University of Alaska Anchorage— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$51,871
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 51% since 2010 — costs are rising faster than inflation
- •Graduation rate improved by 14 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 15% | $4,335 |
| 1999 | — | — | 21% | $4,959 |
| 2000 | — | — | 20% | $4,764 |
| 2001 | — | — | 17% | $3,937 |
| 2002 | — | — | 47% | $3,937 |
| 2003 | — | — | 41% | $3,550 |
| 2004 | — | — | 17% | $3,938 |
| 2005 | — | — | 20% | $4,375 |
| 2006 | — | — | 20% | $5,250 |
| 2007 | — | — | 21% | $5,250 |
| 2008 | $37,100 | — | 20% | $5,250 |
| 2009 | — | — | 22% | $5,500 |
| 2010 | $38,800 | $10,109 | 25% | $5,500 |
| 2011 | — | $11,281 | 28% | $6,000 |
| 2012 | $42,000 | $11,089 | 26% | $6,500 |
| 2013 | $42,500 | $11,519 | 26% | $6,874 |
| 2014 | $43,300 | $8,160 | 25% | $7,500 |
| 2015 | $45,400 | $8,661 | 25% | $8,250 |
| 2016 | — | $9,028 | 24% | $9,444 |
| 2017 | — | $12,680 | 24% | $9,597 |
| 2018 | — | $13,378 | 24% | $11,000 |
| 2019 | — | $13,819 | 30% | $11,000 |
| 2020 | — | $12,995 | 29% | $11,000 |
| 2021 | $51,871 | $11,726 | 30% | $11,231 |
| 2022 | — | $12,531 | 30% | — |
| 2023 | — | $10,978 | 30% | — |
| 2024 | — | $13,780 | 29% | — |
| 2025 | — | $15,301 | 30% | — |