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2 What is the difference in High School and College? High School Hours of Classes Per Week: 35 First Class Starts At: 8 am Number of Class Per Week: 7 Rules in Class: No eating, drinking, gum, electronics, coats, or hats Hours of Homework Per Week: Responsibilities/Staying on Track: Most classes are picked for you; teachers make sure you are in class; teachers meet with and call your parents College Hours of Classes Per Week: First Class Starts At: You make your own schedule. Number of Class Per Week: 3-5 Rules in Class: Generally allowed to eat, drink, chew gum, bring electronics (although not use them), and wear a coat or hat Hours of Homework Per Week: Responsibilities/Staying on Track: You choose your classes; you make appointments with your advisor; you choose to come to class on time; grades are usually not sent to your parents

3 Why is an education important? Statistics show that a person with an higher education will be more likely to earn more money over a lifetime. Unemployment Rates Professional Degree Doctorate (Ph.D.) Master's Degree Bachelor's Degree Associate's Degree Some College, No Degree High School Graduate High School Dropout 1.7% 2.0% 2.4% 2.8% 3.7% 5.1% 5.7% 9.0%

4 What s the Bottom Line Going to college means more responsibility and harder work! But with that responsibility comes more fun, freedom, and opportunities! So let s look at the future opportunities that await you.

5 2 Year Colleges Can be community college, junior college, or technical Usually award certificates or associate degrees May allow guaranteed transfer to four-year colleges or universities Have limited housing if at all Are often significantly cheaper and close to home Examples of 2 year Colleges close to Amarillo: Amarillo College Milan Institute Frank Phillips in Borger Clarendon College South Plains College Levelland

6 Degrees you can earn at a 2 year College Associate s Degree (2 year degree) or Certificate of Completion According to salary, industry employment, and projected growth the following jobs are available with an associate s degree: Computer Specialist Paralegal Occupational Therapist Computer Support Specialist Industrial Engineering Technician Radiologic Technician Dental Hygienists Fashion Designer Registered Nurse Environmental engineering technician

7 4 Year University Award Bachelor s degree (4 year degree plan) and Master s degree (6 year degree plan) More expensive than twoyear colleges Some offer housing Competitive admission requirements Lots of choices for degree plans and specialties. Examples of 4 year Universities close to Amarillo: West Texas A&M University Texas Tech - Lubbock Wayland Baptist Plainview University of North Texas Denton Midwestern State University Wichita Falls

8 Jobs you can qualify for: + Bachelor s Degree (4 Year Degree) Engineering Computer Science Education Accounting Mass Communication and Journalism Finance Pre-Dental Pre-Law Social Work Master s Degree (additional 2 years after your Bachelor s degree Animal Science (pre-vet) School Counselor School Diagnostician Business (marketing, accounting) Criminal Justice (Supervisor) Social Work (Director) School Psychology Nursing (nurse practitioner)

9 Doctorate Degree A Doctorate Degree is the highest level of academic achievement. A person that has achieved a Doctorate Degree may have the initials Dr. with their name. A Doctorate degree could be a minimum of 8 years of college. Examples of professions that require a Doctorate degree: Medical Doctors such as: pediatricians, cardiologists Professor Educators Lawyer Astronomer

10 Vocational-Technical School Traditionally, a vocational school offers training in careers that require practical expertise. Some careers offered through vocational schools: Welding Mechanics Plumbing Electricity Culinary Phlebotomy Pharmacy Technicians Veterinary Assistant Paralegal Floral Design Massage Therapists Medical Insurance and Billing

February 8, 2011. Presented by: Kim Puhala Director, Institutional Research

February 8, 2011. Presented by: Kim Puhala Director, Institutional Research February 8, 2011 Presented by: Kim Puhala Director, Institutional Research Goals Research data on job projections What are the available data sources? Local: Massachusetts Office of Labor and Workforce