College grads can't count on income boost

LONDON, March 18 (UPI) -- A British study has found that earnings reported by some college graduates are only marginally higher than earnings among some non-graduates.

Some universities in Britain are pushing for tuition hikes, The Daily Mail reported Wednesday. However, a study released by Warwick University found that students graduating with arts and humanities degrees earned on average about $2,500 more per year than non-graduates.

University heads justified tuition hikes three years ago with claims that graduates would earn $555,000 more over their lifetimes than non-graduates. But, studies refuted that claim, putting the figure at $222,000, the newspaper said.

The study found degrees in certain disciplines from big-name schools increased earning power "substantially." Degrees in less valued disciplines from obscure universities, however, were provided only "marginal" gains, the study said.