Education vs. Money Earned
2011 Census Bureau
How much does a college education mean to you?
Education Yearly income Life-time$
Drop out $23,400 $936,000
High School $31,400 $1,256,000
Diploma
Some College $38,200 $1,528,000
Bachelors $58,200 $2,328,000
Degree (4)
Masters $65,300 $2,612,000
Degree (6)
Professional $109,600 $4,384,000
Degree (8)
2011 Census Bureau
How much does a college education mean to you?
Education Yearly income Life-time$
Drop out $23,400 $936,000
High School $31,400 $1,256,000
Diploma
Some College $38,200 $1,528,000
Bachelors $58,200 $2,328,000
Degree (4)
Masters $65,300 $2,612,000
Degree (6)
Professional $109,600 $4,384,000
Degree (8)