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     The bar chart above clearly shows the statistics of average weekly earnings of people with different levels of education in the United States in 2012. According to the statistics, there was a steady increase from $471 for people with less than a high school diploma to $1,624 for those with a doctoral degree.
     The chart indicates that average weekly earnings directly correlate with the level of degree earned. And earnings increase with every additional degree earned. Today's economy needs an educated workforce at all levels. As the job market is becoming more and more competitive, people have to have additional education to get an edge. There are many benefits to earning a higher degree. You can learn skills that employers want, such as problem-solving and time management. There is a higher chance of finding a job that accords with your interests. Moreover, you may have better working conditions and be less likely to be laid off.
     You can not only increase your chance of earning more money with a higher degree, but also lower your risk of unemployment. Education is indeed a worthwhile investment in the future.