Educational Technology

August 15, 2016

Data systems that track early career wages are helping students visualize life after a diploma

Filed under: Educational Technology — admin @ 12:40 am

by eSchool News

When Luke Greiner quizzes high school students about Minnesota’s labor market, there’s one question that always stumps them: What college major–and type of degree–leads to the highest salary two years after graduation? “Students pick chemical engineering, anything with computers,” said Greiner, who works for the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). The correct answer? A specialized plumbing and water supply program.

http://www.eschoolnews.com/2016/08/05/data-and-salary-trackers-are-helping-students-pick-better-careers/

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