Figure 3.2. Annual probability of labor force exit, by educational attainment and selected occupational group, example worker (percent)
Major occupational group Less than high school High school Some college, no degree Associate’s degree Bachelor’s degree Master’s degree Doctoral degree

Architecture and engineering

6.6 2.9 4.1 3.4 2.3 2.1 4.3

Protective service

6.8 5.6 5.1 3.4 2.9 2.5 5.6

Food preparation and serving related

5.5 3.9 3.7 2.5 3.1 2.6 12.3

Personal care and service

7.8 4.3 4.3 3.3 4.0 1.7 3.7

Installation, maintenance, and repair

6.0 4.7 4.3 3.4 2.9 2.0 6.2

Production

5.5 4.1 4.1 2.6 3.7 2.8 4.9

Transportation and material moving

6.1 4.5 4.3 2.6 3.5 2.8 4.1

Note: Rates are calculated by varying the example worker's educational attainment and major occupational group.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and author's calculations.