Truett McConnell University— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$46,700
in 2021+32% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 32% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 52% since 2010 — costs are rising faster than inflation
- •Graduation rate improved by 21 percentage points since 1999
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | — | $2,625 |
| 1999 | — | — | 17% | $3,317 |
| 2000 | — | — | 14% | $3,063 |
| 2001 | — | — | 11% | $2,743 |
| 2002 | — | — | 11% | $2,660 |
| 2003 | — | — | 10% | $3,125 |
| 2004 | — | — | 11% | $3,136 |
| 2005 | — | — | 11% | $2,625 |
| 2006 | — | — | 10% | $2,625 |
| 2007 | — | — | 9% | $3,000 |
| 2008 | $35,400 | — | 9% | $3,708 |
| 2009 | — | — | 8% | $5,500 |
| 2010 | $35,100 | $14,633 | 18% | $5,754 |
| 2011 | — | $15,562 | 24% | $6,938 |
| 2012 | $32,400 | $13,725 | 28% | $8,250 |
| 2013 | $32,700 | $16,534 | 24% | $8,250 |
| 2014 | $31,500 | $15,457 | 28% | $8,750 |
| 2015 | $32,600 | $17,626 | 22% | $9,500 |
| 2016 | — | $17,464 | 32% | $11,400 |
| 2017 | — | $17,689 | 39% | $12,000 |
| 2018 | — | $17,424 | 38% | $12,000 |
| 2019 | — | $17,069 | 43% | $12,000 |
| 2020 | — | $17,961 | 40% | $12,000 |
| 2021 | $46,700 | $19,253 | 35% | $12,000 |
| 2022 | — | $19,652 | 35% | — |
| 2023 | — | $20,107 | 46% | — |
| 2024 | — | $22,328 | 41% | — |
| 2025 | — | $22,227 | 38% | — |