... modern economy. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, workers with a bachelor's degree in 1997 earned an average of $40,000 annually, while those with a high school degree earned about $23,000. Those who did not complete high school earned about $16,000. In the United States, higher education is widely available and obtainable through thousands of private, religious, and state-run institutions, which ... characteristic of the American education system is the large number of people it serves. In 1995, 87 percent of Americans between age 25 and 29 had graduated from high school. Among those...

• Word Count: 7852
• Approx Pages: 31
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

... because this is like my second home. To tell you the truth I had a culture-shock when I first got here but now I value my independence and privacy, something that has stemmed from living in this society. My informant, Cheryl Samuelu, was born and raised in the United States. The reason ... to interfere with their right of free expression. Government involvement in the individual's life will be discussed later on in this paper. Once high school is completed the student chooses which college or university to attend for next couple of years. Choosing between colleges and universities is one...

• Word Count: 3158
• Approx Pages: 13
• Grade Level: High School