Washington University in St Louis— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$86,182
in 2021+41% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 41% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price decreased 25% since 2010 — the school has become more affordable
- •Graduation rate improved by 8 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 86% | $11,625 |
| 1999 | — | — | 86% | $13,125 |
| 2000 | — | — | 86% | $12,750 |
| 2001 | — | — | 86% | $12,375 |
| 2002 | — | — | 88% | $12,500 |
| 2003 | — | — | 89% | $12,742 |
| 2004 | — | — | 89% | $13,000 |
| 2005 | — | — | 92% | $12,750 |
| 2006 | — | — | 91% | $12,982 |
| 2007 | — | — | 91% | $13,750 |
| 2008 | $61,300 | — | 92% | $13,750 |
| 2009 | — | — | 94% | $13,500 |
| 2010 | $62,600 | $29,202 | 93% | $14,106 |
| 2011 | — | $29,838 | 94% | $15,120 |
| 2012 | $62,300 | $30,925 | 93% | $16,750 |
| 2013 | $62,800 | $30,145 | 94% | $17,188 |
| 2014 | $66,300 | $33,484 | 94% | $18,014 |
| 2015 | $70,100 | $31,281 | 95% | $18,900 |
| 2016 | — | $32,873 | 93% | $18,500 |
| 2017 | — | $29,957 | 94% | $18,500 |
| 2018 | — | $28,540 | 94% | $14,781 |
| 2019 | — | $27,427 | 95% | $15,500 |
| 2020 | — | $26,869 | 95% | $15,046 |
| 2021 | $86,182 | $26,921 | 94% | $15,000 |
| 2022 | — | $27,595 | 93% | — |
| 2023 | — | $20,768 | 94% | — |
| 2024 | — | $22,117 | 94% | — |
| 2025 | — | $21,786 | 94% | — |