School of Thought

Who says they’re equal?
The American Association of University Professors took a look at just how much educators at colleges around the United States were making in 2005-06. It turns out men make a good chunk more than women, despite being in similar positions. Take a look for yourself at the salaries at public institutions:

Men Women

Doctorate level

Professor $103,441 $93,980

Associate $72,839 $67,652

Assistant $62,713 $57,506

Master’s level

Professor $79,801 $76,601

Associate $63,772 $61,189

Assistant $54,006 $51,671

General 4-year

Professor $74,780 $70,366

Associate $60,804 $58,592

Assistant $50,711 $48,2810

2-year

Professor $67,645 $64,177

Associate $54,456 $52,346

Assistant $47,750 $46,541

Source: The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2007

Brain Freeze

College-educated women are more likely to marry—and less likely to divorce—than women who didn’t go to college.