What’s an education worth?
nMedian Annual Salary for workers with
nNo HS Diploma $13,000
nHigh School Diploma $21,079
nAssociate’s Degree $30,937
nBachelor’s Degree $40,166
nAbout $20,000 a year for a Bachelor’s Degree
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nSource:
nU.S. Census Bureau's annual survey comparing earnings with education levels.  Based on 2005 year data.
n“Study Shows Higher Salaries for College Grads”, by Howard Schneider; Washington Post Staff Writer
Thursday, March 15, 2007; 10:00 AM