University of Central Arkansas— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$45,938
in 2021+17% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 17% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 28% since 2010 — costs are rising faster than inflation
- •Graduation rate improved by 22 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 31% | $3,330 |
| 1999 | — | — | 32% | $3,938 |
| 2000 | — | — | 35% | $4,819 |
| 2001 | — | — | 35% | $5,246 |
| 2002 | — | — | 34% | $5,250 |
| 2003 | — | — | 37% | $5,153 |
| 2004 | — | — | 39% | $5,000 |
| 2005 | — | — | 38% | $5,250 |
| 2006 | — | — | 40% | $5,250 |
| 2007 | — | — | 45% | $5,500 |
| 2008 | $39,200 | — | 44% | $6,625 |
| 2009 | — | — | 41% | $7,851 |
| 2010 | $38,900 | $12,893 | 41% | $9,250 |
| 2011 | — | $11,752 | 42% | $9,500 |
| 2012 | $37,100 | $9,542 | 40% | $9,500 |
| 2013 | $36,500 | $10,415 | 41% | $9,375 |
| 2014 | $36,900 | $9,693 | 42% | $9,500 |
| 2015 | $38,300 | $11,087 | 45% | $9,665 |
| 2016 | — | $13,063 | 45% | $10,798 |
| 2017 | — | $13,231 | 42% | $12,000 |
| 2018 | — | $14,375 | 41% | $13,000 |
| 2019 | — | $14,723 | 41% | $13,100 |
| 2020 | — | $15,376 | 43% | $13,500 |
| 2021 | $45,938 | $16,554 | 46% | $13,000 |
| 2022 | — | $14,735 | 49% | — |
| 2023 | — | $15,889 | 50% | — |
| 2024 | — | $16,775 | 53% | — |
| 2025 | — | $16,511 | 54% | — |