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?

4-6 years

100

What can a student get help paying for tuition?

Apply for FAFSA or Dream Application and apply for Elk Grove Regional Scholarships!!

100

What are the average salary for someone with a High School Diploma and a college graduate?

For a High School Diploma they can average $35,256 a year. 

For a Bachelor's Degree $59,124.

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 and 12 years!

200

Where can I go in order to get a certificate in Emergency Medical Technology (EMT) or Early Childhood Development

CRC. Los Rios has many certificate programs that will lead you into a career of your choice.

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. They are called Cal Grant and Pell Grant

Loans are what you have to pay back, WITH INTEREST!!!!

200

What is the annual average salary range for lawyers in our area?

$50,000 - $110,000 per year

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 cosmotology, audio production, mechanical engineering, or culinary arts.

Technical College and community college. 

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
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

This college will except General Science as a Laboratory Science (D).

CSU's 

400

What's the average price for attending a UC, CSU, and private?

CSU 24k

UC 34K

Private ranges 30-60

400

Where can I get a certificate in Nursing?

ARC and SCC

400

What is the highest paid major?

Majors that are in Math and Sciences are the highest sought out and paid. Students should look into STEM majors and careers.

400

High school prinicipals typically have what type of degree?

Most high school principles have a PhD in Education, meaning they are Doctors!

500

Name one kind of Degrees that are offered at a private college?

Bachelors Degree

Masters Degree

Doctorate Degree 

500

What can I do to Make Myself Shine for scholarships?

Community Service, Clubs, and get a high GPA. 

500

What majors are dominating in the job market? 

STEM

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
What kind of degree does a lawyer have? (Does it compare to an Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, or Phd?)
Lawyers receive a Juris Doctorate, which is a form of doctoral degree.