New research released in April 2007 by the American Association of University Women Educational Foundation shows that just one year out of college, women working full time already earn less than their male colleagues, even when they work in the same field. Ten years after graduation, the pay gap widens.
Behind the Pay Gap (PDF)
Online press kit for Behind the Pay Gap
AAUW testimony at Capitol Hill pay equity hearing (PDF)
Gains in
Learning, Gaps in Earnings map
View the earnings ratio
between college-educated women and men who worked full time, year round
(2003-2005).