4-YEAR COLLEGE
This type of school usually awards a bachelor's degree in about 4 years
What is: a 4-year college or university
This type of school often offers associate degrees and career certificates
What is: community college
Name one career that may be reached through trade or technical training
What is: welder, HVAC technician, automotive technician, or dental assistant
In this pathway, people learn a skilled trade through paid work and related instruction
What is: Apprenticeship
Name one option after high school besides college
What is: apprenticeship, trade school, military, community college, or workforce
True or False: Every career requires a four-year degree
What is: False
A student wants to start at a lower-cost college and later earn a bachelor's degree. What might they do?
What is: complete transferable coursework at community college and transfer to a four-year school
True or False: trade and technical programs can take different amounts of time to complete
What is: True, program length varies
True or False: Apprentices may earn wages while learning on the job and getting paid to learn
What is: True
Name one thing a student should consider when comparing post-high school options
What is: cost, time, interests, career requirements, earnings, location, or learning style
A student wants to become a high school teacher. What is one common postsecondary route?
What is: earning a bachelor's (4 year) degree OR earning an Associate's (2 year) degree and transferring to a 4-year college for education.
Name one career area someone might study at community college
What is: nursing, business, criminal justice, information technology, or automotive technology
A student likes fixing engines and learning by doing. What kind of program might they explore?
What is: an automotive technology program at a technical school or a community college. They may also begin working in a repair shop if they have the resources
Name one trade that may offer apprenticeships
What is: electrician, plumber, pipefitter, carpenter, etc.
A student is interested in the military. Where should they get accurate information about roles, eligibility, and commitments?
What is: official military sources (recruiter), while carefully reviewing requirements and service obligations
Name one thing to compare before choosing a college
What is: cost, major/programs, location, campus, graduation rates, financial aid
True or False:
The average tuition for a community college to earn an Associate's (2 year) degree is $4,000 – $8,500
while the average tuition for a university is roughly $14,000-$18,000 PER YEAR
What is: True