Data from the Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP) regarding the educational attainment and background of the U.S. population are presented. The data show the numbers of persons by their highest attained degree level and the field of degree, along with some basic measures of their current economic and employment status. Other tabulations provide information about the coursework taken by persons who have attended at least 12 years of school, and the amount and types of work-related training individuals have experienced. All analyses are based on data collected as part of the third wave (interview) of the 1984 panel of the Survey of Income and Program Participation, gathered in the 4-month period from May to August 1984. Data are presented on degree status by sex, race, and age for the population aged 18 and older. Three measures of economic status are used: monthly income, mean monthly earnings, and work activity. Estimates are provided of the three measures for each degree group for all persons ages 18 and older. Information on the field of study of persons with degrees beyond high school and these economic measures is also provided. Appended are information on the SIPP program and data analyses and data reliability. (SW)