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Level of Education CompletedMedian Annual Earnings
(U.S. Dollars)
Less than a high school diploma $22,256
High school graduate, no college $31,408
Some college, no degree $35,516
Associate degree $38,480
Bachelor’s degree $51,324
Master’s degree $60,580
Doctoral degree $77,844
Professional degree $74,204
Postsecondary Training or Certificate Program
2-Year College (Associate degree)
4-Year College (Bachelor's degree)
More than 4 Years (Graduate degree)
barber or hair stylistcomputer-assisted design draftsmandisc jockey (deejay)electrician*plumber*sheet metal worker*stone mason*carpenter*
computer and office equipment repairerdental hygienistfirefighter**mechanicphysical therapist assistantwebmaster**zookeeper**
accountantcomputer programmerengineerFBI agentgraphic designerhigh school coachinsurance agentjournalistpilotsocial workersportscaster or news reporterteacherwriter
architectdentistlawyerminister, priest, or rabbipharmacistphysicianpsychologistscientistuniversity professorveterinarian
Self-evaluation› What classes do I enjoy?› What jobs have I done?› What are my values?
Assessment› Careerinfonet.com› Bls.gov/oco (Occupational Handbook)
Collegeboard.com
Scholarships
•Must be repaid•If a student loan, then repayment is staled until after college.
•Free money•Based on financial need
•Free money•Based on a skill or merit
•Money is earned through employment.
Grants
Loans
Work-Study
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
www.fafsa.ed.gov Step-by-step directions on how
to apply Available in English and Spanish Can also apply by mail Check out the website for its
resources!
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Collegeboard.com (2009). College application checklist: Keep track of
your applications http://www.collegeboard.com/student/index.html?student
Niles, S. G., & Harris-Bowlsbey, J. (2009). Career development interventions in the 21stcentury (3rd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.
Porter, Kathleen (2002). The value of a college degree. Retrieved from http://www.ericdigests.org/2003-3/value.htm.
Virginia Tech (n.d.) Virginia career VIEW. Retrieved from http://www.vacareerview.org