By 2017, the Lincoln Commission (2005) projected over 1 million American students participating in education abroad programs. Although rates have increased, many reasons exist for why this goal fell short. Marketing how education abroad may assist college graduates within the labor market may persuade greater participation. By isolating factors known to influence the education abroad variable, this national study analyzed data from the 2008-2012 Baccalaureate and Beyond Longitudinal Study (B&B: 08/12) using a 2-level hierarchical linear regression model to test the effects of education abroad participation on the earning levels of graduates from undergraduate programs. Findings revealed that students who participate in education abroad earned more money within the labor market, even during harsh recessionary times. While differences in income were found between men and women in both the full sample and the education abroad sample, students who studied abroad made significantly more within the workforce than their non-participating peers. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]