Consumer Ed
Introduction
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Going to college is possible when you have your high school equivalency. The process to enrollment and getting started may seem frightening, but if it is taken on step at a time, it becomes very possible.
In the introduction, Juan wanted to go to college. He wanted to learn about his possibilities. He discovered the many ways college can be paid for with loans, grants, and scholarships. He learned about goal setting and planning, and the steps that it takes to get to college.
The income potential between the high school equivalency and higher education is significant. The investment in your education can be personally and financially rewording.
| Minimum Wage | $5.15 to $9.46 |
| Less than a High School Diploma or High School Equivalency | $9.47 to $12.49 |
| High School Equivalency or H.S. Graduate | $12.50 to $14.60 |
| Some college, no degree | $14.61 to $15.23 |
| Associate Degree (2 years) | $15.24 to $19.27 |
| Bachelor's Degree (4 years) | $19.28 to $24.03 |
| Master's Degree (6 years) | $24.04 to $29.99 |
| Doctoral Degree (8 years) | $30.00 to $34.94 |
| Tech or Vocational Degree | $12.50 to limitless |
