Studies show that workers with college education tend to make more than workers without it. Refer to the following charts to see the average earnings for workers with different levels of education.
| Level of Education | Unemployment Rate | Median Weekly Earnings |
| All Workers | 3.5% | $1,250 |
| Less than High School | 6.3% | $731 |
| High School Diploma/GED | 5.0% | $950 |
| Some College | 3.6% | $1,000 |
| Associate Degree | 3.6% | $1,040 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 2.9% | $1,540 |
| Master's Degree or Higher | 1.7% | $1,731 |
*Note: Median weekly earnings are for full-time wage and salary workers aged 25 and over. Unemployment rates are for all individuals aged 25 and over.
Source: Current Population Survey
