Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$64,973
in 2021+28% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 28% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 133% since 2010 — costs are rising faster than inflation
- •Graduation rate improved by 5 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 35% | $3,937 |
| 1999 | — | — | 25% | $3,500 |
| 2000 | — | — | 17% | $3,500 |
| 2001 | — | — | 21% | $4,439 |
| 2002 | — | — | 16% | $4,869 |
| 2003 | — | — | 20% | $4,532 |
| 2004 | — | — | 31% | $4,625 |
| 2005 | — | — | 23% | $5,250 |
| 2006 | — | — | 26% | $5,500 |
| 2007 | — | — | 23% | $5,500 |
| 2008 | $50,600 | — | 26% | $5,500 |
| 2009 | — | — | 28% | $6,625 |
| 2010 | $50,900 | $17,131 | 29% | $9,000 |
| 2011 | — | $24,718 | 29% | $9,500 |
| 2012 | $50,000 | $24,443 | 35% | $9,500 |
| 2013 | $48,700 | $19,664 | 38% | $9,530 |
| 2014 | $48,400 | $18,087 | 36% | $11,500 |
| 2015 | $51,200 | $28,078 | 39% | $11,000 |
| 2016 | — | $27,227 | 35% | $11,250 |
| 2017 | — | $31,859 | 39% | $13,000 |
| 2018 | — | $31,646 | 32% | $14,750 |
| 2019 | — | $39,418 | 40% | $15,000 |
| 2020 | — | $39,391 | 33% | $14,250 |
| 2021 | $64,973 | $39,395 | 38% | $14,000 |
| 2022 | — | $37,659 | 43% | — |
| 2023 | — | $34,735 | 40% | — |
| 2024 | — | $39,723 | 40% | — |
| 2025 | — | $39,986 | 39% | — |