Directly, individuals from higher social classes are more likely to have the means to attend more prestigious schools and are therefore more likely to receive higher education. Indirectly, individuals who benefit from such higher education are more likely to obtain prestigious jobs and, therefore, higher salaries. Just as education and social class are closely related, educational stratification contributes to social class stratification (without limits). The gap between the haves and have-nots continues to widen rather than close. It's a never-ending cycle. There are many reasons why economic inequality is so high, including education and wealth. The gap is huge between the qualified and the unqualified