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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
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! Students are often undecided and can make that decision along the way. However, the sooner you make it, the better.
100
How many years does it take to become a Medical Doctor (MD)?
Approximately 10 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. Grants do not need to be paid back. Loans come from the government, but do need to be paid back with interest.
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
What type of college allows you to earn a two degree then go into the work force?
Community College
300
List two expenses associated with college BESIDES tuition.
Books, Room & Board, Fees, Laptop.
300
How many years of education are needed to become an airline pilot for a major carrier?
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 in aviation.
300
Name three fields or industries you could work in with a Business degree.
Management Marketing Sales
300
Name two reasons you might want to get a Master's degree someday.
Better pay Deeper understanding of a subject you love Cannot apply for certain jobs without it Job security
400
How many students (approximately) attend the University of Minnesota?
28,000!
400
What's the average price of a private college in the US?
About $30,000 per year.
400
What occupation has the most job openings each year in our region?
Accounting
400
Approximately how many students are enrolled at all three campuses at Suffolk County Community College?
25,000
400
High school prinicipals typically have what type of degree?
Most high school principles have at least a Master's Degree and sometimes a Doctorate.
500
Which college has the initials UVM
University of Vermont (The Catamounts)
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 Science
Computer Science 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
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.