University of Charleston— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$55,774
in 2021+37% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 37% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price decreased 18% since 2010 — the school has become more affordable
- •Graduation rate declined by 7 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 52% | $7,975 |
| 1999 | — | — | 44% | $9,312 |
| 2000 | — | — | 42% | $10,207 |
| 2001 | — | — | 58% | $10,031 |
| 2002 | — | — | 49% | $9,000 |
| 2003 | — | — | 43% | $10,375 |
| 2004 | — | — | 47% | $10,375 |
| 2005 | — | — | 41% | $10,000 |
| 2006 | — | — | 51% | $10,327 |
| 2007 | — | — | 42% | $9,125 |
| 2008 | $40,700 | — | 43% | $8,682 |
| 2009 | — | — | 46% | $9,000 |
| 2010 | $39,800 | $26,899 | 45% | $10,000 |
| 2011 | — | $13,421 | 41% | $12,000 |
| 2012 | $42,000 | $14,046 | 52% | $12,450 |
| 2013 | $42,100 | $13,566 | 42% | $9,500 |
| 2014 | $41,800 | $19,029 | 46% | $8,750 |
| 2015 | $40,800 | $17,841 | 35% | $10,156 |
| 2016 | — | $18,621 | 47% | $12,500 |
| 2017 | — | $17,170 | 40% | $12,500 |
| 2018 | — | $14,138 | 49% | $12,000 |
| 2019 | — | $20,608 | 47% | $12,000 |
| 2020 | — | $22,284 | 38% | $11,999 |
| 2021 | $55,774 | $23,381 | 46% | $12,666 |
| 2022 | — | $20,294 | 43% | — |
| 2023 | — | $21,383 | 42% | — |
| 2024 | — | $22,012 | 46% | — |
| 2025 | — | $22,107 | 46% | — |