University of Portland— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$82,804
in 2021+55% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 55% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 8% since 2010
- •Graduation rate improved by 11 percentage points since 2003
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | — | $11,510 |
| 1999 | — | — | — | $11,000 |
| 2000 | — | — | — | $11,250 |
| 2001 | — | — | — | $11,000 |
| 2002 | — | — | — | $11,500 |
| 2003 | — | — | 69% | $11,572 |
| 2004 | — | — | 67% | $11,750 |
| 2005 | — | — | 72% | $12,506 |
| 2006 | — | — | 68% | $13,720 |
| 2007 | — | — | 70% | $13,735 |
| 2008 | $53,300 | — | 70% | $13,375 |
| 2009 | — | — | 72% | $14,375 |
| 2010 | $53,800 | $26,012 | 75% | $16,250 |
| 2011 | — | $26,240 | 77% | $18,038 |
| 2012 | $51,700 | $26,821 | 76% | $19,292 |
| 2013 | $53,800 | $31,711 | 74% | $19,500 |
| 2014 | $56,600 | $29,052 | 76% | $21,250 |
| 2015 | $58,800 | $30,165 | 80% | $22,000 |
| 2016 | — | $32,217 | 78% | $20,998 |
| 2017 | — | $31,063 | 82% | $20,662 |
| 2018 | — | $33,239 | 82% | $20,500 |
| 2019 | — | $33,959 | 82% | $20,375 |
| 2020 | — | $36,464 | 81% | $19,000 |
| 2021 | $82,804 | $37,029 | 84% | $18,500 |
| 2022 | — | $35,683 | 81% | — |
| 2023 | — | $33,248 | 79% | — |
| 2024 | — | $36,371 | 80% | — |
| 2025 | — | $28,210 | 80% | — |