University of Holy Cross— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$49,316
in 2021+24% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 24% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 206% 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 | — | — | 26% | $5,500 |
| 1999 | — | — | 33% | $6,625 |
| 2000 | — | — | 39% | $8,072 |
| 2001 | — | — | 42% | $7,690 |
| 2002 | — | — | 37% | $9,094 |
| 2003 | — | — | 32% | $8,000 |
| 2004 | — | — | 31% | $5,500 |
| 2005 | — | — | 44% | $5,500 |
| 2006 | — | — | 44% | $6,624 |
| 2007 | — | — | 60% | $6,625 |
| 2008 | $39,800 | — | 45% | $7,000 |
| 2009 | — | — | 34% | $7,500 |
| 2010 | $43,400 | $5,105 | 30% | $9,500 |
| 2011 | — | $7,498 | 27% | $10,186 |
| 2012 | $39,100 | $18,250 | — | $12,500 |
| 2013 | $40,200 | $17,275 | 24% | $14,056 |
| 2014 | $39,500 | $12,151 | 28% | $13,750 |
| 2015 | $39,500 | $10,131 | 29% | $12,500 |
| 2016 | — | $11,872 | 36% | $13,500 |
| 2017 | — | $14,117 | 28% | $14,250 |
| 2018 | — | $13,645 | 52% | $15,000 |
| 2019 | — | $14,368 | 49% | $16,750 |
| 2020 | — | $16,466 | 40% | $18,125 |
| 2021 | $49,316 | $13,671 | 38% | $19,500 |
| 2022 | — | $16,353 | 30% | — |
| 2023 | — | $18,173 | 36% | — |
| 2024 | — | $16,780 | 36% | — |
| 2025 | — | $15,635 | 49% | — |