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