Vanguard University of Southern California— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$59,541
in 2021+40% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 40% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price decreased 10% since 2010 — the school has become more affordable
- •Graduation rate improved by 5 percentage points since 2003
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | — | $9,000 |
| 1999 | — | — | — | $8,720 |
| 2000 | — | — | — | $7,000 |
| 2001 | — | — | — | $7,351 |
| 2002 | — | — | — | $6,699 |
| 2003 | — | — | 52% | $7,500 |
| 2004 | — | — | 50% | $11,000 |
| 2005 | — | — | 44% | $11,000 |
| 2006 | — | — | 45% | $11,000 |
| 2007 | — | — | 50% | $10,875 |
| 2008 | $42,600 | — | 51% | $11,000 |
| 2009 | — | — | 53% | $12,159 |
| 2010 | $42,500 | $23,628 | 55% | $14,000 |
| 2011 | — | $22,577 | 59% | $15,000 |
| 2012 | $38,800 | $20,894 | 55% | $14,500 |
| 2013 | $37,700 | $20,976 | 54% | $14,943 |
| 2014 | $36,800 | $22,491 | 52% | $16,667 |
| 2015 | $41,800 | $23,952 | 55% | $18,179 |
| 2016 | — | $23,052 | 56% | $19,000 |
| 2017 | — | $27,947 | 56% | $19,000 |
| 2018 | — | $21,374 | 61% | $18,000 |
| 2019 | — | $20,292 | 64% | $17,500 |
| 2020 | — | $20,051 | 59% | $17,148 |
| 2021 | $59,541 | $21,338 | 63% | $15,000 |
| 2022 | — | $20,181 | 61% | — |
| 2023 | — | $23,795 | 60% | — |
| 2024 | — | $19,761 | 56% | — |
| 2025 | — | $21,241 | 57% | — |