How Have Average Wages of College Graduates Compared to Average

question 1

Multiple Choice

How have average wages of college graduates compared to average wages of high school graduates over the last 30 years?

• A) Relative college wages have held steady over the last 30 years, with college graduates earning about 60% more than high school graduates during the entire period.
• B) Relative college wages have held steady over the last 30 years, with college graduates earning about 90% more than high school graduates during the entire period.
• C) Relative college wages have increased drastically over the last 30 years, from being 50% more than high school wages in 1980 to almost 100% more in 2005.
• D) Relative college wages have increased drastically over the last 30 years, from being 20% more than high school wages in 1980 to almost 60% more in 2005.
• E) Relative college wages have decreased slightly over the last 30 years, from being 40% more than high school wages in 1980 to just under 30% more in 2005.