University of Rochester— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$79,042
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 increased 18% since 2010
- •Graduation rate improved by 8 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 77% | $16,954 |
| 1999 | — | — | 76% | $17,020 |
| 2000 | — | — | 74% | $16,500 |
| 2001 | — | — | 71% | $15,938 |
| 2002 | — | — | 75% | $16,267 |
| 2003 | — | — | 81% | $16,907 |
| 2004 | — | — | 78% | $15,833 |
| 2005 | — | — | 81% | $14,766 |
| 2006 | — | — | 80% | $14,500 |
| 2007 | — | — | 80% | $16,062 |
| 2008 | $56,700 | — | 81% | $17,125 |
| 2009 | — | — | 84% | $16,519 |
| 2010 | $57,800 | $24,713 | 80% | $17,125 |
| 2011 | — | $24,804 | 84% | $20,125 |
| 2012 | $55,500 | $25,441 | 83% | $21,500 |
| 2013 | $56,400 | $26,764 | 85% | $21,500 |
| 2014 | $57,500 | $26,608 | 85% | $22,500 |
| 2015 | $61,200 | $26,914 | 84% | $23,000 |
| 2016 | — | $24,972 | 88% | $22,500 |
| 2017 | — | $26,604 | 85% | $21,500 |
| 2018 | — | $30,480 | 85% | $19,000 |
| 2019 | — | $29,373 | 86% | $19,000 |
| 2020 | — | $29,522 | 87% | $19,000 |
| 2021 | $79,042 | $31,340 | 86% | $19,000 |
| 2022 | — | $31,171 | 86% | — |
| 2023 | — | $30,902 | 90% | — |
| 2024 | — | $30,248 | 84% | — |
| 2025 | — | $29,278 | 85% | — |