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NKU Campus
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

What is the name of the current NKU President?

President Ashish Vaidya

100
How many years does it take to become a Medical Doctor (MD)?
Between 8 and 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 the annual average salary range for lawyers in our area?

$50,000 - $130,000 per year

200

What is the building that houses the main library?

W. Frank Steely Library
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, 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

Building that houses the Campus Recreation Center

Albright Health Center

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 NKU?

14,000! (Must guess within 2,000.)

400

What's the average price of a private college in the US?

About $20,000 per year.

400

What occupation has the most job openings each year in our region?

Medical Field (Registered Nurses)

400

What is the building on campus that has a rooftop garden?

Griffin Hall

400

High school principals typically have what type of degree?

Most high school principals have a Ph.D. in Education, meaning they are Doctors!

500

What is the NKU Mascot's name?

Victor E. Viking

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

Name the lake in the center of campus?

Loch Norse

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 a doctoral degree.