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THE BENEFITS OF HIGHER EDUCATION FOR INDIVIDUALS AND SOCIETY

January 14, 2020

As in previous editions, Education Pays 2019: The Benefits of Higher Education for Individuals and Society documents differences in the earnings and employment patterns of U.S. adults with different levels of education. It also compares health-related behaviors, reliance on public assistance programs, civic participation, and indicators of the well-being of the next generation. In addition to reporting median earnings by education level, this year’s report presents data on variation in earnings by different characteristics such as gender, race/ethnicity, occupation, college major, and sector.

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Austin Preparatory School

Austin Preparatory School is a Catholic independent school in the Augustinian tradition serving young men and women in grades 6 through 12 in Reading, Massachusetts.We prepare students for success in higher education and in their adult lives, for leadership in a diverse democracy, and for lives of service to others in the spirit of Jesus Christ. Our students come to us from throughout Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire. In the tradition of St. Augustine, Austin Preparatory School has been on a journey for more than 50 years. Augustine of Hippo, widely known for his “restless heart,” embarked on a journey for the Truth. At the core of Austin Prep is an institution on the same journey, committed to exemplary teaching and learning.

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