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What
do you want to be when you grow up?
Chances are, if you're in high school -- or you're
the parent of a high school student --
you'll be wrestling with this question A LOT in the
months and years ahead.
It's an important consideration that deserves great
thought since uncertainty about career choices is
one of the factors that causes about 50% of college
students to drop out before ever achieving their
degrees! Many more students are taking five or more
years to earn a bachelor's degree because they
switch majors -- often more than once -- while
enrolled in college.
Smart students begin planning for their futures
early -- when the financial stakes are not so high
and there are so many programs and resources
available at the high school.
Why go to
college?
Getting a college education is one of the smartest
financial decisions today's high school students can
make.
According to the US Census Bureau's 2001 Report,
today's average income, based on education level,
rises dramatically with a college education.
|
Average Earnings Potential Based on
Education |
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Less than 9th grade |
$17, 610 |
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High School Dropout |
$20,746 |
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High School Graduate |
$27,160 |
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Some College |
$31,793 |
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Associate Degree |
$34,564 |
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Bachelors Degree |
$43,529 |
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Masters Degree |
$52,417 |
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Doctorate |
$70,826 |
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Professional |
$81,545 |
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Recommended Web sites to
research careers
Occupational Outlook
Handbook
http://stats.bls.gov/ocohome.htm
The Occupational Outlook Handbook is a nationally
recognized source of career information, designed to
provide valuable assistance to individuals making
decisions about their future work lives. Revised
every two years, the Handbook describes what workers
do on the job, working conditions, the training and
education needed, earnings, and expected job
prospects in a wide range of occupations.
New York State Dept. of
Labor and Career Resources
www.labor.state.ny.us
Learn about working in New York and labor market
information. You'll also want to check out the new
Career Zone which provides all kinds of information
on a wide variety of exciting careers in New York
State.
Career Info Net
www.acinet.org/acinet
Smart career decisions start here! Find wages and
employment trends, occupational requirements, state
by state labor market conditions, millions of
employer contacts nationwide and an extensive career
resource library. |
