Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard University | — | $35,755 | — |
| Northwestern Oklahoma State University | $26,809 | $39,438 | +47% |
| University of North Alabama | $29,203 | $39,424 | +35% |
| Chadron State College | $27,129 | $38,817 | +43% |
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Howard UniversityWashington | $33,344 | — | $35,755 | — | — |
 University of North AlabamaFlorence | $11,990 | $29,203 | $39,424 | — | — |
 Chadron State CollegeChadron | $8,078 | $27,129 | $38,817 | $26,117 | 0.96 |
 Northwestern Oklahoma State UniversityAlva | $5,970 | $26,809 | $39,438 | $20,335 | 0.76 |
 Southern Wesleyan UniversityCentral | $27,870 | $25,785 | — | — | — |
| National Median | — | $26,969 | — | $23,226 | 0.86 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Howard University, approximately 41% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.