Salaries
Which of the following careers has the highest average salary?
A) Registered Nurse
B) Software Engineer
C) Lawyer
C) Lawyer ($151,160 per year in 2024)
In case you were wondering - a Registered Nurse earned an average of $93,600 per year in 2024 and a Software Engineer earned an average of $131,450 per year in 2024.
What is the average student debt in the U.S?
A) $8,000
B) $38,000
C) $58,000
$38,000
What industry is expected to have the largest job growth in the next 10 years?
A) Healthcare
B) Technology
C) Education
Healthcare
This is a person that uses a car lift, a tire balancer, oil, and many tools from his tool box.
Mechanic
Which of the following industries has the lowest job satisfaction?
A) Retail
B) Technology
C) Healthcare
Retail
Which state has the highest average salary across all industries?
A) New York
B) Texas
C) California
C) California ($72,000 to $80,000 annually in 2024)
In case you were wondering - New York's average salary in 2024 was $70,000 to $78,000 and Texas's average salary in 2024 was $55,000 to $65,000.
What was the average cost to attend Rutgers as an in-state students in 2024 (including tuition and room & board)?
A) $33,000
B) $44,000
C) $55,000
$33,000
The U.S. is expected to face a shortage of _______ STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) workers by 2030?
A) 500 Thousand
B) 950 Thousand
C) 1.4 Million
1.4 Million
This is a person who diagnoses and treats illnesses, prescribes medicine, and may perform surgeries to help people stay healthy.
Doctor
This company has the largest number of employees worldwide (2.3 Million).
Wal-Mart
What is the Median U.S. yearly wage in 2024?
A) $78,985
B) $61,984
C) $52,984
$61,984 according to BLS.gov
What is the median salary of college graduates with a bachelor's degree in 2024 (workers aged 25 and over)?
A) $60,000
B) $70,000
C) $80,000
$80,000 (according to BLS.gov)
It is estimated that _____ percent of jobs are at high risk of being automated by 2030
A) 30%
B) 40%
C) 50%
30%
This is a person who installs and repairs pipes, toilets, sinks, and other water systems in homes and buildings.
Plumber
What is a formal written account of qualifications, including education or training and experience?
A Resumé (or CV)
What is the estimated salary increase for U.S. employees who switch jobs?
A) 10%
B) 15%
C) 20%
10%
What percent of college graduates are working in jobs that don't require higher education (a bachelor's degree)?
A) 52%
B) 32%
C) 22%
52% (this is known as underemployment)
Automation is expected to create _____ new roles by 2025?
A) 72 Million
B) 85 Million
C) 97 Million
97 Million
This is a person who starts and runs a business (hint - the answer begins with an "E").
Entrepreneur
What do you call a job that pays you while they train you in that specific career field?
Apprenticeship
What is the median annual salary for people with a Master's degree in the U.S.?
A) $75,324
B) $90,324
C) $115,324
$90,324
What is the average length of time to pay off student debt?
A) 20 years
B) 30 years
C) 10 years
20 years
This type of career, often involving short-term contracts or freelance work instead of permanent jobs, is a growing part of the modern workforce economy.
A) Working from home
B) Gig economy
C) Telephone sales
Gig economy
This is a person who designs buildings and creates blueprints, often using computer-aided design (CAD) software.
Architect
What do you call a letter that accompanies a resumé that provides a personalized introduction to the employer?
A cover letter