University of Wisconsin-Superior— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$49,606
in 2021+30% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 30% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 28% since 2010 — costs are rising faster than inflation
- •Graduation rate improved by 16 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 26% | $4,265 |
| 1999 | — | — | 35% | $3,954 |
| 2000 | — | — | 34% | $3,989 |
| 2001 | — | — | 34% | $4,260 |
| 2002 | — | — | 33% | $5,005 |
| 2003 | — | — | 33% | $5,500 |
| 2004 | — | — | 33% | $5,500 |
| 2005 | — | — | 34% | $5,500 |
| 2006 | — | — | 37% | $5,883 |
| 2007 | — | — | 34% | $6,220 |
| 2008 | $38,200 | — | 40% | $7,678 |
| 2009 | — | — | 36% | $9,000 |
| 2010 | $35,200 | $9,536 | 41% | $10,024 |
| 2011 | — | $11,129 | 43% | $9,500 |
| 2012 | $35,600 | $12,376 | 44% | $10,485 |
| 2013 | $35,000 | $12,975 | 35% | $10,847 |
| 2014 | $35,700 | $12,989 | 41% | $11,319 |
| 2015 | $36,700 | $12,027 | 43% | $13,037 |
| 2016 | — | $12,623 | 40% | $14,000 |
| 2017 | — | $13,314 | 43% | $15,533 |
| 2018 | — | $13,023 | 43% | $15,250 |
| 2019 | — | $13,857 | 36% | $14,486 |
| 2020 | — | $13,774 | 48% | $14,468 |
| 2021 | $49,606 | $14,084 | 43% | $14,055 |
| 2022 | — | $12,268 | 43% | — |
| 2023 | — | $13,370 | 40% | — |
| 2024 | — | $13,405 | 44% | — |
| 2025 | — | $12,220 | 42% | — |