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According to the Census Bureau, over an adult's working life, high school graduates earn an average of $1.2 million; associate's degree holders earn about $1.6 million, earning them $400,000 more than someone with just a highschool diploma.ccording to the Census Bureau, over an adult's working life, high school graduates earn an average of $1.2 million; associate's degree holders earn about $1.6 million, earning them $400,000 more than someone with just a highschool diploma.
The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) reported that the median (not average) salary for young adults with a bachelor's degree was $48,500 in 2013. However, the average salary for people with a bachelor's degree varies widely based upon several factors, including their major, job position, location and years of experience. The National Association of Colleges and Employers conducted a salary survey that determined the average starting salary for graduates of various bachelor's degree programs.