University of Massachusetts Global— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$65,703
in 2021+14% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 14% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 112% since 2015 — costs are rising faster than inflation
- •Graduation rate improved by 21 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 22% | $7,573 |
| 1999 | — | — | — | $8,125 |
| 2000 | — | — | — | $8,166 |
| 2001 | — | — | — | $8,245 |
| 2002 | — | — | — | $9,444 |
| 2003 | — | — | — | $9,450 |
| 2004 | — | — | — | $9,356 |
| 2005 | — | — | — | $10,378 |
| 2006 | — | — | — | $10,500 |
| 2007 | — | — | — | $11,000 |
| 2008 | $57,800 | — | — | $12,000 |
| 2009 | — | — | — | $13,000 |
| 2010 | $55,100 | — | — | $15,375 |
| 2011 | — | — | — | $14,472 |
| 2012 | — | — | — | $9,082 |
| 2013 | — | — | — | $11,000 |
| 2014 | — | — | — | $12,500 |
| 2015 | — | $15,369 | — | $12,500 |
| 2016 | — | $17,621 | — | $13,231 |
| 2017 | — | $28,456 | — | $17,166 |
| 2018 | — | $26,055 | — | $19,096 |
| 2019 | — | $26,864 | — | $19,587 |
| 2020 | — | $21,604 | 60% | $18,782 |
| 2021 | $65,703 | $27,866 | 8% | $18,750 |
| 2022 | — | $26,340 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | $32,849 | 50% | — |
| 2024 | — | $31,601 | — | — |
| 2025 | — | $32,654 | 43% | — |