watch nowWhen Jacynthe Riviere graduated from college with an accounting degree, "there were plenty of jobs," she said — and "the big firms paid well."
That year, graduates earned $23,278, on average, or $68,342 in today's dollars, roughly $7,254 more than 2023 graduates, according to a recent report by Self Financial.
In four decades, graduate salaries have decreased by more than 10% after adjusting for inflation, the report found.
To be sure, inflation's recent run-up has made it even harder for those just starting out.
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Persons:
Jacynthe Riviere, —, Riviere
Organizations:
Self Financial
Locations:
Puerto Rico