Questions and Answers 1.What can college do for me? Studies indicate that college graduates enjoy significantly higher earnings over their lifetimes than do non-graduates. An associate degree can mean 35 percent more income than just a high school diploma. A bachelor's degree can mean 74 percent more income than just a high school diploma. A master's degree can mean 115 percent more income than just a high school diploma.1. What can college do for me? Questions and Answers Studies indicate that college graduates enjoy significantly higher earnings over their lifetimes than do non-graduates. • An associate degree can mean 35 percent more income than just a high school diploma. • A bachelor's degree can mean 74 percent more income than just a high school diploma. • A master's degree can mean 115 percent more income than just a high school diploma