University of Cincinnati-Main Campus— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$54,810
in 2021+31% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 31% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 24% since 2010 — costs are rising faster than inflation
- •Graduation rate improved by 34 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 41% | $5,250 |
| 1999 | — | — | 41% | $5,250 |
| 2000 | — | — | 40% | $5,250 |
| 2001 | — | — | 37% | $5,250 |
| 2002 | — | — | 44% | $4,615 |
| 2003 | — | — | 39% | $5,000 |
| 2004 | — | — | 41% | $5,250 |
| 2005 | — | — | 41% | $5,500 |
| 2006 | — | — | 41% | $5,500 |
| 2007 | — | — | 43% | $5,500 |
| 2008 | $42,000 | — | 43% | $6,125 |
| 2009 | — | — | 46% | $6,750 |
| 2010 | $40,800 | $20,614 | 46% | $7,500 |
| 2011 | — | $19,888 | 49% | $8,334 |
| 2012 | $39,400 | $20,494 | 50% | $9,500 |
| 2013 | $38,900 | $21,594 | 55% | $10,625 |
| 2014 | $39,500 | $21,681 | 58% | $11,500 |
| 2015 | $42,300 | $22,054 | 60% | $12,500 |
| 2016 | — | $22,180 | 62% | $13,750 |
| 2017 | — | $22,002 | 68% | $14,000 |
| 2018 | — | $23,498 | 69% | $13,000 |
| 2019 | — | $22,682 | 68% | $12,556 |
| 2020 | — | $21,843 | 71% | $12,000 |
| 2021 | $54,810 | $22,415 | 73% | $12,000 |
| 2022 | — | $22,114 | 73% | — |
| 2023 | — | $21,804 | 72% | — |
| 2024 | — | $23,156 | 72% | — |
| 2025 | — | $25,648 | 75% | — |