| 2011 | — | $20,684 | 40% | $13,900 |
| 2012 | $37,200 | $22,163 | 39% | $12,000 |
| 2013 | $37,000 | $19,867 | 32% | $13,625 |
| 2014 | $36,900 | $22,402 | 34% | $17,754 |
| 2015 | $37,600 | $21,352 | 36% | $22,250 |
| 2016 | — | $22,870 | 43% | $25,500 |
| 2017 | — | $22,813 | 42% | $25,000 |
| 2018 | — | $23,701 | 47% | $20,000 |
| 2019 | — | $21,556 | 48% | $19,500 |
| 2020 | — | $23,731 | 53% | $19,500 |
| 2021 | $49,714 | $22,431 | 49% | $18,250 |
| 2022 | — | $21,975 | 47% | — |
| 2023 | — | $22,308 | 43% | — |
| 2024 | — | $22,746 | 44% | — |
| 2025 | — | $22,347 | 49% | — |