Career Choices That Pay

Career Choices that Pay

Using the information on the Jog the Web, answer the questions to consider your options about education and career choices.

The 25 Best Jobs US News and World Report

Select 10 careers from the list on the report. These may or may not be careers that you find interesting. Complete the information about each of the careers.

1. Provide a brief description of the career. 2. What is the median salary? 3. How much education/training is required? 4. List one similar job to this occupation.

USA Today: Amount of Schooling Affects Earning Potential

1. How much can someone with a high school, bachelor’s, master’s and professional degree expect to earn over a lifetime?

2. What are some of the disparities between the earning potential of men and women?

How much college will really cost?

Using the College Cost estimator, find the cost of receiving a four year degree. Find the total cost of a public and private university. For universities/colleges outside of North Carolina, calculate the out-of-state tuition. (If you are not sure about the difference, I will give you assistance)

Your selected University:______

1. Tuition 2. Total Annual Cost (Multiplied by Four) 3. Percentage of Student’s receiving Scholarships

Your selected University:______

1. Tuition 2. Total Annual Cost (Multiplied by Four) 3. Percentage of Student’s receiving Scholarships

Wake Tech Community College Tuition & Fees

Using the chart, how much are the total tuition costs for taking 12 credit hours of classes at a community college? In Summary: Answer the following in complete sentences.

1. Evaluate the career choices you selected the US News and World Report. What are the education requirements for your top career choice? What are the reasons for selecting that particular career? What concerns do you have about choosing the career?

2. How does the author of the USA Today article validate the cost of a college education? Provide at least two examples.

3. After considering the costs of tuition, using the College Cost estimator, do you agree or disagree with the arguments made in support of paying for college tuition?

4. Do you think there should be such a large difference between a community college education and a four-year college/university? What are the reasons for the difference in cost?