The returns to education, as measured by the difference in incomes between college and high school graduates, have fallen sharply in the last 20 years.

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While the returns to education have fluctuated over time, they have not fallen sharply in the last 20 years. In fact, the wage gap between college graduates and high school graduates has generally widened, indicating that the returns to higher education remain substantial.

The Returns to Education, as Measured by the Difference in Incomes