The future may not be bright for everyone earning a graduate degree. In fact, some PhDs and students with a Master’s Degree are actually on food stamps or doing jobs not at all related to their field of study. It’s the reality for many and it’s an important topic to understand (especially if you’re considering grad school right now).

While this is of course not the story for everyone, the statistics from the below infographic are startling. They may be broad and overly simplified, but they’re great for starting the discussion.

Source: Online Colleges