Understanding Economic Disparities and Education

What was the percentage increase in earnings for college graduates compared to high school graduates in 2015?

• 56%

• 51%

• 34%

• 36%

Which year marked the largest earnings gap between college grads and high school grads according to EPI's records?

• 1973

• 2015

• 1999

• 2009

According to Carnevale's research, who dominates the workforce?

• College graduates

• High school-only graduates

At what rate has employment grown for college graduates since the December 2007 recession?

• 21%

• 8%

• 34%

• 36%

What solution does economist Harry Holzer suggest?

• Prioritize a traditional college path.

• Encourage all students to go to college.

• Actively discourage college in favor of certification programs.

• Highlight skill-based educational options in high-demand fields.

According to this article, which of the following are high school-only graduates less likely than college graduates to have?

• Employment

• Marriage

• Home ownership

• Labor Union membership

• Retirement fund contributions

What is the typical salary and educational path for an X-ray technician?

• $53,000; two-year certification

• $65,000; four-year degree

• $60,000; two-year degree

• $74,000; four-year degree

What are some "new middle" career options?

• X-ray technician

• Phlebotomist

• Computer-controlled manufacturing

• Paralegal

• Teacher

Who is the "new middle," according to the article?

• Unemployed high school-only graduates

• Employed traditional college graduates

• Middle-income earners with postsecondary education or training

• High-income earners with little or no postsecondary education or training

Where can high school graduates look for vocational skills training?

• Two-year programs

• Online courses

• For-profit schools

• All of the above