(CSU)
(UC)
Community College
College Life Basics
Salary Smarts
100

What does CSU stand for?

California State University

100

What does UC stand for?

University of California  

100

How many years does it usually take to earn an associate degree?

2 years 

100

What do we call the classes you take in college?

Courses

100

Which usually earns more: a doctor or a cashier?

Doctor

200

True or False - CSUs offer bachelor’s and master’s degrees.
 

True 

200

Which is usually harder to get into: CSU or UC?

UC

200

True or False: Community college costs less than CSU and UC.

True

200

 What is a major?

The main subject you study in college 

200

True or False: More education often leads to higher pay.

True 

300

What is tuition?

Tuition is the money you pay to take classes at college.

300

Can you switch your major once you start college?

Yes — many students change their major if they find a different subject they enjoy more.

300

 What is it called when students move from community college to a 4-year university

Transfer 

300

True or False: You must know your major before starting college.

False 

300

About how much might a teacher earn per year? (60,000, 45,000, 50,000)

Around $60,000

400

Name one CSU campus.


 San Diego State, Cal State LA, Cal Poly, San Jose State

400

Name one UC campus.

UCLA, UC Berkeley, UC Davis, UC Irvine, UC San Diego

400

What is the approximate average annual salary for a registered nurse in the U.S.?

A) $35,000
B) $94,000
C) $200,000

$94,000

400

What do scholarships help pay for?

College costs (tuition, books, housing)

400

Which career can earn over $100,000 per year? (professor, engineer, store Manager)

engineer

500

What is the approximate average annual salary for a veterinarian (animal doctor)?

A) $136,000
B) $60,000
C) $30,000

A) $136,000

500

What is financial aid?

Financial aid is money students get to help pay for college. It can include scholarships, grants, loans (which must be paid back later), or work-study jobs.

500

Who designs buildings and structures?

Architect

500

What is the order of degrees student can get in college? 

(Bachelors,Masters, Doctorates, Associates)


Associates 

Bachelors 

Masters 

Doctorates

500

What is the approximate average annual salary for a flight attendant?

A) $71,000
B) $35,000
C) $120,000

 Correct Answer: A) $71,000

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