Career Research Project
by: Lexi Chandler
Pediatrician
Brief description – Help infants and children with sicknesses and health problems. Sees if they’re healthy, and if not, cures them or gives them something to do to get better.
Average Annual Salary- $157, 610
Education required (most common) – Doctoral Degree
Day to Day Tasks- Examine children regularly to assess their growth and development, Treat children who have minor illnesses, acute and chronic health problems, and growth and development concerns, Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, and examination results.
Job Outlook- Employment of physicians and surgeons is projected to grow 18 percent from 2012 to 2022, faster than the average for all occupations. Some medical schools are increasing their enrollments on the basis of a perceived higher demand for physicians.
Other benefits/compensation- Housing Allowances, Subsistence Allowances, Special and Incentive Pays, Cost-of-Living Allowances, Hazardous-Duty Pay, Bonuses
Ears
Eyes
Mouth
Collages
Stanford~Texas Tech~and~A&M Universities
Stanford University at California
Tuition- 42,690
Books- 1,500
Housing- 15,566
Meal plan- Dining at Stanford is residentially based and, as such, the dining table becomes an intimate space not only to share good company but also to discuss, debate and exchange ideas and perspectives. Students living on campus are required to purchase a meal plan and typically eat in the dining hall located within their dormitory (but they are welcome to eat at any of the dining halls on campus.)
Scholarships- Yes
Work Study- Yes
Exemptions- Yes
Application Yes
SAT and/or ACT score Yes
High school GPA Yes
AP courses No
Essay No
Texas Tech University at Texas
The annual cost to go to Texas Tech is... $19, 326
Tuition- $6, 970
Books- $1,000
Housing- $11, 356
Meal plan- Dining Bucks provide maximum flexibility for both cash operations and all-you-care-to-eat venues. You will receive a preset amount of Dining Bucks per semester and your balance will decline as you purchase meals form all-you-care-to-eat dining locations or a la carte food items from our cash operations such as The Market at Stangel | Murdough or Sam's Place. With your dining plan, you get discounted rates at all of our locations.
Loans- Yes, Federal Student Loan and Other Student Loans
Scholarships- Yes
Work Study- Yes
Exemptions- Yes
Admission requirements: yes or no; score/fee-
SAT and/or ACT score- Required
High school GPA- Recommended
AP courses- Required
Essay- No
A&M University at Texas
The annual cost for A&M is... $20,6414
Tuition- $8, 417
Books- $1, 350
Housing- $10, 847
Meal plan- Whether living on or off campus, Dining Services’ meal plans offer increased flexibility and value in campus dining. Meal plans include individual meals and “Dining Dollar” options. Meal plan participants receive the lowest price for meals on campus (at least a dollar less per meal than retail buyers). Also, when using Dining Dollars instead of other forms of payment (cash, credit card, Aggie Bucks), plan users will receive a 10% discount on all purchases. Plans are valid from the first day of move-in (as designated by the Department of Residence Life) and ending after finals. All plan pricing listed includes 8.25% sales tax.
Loans- Federal Loans and Other Student Loans
Scholarships- Yes
Work Study-Yes
Exemptions- Yes
Application- Yes
SAT and/or ACT score- Required
High school GPA- Required
AP courses- Recommended
Essay- No