You will earn more if you have more education. You will also be less likely to become unemployed.
A survey from 2008 shows that average earnings grow from $426 to $591 per week, just by earning a high school diploma. Getting a college Bachelor's degree increases average earnings to $978 per week.
More education pays off in higher earnings.
| Some High School, No Diploma | $426 | 9.0% |
| High School Graduate | $591 | 5.7% |
| Some College, No Degree | $645 | 5.1% |
| Associate Degree | $736 | 3.7% |
| Bachelor’s Degree | $978 | 2.8% |
| Master’s Degree | $1,228 | 2.4% |
| Professional Degree | $1,522 | 1.7% |
| Doctoral Degree | $1,555 | 2.0% |