College Vocabulary
Tuition
How many years of college do you have to complete in order to earn a Bachelor's Degree?
4 years
Teacher
Master's Degree
What does the acronym SUNY stand for?
State University of NY
What is an example of a civil service job?
Police officer, sanitation, firefighter, etc.
After a year or two in college, students declare a major. Define the term major.
This is the subject or related to the subjects you study in college.
An Associate's Degree requires this many years of study.
2 years
Plumber, electrician, carpenter, welder, auto-mechanic.
Trade school
What does the acronym CUNY stand for?
City University of New York
What is it called when a students borrows money from a lender for school and has to pay it back after graduation?
A student loan
This is a building/residence or place where students can live when they go to college.
After you graduate with a Bachelor's Degree, you can continue your studies for another year or two to attain this degree.
Master's Degree
Accountant
Bachelor's Degree
What is the average salary in the Unite States?
$55,000 per year
What is the excelsior scholarship?
A scholarship available to NY residents to attend CUNY or SUNY colleges.
These are the other activities you can do in addition to your classes. Some of these activities may include playing a sport or joining a club.
Extracurricular activities
High School Diploma or GED
Police Officer (NYPD)
High School Diploma and two years of college
How many institutions of higher education are there in New York State?
309
What is the average annual cost of college at a private college in the United States?
$48,000
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Doctor of Philosophy
Attorney/Lawyer
Juris Doctorate
If you earned a Master's Degree, then how many years did you study in college?
For a Master's Degree you studied at least 5-6 years in college.
Name the 6 branches of the military.
Space Force, Marines, Army, Coast Guard, Navy, Air Force