The Varied Economic Returns to Postsecondary Education: New Evidence from the Class of 1972.

Grubb, W. Norton

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ERIC Number: EJ462059

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1993

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The Varied Economic Returns to Postsecondary Education: New Evidence from the Class of 1972.

Grubb, W. Norton

Journal of Human Resources, v28 n2 p365-82 Spr 1993

Transcript data from the National Longitudinal Study confirmed economic returns for bachelor's degrees and found indirect returns for associate degrees and certificates. Those who enroll in but fail to complete postsecondary education have earnings comparable to high school graduates. Fundamental differences in labor markets for college graduates and subbaccalaureate graduates are evident. (SK)

Descriptors: College Graduates, Educational Attainment, High School Graduates, Income, Postsecondary Education, Salary Wage Differentials

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: National Longitudinal Study of the High School Class of 1972

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