Question

read the graph from \career planning for high schoolers.\
annual mean wages by typical entry-level education required, may 2013
which conclusion is best supported by the information in this graph?
people with less than a high school diploma can expect to earn at least $40,000 per year.
people with a masters degree can expect to earn over $80,000 per year.
people with doctoral and professional degrees all earn in excess of $120,000 per year.
people with a degree beyond a high school diploma often earn more than $40,000 per year.

Explanation:

1. Check the first option: The bar for "Less than high school" is shorter than the $40,000 mark, so this is false.
2. Check the second option: The bar for "Master's degree" is shorter than the $80,000 mark, so this is false.
3. Check the third option: The bar for "Doctoral or professional degree" reaches near $120,000, but the claim "all earn in excess of $120,000" is not supported (it is a mean, not a guarantee for every person), so this is false.
4. Check the fourth option: All bars for education beyond high school (Some college, no degree; Postsecondary nondegree award; Associate's degree; Bachelor's degree; Master's degree; Doctoral or professional degree) are longer than the $40,000 mark, so this conclusion is supported.

Answer:

D. People with a degree beyond a high school diploma often earn more than $40,000 per year.