High School Diploma or GED? You Decide [Infographic]

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I N C R E A S E in monthly incomewith a high school diploma

Average monthly income with a high school diploma:

Average monthly income with a GED: $3,149.

EARNING POTENTIAL

$4,690.

EMPLOYABILITY

The GED is a credential. Is it

adequate for gainful employment and a living wage in the United States of

America today? I do not think so.

The latest research shows that people with GEDs are, in

fact, no better o� than dropouts when it comes to their chances of getting a

good job.

If I were prepared today with a GED, and that's what I had

as an 18-year-old, I'd be scared to death of the

future.

Top lieutenant in charge of adult and career education at Los Angeles Schools, Ed Morris

Los Angeles Schools Superintendent

John Deasy

Claudio Sanchez,

NPR Reporter

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMAOR GED - You Decide

An accredited high school diploma from Penn Foster will set you up for success beyond the classroom. Our support system and program benefits help you earn more than just test scores. You’ll develop the career skills

and knowledge to propel you to succeed, whether you decide to enter the workforce or continue your education.

EDUCATIONAL PATH

of high school grads completed at least some postsecondary education

of GED holders continued on to postsecondary education

COMPONENTS

PENN FOSTER

Support

Academics Life Skills

AccreditedCurriculum

Career Focus

Academic Evaluation

Learn how to Learn

Access to Instructors

24/7 Online Support

Community of Peers GED

MILITARY RECRUITMENT

OF NEW RECRUITS MUST MINIMALLY HAVE EARNED THEIR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA

The U.S. armed forces has strict standards for enlistees.

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