Types of Colleges
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! Unemployment is roughly half for people with four-year degrees.
Earning a bachelor's degree brings with it a substantial jump in pay. Bachelor's degree holders make an average of $1,173 per week, or $60,996 each year. That is more than $17,500 more than associate degree holders and nearly $25,000 more than high school graduates.
What is the annual average salary range for lawyers in our area?
$70,000 - $160,000 per year
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.
A common abbreviation for this type of college is HBCU? Why did this type of college originate?
Bonus Question:
Historically Black College University
These colleges originated when African-American students were legally denied access to most other institutions of higher education. Now, these colleges celebrate African-American culture and empowerment, and give black students the chance to experience an educational community in which they are finally part of the majority.
A federally and sometimes state-funded program that helps college students with financial need get part-time jobs.
What is work-study?
What will be the most in-demand jobs with a college degree by 2030?
solar panel industry
Wind Turbine industry
Organ Creator
Augmented-reality journey builder
Earthquake Forecaster
The primary focus of study at college vs. the secondary focus of study
What is Major and minor
For a Bachelor Degree, a major is a primary focus of study and a minor is a secondary focus of study. For example, you could major in Business and minor in Spanish. Majors are typically chosen to compliment a student's career goal, and a minor may be chosen to enhance the major.
School principals must earn have what type of degree?
Most high school principals have an EdS Educational Specialist (EdS) degree, a Doctor of Education (EdD), or a PhD in Education
Name one kind of accreditation that a college might hold.
Regional Accreditation or National Accreditation. DOUBLE BONUS: What's the difference?
Which of these areas offers graduates the highest-paying average salary after graduation: Nursing, Human Resources, Engineering, or Computer Information Technology/Information Systems
Computer Information Tech degrees pay more than any other on the list. Here are some average starting salaries: Tech: $60,000 per year Nursing: $62,000 per year Human Resources: $50,000 per year Engineering: $66,000 per year