Warren Wilson College— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$36,260
in 2021+32% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 32% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price decreased 8% since 2010 — the school has become more affordable
- •Graduation rate improved by 6 percentage points since 1999
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | — | $5,154 |
| 1999 | — | — | 36% | $6,125 |
| 2000 | — | — | 42% | $6,125 |
| 2001 | — | — | 44% | $6,125 |
| 2002 | — | — | 43% | $6,125 |
| 2003 | — | — | 42% | $6,406 |
| 2004 | — | — | 45% | $6,625 |
| 2005 | — | — | 46% | $8,250 |
| 2006 | — | — | 49% | $6,625 |
| 2007 | — | — | 53% | $5,500 |
| 2008 | $27,500 | — | 45% | $6,902 |
| 2009 | — | — | 46% | $9,000 |
| 2010 | $30,500 | $23,077 | 43% | $10,000 |
| 2011 | — | $23,148 | 49% | $11,088 |
| 2012 | $25,500 | $24,817 | 45% | $11,177 |
| 2013 | $25,800 | $23,403 | 57% | $12,000 |
| 2014 | $27,000 | $22,791 | 51% | $12,618 |
| 2015 | $25,600 | $22,323 | 51% | $12,000 |
| 2016 | — | $22,209 | 52% | $12,000 |
| 2017 | — | $24,793 | 51% | $12,500 |
| 2018 | — | $25,117 | 53% | $14,459 |
| 2019 | — | $26,017 | 52% | $13,750 |
| 2020 | — | $22,858 | 43% | $9,500 |
| 2021 | $36,260 | $24,696 | 42% | $9,500 |
| 2022 | — | $25,279 | 39% | — |
| 2023 | — | $26,589 | 45% | — |
| 2024 | — | $23,719 | 43% | — |
| 2025 | — | $21,249 | 42% | — |