University of New Orleans— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$47,872
in 2021+22% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 22% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 74% since 2010 — costs are rising faster than inflation
- •Graduation rate improved by 15 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 23% | $3,750 |
| 1999 | — | — | 19% | $3,500 |
| 2000 | — | — | 21% | $3,500 |
| 2001 | — | — | 22% | $4,066 |
| 2002 | — | — | 25% | $4,665 |
| 2003 | — | — | 22% | $5,250 |
| 2004 | — | — | 24% | $5,250 |
| 2005 | — | — | 25% | $5,500 |
| 2006 | — | — | 24% | $5,700 |
| 2007 | — | — | 25% | $5,500 |
| 2008 | $39,100 | — | 24% | $5,500 |
| 2009 | — | — | 22% | $5,619 |
| 2010 | $38,800 | $7,107 | 21% | $6,500 |
| 2011 | — | $6,886 | 20% | $7,000 |
| 2012 | $38,400 | $8,293 | 38% | $6,750 |
| 2013 | $38,200 | $9,176 | 34% | $7,250 |
| 2014 | $37,800 | $9,012 | 32% | $8,500 |
| 2015 | $37,800 | $8,409 | 34% | $9,500 |
| 2016 | — | $8,891 | 35% | $9,665 |
| 2017 | — | $10,191 | 36% | $9,750 |
| 2018 | — | $11,135 | 32% | $10,250 |
| 2019 | — | $10,541 | 37% | $10,250 |
| 2020 | — | $11,193 | 42% | $10,500 |
| 2021 | $47,872 | $12,140 | 41% | $11,000 |
| 2022 | — | $11,548 | 39% | — |
| 2023 | — | $11,352 | 38% | — |
| 2024 | — | $11,147 | 43% | — |
| 2025 | — | $12,384 | 38% | — |