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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
How much more likely are you to have a job if you have a Bachelor's degree versus a high school diploma?
Twice as likely! Unemployment is roughly half for people with four-year degrees.
100
True or False: you must know what you want to study before entering college.
False!
100
How many years does it take to become a Medical Doctor (MD)?
Between 8-12 years!
200
How many years does it normally take to finish an Associate's degree?
Two Years
200
What is the difference between a loan and a grant?
Grants typically come from the government, based on a student's financial need or background. Scholarships come from many sources and students must apply individually to scholarships.
200
What is one of the most popular majors at Central Washington University?
Education, Business, Science, Music, Law & Justice, Psychology
200
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.
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 cosmetology, audio production, mechanical engineering, or culinary arts.
Technical College
300
List two expenses associated with college BESIDES tuition.
Examples: books, room & board (housing), parking, technology fees, activity fees, etc.
300
How many years of education are needed to become an airline pilot for a major carrier like Delta?
Must have a minimum of a HS diploma plus 3 - 6 weeks for initial training plus 1500 hrs flight time. To work for an airline, a pilot must have Bachelor’s (4 year) degree.
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 Central Washington University?
10,000
400
What's the average price of tuition for Central Washington University?
$5,900
400
What program does CWU have that is proclaimed as the best in the nation?
Paramedicine
400
How many students are in the largest class at Central Washington University?
100
400
What is the highest level of education that you can achieve?
Doctorate
500
What NCAA division does CWU belong to?
Division 2
500
What is the FAFSA?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
500
Which of these areas offers graduates the highest-paying average salary after graduation: 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
What is the difference between a B.A. and a B.S. degree?
B.A. is a Bachelor of Arts and a B.S. is a Bachelor of Science -- the separation has to do with a program's area of focus.
500
True or False: Central offers PhD programs.
False