An article in the February 23, 2014, edition of The Dallas Morning News, “$10,000 degree
is $64,000 Question” on page 1D by Mitchell Schnurman, discusses the pay back
provided by a college degree. The article’s
title refers to Governor Perry’s challenge to school leaders to provide a
bachelor degree for $10,000.
The article states that two-thirds of future jobs will require
post-secondary education. In 1973,
almost 75 percent of jobs required no more that a high school diploma, but by
2020 the share will decrease to 36 percent of jobs. Also stated is that the average lifetime
earnings for a holder of a bachelor’s degree is almost $1 million more than a
holder of only a high school diploma.
So given, the value of post high school education, what advice is
relevant for high school graduates? Van
Davis, director of Innovation at the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
of Texas says “For too long, we’re had one-size-fits-all in education.”
I think that post high school education should meet the aptitude, goals
and objectives of the student. For
example, if one is very technically oriented, perhaps schools for auto and
aircraft mechanics, electricians, plumbers, truck drivers are appropriate. For individuals strong in mathematics and
sciences, perhaps engineering and medicine is the right track. Financial and people oriented folks might
consider business or law. Those who
enjoy helping others might consider education or human resources as a
career. Others like me may choose
marketing and sales.
Bottom line, education and training beyond high school will yield
greater life-time compensation, and I think, a more productive and satisfying career. What do you think? Please share your opinions with others by
commenting in this blog or by emailing me: glynjordan@gmail.com.
Thanks! Glyn
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