Valparaiso University— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$63,191
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 decreased 8% since 2010 — the school has become more affordable
- •Graduation rate improved by 2 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 68% | $11,000 |
| 1999 | — | — | 67% | $12,562 |
| 2000 | — | — | 73% | $14,375 |
| 2001 | — | — | 73% | $14,500 |
| 2002 | — | — | 73% | $14,375 |
| 2003 | — | — | 73% | $14,375 |
| 2004 | — | — | 73% | $14,500 |
| 2005 | — | — | 74% | $14,375 |
| 2006 | — | — | 71% | $14,500 |
| 2007 | — | — | 76% | $15,125 |
| 2008 | $50,400 | — | 77% | $15,251 |
| 2009 | — | — | 75% | $15,188 |
| 2010 | $50,100 | $20,107 | 76% | $16,500 |
| 2011 | — | $18,882 | 70% | $17,500 |
| 2012 | $48,100 | $20,401 | 71% | $19,500 |
| 2013 | $49,000 | $19,779 | 74% | $20,625 |
| 2014 | $48,700 | $19,952 | 70% | $22,247 |
| 2015 | $48,500 | $20,431 | 67% | $23,283 |
| 2016 | — | $20,626 | 67% | $23,500 |
| 2017 | — | $20,871 | 66% | $23,500 |
| 2018 | — | $21,946 | 72% | $21,500 |
| 2019 | — | $21,635 | 71% | $21,500 |
| 2020 | — | $18,852 | 71% | $23,250 |
| 2021 | $63,191 | $22,899 | 66% | $22,133 |
| 2022 | — | $25,802 | 74% | — |
| 2023 | — | $27,690 | 70% | — |
| 2024 | — | $21,583 | 67% | — |
| 2025 | — | $18,578 | 70% | — |