University of Notre Dame— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$99,980
in 2021+39% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 39% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price decreased 16% since 2010 — the school has become more affordable
- •Graduation rate improved by 2 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 93% | $17,125 |
| 1999 | — | — | 94% | $17,125 |
| 2000 | — | — | 94% | $17,125 |
| 2001 | — | — | 94% | $17,125 |
| 2002 | — | — | 94% | $17,125 |
| 2003 | — | — | 95% | $17,125 |
| 2004 | — | — | 95% | $17,125 |
| 2005 | — | — | 96% | $17,125 |
| 2006 | — | — | 95% | $16,750 |
| 2007 | — | — | 96% | $16,525 |
| 2008 | $71,800 | — | 95% | $16,423 |
| 2009 | — | — | 96% | $16,975 |
| 2010 | $69,400 | $31,719 | 96% | $17,125 |
| 2011 | — | $30,536 | 96% | $18,125 |
| 2012 | $69,400 | $31,873 | 96% | $19,000 |
| 2013 | $70,100 | $28,184 | 95% | $19,000 |
| 2014 | $71,600 | $27,845 | 95% | $19,500 |
| 2015 | $78,400 | $29,368 | 96% | $20,300 |
| 2016 | — | $29,727 | 97% | $21,000 |
| 2017 | — | $29,313 | 95% | $20,750 |
| 2018 | — | $28,768 | 95% | $19,000 |
| 2019 | — | $32,096 | 97% | $19,000 |
| 2020 | — | $33,025 | 96% | $19,000 |
| 2021 | $99,980 | $31,101 | 97% | $19,000 |
| 2022 | — | $32,369 | 96% | — |
| 2023 | — | $29,974 | 96% | — |
| 2024 | — | $27,823 | 97% | — |
| 2025 | — | $26,780 | 95% | — |