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College Degree Still Pays, but It's Leveling Off.

Authors :
Uchitelle, Louis
Source :
New York Times. 1/13/2005, Vol. 154 Issue 53093, pC1-C2. 0p. 1 Black and White Photograph, 1 Graph.
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

Argues that the value of a college degree in the workforce is beginning to level off. Statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics which say that people with four years of college earn 45% more money than those with only a high school diploma; Belief that although the spread is high, it has been stuck in the same place since the 1990's; Income inequality which continues to grow in the United States.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03624331
Volume :
154
Issue :
53093
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
New York Times
Publication Type :
News
Accession number :
15622653