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Getting
a college education is one of the smartest financial decisions today's
high school students can make.
According to the US Census
Bureau's 2001 Report, today's
average income, based on education level, rises dramatically with a
college education.
| Average
Earnings Potential Based on Education |
| Less than 9th
grade |
$17,
610 |
| High School
Dropout |
$20,746 |
| High School
Graduate |
$27,160 |
| Some College |
$31,793 |
| Associate
Degree |
$34,564 |
| Bachelors
Degree |
$43,529 |
| Masters
Degree |
$52,417 |
| Doctorate |
$70,826 |
| Professional |
$81,545 |
Planning for college is a
long and sometimes complicated process that begins well before your senior
year. This section of our guidance Web site has been designed to give
students and parents the information they need to make a smooth and
successful transition to college.
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