University of California-Santa Cruz— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$68,396
in 2021+41% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 41% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 11% since 2010
- •Graduation rate improved by 10 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 65% | $9,051 |
| 1999 | — | — | — | $9,014 |
| 2000 | — | — | 68% | $8,862 |
| 2001 | — | — | 64% | $8,802 |
| 2002 | — | — | 63% | $8,500 |
| 2003 | — | — | 67% | $8,757 |
| 2004 | — | — | 65% | $9,448 |
| 2005 | — | — | 69% | $10,189 |
| 2006 | — | — | 70% | $10,610 |
| 2007 | — | — | 70% | $10,916 |
| 2008 | $48,500 | — | 68% | $11,000 |
| 2009 | — | — | 72% | $11,000 |
| 2010 | $46,500 | $16,122 | 73% | $11,625 |
| 2011 | — | $15,917 | 74% | $13,500 |
| 2012 | $44,600 | $15,389 | 73% | $15,000 |
| 2013 | $43,000 | $16,871 | 74% | $15,000 |
| 2014 | $43,700 | $15,107 | 73% | $15,000 |
| 2015 | $46,900 | $16,086 | 77% | $15,368 |
| 2016 | — | $17,205 | 78% | $16,858 |
| 2017 | — | $16,989 | 77% | $17,200 |
| 2018 | — | $17,884 | 77% | $16,200 |
| 2019 | — | $17,699 | 74% | $15,000 |
| 2020 | — | $18,186 | 75% | $14,666 |
| 2021 | $68,396 | $17,930 | 76% | $14,334 |
| 2022 | — | $18,828 | 78% | — |
| 2023 | — | $17,601 | 77% | — |
| 2024 | — | $16,607 | 74% | — |
| 2025 | — | $17,890 | 75% | — |