Western Illinois University— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$54,163
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 decreased 30% since 2010 — the school has become more affordable
- •Graduation rate declined by 0 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 45% | $5,578 |
| 1999 | — | — | 45% | $7,000 |
| 2000 | — | — | 43% | $7,000 |
| 2001 | — | — | 47% | $6,620 |
| 2002 | — | — | 49% | $6,562 |
| 2003 | — | — | 51% | $8,125 |
| 2004 | — | — | 55% | $8,250 |
| 2005 | — | — | 54% | $8,750 |
| 2006 | — | — | 55% | $9,000 |
| 2007 | — | — | 56% | $9,234 |
| 2008 | $41,800 | — | 57% | $10,357 |
| 2009 | — | — | 55% | $10,465 |
| 2010 | $42,900 | $18,525 | 59% | $11,000 |
| 2011 | — | $16,087 | 58% | $12,625 |
| 2012 | $41,100 | $16,885 | 53% | $13,500 |
| 2013 | $41,100 | $17,339 | 54% | $13,848 |
| 2014 | $41,500 | $18,373 | 56% | $14,500 |
| 2015 | $43,200 | $17,988 | 54% | $15,000 |
| 2016 | — | $17,219 | 53% | $17,000 |
| 2017 | — | $17,022 | 53% | $18,000 |
| 2018 | — | $15,844 | 50% | $18,661 |
| 2019 | — | $15,970 | 46% | $19,017 |
| 2020 | — | $16,210 | 51% | $20,000 |
| 2021 | $54,163 | $15,305 | 46% | $19,762 |
| 2022 | — | $11,663 | 51% | — |
| 2023 | — | $11,990 | 47% | — |
| 2024 | — | $11,592 | 45% | — |
| 2025 | — | $12,937 | 45% | — |