18 Chapter 1: Profile of SUNY Westchester Community College and the economy earnings per worker in the county and the state.5 The numbers are then weighted by the college’s demographic profile, and state earnings are weighted by students’ settlement patterns. As shown, students have the potential to earn more as they achieve higher levels of education compared to maintaining a high school diploma. Students who earn an associate degree from SUNY WCC can expect approximate wages of $47,700 per year withinWestchester County, approximately $9,600 more than someone with a high school diploma. 5 Wage rates in the Lightcast MR-SAMmodel combine state and federal sources to provide earnings that reflect complete employment in the state, including proprietors, self-employed workers, and others not typically included in regional or state data, as well as benefits and all forms of employer contributions. As such, Lightcast industry earnings-per-worker numbers are generally higher than those reported by other sources. Figure 1.4: Average earnings by education level at a SUNY WCC student’s career midpoint Table 1.4: Average earnings by education level at a SUNY WCC student’s career midpoint Education level County earnings Difference from next lowest degree State earnings Difference from next lowest degree Less than high school $29,900 n/a $29,800 n/a High school or equivalent $38,100 $8,200 $37,900 $8,100 Certificate $41,500 $3,400 $41,300 $3,400 Associate degree $47,700 $6,200 $47,500 $6,200 Bachelor’s degree $72,500 $24,800 $72,200 $24,700 Source: Lightcast employment data. Source: Lightcast employment data. < High school High school Certificate Associate Bachelor's $50K $40K $30K $20K $0 $10K 36 + 47 + 50 + 59 + 87 36 + 47 + 50 + 59 + 87 County earnings State earnings $60K $70K $80K
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