College and Career Research

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1 College and Career Research Colleges Person Match Career Choices Academic Plan Kuder Results

2 Airline Pilot Air Traffic Controller Aerospace Engineer

3 Airline Pilot Education Requirements: - A four-year bachelor s degree - Four years on-the-job training - Vocational school (may be needed) - Two to four years work knowledge - Several years of job experience

4 Airline Pilot (cont.) Skills Required: - Operating and distinguishing controls - Judgment and quick decision making - Troubleshooting actions - Reading and comprehending environment - 20/20 vision with or without glasses

5 Airline Pilot (cont.) Market outlook: 2,698 openings each year Expected 10% growth within six years Salary: $60,000 - $240,000 (salaries may vary)

6 Air Traffic Controller Education Requirements: - An associate s degree or bachelor s degree - Vocational school (if needed) - On the job training - Informal training with experienced workers - FAA regulations and licensing

7 Airline Traffic Controller (cont.) Skills Required: - Complex problem solving - Active listening - Critical thinking - Quick troubleshooting solving - Reading and comprehension

8 Airline Traffic Controller (cont.) Market Outlook: 946 openings yearly Expected 10% growth within six years Salary: $95,640

9 Aerospace Engineer Education Requirements: - A four year bachelor s degree - Graduate school - Several years of career experience - On the-job training - Informal training with experienced worker

10 Aerospace Engineer (cont.) Skills required: - Time management, analysis - Reading, comprehension, listening - Trouble shooting, critical thinking - Complex problem solving; critical thinking - Technology designing

11 Aerospace Engineer (cont.) Market Outlook: 2698 openings yearly - Expected 10% growth within six years Salary: $77,180

12 Embry- Riddle Aeronautical University University of Arizona Arizona State University

13 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Size: 1083 students Cost: in-state -$27,180; out-of-state -$27,180 Testing requirements: SAT 76%; ACT 51% Dormitory Costs: $3,450 (single); $2,300 (double) Graduation Rates: 56% male, 60% female

14 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (cont.) Five offered programs: - Master of Science in Aeronautics - Doctor of Philosophy in Aviation - Aviation Business Administration - Aeronautical Science - Air Traffic Management

15 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (cont.) Fast facts: - Rated number one in aviation programs - Cessna 150 to Piper PA44 aircrafts - Simulations from Cessna 172P to A320 - Major airlines hire alumni from ERAU - Next generation in aviation transportation system

16 University of Arizona Size: 41,188 students Cost: in-state - $16,356; out-of-state - $16,356 Testing requirements: SAT and ACT not required Dormitory Costs: $4,416 total; roommate optional Graduation Rates: 55% overall

17 University of Arizona (cont.) Fast facts: - 3,371 students in honor program Many national rankings in various programs - 26 programs rank 20 in U.S. universities - NASA programs - earth exploration - Teachers have received Nobel prize

18 University of Arizona (cont.) Five offered programs: - Aerospace Engineering: Bachelor s Degree - Agricultural Technology Management - Commerce: Bachelor s Degree - Computer Engineering: Bachelor s Degree - Engineering Physics: Bachelor s Degree

19 Arizona State University Size: 72,812 students Cost: in-state- $5,661; out of state - $17,949 Testing Requirements: SAT 74%; ACT- 40% Dormitory Costs: $6,100 (single) and $4,600 (double) Graduation Rates: 47.7% men; 52.3% women

20 Arizona State University (cont.) Fast facts: - Sparky the sun devils mascot - Established on February 26, Ranked 121 st for national universities - Ranked 58 th among public universities - Named top 20 cool schools

21 Arizona State University (cont.) Five offered programs: - Education - Engineering - Social Sciences - Visual and Performing Arts - Business Management

22 Person #1 Person #2 Person #3

23 Person Match #1 Occupation: -School and transit bus mechanic Skills: -Mechanical, physical, and problem solving-ability Comments: -Great pay; little opportunity for advancement

24 Person Match #2 Occupation: - Computer programmer Skills: - Reading, problem solving, and critical thinking Comments: - Opportunities for advancement with rewarding pay

25 Person Match #3 Occupation: - Financial manager Skills: - Organization, problem solving, judgment Comments: - Rewarding pay, traveling away from family

26 Academic Plan Transportation, Distribution, Logistics

27 Person Match Results Skills Assessment Results

28 Person Match Results

29 Skills Assessment Results

30 References College Websites: Research Information provided by: College websites