2. U.S. Department of Labor & Statistics Median Weekly Earnings in 2010 11 years (No High School diploma) $444 12 years (High School Diploma) $626 13 years (some college) $712 14 years (associates degree) $767 16 years (Bachelor's Degree) $1,038 18 years (Masters degree) $1,272 20 years (Professional Degree) $1,610 20+ years (Doctorate Degree) $1,550