Patting themselves on the back?

[annasdad]

<p><a href=“http://news.siu.edu/2011/09/090111tew11040.html[/url]”>http://news.siu.edu/2011/09/090111tew11040.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>

CARBONDALE, Ill. – $2.3 billion That’s how much Southern Illinois University Carbondale contributes in economic activity annually to the Illinois economy, according to a study released today (Sept. 1) by the University.</p>

<p>… </p>

<p>Long-term contributions reflect SIUC graduates who work in Illinois and contribute to the state economy for the next 40 years of their work life The authors note that a doctoral degree will gain $2.9 million more than a high school degree over a typical 40 years of work life.* </p>

<p>For professional master’s and bachelor’s degrees, the incremental gains are $4.3 million, $1.95 million and $1.2 million, respectively.

</p>