Cost-Benefit of a Degree or Certificate
ABE NRS 3-4
Objectives:
- Identify barriers to paying for college and propose solutions based on a reading passage
- Research a degree or certificate program on a college website or brochure, identifying essential information such as tuition per credit hour, specific program, and number of credits for a program
- Calculate a cost-benefit ratio for a given degree and profession
- Prepare a presentation of their findings to the class, showing the cost-benefit ratio of their chosen program and citing specific examples from research
Keywords: cost-benefit analysis, barrier, median, certificate, college, career
