VanderCook College of Music— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$47,863
in 2021
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Net price decreased 17% since 2010 — the school has become more affordable
- •Graduation rate improved by 32 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 35% | $15,564 |
| 1999 | — | — | 33% | $7,250 |
| 2000 | — | — | 55% | $7,250 |
| 2001 | — | — | 45% | $13,942 |
| 2002 | — | — | 10% | $15,250 |
| 2003 | — | — | 38% | $11,625 |
| 2004 | — | — | 33% | $11,625 |
| 2005 | — | — | 46% | $13,725 |
| 2006 | — | — | 39% | $14,125 |
| 2007 | — | — | 63% | $16,938 |
| 2008 | — | — | 58% | $17,125 |
| 2009 | — | — | 54% | $17,125 |
| 2010 | — | $23,689 | 63% | $19,125 |
| 2011 | — | $21,523 | 41% | $21,875 |
| 2012 | — | $22,518 | 45% | $24,882 |
| 2013 | — | $25,686 | 60% | $26,350 |
| 2014 | — | $25,677 | 69% | $27,000 |
| 2015 | — | $23,608 | 80% | $27,000 |
| 2016 | — | $25,287 | 60% | $27,000 |
| 2017 | — | $26,950 | 59% | $26,000 |
| 2018 | — | $28,433 | 76% | $27,000 |
| 2019 | — | $22,267 | 43% | $27,000 |
| 2020 | — | $19,160 | 67% | $27,000 |
| 2021 | $47,863 | $25,393 | 72% | $27,000 |
| 2022 | — | $20,738 | 65% | — |
| 2023 | — | $11,058 | 57% | — |
| 2024 | — | $17,094 | 47% | — |
| 2025 | — | $19,780 | 67% | — |