This report is a statistical analysis of trends in the participation of women in higher education and in the labor market from 1970-1994. In 45 figures and 14 tables, data on women's achievements are compared with those of men, with each chart accompanied by a short analysis of the data. The first section of the report presents demographic and educational data: population data covers the resident population of the United States. The second part of the report focuses on outcomes and covers individuals 16 years of age and older, residing in the 50 states and the District of Columbia (except inmates in institutions and those on active duty in the Armed Services) whether or not they are enrolled in school. Appendix A presents additional tables of population, dropout rates, school and enrollment, degree conferred, post-high school training, employment, earnings, employment and earnings in educational institutions. Appendix B lists sources of data and defines concepts and terms used in the report. (CH)