Read the graph from "Career Planning for High Schoolers."
Which conclusion is best supported by the information
in this graph?
Annual Mean Wages by Typical
Entry-Level Education Required, May 2013
Less than high school
High school diploma or equivalent
Some college, no degree
Postsecondary nondegree award
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctoral or professional degree
All occupations
O People with less than a high school diploma can
expect to earn at least $40,000 per year.
O People with a master's degree can expect to earn
over $80,000 per year.
People with doctoral and professional degrees all
earn in excess of $120,000 per year.
People with a degree beyond a high school diploma
often earn more than $40,000 per year,
$40.000 $80.000 $120.000
Annual Mean Wage
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