Wages
The % of HS Graduates who...
Postsecondary Education Needed
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100

What is the minimum wage in Wisconsin?

$7.25

100

What is the percentage of High School graduates who have completed any postsecondary education or training program?

40%

100

Postsecondary education needed to be a construction carpenter?

Apprenticeship of up to one year.

100

Tip: Work hard in school. What ways can you work hard in school?

Attend all classes, be punctual & prepared; Participate in class lessons; Create assignment calendar; Develop study skills & schedule.

200

What is, approximately, the average weekly earning rate of someone with a High School diploma?

$899

200

What is the percentage of High School graduates who have completed a 2-year college program?

15%

200

Postsecondary education needed to be a licensed practical nurse?

1-2 years of training or an Associates degree.

200

Tip: Get Involved. What ways can you get involved?

Join activities in school that interests you; Pursue volunteer opportunities; Get involved in community activities & organizations.

300

What is, approximately, the average weekly earning rate of someone with an Associates degree?

$1,058

300

What is the percentage of High School graduates who have completed a 4-year college program?

11%

300

Postsecondary education needed to be a computer support specialist?

1-2 years of training or an Associate's degree.

300

Tip: Explore your interests. In what ways can you explore your interests?

Start considering jobs/careers; Read something new everyday; Talk to your family, counselor, teachers, & peers about your job/career goals & dreams.

400

What is, approximately, the average weekly earning rate of someone with a Bachelor's degree?

$1,493

400

What is the percentage of High School graduates who have completed a vocational training program?

4%

400

Postsecondary education needed to be an environmental engineer?

4 year Bachelor's degree.

400

Tip: ? What other tips do you engage in?

[Take note of your peers' answers*]

500

What is, approximately, the average weekly earning rate of someone with a Master's degree?

$1,737

500

What is the percentage of High School graduates who have completed a short-term education program?

7%

500

Postsecondary education needed to be a graphic designer?

4 year Bachelor's degree (less training may be OK).

500

Tip: ? What other tips can you engage in?

[Take note of your peers' answers*]

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