The U.S. Census Bureau has reported that workers with a bachelor’s degree earned about $26,000 more on average than workers with a high school diploma, according to new figures that outline 2008 educational trends and achievement levels.
Workers with a high school degree earned an average of $31,286 in 2007, while those with a bachelor’s degree earned an average of $57,181.
Note that in 2008, 29 percent of adults 25 and older had a bachelor’s degree, and 87 percent had completed high school.
This does not mean that you should limit yourself to the highest earning degrees. No, you will do best in a career, where you can apply your genuine passion. At the same time, you should have a clear financial plan ahead of time, not just for graduating, but for graduation+five years, including how you will pay back your likely college loans.
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