Educational Paths
Chapter 2, Lesson 3
Lesson Overview
• The advantages of pursuing a higher education
• Jobs associated with educational tracks
• Earning potential of college-educated professionals
• How to pursue an education-oriented career
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Lesson Objectives1. Describe the benefits of a higher education2. Recognize job classifications that are commonly
associated with a college education3. Describe the Occupational Outlook Handbook4. Identify the earning potential for different types
of education-based careers5. Recognize major areas of study in colleges and
universities6. Describe summer internship programs
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Quick WriteWhy do you think it makes a difference
whether or not you get a college education?
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Advantages of Higher Education
• Will open more possibilities and choices than you imagined possible
• Have a great time• Meet people and
make life-long friends• Earn more money
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Greater Career Opportunities
• White-collar job– Requires a degree– Involves work in offices– Has conveniences such
as; computers, on-site child care, consistent work hours
– Retirement/pension plans
– Paid vacations
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Versus…
• Blue-collar job – Doesn’t require a degree
– Outdoor work
– Construction jobs
– Mining jobs
– Working in factories/warehouses
– Commercial driving jobs
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Four-Year Colleges/Universities
• Obtain a college degree
• Provide courses in a wide variety of subjects, both theoretical and practical
• Place you in internships
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How to Get Information on Colleges and Universities
• Visit your local library• Talk with your guidance counselor• Contact individual colleges• Visit college websiteswww.ed.gov/students/landing.jhtml?src=pn
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Junior/Community Colleges
• Associate degrees/training certificates
• Less expensive than four-year colleges
• Accommodate part-time students
• Open-admissions policy
• Continuing and adult education
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Careers that Require a Four-Year Degree
• Accountant• Business executive• Doctor or dentist• Computer analyst• Engineer• Financial manager• Teacher
• Lawyer• Military officer• Rehabilitation counselor• Scientist• Sales manager• Social worker• Environmental manager
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Careers that Require a Two-Year
Degree
• Auto mechanic• Barber• Broadcast technician• Computer support
specialist• Cosmetologist• Dental hygienist• Electrician
• Medical records/health information technician
• Plumber• Registered nurse• Veterinary
technologist• Welder
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The Occupational Outlook Handbook
• http://www.bls.gov/oco/• Training and education you need for
specific jobs• Earning potential• Job prospects• Typical job activities/responsibilities• Working conditions
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Earning Potential
Chart data available http://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2003/oct/wk3/art04.htm
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Earning PotentialAverage Annual Salaries of Recent Bachelor’s
Degree Recipients Employed Full-Time One Year After Graduation
Men Women Earnings Ratio
All graduates $39,400 $32,600 83%
Business $42,300 $39,000 92%
Education $29,600 $28,100 95%
Engineering, math, and science $45,200 $34,200 76%
Health vocation, technical, and Professional
$38,100 $34,300 90%
Humanities and social science $34,600 $29,400 85%
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Lifetime Earning Potential
• According to the US Census Bureau:• High school graduates earn average
$1.2 million • Associate degree holders earn
average $1.6 million• Bachelor’s degree holders earn
average $2.1 million
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Summer Internship Programs
• Learn details about a job
• Get practice doing the job
• Make valuable contacts
• Get college credit
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Review
• A higher education will open more possibilities than you even imagined
• Higher education is often a necessity if you want to earn a better living and make more money
• If you decide to pursue higher education, start by choosing a college for your undergraduate education
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Review Questions
CPS Questions(9-10)
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Summary
• The advantages of pursuing a higher education
• Jobs associated with educational tracks
• Earning potential of college-educated professionals
• How to pursue an education-oriented career
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Next• Today we’ve
learned about what a higher education can do for you and your future
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