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Data is revealing that while a college degree can yield significant earnings over a lifetime, certain vocational paths can also lead to considerable financial stability. Georgetown University's research indicates that individuals with Bachelor's degrees can expect to make an average of $2.8 million over their lifetime, while those with high school diplomas earn approximately $1.6 million. However, skilled tradespeople can often carve successful, high-earning careers outside the four-year college system, with many entering entrepreneurship as they establish their trades.