Pitting the high school diploma against the GED

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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
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success beyond the classroom. Our support system and program benefits
help you earn more than just test scores. You’ll 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
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MILITARY RECRUITMENT
OF NEW RECRUITS MUST MINIMALLY HAVE
EARNED THEIR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
The U.S. armed forces has strict standards for enlistees.
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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.
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