How Does the College Premium Change over a Career?
College graduates earn more on average than high school graduates. This college premium differs over the life cycle depending on how earnings are measured.
College graduates earn more on average than high school graduates. This college premium differs over the life cycle depending on how earnings are measured.
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Why it matters
This analysis of the college premium over a career is economic research without direct implications for credit markets, underwriting, or regulatory frameworks, making it routine and of limited immediate relevance to credit professionals.
Sources
St. Louis Fed On the Economy
How Does the College Premium Change over a Career?
College graduates earn more on average than high school graduates. This college premium differs over the life cycle depending on how earnings are measured.