The Impact of Degree Field on the Earnings of Male and Female College Graduates

Creator

Catherine E. Freeman
Thomas D. Snyder
Brooke Connolly

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Publisher

Arizona State University, University of South Florida

Publication Date

February 2005

Abstract

Since the gender demographics across majors have dramatically changed over the last few decades, a re-examination of the relationship between gender, undergraduate major selection, and compensation levels once in the workforce is important. This article will focus on how the salaries of college graduates have changed over the last decade. The analyses will explore the extent to which undergraduate major selection contributes to any male-female salary gap. ...

Keywords

Income potential, Earning potential

Extent

19

Volume

13

Issue

16

Language

English

Media Type

Journals (Periodicals)

Format

Digital Only

Note

Citation: Freeman, C. E., Snyder, T. D. & Connolly, B. (2005, February 25). The impact of degree field on the earnings of male and female college graduates. Education Policy Analysis Archives, 13(16). Retrieved [date] from http://epaa.asu.edu/epaa/v13n16.

Identifier

E11-00438

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Recommended Citation

Freeman, Catherine E.; Snyder, Thomas D.; and Connolly, Brooke, "The Impact of Degree Field on the Earnings of Male and Female College Graduates" (2005). Education Policy Analysis Archives (EPAA). 152.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/usf_EPAA/152