Vanderbilt University— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$91,565
in 2021+46% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 46% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price decreased 8% since 2010 — the school has become more affordable
- •Graduation rate improved by 12 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 81% | $14,500 |
| 1999 | — | — | 82% | $14,375 |
| 2000 | — | — | 81% | $14,375 |
| 2001 | — | — | 84% | $13,978 |
| 2002 | — | — | 84% | $14,424 |
| 2003 | — | — | 84% | $14,500 |
| 2004 | — | — | 83% | $14,500 |
| 2005 | — | — | 86% | $14,096 |
| 2006 | — | — | 88% | $13,625 |
| 2007 | — | — | 89% | $14,375 |
| 2008 | $62,600 | — | 91% | $14,355 |
| 2009 | — | — | 89% | $12,937 |
| 2010 | $62,700 | $17,294 | 91% | $12,532 |
| 2011 | — | $14,219 | 91% | $11,611 |
| 2012 | $60,900 | $16,727 | 92% | $10,055 |
| 2013 | $60,700 | $17,205 | 92% | $10,000 |
| 2014 | $64,500 | $17,340 | 93% | $11,900 |
| 2015 | $69,000 | $17,135 | 93% | $12,000 |
| 2016 | — | $18,144 | 92% | $12,500 |
| 2017 | — | $17,929 | 92% | $13,440 |
| 2018 | — | $19,959 | 92% | $13,000 |
| 2019 | — | $20,253 | 94% | $12,500 |
| 2020 | — | $19,432 | 93% | $12,420 |
| 2021 | $91,565 | $19,970 | 93% | $12,913 |
| 2022 | — | $22,204 | 93% | — |
| 2023 | — | $20,917 | 93% | — |
| 2024 | — | $19,040 | 93% | — |
| 2025 | — | $15,846 | 94% | — |