1. College Matters
Benefits of College

2. 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?

3. 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.

4. 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
Source: Current Population Survey, US Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor

5. California Master Plan for Higher Education
Community College
Jobs with an A.A. Degree
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
Mechanical engineering technicians
Physical therapist assistants
Vocational nurse
Diagnostic medical sonographers
Dental Hygienists
Paralegal
Police and detectives

6. California State University Bachelors, Masters, and Doctorates degrees
California State University Bachelors, Masters, and Doctorates degrees. 23 campuses in CA

7. University of California Bachelors, Masters, Doctorates, Ph
University of California Bachelors, Masters, Doctorates, Ph.D, Professional Degrees (medicine, law)

8. Private Colleges (Private Colleges are NOT apart of the CA Master Plan) Bachelors, Masters, Doctorates, Ph.D, Professional Degrees (medicine, law)

9. 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

10. Question
If you want to become a lawyer what degree do you need to complete?
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
High School Degree
Professional Degree

11. The California Master Plan for Higher Education Schools are:
Community Colleges
Cal States
C) UCs
D) Private Colleges and Universities
E) Only A, B, and C

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. 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

15. A-G Requirements

16. 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?

17. How much does Carlos make a month?
$9.00/hour x 40 hours
$360/week
$360/week X 4 weeks
$1,440/month

18. 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 - $ = $1,224

19. 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?

20. What’s Carlos’ budget? $ 1,224 - $500 - $40 - $70 - $200 - $200 =
$ for the month OR
$53.50 a week

21. 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

22. Activity: Make a Budget based Education level