University of Northern Colorado— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$52,231
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 34% since 2010 — costs are rising faster than inflation
- •Graduation rate improved by 10 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 41% | $6,125 |
| 1999 | — | — | 42% | $5,518 |
| 2000 | — | — | 44% | $5,814 |
| 2001 | — | — | 44% | $5,938 |
| 2002 | — | — | 46% | $5,500 |
| 2003 | — | — | 47% | $5,500 |
| 2004 | — | — | 47% | $6,125 |
| 2005 | — | — | 45% | $6,125 |
| 2006 | — | — | 46% | $5,812 |
| 2007 | — | — | 49% | $6,125 |
| 2008 | $42,000 | — | 48% | $6,790 |
| 2009 | — | — | 50% | $7,500 |
| 2010 | $40,700 | $13,275 | 49% | $8,396 |
| 2011 | — | $7,724 | 46% | $9,484 |
| 2012 | $39,000 | $16,053 | 46% | $9,598 |
| 2013 | $39,000 | $16,502 | 45% | $10,750 |
| 2014 | $40,200 | $16,679 | 46% | $12,500 |
| 2015 | $42,000 | $16,852 | 46% | $14,644 |
| 2016 | — | $18,946 | 48% | $15,808 |
| 2017 | — | $19,387 | 48% | $12,500 |
| 2018 | — | $20,367 | 48% | $11,932 |
| 2019 | — | $14,230 | 47% | $13,710 |
| 2020 | — | $15,714 | 52% | $13,609 |
| 2021 | $52,231 | $15,570 | 52% | $13,805 |
| 2022 | — | $16,075 | 52% | — |
| 2023 | — | $17,465 | 52% | — |
| 2024 | — | $18,457 | 51% | — |
| 2025 | — | $17,760 | 51% | — |