The average income of a high school graduate is $28,700 versus $53,800 for individuals with a bachelor’s degree. In terms of lifetime income, a typical high school graduate would expect, in present value terms, an income of $940,000. By comparison, a typical college graduate would expect to earn, in present value terms, $1.8 million or almost twice as much as an individual with only a high school education.
| High School Graduate | $28,700 |
|---|---|
| College Graduate | $53,800 |
| High School Graduate | $940,000 |
|---|---|
| College Graduate | $1,800,000 |