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Bureau of Labor Statistics > Employment Projections > Data

Occupations that Need More Education for Entry are Projected to Grow Faster Than Average

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Table 5.2 Employment, wages, and projected change in employment by typical entry-level education (Employment in thousands)
Typical entry-level education	Employment, 2022	Employment distribution, percent, 2022	Percent employment change, 2022-32	Median annual wage, dollars, 2023(1)
Total, all occupations	164,482.6	100.0	2.8	48,060
Doctoral or professional degree	4,368.7	2.7	7.0	124,550
Master's degree	3,099.0	1.9	11.3	83,150
Bachelor's degree	40,373.7	24.5	6.7	85,800
Associate's degree	3,422.7	2.1	5.7	62,270
Postsecondary nondegree award	10,113.3	6.1	5.5	47,710
Some college, no degree	4,301.8	2.6	-2.2	44,130
High school diploma or equivalent	62,532.5	38.0	0.9	45,040
No formal educational credential	36,271.0	22.1	0.2	34,430
Footnotes: (1) Data are from the Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Wage data cover non-farm wage and salary workers and do not cover the self-employed, owners and partners in unincorporated firms, or household workers.
Note: The occupational employment and growth rates shown in this table include projected growth in all jobs from 2022-32, not just entry-level jobs. Entry-level education reflects 2022 requirements—BLS does not project educational requirements. Source: Employment Projections program, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Last Modified Date: April 17, 2024