Additional fees: There are additional fees associated with replacing a passport and express or urgent processing. These fees are added to the base fee listed above. Urgent and express service is available only if you apply in person at a passport office.
Salaries for college graduates vary by subject, as well as the level of degree earned. For instance, according to a September 2013 report from the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), graduates of bachelor's degree programs in elementary education earned an average starting salary of $39,000.
In the professional world, earning a college degree generally means receiving a higher salary. Pursuing a degree helps set you apart from the competition. MSN Money notes that employees with a high school diploma earn an average starting salary of $15,901 after taxes and a maximum of $32,538 throughout their career.