Figure X
Growth in college graduate wages, by decile, 2000–2013
| 20th percentile | 50th percentile | 70th percentile | 90th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2001 | 1.9% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| 2002 | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| 2003 | -0.1% | 1.5% | 2.5% | 3.3% |
| 2004 | -2.3% | -0.2% | 1.7% | 3.3% |
| 2005 | -2.8% | -2.0% | 1.9% | 5.0% |
| 2006 | -1.8% | -1.2% | 2.8% | 4.0% |
| 2007 | -1.9% | -0.6% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| 2008 | -0.2% | -0.6% | 1.7% | 6.0% |
| 2009 | -1.5% | -0.3% | 2.3% | 6.5% |
| 2010 | -3.0% | -1.2% | 1.6% | 5.5% |
| 2011 | -4.4% | -3.1% | -1.2% | 2.1% |
| 2012 | -7.3% | -4.1% | -0.7% | 4.0% |
| 2013 | -6.7% | -3.3% | 0.4% | 4.4% |
Source: Authors' analysis of Current Population Survey Outgoing Rotation Group microdata
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