![A bar chart showing the financial benefits of a college degree, based on April 2024 median yearly full-time earnings and educational attainment according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The figures are $46,852 for high school diploma with no college; $53,404 for associate's degree or some college; $80,652 for bachelor's degree; and $98,748 for master's degree and higher.](https://i0.wp.com/ecampus.oregonstate.edu/news/assets/financial-benefits-of-a-degree-infographic-240424-v8.png?resize=200%2C150&ssl=1)
How earning a degree impacts career earnings and value
2 minute read Earning a bachelor’s degree is a badge of honor. And it’s a game-changer in the job market. By earning your bachelor’s degree, you could earn as much as $1 million more than someone with a high school diploma over the course of a career.