This chart, updated in May 2010 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, shows that education pays in higher earnings and lower unemployment rates:
A college degree boosts your earning power
The U.S. Census Bureau reported this summary of average earnings based on the latest data:
- $83,144 for those with an advanced degree
- $58,613 for those with a bachelor's degree only
- $31,283 for those with a high school diploma only