College Basics
It's All About the Money
Time to Get a Job
What's Your Major
100
How long does it normally take to get a Bachelor's degree?
4 years (or more)
100
What is room and board?
The extra cost to live on campus; rent, food, activities, etc.
100
How much more likely are you to have a job if you have a Bachelor's degree versus having a high school diploma?
Twice as likely
100
True or False: You must know what you want to study when you first go to college.
False. Most students do not declare a major for their first 2 years. A lot of students even switch majors at some point.
200
How long does it typically take to get an Associate's degree?
2 years
200
What are two other expenses that are associated with college besides tuition?
Books, room and board, food, parking, technology fees, lab fees
200
How many years does it take to become a Medical Doctor (MD)?
Between 8 and 12 years
200
What is a major?
An area of study/learning. A major prepares you to enter a range of careers within that particular area of study
300
What type of school trains people to be prepared for jobs such as cosmetologist, chef, HVAC technician, car mechanic, etc.?
Technical School/College
300
What is the average price of a private college in the United States?
$30,000 a year
300
Which of these areas offers graduates the highest paying average salary after graduation: Nursing, Human Resources, Engineering, or Computer Technology
Computer Technology. An average Computer Tech job pays $57,000 a year, Nursing $52,000 a year, HR $40,000 a year, Engineering $56,000 a year
300
How many majors are you allowed to have?
At most, you are allowed to have 2 majors and 1 minor. Most students choose one major and one minor.
400
How many additional years past a Bachelor's degree does it take to earn a Master's degree?
2-3 years
400
What is the difference between a loan and a grant?
A loan is money that is borrowed and has to be paid back. A grant is a financial award that does not have to be paid back.
400
Name two reasons you might want to get a Master's degree someday.
Allows you to teach at certain places, allows for better pay, allows for promotions at a job, allows for you learn more about something you love, allows you to work toward a Doctorate
400
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
500
What type of college do most students go to in order to earn their Associate's degree?
Community or Junior College
500
What is the FAFSA?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid - financial aid application to borrow money for school
500
High school principals typically have what type of degree?
A Master's degree in Education (some even work on their Doctorate)
500
Name 3 fields or industries you could work in with a Business degree...this might be a trick question...
You could work just about anywhere--from companies large and small to the government or education
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