FACTS ABOUT EDUCATION

According to the "Statistical Abstracts of the United States" (U.S. Census Bureau), the median income in USA for High School graduates is $32,552. High School is the highest education for 31% of the population. Income increases by 64% (to $53,300) on getting a Bachelor's degree. Only 19% have a Bachelor's degree. The income increases another 23% (to $65,364) on completing a Master's degree. Only 6.5% have a Master's degree. The income further increases by 22% (to $79,664) on earning a Doctorate degree. Only 1.2% have a Doctorate degree.