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a document which shows that a person has finished a course of study or has graduated from a school
He earned his high school diploma by attending classes at night.
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Many of these places are hungry for more students—and few require more than a high school diploma and a minimum GPA.
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Michael J. Petrilli, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Grade inflation is a serious issue that questions the validity and uniformity of what a high school diploma really means.
—Bonnie Kleffman, Austin American-Statesman, 6 Dec. 2024
With that in mind, here's a look at Tennessee's Top 25 highest paying jobs that only require a high school diploma or its equivalent, based on 2023 annual median income calculated by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
—Rachel Wegner, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
Most data analytics jobs require at least a high school diploma or GED, as well as the completion of an online certification or training.
—Morgan Smith, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2024
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Michael J. Petrilli, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Grade inflation is a serious issue that questions the validity and uniformity of what a high school diploma really means.
—Bonnie Kleffman, Austin American-Statesman, 6 Dec. 2024
With that in mind, here's a look at Tennessee's Top 25 highest paying jobs that only require a high school diploma or its equivalent, based on 2023 annual median income calculated by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
—Rachel Wegner, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
Most data analytics jobs require at least a high school diploma or GED, as well as the completion of an online certification or training.
—Morgan Smith, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Diploma.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diploma. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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