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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?
Four years (or more!)
100
What is room & board?
Extra costs involved with living on-campus: rent, food, activity fees, etc.
100
This person cleans teeth, takes dental x-rays, and applies preventive materials to teeth
Dental hygienist
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 are free and come from the government, based on a student's financial need or background. Loans MUST BE PAID BACK! NOT FREE MONEY!
200
This person plans, designs, and develops websites
Web Designer
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 type of school trains students in areas like cosmetology, audio production, mechanical engineering, or culinary arts.
Technical/Trade School. Examples: Paul Mitchell, Penta Career Center, Owens Community College, and Global Tech 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
This is a secondary area of study that you can choose to focus on in college.
minor
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 colleges/ universities are within 50 miles of the Toledo area?
31
400
What are four types of scholarships?
merit, need, career, and college based scholarships
400
This person advises and represents clients in legal matters
Lawyer
400
This is your main field of study when in college.
major
400
High school principals typically have what type of degree?
Most high school principles have a PhD in Education, meaning they are Doctors!
500
True or False. Public colleges are free and private colleges are not.
False. Bonus: what's the difference between a private and public college?
500
What does FAFSA stand for?
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
How many credit hours must you obtain in order to receive your Bachelor's degree?
Between 120 to 122
500
Name three type of degrees you can receive while in college?
Juris Doctorate, doctorate, masters, bachelors, associate