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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! On average people change their major 3 X.
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 = free money Loans= you have to pay back
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. For example: Your major can be psychology but you are pre-med. Your major can be communications, but you are also pre-law. These programs help you get all the requirements needed to be accepted into Law school or Medical 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. Examples: MATC, WCTC

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 Southwest?

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 the University of Wisconsin-Madison?

48,000 (must guess within 3,000)

400
What do you need to fill out to get financial aid?
The FAFSA. Free Application for Federal Student Aid!
400
What occupation has the most job openings each year in our region?
Accounting
400
Name two things you can do in order to choose your major.
Research your interests. Research salaries. Job shadow. Research certain careers and the education requirements. Explore subjects you love & are good at. Internships. Career Fairs.
400
College professors typically have what type of degree?
Many professors hold a PhD in their field, meaning they are Doctors!
500
What is a HBCU?
A Historically Black College or University.
500
What is a scholarship?
A scholarship is an award of financial aid for a student to further their education. Scholarships are awarded based upon various criteria, which usually reflect the values and purposes of the donor or founder of the award. Scholarship money is not required to be repaid.
500

Which of these areas offers graduates the highest-paying average salary after graduation: Nursing, Teaching, 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: $59,000 per year Nursing: $54,000 per year Human Resources: $40,000 per year Engineering: $58,000 per year Teaching $42,000

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 (JD), which is a form of doctoral degree.