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?
Four years (or more!)
100
What is room & board?
Extra costs involved with living on-campus: rent, food, activity fees, etc.
100
What is the document presented to employer that lists qualifications
What is Resume?
100
Program that focuses on preparation of food and maintaining facilities that serve food
What is culinary?
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?
Two years
200
Typically comes from the government, based on a student's financial need or background. Do not have to pay back
What is a grant?
200
What is the annual average salary range for LPN in our state?
$50,000
200
Program that prepares students to drive long distances for money?
CDL
200
How long is a normal Master's degree?
Two - three years beyond a Bachelor's degree.
300
This is a category of school that trains students in areas like cosmotology, audio production, mechanical engineering, or culinary arts.
Technical College. Examples: Hennepin Tech, Anoka Tech, etc.
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
Average salary of a Laser Tech graduate
$42,000
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
How many students (approximately) attend IHCC?
2,500 (Must guess within 1,000.)
400
What's the average price of a private college in the US?
About $30,000 per year.
400
Campus office responsible for transcripts?
Registrar
400
Program that prepares students to collect blood?
Phlebotomy
400
College professors at IHCC typically have what degree?
Masters or Doctorate
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 graudation: 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: $57,000 per year Nursing: $52,000 per year Human Resources: $40,000 per year Engineering: $56,000 per year
500
Name a program that prepares students to repair engines
What is Auto Tech, Diesel Power, Aviation Maintenance...
500
What kind of degree does a Doctor have?
Doctorate
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