Young Harris College— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$47,195
in 2021+25% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 25% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 86% since 2010 — costs are rising faster than inflation
- •Graduation rate declined by 4 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 46% | $3,349 |
| 1999 | — | — | 42% | $3,500 |
| 2000 | — | — | 39% | $3,500 |
| 2001 | — | — | 44% | $3,500 |
| 2002 | — | — | 36% | $3,500 |
| 2003 | — | — | 35% | $3,500 |
| 2004 | — | — | 34% | $3,500 |
| 2005 | — | — | 36% | $3,500 |
| 2006 | — | — | 45% | $4,850 |
| 2007 | — | — | 40% | $4,375 |
| 2008 | $37,900 | — | 36% | $4,500 |
| 2009 | — | — | 31% | $5,500 |
| 2010 | $37,000 | $11,860 | 40% | $6,500 |
| 2011 | — | $11,733 | 36% | $7,000 |
| 2012 | $34,100 | $13,509 | 35% | $8,225 |
| 2013 | $36,600 | $13,924 | 35% | $9,484 |
| 2014 | $37,100 | $15,661 | 29% | $9,500 |
| 2015 | $37,900 | $15,854 | 46% | $12,000 |
| 2016 | — | $16,074 | 51% | $12,000 |
| 2017 | — | $18,687 | 47% | $12,125 |
| 2018 | — | $18,072 | 33% | $14,000 |
| 2019 | — | $18,195 | 41% | $14,750 |
| 2020 | — | $17,591 | 42% | $12,000 |
| 2021 | $47,195 | $20,768 | 44% | $12,000 |
| 2022 | — | $18,927 | 40% | — |
| 2023 | — | $17,890 | 49% | — |
| 2024 | — | $11,008 | 46% | — |
| 2025 | — | $22,034 | 42% | — |