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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 does the FAFSA stand for?
What is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
100
True/False You are twice as likely to have a job if you have a Bachelor's degree versus a high school diploma?
What is True.
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. Loans are money given to he student by the Government or institution that must be payed back to the institution.
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
How many campuses does the UC system have?
What is 10 UC campuses.
300
When do you apply for the FAFSA?
What is Jan 1- March 2
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
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.
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 campuses does the CSU system have?
What is 23 CSU Campuses
400
What are the four types of Financial Aid?
What is Scholarships, Loans, Grants, and Work Study.
400
What occupation has the most job openings each year in our region?
Accounting
400
What is the Difference between a Major and a Minor?
What is the amount of courses that you take on the subject.
400
High school principals typically have what type of degree?
Most high school principals have a PhD in Education, meaning they are Doctors!
500
This is a category of school that trains students in areas like cosmotology, audio production, mechanical engineering, or culinary arts.
What is Technical College. Examples: Universal Technical Institute (UTI), ITT Technical Institute, University of Pheonix, etc.
500
What are the two types of Student loans and what are their differences?
What is Subsidized and Subsidized. Subsidized Loans: Students do not pay interest fees until six months after graduation. UnSubsidized Loans: Interest on these loans will start accumulating as soon as you accept the loan.
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 are the most impacted majors at CSUSM?
What is Business Administration, Kinesiology, and Nursing/Pre-Nursing
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.