West Liberty University— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$43,296
in 2021+31% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 31% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 60% since 2010 — costs are rising faster than inflation
- •Graduation rate improved by 15 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 44% | $3,990 |
| 1999 | — | — | 43% | $4,898 |
| 2000 | — | — | 41% | $5,375 |
| 2001 | — | — | 41% | $5,500 |
| 2002 | — | — | 43% | $5,822 |
| 2003 | — | — | 42% | $6,125 |
| 2004 | — | — | 43% | $6,125 |
| 2005 | — | — | 42% | $8,118 |
| 2006 | — | — | 43% | $11,726 |
| 2007 | — | — | 44% | $11,625 |
| 2008 | $33,100 | — | 45% | $10,812 |
| 2009 | — | — | 48% | $7,250 |
| 2010 | $34,200 | $9,598 | 36% | $7,500 |
| 2011 | — | $9,046 | 39% | $10,500 |
| 2012 | $33,200 | $7,867 | 47% | $11,250 |
| 2013 | $33,500 | $10,764 | 41% | $11,786 |
| 2014 | $34,500 | $11,490 | 41% | $12,824 |
| 2015 | $36,400 | $12,100 | 40% | $15,590 |
| 2016 | — | $12,222 | 48% | $16,455 |
| 2017 | — | $13,962 | 43% | $16,000 |
| 2018 | — | $13,339 | 48% | $16,000 |
| 2019 | — | $12,876 | 47% | $16,625 |
| 2020 | — | $13,793 | 45% | $16,000 |
| 2021 | $43,296 | $14,911 | 53% | $16,000 |
| 2022 | — | $15,225 | 42% | — |
| 2023 | — | $15,499 | 61% | — |
| 2024 | — | $16,295 | 61% | — |
| 2025 | — | $15,366 | 60% | — |