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Planning your education and the level of your degree will have far reaching economic implications depending on the occupation you choose.  Below are standard charts that show the average earning potential both for yearly and lifetime earnings.  If you are sincere in the efforts you put forward in your education and seriously apply yourself to achieving a degree from accredited universities and colleges, you may easily surpass the average information listed below.  Choosing the right degree program and occupation will have a definite effect on you choices in careers and your future.

 

 

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The Healthcare industry seems to be in the number one spot for future growth and sustainability.  Following Healthcare is Information and Computer Technologies positions.

Salary vs. Education Level


      Average Annual Earnings for College Graduates and Non-Graduates

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
Some High School
 
 $23,400
Average Annual Earnings—Different Levels of Education.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Current Population Surveys, March 1998, 1999, and 2000.

 

 

 

       Work-Life Earnings for Full-Time Employees (in $ millions)

Professional Degree
 
 $4.4
Doctoral Degree
 
 $3.4
Master's Degree
 
 $2.5
Bachelor's Degree
 
 $2.1
Associate's Degree
 
 $1.6
Some College
 
 $1.5
High School Graduate
 
 $1.2
Some High School
 
 $1.0
Average Lifetime Earnings—Different Levels of Education.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Current Population Surveys, March 1998, 1999, and 2000

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