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TN Facts & Programs
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 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
Where are the bulk of jobs in Chattanooga and the surrounding area at this time?
Two year programs - mechatronics, engineering tech, solar, nuclear tech
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
What is the criteria for the Hope Scholarship.
3.0 GPA OR 21 ACT
300
This is a category of school that trains students in areas like cosmetology, audio production, mechanical engineering, or culinary arts.
Technical College. Examples: Hennepin Tech, Anoka Tech, etc.
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
This allows TN residents to attend a 2 year community college tuition free.
What is the PROMISE.
400
With 18,110 students and tuition of $5,100 per year, this university is one of lowest priced universities in the nation offering a top education.
What is BYU Idaho.
400
What's the average price of a private college in the US?
About $30,000 per year.
400
What are 3 of the top jobs for the future.
technology fields Nurse . Medical Sonographer. ... Health Services Managers. ... Physical Therapy. ... Dental Hygienist. ... Information Security Analyst. ... Computer Systems Analyst. ... App Developer. Radioogy medicine large data data security
400
This school in TN is known for their communications, aerospace,and music recording programs.
What is MTSU in Murfreesboro.
400
The amount you get for the Hope scholarship your first 2 years.
What is $3500 at a 4 year or $3000 at a 2 year.
500
This is a college with an emphasis on undergraduate study in that aims to impart a broad general knowledge and develop general intellectual capacities, in contrast to a professional, vocational, or technical curriculum.
What is a liberal Arts School?
500
What is the FAFSA?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
500
Which of these areas offers graduates the highest-paying average salary after graudation: 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
Federal money received up to $5910 a year for lower income families who complete their FAFSA.
What is a Pell Grant.