University of the District of Columbia— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$44,236
in 2021+5% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 5% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 39% since 2010 — costs are rising faster than inflation
- •Graduation rate improved by 19 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 14% | $4,000 |
| 1999 | — | — | 17% | $5,000 |
| 2000 | — | — | 13% | $4,813 |
| 2001 | — | — | — | $3,938 |
| 2002 | — | — | 17% | $3,500 |
| 2003 | — | — | 18% | $3,500 |
| 2004 | — | — | 24% | $3,500 |
| 2005 | — | — | 14% | $3,500 |
| 2006 | — | — | 13% | $3,500 |
| 2007 | — | — | 27% | $3,500 |
| 2008 | $42,100 | — | 19% | $3,500 |
| 2009 | — | — | 8% | $4,750 |
| 2010 | $39,900 | $7,678 | 11% | $5,500 |
| 2011 | — | $11,418 | 12% | $5,500 |
| 2012 | $36,200 | $14,512 | 17% | $5,500 |
| 2013 | $34,800 | $18,962 | 15% | $5,500 |
| 2014 | $33,100 | $15,453 | 16% | $6,225 |
| 2015 | $35,200 | $16,313 | 13% | $8,250 |
| 2016 | — | $18,201 | 15% | $9,500 |
| 2017 | — | $15,532 | 13% | $11,500 |
| 2018 | — | $17,548 | 16% | $12,500 |
| 2019 | — | $16,482 | 24% | $12,500 |
| 2020 | — | $15,894 | 13% | $12,500 |
| 2021 | $44,236 | $16,001 | 23% | $14,250 |
| 2022 | — | $16,276 | 25% | — |
| 2023 | — | $14,144 | 35% | — |
| 2024 | — | $14,693 | 26% | — |
| 2025 | — | $10,648 | 33% | — |