Careers — Lesson 602

College Bound

The average college student will graduate with over $35,000 in debt, and some with thousands more. Faced with such a heavy burden, some kids are opting not to go to college. This episode looks at college from a return-on-investment perspective. Which degrees pay for themselves and which don’t? When does it make sense NOT to go to college? And how to get creative to achieve your college dreams without ending up with a lifetime of payments.

What Students Learn

  • Learn how to weigh the pros and cons of getting a college degree.
  • Recognize strategies for keeping debt to a minimum.
  • Understand how to calculate the ROI of getting the college degree of your choice.
  • Learn financial terms.
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This Old House

Clips for this Lesson

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Running Start
This Old House

Lessons in Careers

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A Closer Look at Careers

What Students Learn

  • Learn ways to start exploring careers, and find your true calling.
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Secrets To Success

What Students Learn

  • It’s simple – explore education options and build the best toolbox for your future.
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Hidden Careers

What Students Learn

  • You don’t have to be perfect at your passion to build a career in it. If you love something, there are many roles you can play behind the scenes.
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It’s a Job Getting a Job!

What Students Learn

  • Learn tips and tricks for writing a great resume, dressing for success, and nailing the interview.
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College Bound

What Students Learn

  • The average college student graduates with $35,000 in debt. Consider the return-on-investment of college and how to get educated without taking on debt.