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Educational attainment of low-wage workers, 1979 and 2015
| Less than High School | High School | Some College | College or higher | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 45.3% | 33.4% | 15.2% | 6.2% |
| 2015 | 24.4% | 37.5% | 28.2% | 9.9% |
Note: Data are for bottom fifth of wage earners. "College or higher" means completed college or advanced degree. Categories show population with labeled educational attainment or higher. Educational attainment is measured by determining what share of a given income group's total hours worked were worked by workers with a given education level.
Source: Authors' analysis of Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic Supplement
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