Post-Secondary Options
College Lingo
Where did they go?
Show Me the $$$
100

This program enables students to master a narrow subject or topic and also offers professional training in a specific field. This requires short-term training with the goal of finding immediate employment.

What is a certificate program?

100

A form of procrastination that requires ditching sleep to cram for a test, exam, or essay.

What is an all-nighter?

100

Where did Ms. Felix attend school for her Bachelors's and Masters? 

What is DePaul University?

100

How much does someone with a high school diploma make a year?

*Hint: The average person makes $12 an hour.

What is $24,960?

200

This is a two-year degree. Some students who earn this degree are able to transfer to a four-year program to earn a bachelor’s degree.

What is an Associate Degree?

200

A student who lives at home and drives to college every day.

What is a commuter?

200

What school did Ms. Holdvogt attend for her undergraduate degree?

What is the University of Minnesota?

200

How much does someone with an associate degree make a year?

*Hint: The average person makes $15.50 an hour. 

What is $32,240?

300

This degree requires completing a four-year college program.

What is a Bachelors's degree?

300

This is a specific time when you can meet with your professor to discuss questions from class, homework, or an exam.

What are office-hours?

300

What school did Mr. French receive his Master's degree from?

What is Cardinal Stritch University?

300

What is the average starting salary for someone with a Bachelor’s Degree?

What is $50,000?

400

Students seeking this type of degree become licensed to work in professions like medicine or law.

What is a professional degree?

400

A trained peer leader that supervises freshman in a dorm.

What is a resident assistant (RA)?

400

What school did Mr. O obtain his undergraduate degree from? 

What is Boston College?

400

If you earned a bachelor's degree, how much more would you make in a year compared to someone with a high school diploma?

*This requires some math

What is around $25,000?

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