Figure 4AL
Education needed in 2022 workforce and education levels of the 2012 workforce
| Education | Needed in 2022 | Had in 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| Less than high school | 26.3% | 8.2% |
| High school | 39.1% | 27.4% |
| Associate degree | 4.3% | 10.8% |
| College degree | 18.1% | 22.5% |
| Advanced degree | 4.7% | 11.4% |
Note: Totals do not sum to 100% because some categories were omitted.
Source: EPI analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics Economic and Employment Projections (Table 7) and Current Population Survey Outgoing Rotation Group microdata
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