2. Bureau of Labor Statistics Unemployment Rate Percentage in 2010 11 Years No high school diploma 12 Years High school diploma 13 Years Some college 14 Years Associates degree 16 Years Bachelor's degree 18 Years Master's Degree 20 Years Professional degree 22 Years Doctorate 14.9% 10.3% 9.2% 7.0% 5.4% 4.0% 2.4% 1.9%