Research released in April 2007 by AAUW 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.

Executive Summary (PDF)
Full Report (PDF)
Questions? Comments? Press information? Please contact media@aauw.org or at 202/785-7745 with any feedback or questions.
of a segment on pay equity featuring the Behind the Pay Gap report, from the NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams special series, "The Truth About Boys and Girls," on the , on your own media player or by pressing play on the screen below.