"Over a lifetime, the college graduate will earn nearly double the estimate for high school graduates." The Wall Street Journal online (May 29, 2002) For those with degrees in Information Technology, the incomes are, and are likely to be, even higher.
Why Plan a Career in Information Technology?
In today's brave new world, graduates with technical degrees have got it made" "The IT field is one of high salaries and job security" The Wall Street Journal online (October 10, 2001)
"The National Bureau of Labor Statistics reported recently that jobs increased for college graduates and declined for less educated workers from June of 2001 to 2002. Some 1.1 million jobs opened up for college graduates at the same time 2 million jobs disappeared for non-college graduates.” "Those graduates with a technical education in . computer science and information technology will enjoy an even greater advantage in this growing sector of our economy." Anchorage Daily News (Thursday, November 7, 2002).