A
college degree can substantially impact your lifetime earning potential.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, each additional level of education
obtained is associated with an increase in average annual earnings.
Average
annual earnings by education level*
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|
Professional
Degree
|
$109,600
|
Doctoral
Degree
|
$89,400
|
Master's
Degree
|
$62,300
|
Bachelor's
Degree
|
$52,200
|
Associate's
Degree
|
$38,200
|
Some
college
|
$36,800
|
High
school graduate
|
$30,400
|
* Source:
U.S. Census Bureau, Current Population Surveys, March
1998, 1999, and 2000. Tabulations reflect the average annual earnings
of
full-time, year-round workers 25 to 64 years old.
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