Types of Colleges
Paying for College
College to Career
What's your major?
Advanced Degrees
100

How long does it normally take to get a Bachelor's degree?

4-6 years!

100
What is room & board?
Extra costs involved with living on-campus: rent, food, activity fees, etc.
100

How much more likely are you to have a job if you have a Bachelor's degree versus a high school diploma?

Twice as likely! 

100

True or False: You must know what you want to study before entering college.

False! Many people change their majors multiple times before they figure out what career is right for them.

100
How many years does it take to become a Medical Doctor (MD)?
Between 8 and 12 years!
200

How many years does it normally take to finish an Associate's degree?

2-3 years

200
What is the difference between a loan and a grant?
Grants typically come from the government, based on a student's financial need or background. Scholarships come from many sources and students must apply individually to scholarships.
200
What is the annual average salary range for lawyers in our area?
$50,000 - $110,000 per year
200
True or false: "pre-med" and "pre-law" are actual degrees offered by many colleges
False. Pre-med and pre-law are informal terms for students studying specific degrees that will best prepare them for Medical or Law school.
200
How long is a normal Master's degree?
Two - three years beyond a Bachelor's degree.
300

What is the difference between an AA degree and an AS degree?

An AA degree is a transferable degree - you will take your general education courses during this degree that will prepare you to transfer to a 4 year institution and complete a Bachelors degree. 

An AS degree is a degree for students who want to complete a 2 year degree based on a specific skillset and get right into the workforce. 

300
List two expenses associated with college BESIDES tuition.
Examples: books, room & board (housing), parking, technology fees, activity fees, computer & web access, etc. (Not all colleges feature the same extra fees!)
300
How many years of education are needed to become an airline pilot for a major carrier like Delta?
Must have a minimum of a HS diploma plus 3 - 6 weeks for initial training plus 1500 hrs flight time. To work for an airline, a pilot must have Bachelor’s (4 year) degree.
300
Name three fields or industries you could work in with a Business degree.
You could work just about anywhere -- from companies large and small to governments to higher education, etc.
300
Name two reasons you might want to get a Master's degree someday.
Examples: allows you to teach at certain institutions; allows for better pay; allows for promotions; allows for a deeper exploration of a subject you love; allows you to work toward a Doctorate
400

What is the largest 4 year institution in the state of Illinois?

University of Illinois - About 49,000 students!

400
What's the average price of a private college in the US?
About $30,000 per year.
400

What types of careers are currently in high demand in Illinois and/or will have in increase in job openings within the next 10 years?

IT - Web Developers, Software Developers, Computer Systems Analysts, etc

Health Sciences - Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists

Business - Marketing Specialists, Personal Financial Advisors, Business Analysts

400

True or False: You should choose your college institution based on what you want to study.

True! If you know what you want to study, you should definitely look at institutions that have programs in your field of study. If you aren't exactly sure what you want to major in, that's okay! You will still want to discover the major/degree options that you have at your current institution. 

400

High school prinicipals typically have what type of degree?

Most high school principles have either a Masters Degree or PhD!

500
Name one kind of accreditation that a college might hold.
Regional Accreditation or National Accreditation. DOUBLE BONUS: What's the difference?
500
What is the FAFSA?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
500

Which of these areas offers graduates the highest-paying average salary after graduation: Nursing, Human Resources, Engineering, or Computer Information Technology/Information Systems

Currently, Nurses and Engineers are making the highest average starting salaries (this will differ based on where you live/are employed). Here are some average starting salaries: Tech: $45,000 per year Nursing: $55,000 per year Human Resources: $40,000 per year Engineering: $51,000 per year

500
What is the difference between a B.A. and a B.S. degree?
B.A. is a Bachelor of Arts and a B.S. is a Bachelor of Science -- the separation has to do with a program's area of focus.
500

What kind of degree does a lawyer have? (Does it compare to an Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, or Phd?)

Lawyers receive a Juris Doctorate, which is a form of doctoral degree.

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