According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the average annual earnings for a high school graduate in 2005 were $31,500. (For non-graduates, average earnings were $23,400.) For persons with an associate degree, average earnings were $40,600. For persons with a bachelor degree, average earnings were $50,900. For persons with a master degree, average earnings were $61,900. For more data, see the Web site of the U.S. Census Bureau.