Salary Comparisons By Degree

Ever wonder how much you could be making if you had that degree you were thinking of getting? While average job salaries also vary by profession, there is a distinct correlation between the highest level of education you attained and how much money you earn. Take a look at the table below which is based on data gathered from the U.S. Census Bureau.

While the difference between not graduating from High School and getting a professional degree by going to Law School, Medical School, Dental School or the like can be an average of $86,200 a year, over a lifetime having gone to Law School can result in an additional $3.44 million dollars! That's a substantial difference in income.