University of West Georgia— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$49,587
in 2021+25% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 25% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 20% since 2010
- •Graduation rate improved by 16 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 28% | $2,625 |
| 1999 | — | — | 30% | $3,000 |
| 2000 | — | — | 27% | $3,000 |
| 2001 | — | — | 26% | $3,500 |
| 2002 | — | — | 29% | $3,500 |
| 2003 | — | — | 32% | $3,770 |
| 2004 | — | — | 31% | $3,998 |
| 2005 | — | — | 30% | $4,084 |
| 2006 | — | — | 32% | $4,431 |
| 2007 | — | — | 35% | $4,822 |
| 2008 | $39,800 | — | 37% | $5,250 |
| 2009 | — | — | 32% | $5,500 |
| 2010 | $38,900 | $10,658 | 37% | $5,750 |
| 2011 | — | $10,036 | 35% | $7,000 |
| 2012 | $36,900 | $10,224 | 39% | $8,500 |
| 2013 | $37,100 | $12,028 | 37% | $9,500 |
| 2014 | $37,200 | $13,514 | 43% | $11,000 |
| 2015 | $38,200 | $14,596 | 41% | $12,000 |
| 2016 | — | $15,365 | 39% | $12,500 |
| 2017 | — | $15,212 | 41% | $12,750 |
| 2018 | — | $15,056 | 40% | $13,802 |
| 2019 | — | $16,234 | 42% | $13,486 |
| 2020 | — | $16,124 | 45% | $14,000 |
| 2021 | $49,587 | $16,588 | 44% | $15,000 |
| 2022 | — | $16,239 | 42% | — |
| 2023 | — | $16,374 | 43% | — |
| 2024 | — | $15,450 | 43% | — |
| 2025 | — | $12,786 | 43% | — |