Wage premium for workers with bachelor's degrees or higher
Over those with only high school diplomas
The line chart shows the earnings premium for workers with bachelor's degrees or higher versus those who only have high school diplomas.
1974
1976
1978
1980
1982
1984
1986
1988
1990
1992
1994
1996
1998
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
30
40
50
60
70%
wagePrem
66%