West Chester University of Pennsylvania— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$61,258
in 2021+30% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 30% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 51% since 2010 — costs are rising faster than inflation
- •Graduation rate improved by 19 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 52% | $8,799 |
| 1999 | — | — | 54% | $8,596 |
| 2000 | — | — | 52% | $9,329 |
| 2001 | — | — | 50% | $9,250 |
| 2002 | — | — | 59% | $9,029 |
| 2003 | — | — | 57% | $10,093 |
| 2004 | — | — | 59% | $10,848 |
| 2005 | — | — | 59% | $11,000 |
| 2006 | — | — | 59% | $11,625 |
| 2007 | — | — | 59% | $11,594 |
| 2008 | $47,200 | — | 64% | $11,000 |
| 2009 | — | — | 63% | $11,601 |
| 2010 | $48,300 | $15,417 | 65% | $12,750 |
| 2011 | — | $13,929 | 65% | $14,000 |
| 2012 | $46,500 | $20,314 | 68% | $15,000 |
| 2013 | $46,100 | $17,938 | 69% | $17,188 |
| 2014 | $46,700 | $22,254 | 69% | $18,240 |
| 2015 | $48,400 | $21,703 | 67% | $18,479 |
| 2016 | — | $22,250 | 71% | $19,000 |
| 2017 | — | $21,690 | 70% | $19,265 |
| 2018 | — | $22,193 | 73% | $19,000 |
| 2019 | — | $22,101 | 75% | $19,500 |
| 2020 | — | $22,495 | 77% | $19,500 |
| 2021 | $61,258 | $21,484 | 75% | $18,750 |
| 2022 | — | $13,183 | 73% | — |
| 2023 | — | $24,128 | 72% | — |
| 2024 | — | $22,673 | 70% | — |
| 2025 | — | $23,331 | 71% | — |