University of Alabama in Huntsville— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$61,767
in 2021+25% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 25% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 87% since 2010 — costs are rising faster than inflation
- •Graduation rate improved by 31 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 33% | $5,250 |
| 1999 | — | — | 35% | $5,500 |
| 2000 | — | — | 38% | $5,500 |
| 2001 | — | — | 39% | $5,500 |
| 2002 | — | — | 41% | $5,500 |
| 2003 | — | — | 37% | $5,500 |
| 2004 | — | — | 44% | $5,500 |
| 2005 | — | — | 45% | $5,500 |
| 2006 | — | — | 44% | $5,896 |
| 2007 | — | — | 44% | $5,938 |
| 2008 | $49,300 | — | 44% | $6,625 |
| 2009 | — | — | 48% | $7,500 |
| 2010 | $48,300 | $10,044 | 48% | $8,608 |
| 2011 | — | $7,752 | 44% | $10,173 |
| 2012 | $46,600 | $9,677 | 45% | $11,250 |
| 2013 | $45,500 | $11,160 | 47% | $12,000 |
| 2014 | $45,600 | $17,520 | 48% | $13,000 |
| 2015 | $46,700 | $18,596 | 46% | $14,500 |
| 2016 | — | $18,661 | 49% | $14,622 |
| 2017 | — | $19,423 | 49% | $13,522 |
| 2018 | — | $19,986 | 49% | $14,000 |
| 2019 | — | $20,909 | 52% | $14,476 |
| 2020 | — | $15,860 | 58% | $14,000 |
| 2021 | $61,767 | $17,208 | 57% | $13,905 |
| 2022 | — | $17,250 | 61% | — |
| 2023 | — | $18,240 | 63% | — |
| 2024 | — | $19,880 | 62% | — |
| 2025 | — | $18,796 | 64% | — |