Types of Colleges
What is the most expensive school in New York?
A. Columbia University
B. New York University
C. Fordham University
What is B, New York University?
Total costs sometimes exceeding $90,000
This type of financial aid must be repaid after you leave school.
What is a student loan?
How much more likely are you to have a job if you have a Bachelor's degree versus a high school diploma?
A. 1X more likely
B. 2X more likely
C. 3X more likely
Twice as likely! Unemployment is roughly half for people with four-year degrees.
True or False: you must know what you want to study before entering college.
False!
This degree is usually earned after high school and takes about 2 years to complete.
What is an associate degree?
How many colleges does New York State host?
A. 100
B. 270
C. 400
What is B. 270?
What is the FAFSA?
What is Free Application for Federal Student Aid?
This document lists your skills, education, and experiences when applying for jobs.
What is a resume?
This major focuses on designing buildings and structures.
What is architecture?
This is the most common college degree and typically takes about 4 years.
What is a bachelor’s degree?
This is a category of school that trains students in areas like cosmotology, audio production, mechanical engineering, or culinary arts.
Technical College/Trade School. Examples: Hennepin Tech, Anoka Tech, etc.
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!)
This is the amount of money you earn from a job, usually measured yearly.
What is a salary?
This major studies how people think, feel, and behave.
What is psychology?
This is the highest level of college degree and can take 4+ years after a bachelor’s.
What is a doctorate (PhD)?
This large public university system has campuses across all five boroughs.
What is City University of New York (CUNY)?
This type of aid is often awarded for achievements like grades, sports, or talents.
What is a scholarship?
This online platform is commonly used to network and find jobs.
What is LinkedIn?
This major prepares students to create software, apps, and computer programs. This major might lead to building the next big app like TikTok.
What is computer science?
This advanced degree comes after a bachelor’s and usually takes 1–2 years, often required for careers like counseling or teaching
What is a master’s degree?
This private university’s main campus is located in the Bronx.
What is Fordham University?
This program lets students earn money to help pay for college while attending school.
What is work-study?
This term describes the main subject you study in college that often connects to your career.
What is a major?
This major studies law enforcement, courts, and the justice system.
(hint: criminal)
What is criminal justice?
This professional degree is required to become a medical doctor and usually takes 4 years after college.
What is an MD (Doctor of Medicine)?.