High School Diploma or GED? You Decide [Infographic]
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This document compares earning a high school diploma versus a GED. It finds that those with just a GED earn less on average than those with a high school diploma, around $3,149 per month compared to $4,690. Additionally, fewer GED holders go on to postsecondary education compared to high school graduates. Experts warn that with just a GED, one would be scared of the future job prospects and that GED holders are no better off than high school dropouts in terms of employment opportunities. The document also notes that the military requires a high school diploma, not just a GED, for enlistment.
High School Diploma or GED? You Decide [Infographic]
- 1. Academic Evaluation Academics I N C R E A S E in monthly income with a high school diploma Average monthly income with a high school diploma: Average monthly income with a GED: $3,149. EARNING POTENTIAL $4,690. EMPLOYABILITY The GED is a credential. Is it adequate for gainful employment and a living wage in the United States of America today? I do not think so. The latest research shows that people with GEDs are, in fact, no better off than dropouts when it comes to their chances of getting a good job. If I were prepared today with a GED, and that's what I had as an 18-year-old, I'd be scared to death of the future. Top lieutenant in charge of adult and career education at Los Angeles Schools, Ed Morris Los Angeles Schools Superintendent John Deasy Claudio Sanchez, NPR Reporter HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED -You Decide An accredited high school diploma from Penn Foster will set you up for success beyond the classroom. Our support system and program bene鍖ts help you earn more than just test scores. Youll develop the career skills and knowledge to propel you to succeed, whether you decide to enter the workforce or continue your education. EDUCATIONAL PATH of high school grads completed at least some postsecondary education of GED holders continued on to postsecondary education COMPONENTS PENN FOSTER Support Academics Life Skills Accredited Curriculum Career Focus Academic Evaluation Learn how to Learn Access to Instructors 24/7 Online Support Community of Peers GED MILITARY RECRUITMENT OF NEW RECRUITS MUST MINIMALLY HAVE EARNED THEIR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA The U.S. armed forces has strict standards for enlistees. NAVY AIR FORCE MARINESARMY Anchor designed by Jeremy Elder from the Noun Project Soldier designed by Simon Child from the Noun Project Ship designed by Hannah Strobel from the Noun Project Globe designed by Justin Alexander from the Noun Project Quiz designed by R辿my M辿dard from the Noun Project Time designed by Richard de Vos from the Noun Project Book designed by David Lopez from the Noun Project Tools designed by Cris Dobbins from the Noun Project Person designed by Alex Fuller from the Noun Project Airplane designed by Naomi Atkinson from the Noun Project http://www.judsonisd.org/district/StudentSupportServices/GED/ documents/Military_Ac- ceptance_of_GED_Credential_Nov2009.v2.pdf Ewert, Stephanie. "GED Recipients Have Lower Earnings, Are Less Likely to Enter College." Random Samplings. United States Census Bureau, 27 Feb. 2012. Web. 17 Dec. 2013. Sanchez, Claudio. "In Today's Economy, How Far Can A GED Take You?" NPR. NPR, 18 Feb. 2012. Web. 06 Jan. 2014. Community designed by Edward Boatman from the Noun Project Graduate Cap designed by Catherine Please from the Noun Project Penn Foster High School 925 Oak Street Scranton, PA 18515 USA