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100

A college degree earned after about four years of study in a specific major.

What is a Bachelor's Degree?

100

Another term for a for-profit college or university.

What is a college?

100

A college that focuses on business, finance, and management education.

What is a Business School?

100

A school run as a business that charges tuition to make a profit.

What is a For-Profit Institution?

100

The process of applying and being accepted into a college or university.

What is Admissions?

200

A college degree earned after about two years of study, often at a community college.

What is an Associate's Degree?

200

A local college offering two-year programs and transfer opportunities to universities.

What is a Community College?

200

A school that prepares students to become lawyers and earn a law degree.

What is a Law School?

200

A college that does not receive government funding and relies on tuition and donations.

What is a Private University?

200

A staff member who helps students choose classes and plan their path to graduation.

Who is an Academic Advisor?
300

A degree earned after a bachelor’s degree that involves advanced study in a specific field.

What is a Master's Degree?

300

A school that offers programs leading to undergraduate and graduate degrees.

What is a University?

300

Colleges that focus on educating and supporting women students.

What is a Women's College?

300

Colleges and universities founded to educate African American students.

What is a Historically Black College and University (HBCU)?

300

The University where Mr. Riehle earned a Bachelor's of Science in History degree. 

What is Whitworth University?

400

An advanced degree earned after completing a bachelor’s degree, such as a master’s or doctorate.

What is a Graduate degree?

400

A school that teaches job-specific skills and trades, like welding or cosmetology.

What is a Vocational or Technical School?

400

A school that trains students to become doctors and other medical professionals.

What is a Medical School?

400

A college or university that is funded and run by the government.

What is a Public University?

400

The University where Mr. Riehle earned his Teaching Certification.

What is Eastern Washington University?

500

The highest academic degree, often earned after several years of research and study.

What is a Doctoral Degree?

500

A college that teaches a broad range of subjects in the humanities, sciences, and arts.

What is a Liberal Arts College?

500

A school focused on teaching visual, performing, and creative arts.

What is an Art School?

500

Another term for a for-profit college or university.

What is a Proprietary Institution?

500

The highest level of degree Mr. Riehle has.

What is a Masters Degree?