Taking More Math = More $

Higher Math in High School Means
Higher Earnings Later

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Need some motivation to take more math in high school or college? Read this article. One of the findings of this research is ..."after controlling for the student’s demographic, family, and high school characteristics, one extra course in algebra or geometry is associated with
6.3 percent higher earnings." For someone who might make $50,000 per year, this would equate to an extra $3150 per year, or $262.50 per month. Over a 30 year career, this is $94,500. If someone said they'd pay you $94,500 to take an extra math course, would you say no?