Median weekly earnings of full-time wage and salary workers by educational attainment and sex, 1979 and 2002 Men's earnings Women’s earnings 2002 1979 2002 1979 College graduates, total $1,089 $908 $809 $605 Some college or associate degree $732 $755 $545 $483 High school graduates, no college $616 $707 $459 $424 Less than a high school diploma $421 $578 $323 $348 Note: Data are for workers 25 years of age and older.