Data from the American Association of University Professors' national survey on college faculty salaries are analyzed for trends and changes and are tabulated by institution and state. Summary data are also displayed by institution type, academic rank, sector, and gender. (MSE)

An annual national survey by the American Association of University Professors found an average faculty raise of only 3% in 1996-97, falling behind the inflation rate for the first time in four years. Data are displayed by academic rank, institution type (private, public, church-related), annual increases since 1986-87, in relation to cost of…