The earnings of highly educated workers:

A) rise more slowly than those of less-educated workers.
B) rise more rapidly than those of less-educated workers.
C) rise at about the same rate as those of less-educated workers.
D) stagnate earlier than do those of less-educated workers.

Highly educated workers tend to earn higher salaries and have access to more lucrative career opportunities than less-educated workers. As a result, their earnings tend to rise more rapidly over time, particularly if they continue to acquire new skills and advance in their careers. This is supported by research that shows that individuals with advanced degrees tend to earn significantly more than those without such credentials, even after controlling for other factors such as work experience and job type.