Western Colorado University— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$46,833
in 2021+19% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 19% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 15% since 2010
- •Graduation rate improved by 27 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 24% | $5,250 |
| 1999 | — | — | 22% | $5,250 |
| 2000 | — | — | 28% | $5,500 |
| 2001 | — | — | 28% | $5,986 |
| 2002 | — | — | 27% | $6,125 |
| 2003 | — | — | 30% | $5,796 |
| 2004 | — | — | 31% | $5,500 |
| 2005 | — | — | 31% | $6,251 |
| 2006 | — | — | 36% | $7,000 |
| 2007 | — | — | 31% | $6,625 |
| 2008 | $39,500 | — | 36% | $6,125 |
| 2009 | — | — | 36% | $6,125 |
| 2010 | $36,700 | $14,274 | 39% | $7,251 |
| 2011 | — | $14,183 | 36% | $8,250 |
| 2012 | $36,500 | $12,919 | 39% | $8,250 |
| 2013 | $35,900 | $12,623 | 37% | $9,500 |
| 2014 | $36,200 | $14,177 | 42% | $10,000 |
| 2015 | $39,000 | $14,352 | 36% | $11,000 |
| 2016 | — | $15,530 | 43% | $11,250 |
| 2017 | — | $16,028 | 45% | $11,000 |
| 2018 | — | $17,229 | 41% | $12,000 |
| 2019 | — | $17,200 | 48% | $12,000 |
| 2020 | — | $17,282 | 51% | $12,000 |
| 2021 | $46,833 | $16,690 | 50% | $12,000 |
| 2022 | — | $17,437 | 48% | — |
| 2023 | — | $15,175 | 47% | — |
| 2024 | — | $16,773 | 51% | — |
| 2025 | — | $16,425 | 51% | — |