Union Commonwealth University— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$42,002
in 2021+10% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 10% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 17% since 2010
- •Graduation rate declined by 1 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 33% | $5,500 |
| 1999 | — | — | 32% | $5,500 |
| 2000 | — | — | 30% | $5,500 |
| 2001 | — | — | 27% | $5,000 |
| 2002 | — | — | 31% | $4,910 |
| 2003 | — | — | 36% | $5,250 |
| 2004 | — | — | 37% | $5,500 |
| 2005 | — | — | 30% | $5,500 |
| 2006 | — | — | 33% | $5,500 |
| 2007 | — | — | 29% | $5,250 |
| 2008 | $38,100 | — | 36% | $5,500 |
| 2009 | — | — | 32% | $7,500 |
| 2010 | $39,300 | $18,281 | 27% | $9,500 |
| 2011 | — | $16,649 | 31% | $9,500 |
| 2012 | $32,500 | $14,955 | 32% | $9,500 |
| 2013 | $31,800 | $16,660 | 36% | $9,500 |
| 2014 | $31,000 | $17,564 | 34% | $9,500 |
| 2015 | $32,100 | $19,088 | 32% | $10,416 |
| 2016 | — | $20,660 | 32% | $11,000 |
| 2017 | — | $22,496 | 27% | $12,000 |
| 2018 | — | $23,504 | 34% | $12,383 |
| 2019 | — | $21,586 | 27% | $13,875 |
| 2020 | — | $21,771 | 39% | $15,000 |
| 2021 | $42,002 | $20,558 | 28% | $14,250 |
| 2022 | — | $21,504 | 37% | — |
| 2023 | — | $24,770 | 33% | — |
| 2024 | — | $23,906 | 36% | — |
| 2025 | — | $21,311 | 32% | — |