The Million Dollar
Question
How many of you have ever watched “Who
Wants to be a Millionaire”? Why would people
want to go on that show? Why do people want to
win a million dollars? What would you do if you
had a million dollars?
Is it worth going to college
about high school?
YES!
Why?
Because those with higher education earn more
money than those who do not posses a college
education.
Education Pays
Education Level
Weekly Income/Annual Income
Less than a high school diploma
$493/week or $25,636
High School Diploma
$678/week or $35,256
Associate’s Degree (COD)
$798/week or $41,028
Bachelor’s Degree (CSUSB,UCR) $1,137/week or $59,124
Master’s Degree (CSUSB,UCR)
$1,341/week or $69,732
Professional Degree
$1,730/week or $89,960
http://www.bls.gov/emp/ep_chart_001.htm
Source: Current Population Survey, US Bureau of Labor
Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
California Master Plan for
Higher Education
Community College
 2 year colleges
 No minimum GPA required
 You can earn certificates,
an Associate Degree
and/or transfer to a 4 year
college/university
 Many opportunities to
receive financial aid.
 Great option
Jobs with an A.A. Degree
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Mechanical engineering
technicians
Physical therapist
assistants
Vocational nurse
Diagnostic medical
sonographers
Dental Hygienists
Paralegal
Police and detectives
California State University
Bachelors, Masters, and Doctorates degrees. 23 campuses in CA
University of California
Bachelors, Masters, Doctorates, Ph.D, Professional Degrees (medicine, law)
Private Colleges
(Private Colleges are NOT apart of the CA Master Plan)
Bachelors, Masters, Doctorates, Ph.D, Professional Degrees (medicine, law)
Question
If you want to become a police officer where
should you go?
A) College of the Desert
B) Cal State Fullerton
C) UCLA
D) All of the above
Question
If you want to become a lawyer what degree do
you need to complete?
A) Associates Degree
B) Bachelors Degree
C) High School Degree
D) Professional Degree
The California Master Plan
for Higher Education
Schools are:
A) Community Colleges
B) Cal States
C) UCs
D) Private Colleges and Universities
E) Only A, B, and C
Why go to College:
Reason 1:
-Every bit of education you get after high school
increases the chances you’ll earn good pay. Most
college graduates earn a lot more money during
their working years than people who stop their
education in high school.
Why go to College
Reason 2:
-Continuing education after high school is much
more important for your generation than it was for
your parents’ generation. Today, most good jobs
require more than a high school diploma.
Businesses want to hire people who know how to
think and solve problems.
Why go to College:
Reason 3:
-Education beyond high school gives you a lot of
other benefits, including meeting new people,
taking in new opportunities to explore your interest
and experiencing success
www.knowhow2go.org
A-G Requirements
Raymond Cree Middle School
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS & MINIMUM College Admission “A-G” Requirements
Subjects
A
History/Social Science
B
English
C
Mathematics
D
Laboratory Science
E
Language other than
English
F
Visual / Performing Arts
G
College Prep Elective
Description
Years Required
Two years, including one year of World History and one year of US
History, or ½ year of US History and ½ year of Civics.
2
Four years of college-preparatory English composition and literature.
4
Three years of college-preparatory including Algebra I, Geometry and
Algebra II.
Two years of laboratory Science. One year of life science
(Bio/Anatomy) and one year of physical science (Chemistry/Physics).
Two years of the same foreign language.
3
4 recommended
2
2
3 recommended
One year, including dance, drama/theater, music, or visual art.
1
One year chosen from A-F courses beyond those used to satisfy the ab
1
The Above classes are aligned with CSU and UC A-G Requirements.
Grades of C or above is required to meet minimum A-G Requirements.
Activity
Carlos graduated from Palm Springs High
School and went to work at Taco Bell. He began
making only $9.00 an hour (that’s minimum
wage), but after a year, he got a raise and is now
making $9.50 an hour. Carlos works 40 hours a
week. How much does Carlos make a month?
How much does Carlos
make a month?
$9.00/hour x 40 hours $360/week
$360/week X 4 weeks
$1,440/month
How much does Carlos
make a month?
However, taxes have to be taken out of his check
every week. Most people earning what he earns
pay 15% taxes. How much is he left with after
taxes?
15% of $1,440 = $216.00
$1,440 - $216.00 = $1,224
Monthly expenses & bills
Carlos loves in a one-bed room apartment and
pays $500 rent. His electric bill is $40 a month,
his phone bill is $70 a month, his car payment is
$200 a month and he gives his mom and dad
$200 a month to help them out. How much does
Carlos have left for his food, clothes, laundry,
and car gasoline, repair bills and car insurance?
What’s Carlos’ budget?
$ 1,224 - $500 - $40 - $70 - $200 - $200 =
$214.00 for the month
OR
$53.50 a week
What if Carlos had gone to
college?
If Carlos had gone to college,
graduated and gone to work in Taco
Bell’s headquarters, he would be
making a lot more money.
Marketing Director over $1,500 a week
Accountant $900 a week
Activity:
Make a Budget based
Education level