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People with a Bachelor's degree earn this much more than those with only a high school diploma (according to a College Board survey in 2007).
What is 60% or $800,000 over a lifetime?
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This is how many students obtained a Bachelor's degree from the University of Memphis in 2012-2013.
What is 3,900? 1,600 in December 2012 and estimated 2,300 in May 2013.
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There are over seven colleges and universities in the Memphis area that offer this major. Their graduates start off making about $50,000 per year.
What is nursing? NMCC, STCC, UofM, UT, Baptist, Union, JSCC, DSCC.... ASN and BSN graduates make on average $24/hr.
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This is where the Career Services office is located at The University of Memphis.
What is 400 Wilder Tower?
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The average amount of credit card debt among college seniors in 2009 (up 41% since 2004 according to Sallie Mae).
What is $4,100?
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This is the average salary for an entry level attorney in Memphis.
What is $81,000? 95% have a doctorate (J.D.) degree which takes 3 years, full-time, after the undergraduate degree. The Univ of Memphis law school tuition is about $17,000 per year, which is about a $51,000 investment.
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The percentage of full-time students earning their Bachelor's degree in 4 years (according to NCES report).
What is 37%? More than 50% took 6 or more years to graduate.
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This major could prepare you for 4 out of the top 5 fastest growing occupations (according to BLS 2004-2014 report).
What is Computer Science/Computer Engineering/MIS? 5 fastest growing occupations: Network Systems Analyst, Physicians Assistant, Computer Software Engineer, Network & Computer System Admin, Database Admin
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This is a professional networking site that can assist with your job search and connecting with professionals in your industry of choice.
What is LinkedIn?
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This is the US's federal student loan debt (according to the Federal Reserve Bank of NY).
What is $902 billion? It is estimated each graduate will have about $20,000 in student loan debt.
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The average Memphis patrol police officer can expect this salary.
What is $40,000? 41% have earned a Bachelor's degree.
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Nationally, this was the median earned income among students graduating in 2008 (according to NCES report).
What is $36,000? 25% of them earned less than $27,000 and another 25% earned more than $49,000.
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This major could prepare you for 4 out of the top 10 occupations with the most openings (according to BLS 2004-2014 report).
What is Education/Teaching All Learners?
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According to 2012 US News and World Report, The University of Memphis placed here on the list of colleges & universities that offered the greatest number of internship opportunities.
What is #7 in the nation? 52% of the 2011 graduating class had an internship.
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How much tuition increased during the 2012-2013 school year at The University of Memphis (according to TBR).
What is 7% or $538 per year? Tuition alone currently costs about $8,000 per year for in-state students.
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A Bachelor's prepared social worker can expect this salary in Memphis.
What is $41,000? Master's prepared social workers, with 2-5 years of experience, can expect $50,000.
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In 2008, 23% of first time Bachelor degree recipients earned their degree in this major (according to NCES report).
What is Business? 16% were in STEM (science, technology, engineering,math) 12% in social science 12% in humanities
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This occupation has the most job openings for workers who do not have a Bachelor's degree (according to 2004-2014 report).
What are cashiers? Their average salary is $16,240, closely followed by retail salesperson, waiters, and food prep workers (all making below $18,000/yr).
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Throughout the year the Career Services office offers this event on campus for students to connect with employers in the area and gain valuable information about various industries and topics.
What is the Lunch & Learn Series?
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This percentage of 2008 first-time bachelor’s degree recipients borrowed to finance their degree.
What is 66%? Of these, the average student borrowed $24,700.
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How much can a physician expect to earn in Memphis?
What is $170,000? This requires a doctorate degree (M.D.) and UTHSC requires 4 years and more than $60,000 in tuition.
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The Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development, compared 27 countries whose members include many of the world's leading economies, such as Germany, Japan, the United Kingdom and Turkey. This is where the US ranks among these 27 countries for college degree obtainment.
What is 16th?
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9 out of the 10 highest paying occupations between 2004-2014 are all in this industry (according to BLS report).
What is healthcare?
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This federal agency is responsible for measuring labor market activity, working conditions, and price changes in the economy. Its mission is to collect, analyze, and disseminate essential economic information to support public and private decision-making about occupations.
What is the Bureau of Labor Statistics? www.bls.gov
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People in the 18-24 age bracket spend this much of their monthly income just on debt repayment, double the percentage in 1992 (according to the Center for Responsible Lending).
What is 30%?