William Peace University— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$46,643
in 2021+20% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 20% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 21% since 2010 — costs are rising faster than inflation
- •Graduation rate declined by 22 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 67% | $5,060 |
| 1999 | — | — | 54% | $4,375 |
| 2000 | — | — | 70% | $5,125 |
| 2001 | — | — | 61% | $6,124 |
| 2002 | — | — | 66% | $7,500 |
| 2003 | — | — | 27% | $6,625 |
| 2004 | — | — | 56% | $6,125 |
| 2005 | — | — | 49% | $6,125 |
| 2006 | — | — | 56% | $6,625 |
| 2007 | — | — | 52% | $7,112 |
| 2008 | $38,900 | — | 50% | $9,938 |
| 2009 | — | — | 29% | $10,500 |
| 2010 | $37,600 | $17,834 | 35% | $11,480 |
| 2011 | — | $16,464 | 35% | $14,061 |
| 2012 | $35,900 | $18,585 | 36% | $15,000 |
| 2013 | $33,900 | $21,642 | 31% | $12,000 |
| 2014 | $34,000 | $18,396 | 40% | $9,500 |
| 2015 | $36,000 | $18,742 | 36% | $10,500 |
| 2016 | — | $29,711 | 42% | $13,171 |
| 2017 | — | $22,052 | 42% | $16,149 |
| 2018 | — | $23,362 | 39% | $16,000 |
| 2019 | — | $24,016 | 37% | $15,750 |
| 2020 | — | $24,134 | 42% | $15,000 |
| 2021 | $46,643 | $26,031 | 38% | $15,145 |
| 2022 | — | $24,107 | 42% | — |
| 2023 | — | $23,476 | 43% | — |
| 2024 | — | $21,728 | 44% | — |
| 2025 | — | $21,649 | 45% | — |