Grade 10-12
Career Economics
College is one path, not the only path. Map the real economics of trades, military service, entrepreneurship, credential stacking, and university — different equations with different variables.
Units
14
Credit
0.5 credit
Weekly Hours
3 hrs
Duration
18 weeks
What You'll Learn
Real Earnings Data
BLS projections, median salaries, earnings distributions by field — the actual numbers behind career decisions.
Every Pathway Mapped
Skilled trades, healthcare, tech without CS, military, entrepreneurship, and credential stacking — not just the college track.
The Math of Your Life
College ROI by major, geographic arbitrage, benefits vs. salary, and the compounding value of early career moves.
Units (14)
1The Education Premium — and Its Exceptions2The Skilled Trades3Healthcare Pathways4Technology Without a CS Degree5Military Service as an Economic Decision6Entrepreneurship and Self-Employment7The Hidden Curriculum of Professional Work8Credential Stacking and Nonlinear Careers9The Real Cost of College10Geographic Arbitrage11Benefits, Not Just Salary12The Labor Market as a System13Building Your Career Strategy14The First Five Years