Why Is There A Wage Disparity?
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October 18, 2011 by felicialavette in
Biz & Money
After reading the wage gap information, I decided to research the educational attainment of women. I wanted to see if women obtained the same amount of education as their male counterparts. Please take the time to analyze the statistical data presented by the U.S. Census Bureau along with the wage gap information (that was posted a few days ago) and tell us why you think a disparity in wags still exist.
S1501. Educational Attainment
Data Set: 2005-2009 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Survey: American Comm325unity Survey
| Subject | Male | Female | |
| Population 18 to 24 years | 15,369,370 | 14,468,866 | |
| Less than high school graduate | 19.80% | 14.40% | |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 34.40% | 29.40% | |
| Some college or associate’s degree | 38.60% | 45.30% | |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 7.20% | 10.90% | |
| Subject | Male | Female | |
| Population 25 years and over | 95,194,537 | 102,246,235 | |
| Less than 9th grade | 6.60% | 6.10% | |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 9.50% | 8.70% | |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 29.20% | 29.40% | |
| Some college, no degree | 19.80% | 20.80% | |
| Associate’s degree | 6.70% | 8.10% | |
| Bachelor’s degree | 17.60% | 17.30% | |
| Graduate or professional degree | 10.70% | 9.60% | |
| Percent high school graduate or higher | 83.90% | 85.20% | |
| Percent bachelor’s degree or higher | 28.30% | 26.80% | |
| Subject | Male | Female | |
| Population 25 to 34 years | 20,558,007 | 19,885,196 | |
| High school graduate or higher | 84.50% | 88.70% | |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 27.00% | 34.20% | |
| Subject | Male | Female | |
| Population 35 to 44 years | 21,402,311 | 21,346,263 | |
| High school graduate or higher | 85.50% | 88.90% | |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 28.90% | 31.60% | |
| Subject | Male | Female | |
| Population 45 to 64 years | 37,206,889 | 39,041,236 | |
| High school graduate or higher | 86.50% | 87.90% | |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 29.90% | 27.20% | |
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| Subject | Male | Female | |
| Population 65 years and over | 16,027,330 | 21,973,540 | |
| High school graduate or higher | 75.30% | 73.40% | |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 25.30% | 14.90% | |
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