Share of Retirees Above 200% Federal Poverty Level by Education Attainment
Retirees fare better economically with a pension regardless of educational attainment, but the largest improvement is among those without bachelor's degrees.
For those with a high school education or less, 49% of those without a pension are below the 200% of the federal poverty level. Among similarly educated retirees, but with a pension, only 15% are below that level.
All groups are better off with a pension, but the largest gains are among people without a bachelor's degree or higher.
