University of Saint Mary— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$59,483
in 2021+37% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 37% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 41% since 2010 — costs are rising faster than inflation
- •Graduation rate improved by 4 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 43% | $6,125 |
| 1999 | — | — | 47% | $6,500 |
| 2000 | — | — | 37% | $5,500 |
| 2001 | — | — | 37% | $5,500 |
| 2002 | — | — | 45% | $5,500 |
| 2003 | — | — | 40% | $5,500 |
| 2004 | — | — | 52% | $6,250 |
| 2005 | — | — | 43% | $6,625 |
| 2006 | — | — | 39% | $7,467 |
| 2007 | — | — | 49% | $9,125 |
| 2008 | $43,300 | — | 31% | $11,000 |
| 2009 | — | — | 45% | $11,000 |
| 2010 | $42,300 | $15,973 | 37% | $10,500 |
| 2011 | — | $16,217 | 35% | $10,250 |
| 2012 | $39,900 | $17,034 | 42% | $11,500 |
| 2013 | $37,200 | $14,919 | 37% | $14,000 |
| 2014 | $37,100 | $15,886 | 53% | $16,782 |
| 2015 | $38,500 | $15,065 | 35% | $17,750 |
| 2016 | — | $14,850 | 41% | $16,000 |
| 2017 | — | $17,914 | 34% | $15,000 |
| 2018 | — | $16,702 | 44% | $15,500 |
| 2019 | — | $20,798 | 55% | $16,000 |
| 2020 | — | $21,000 | 52% | $15,750 |
| 2021 | $59,483 | $22,389 | 56% | $14,817 |
| 2022 | — | $23,619 | 47% | — |
| 2023 | — | $21,656 | 39% | — |
| 2024 | — | $23,335 | 44% | — |
| 2025 | — | $22,519 | 48% | — |