Exploring Careers – Morrisville State College Expert Tips

Tips on exploring careers

Getting a college degree means investing in yourself, and as a wise investor, should know what your returns will be. Here are some quick steps to researching the careers you’re considering:

Check out the career exploration resources on our Career Services website for up-to-date information about earnings, projected job growth, recommended degrees, and related career options.

Use our career research handout  as a guideline for learning what information you need to gather through your exploration.

Talk to people who work in your field of interest to gain first-hand knowledge. Our informational interviewing handout outlines how you can make that happen.

Visit our Academics page or speak with your Admissions Advisor to find out where MSC graduates from your major work.

Not sure what you want to do? Complete a couple of the exercises under the Finding Your Career Direction section of our website for ideas, then connect with your Admissions Advisor.

Invest in your Future

Bachelor degree recipients can expect to earn 84% more over their lifetime than someone with only a high school diploma. – The College Payoff (May 2011).

Lifetime earnings on average:
High School Diploma: $1.3 million
Some College/No Degree: $1.5 million
Associates Degree: $1.7 million
Bachelor Degree: $2.3 million

According to the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, by 2018, 63% of all U.S. jobs will require some form of post-secondary education or training.

Morrisville graduates consistently meet or exceed average starting salaries with consideration for occupation, geography and experience level.