Economy

Black Americans Paid Less Than Whites Regardless of Education Level

Douglas A. McIntyre

Published: October 4, 2016 11:05 am

Last Updated: January 13, 2020 2:49 am

A new study from the Economic Policy Institute found that, no matter what the level of education attainment, black Americans are paid less that whites.

According to the data:

While the economy continues to improve and wages are finally beginning to inch up for most Americans, African Americans are still being paid less than whites at every education level.

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In fact, since 1979, the gaps between black and white workers have grown the most among workers with a bachelor’s degree or higher—the most educated workers. More school will certainly increase wages, but education alone is not enough to overcome the effects of racial discrimination in pay.