What is the Value of a College Education?
Compare lifetime earnings with and without a degree.
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What is the Value of a College Education?
Compare lifetime earnings with and without a degree.
Lifetime Earnings (With Degree)
$2,600,000
Lifetime Earnings (Without Degree)
$1,520,000
Net Earnings Premium
$980,000
Recommendation
College degree may add $980,000 in lifetime earnings net of cost.
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