Depends on what degree they get, and what they got getting it. I've topped out at $33-35G as a messenger. I worked some crazy shifts to do it. I met a lot of people and learned quite a bit about people that way. I seriously doubt that my earning potential is limited in any way by my lack of a degree. It's all the individual these days. I may not be able to make more than I did when I messed for that much but I could do it consistently if wanted too and that's a good honest living wage that could afford a family or a nice bachelor life if properly managed. Instead I'm taking some of what I've learned on the street and putting it to use in a related industry. Many industries can be approached this way, many people will respect ability and experience over a degree.