True or False
True or False: People who pursue more education after high school make more money
True! Here are the average incomes at each education level.
Less than HS: $25,636
HS Diploma: $35,256
College Degree: $59,124
Masters and Beyond: $69,732-89,960
Cashier
No, college is not going to be required. Rising to a management position in a retail setting is likely to require some college.
Harry Potter
Yes--7 universities offer classes about the Harry Potter books, and most universities offer majors in English and literature that would allow you to study all kinds of books.
Tom Hanks
Yes-- California State University, Sacramento.
Stanford University
Palo Alto, California
True or False: Only those with parents who went to college can go to college
False. About 30% of college freshmen are first generation college students.
Yes, college is required. Medical doctors will go through undergraduate (bachelors degree for 4 years) and medical school (doctoral degree for 4-6 years)
Dentistry
Yes--dentists must attend college and dental school after they complete college.
Michael Jordan
Yes--UNC
CSU, CHICO
CHICO, CALIFORNIA
True or False: The only way to get through college is with a lot of debt.
False. There are scholarship and grant opportunities that can help you pay for school.
Teacher
Yes, college is required to be a teacher.
Welding
Yes--many universities offer advanced courses and certifications in welding. Vincennes University in Vincennes, Indiana has a top program.
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
Yes--University of Miami
Harvard University
Cambridge, Massachusetts
True or False: All great colleges are well known
False: What is going to be a great college for you is a very personal thing
Construction management
Yes, managing a construction site requires at least an associates (2 year) degree but often a 4 year degree.
The weather/meteorology
Yes
The person sitting next to you
Not yet!
Moore House and Spelman Universities (HBCU's)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA
True or False: College opens up opportunities that you may not otherwise have
True: From hands-on lab work to study abroad programs to new friends and interests, college can broaden your horizons in many different ways aside from just classes and majors.
Computer Systems Administrator
Yes, this job will require a 4 year degree.
Psychology
Yes! Most universities require students to take one psychology course as a part of their core requirements. Professional psychologists must complete a 4 year college degree and some post-college education.
Your Mills Institute Advisor
Yes
Howard University
Washington, D.C.