American Women, 2003
Facts and Figures about American Women's History, 2003, from the U.S. Census Bureau
3. As of 2002, what were the estimated earnings over a lifetime of work of women who work full time, year-round
(a) without a high school diploma
Answer: $700,000
(b) with a high school diploma
Answer: $1.0 million
(c) with a bachelor's degree
Answer: $1.6 million
(d) with a professional degree (i.e. medical, law, dental, or veterinarian)
Answer: $2.9 million
For women, like men, more education means higher career earnings.
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4. What percentage:
(a) of women age 25 and over have at least a high school diploma?
(b) of women age 25 and over have a bachelor's degree or higher?
(c) of men age 25 and over have a bachelor's degree or higher?
(d) of women ages 25 to 34 have a bachelor's degree or higher?
(e) of men ages 25 to 34 have a bachelor's degree or higher?
(f) of women ages 25 to 34 have at least a high school diploma?
(g) of men ages 25 to 34 have at least a high school diploma?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
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