The average average score is related to personal income

(a group of researchers, headed by Michael T. French, an expert in health economics at the University of Miami (UM), discovered that the score) Average (Grade Point Average - GPA) in high school is a strong predictor of future income.

These findings are published recently in the Eastern Economic Journa magazine, suggesting that the average grade will increase by one point per year for adults to increase by 12% for men and 14% for female. Although previous studies have pointed out the relationship between higher education levels and higher incomes, few know about the link between academic achievement and income .

'Understandably, the results of high school education are important for college admissions. And this is the first study to demonstrate clearly, the link between high school average and income in the labor market many years later, ' said French, head of research in Health Economics (HERG). ), Department of Sociology at Miami University of Arts and Sciences, and co-author of this study.

The data show that in general, the average score of women is significantly higher, but the annual income of men is higher. For this reason, researchers analyzed men and women separately. Even so, research has shown that the average score increases by one point, the likelihood of completing a university program doubles - from 21% to 42%, which is true for both men and women.

The results also indicate that if GPA and other measurements are removed from the analytical model, it is impressive that African-American men have lower education levels than whites. But, when these predictors are added to the study, it shows that African-American boys and girls have higher levels of education than white students, although they share the same high school average. and basic characteristics.

'The results indicate that African Americans with low GPA are less likely to graduate from high school and enter university, but when GPA and other factors are included in the study, the possibility of graduating from university. and their high school is really higher '.

"An acceptable explanation for this discovery is that African-Americans with high GPA motivations and determination to go to college, get a higher degree than whites ," French said.

This finding may be important for policy makers, teachers, and leaders of schools who aspire to increase student achievement.

'Advisors and teachers can use this result to clarify the importance of good learning in high school for short-term purposes (college entrance) and long-term goals (making money as an adult) , 'said French.

This study used data from the National Longitudinal Survey of Adolescent Health. Information includes high school records, demographics and basic information from more than 10,000 male and female students. Education and income information is collected when survey participants are aged between 24 and 34, after graduating from high school.