Contents

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. List of Figures ix
4. List of Tables xv
5. Foreword xxi
6. Preface xxix
7. Chapter 1. Historical Context 1
8. Chapter 2. The Admissions Process and "Race-Neutrality" 15
9. Chapter 3. Academic Outcomes 53
10. Chapter 4. Advanced Study: Graduate and Professional Degrees 91
11. Chapter 5. Employment, Earnings, and Job Satisfaction 118
12. Chapter 6. Civic Participation and Satisfaction with Life 155
13. Chapter 7. Looking Back: Views of College 193
14. Chapter 8. Diversity: Perceptions and Realities 218
15. Chapter 9. Informing the Debate 256
16. Chapter 10. Summing Up 275
17. AFTERWORD 291
18. Appendix A. The College and Beyond Database 295
19. Appendix B. Notes on Methodology 340
20. Appendix C. Earnings in Relation to Advanced Degrees, Sector of Employment, and Occupation 366
21. Appendix D. Additional Tables 379
22. References 455
23. Index 465