University of Chicago— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$91,885
in 2021+57% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 57% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price decreased 36% since 2010 — the school has become more affordable
- •Graduation rate improved by 12 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 83% | $11,700 |
| 1999 | — | — | 84% | $11,825 |
| 2000 | — | — | 81% | $12,695 |
| 2001 | — | — | 85% | $12,675 |
| 2002 | — | — | 84% | $11,875 |
| 2003 | — | — | 89% | $12,675 |
| 2004 | — | — | 87% | $13,450 |
| 2005 | — | — | 87% | $13,000 |
| 2006 | — | — | 91% | $13,092 |
| 2007 | — | — | 89% | $13,125 |
| 2008 | $58,400 | — | 90% | $13,625 |
| 2009 | — | — | 92% | $12,293 |
| 2010 | $59,500 | $23,129 | 92% | $10,900 |
| 2011 | — | $24,218 | 93% | $10,000 |
| 2012 | $62,800 | $25,797 | 92% | $9,875 |
| 2013 | $64,000 | $26,761 | 92% | $10,325 |
| 2014 | $65,500 | $25,335 | 93% | $11,100 |
| 2015 | $68,100 | $26,280 | 93% | $11,100 |
| 2016 | — | $25,883 | 92% | $12,467 |
| 2017 | — | $19,510 | 94% | $14,853 |
| 2018 | — | $25,455 | 93% | $16,000 |
| 2019 | — | $26,160 | 94% | $15,000 |
| 2020 | — | $27,315 | 95% | $13,000 |
| 2021 | $91,885 | $28,517 | 96% | $13,368 |
| 2022 | — | $22,690 | 96% | — |
| 2023 | — | $20,531 | 96% | — |
| 2024 | — | $18,967 | 95% | — |
| 2025 | — | $14,860 | 96% | — |