Whatcom Community College— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$44,092
in 2021+32% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 32% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 45% since 2010 — costs are rising faster than inflation
- •Graduation rate improved by 4 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 32% | $2,625 |
| 1999 | — | — | 19% | $2,625 |
| 2000 | — | — | 30% | $2,625 |
| 2001 | — | — | 25% | $2,625 |
| 2002 | — | — | 22% | $2,625 |
| 2003 | — | — | 18% | $2,625 |
| 2004 | — | — | 35% | $2,625 |
| 2005 | — | — | 29% | $2,625 |
| 2006 | — | — | 31% | $2,625 |
| 2007 | — | — | 30% | $2,625 |
| 2008 | $33,400 | — | 30% | $2,625 |
| 2009 | — | — | 30% | $3,500 |
| 2010 | $33,700 | $8,159 | 27% | $3,500 |
| 2011 | — | $5,679 | 31% | $4,000 |
| 2012 | $31,100 | $5,719 | 27% | $4,500 |
| 2013 | $30,600 | $6,393 | 32% | $5,389 |
| 2014 | $31,200 | $6,579 | 31% | $5,624 |
| 2015 | $32,400 | $6,918 | 31% | $6,000 |
| 2016 | — | $7,379 | 33% | $5,500 |
| 2017 | — | $7,000 | 37% | $5,636 |
| 2018 | — | $6,630 | 31% | $7,125 |
| 2019 | — | $6,802 | 33% | $6,757 |
| 2020 | — | $7,683 | 37% | $6,875 |
| 2021 | $44,092 | $6,436 | 42% | $8,000 |
| 2022 | — | $6,590 | 34% | — |
| 2023 | — | $6,948 | 42% | — |
| 2024 | — | $9,608 | 36% | — |
| 2025 | — | $11,795 | 36% | — |