WorksheetsWant to make a million?
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 15mins
Are you being paid to go to high school?
Yes
No
Do you think a person will (on average) earn more money if they graduate high school?
Yes
No
I think the average is the same
On average, how much more money does a person earn WITH a high school diploma (compared to someone who does not finish high school)?
$80 more per year
$800 more per year
$8000 more per year
Finishing high school does not normally lead to more money
More school usually means making more money. On average, how much MORE does a person earn with a bachelor's degree (college) vs. just a high school diploma?
$34 more per year
$340 more per year
$3400 more per year
$34,000 more per year
The minimum wage in California is $14 per hour. If a person works 40 hours per week, how much would they earn in a year? (Just an estimate: Calculate without taxes or days off. 8 hours every day, 5 days every week, 52 weeks in the year.)
Around $40,000
Around $29,000
Around $56,000
One MILLION dollars!
The "Occupational Outlook Handbook" has current data on jobs. Based on current data, which job do you think is the HIGHEST PAYING? (Highest median annual pay?)
(a)
The "Occupational Outlook Handbook" has current data on jobs. Based on current data, which job do you think is the FASTEST GROWING? (Highest projected percent change of employment between 2020-30)
(a)
Take a look at these average salaries by education level. Which of the following do you think could earn a million in their lifetime (just by working?)
Was there anything about this data that surprised you?
Who is your advisor?
James
Raffelina
Jeremy
Jesus
Lucas
