Occupations that Need More Education for Entry are Projected to Grow Faster Than Average
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Employment, wages, and projected change in employment by typical entry-level education (Employment in thousands)
Typical entry-level education |
2016 Employment |
Employment change, 2016–26 (percent) |
Median annual wage, 2017 |
Number |
Percent distribution |
Total, all occupations |
156,063.8 |
100.0 |
7.4 |
$37,690 |
Doctoral or professional degree |
4,230.9 |
2.7 |
13.1 |
$103,820 |
Master's degree |
2,670.6 |
1.7 |
16.7 |
$68,090 |
Bachelor's degree |
33,372.4 |
21.4 |
10.1 |
$72,830 |
Associate's degree |
3,617.9 |
2.3 |
11.0 |
$52,830 |
Postsecondary nondegree award |
9,582.9 |
6.1 |
11.1 |
$37,670 |
Some college, no degree |
3,858.4 |
2.5 |
4.2 |
$35,250 |
High school diploma or equivalent |
61,504.1 |
39.4 |
5.1 |
$36,100 |
No formal educational credential |
37,226.7 |
23.9 |
6.4 |
$23,480 |
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Last Modified Date: April 11, 2018
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