| High School Diploma | Associate's Degree / Some College | Bachelor's Degree Or More | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate Among People With... | 12.2 | 8.1 | 3.8 |
| Poverty Rate Among People With... | 21.8 | 14.7 | 5.8 |
Sources:
pewsocialtrends.org
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| High School Diploma | Associate's Degree / Some College | Bachelor's Degree Or More | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate Among People With... | 12.2 | 8.1 | 3.8 |
| Poverty Rate Among People With... | 21.8 | 14.7 | 5.8 |
While many people focus on the rising cost of higher education, it's important to recognize the price people pay for not attending college. For individuals with just a high school diploma, both the rate of unemployment and the rate of poverty are substantially higher than those who obtained either bachelor's or associate's degrees.