This infographic provides key highlights on women after military service. The information in this document comes from various data collection efforts centered on transition, employment, entrepreneurship, and higher education. Topics include Women in the Military Populations, Community Connectedness, Earnings, Entrepreneurship, Educational Attainment, and more.

Key points include:

  • 33% of female veteran respondents reported it took less than 3 months to find employment, compared to 41% of male veterans
  • 54% of female veteran respondents did not feel prepared to navigate resources in their local community, compared with 35% of male veteran respondents
  • Average earnings of female veteran respondents was $56,760, compared to $44,571 for female nonveterans

Source: Women in the Military: Transition, Employment, and Higher Education After Service, Institute for Veterans and Military Families