Are They Worth it?: Master's Degrees and Labor Market Outcomes in the STEM Workforce

被引：6
|
作者：
Okahana, Hironao [1 ]
Hao, Yi [2 ]
机构：
[1] Council Grad Sch, One Dupont Circle NW,Ste 230, Washington, DC 20036 USA
[2] Coll William & Mary, Williamsburg, VA USA
来源：
INNOVATIVE HIGHER EDUCATION | 2019年 / 44卷 / 03期
基金：
美国国家科学基金会;
关键词：
Earnings; Education-job match; Gender pay gap; master's degree; Primary work activity; STEM; EDUCATION; MISMATCH;
D O I：
10.1007/s10755-019-9455-5
中图分类号：
G40 [教育学];
学科分类号：
040101 ; 120403 ;
摘要：
Utilizing the 2013 National Survey of College Graduates (Scientists and Engineers Statistical Data System, National Science Foundation, 2015), this study examined three measures of labor market outcomes: annual earning potentials; primary work activity; and education-job match for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) bachelor's degree holders by their master's degree attainment. Whereas the study found earning differentials across master's degrees, the results suggest that one's earnings are explained by other factors, specifically gender. Results reflect a discernible and concerning pay gap between men and women with the same level of degree attainment in the STEM workforce. Also, implications for policy and practice are addressed.
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页码：165 / 185
页数：21
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