Males major in engineering much more frequently than females.Starting salaries for engineers (male or female)are very high.As a result,the observed wage gap for all college grads is __________ than wage gaps in specific majors because of __________.

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The observed wage gap for all college grads is larger than wage gaps in specific majors because of choices made by male and female students. Males major in engineering more frequently than females, and engineering has high starting salaries, which contribute to the overall wage gap. This is not due to employer discrimination (A), academic discrimination (B), or customer discrimination (C).

Males Major in Engineering Much More Frequently Than Females