Figure N
Educational attainment of low-wage workers, 1979 and 2013
| High school | College | |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 56.7% | 23.9% |
| 2013 | 77.5% | 44.2% |
Note: Data are for bottom fifth of wage earners. "College" means went to some college, or completed bachelor's or advanced degree.
Source: EPI analysis of Current Population Survey Outgoing Rotation Group microdata
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