Webdata in the chart indicate how weekly earnings and rates of unemployment vary by educational attainment for workers ages 25 and older at a broad level. Webemployer preference for a degree or experience often depends on their industry and the specific job they're hiring for. Webresearch has shown that statistically, people with college degrees enjoy a higher average salary, consistently higher rates of employment, and better job. Webthe chart highlights differences in 2020 earnings and unemployment rates by education, using data from the u. s. Bureau of labor statistics (bls) current.