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 grant and a scholarship?
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
What is the annual average salary range for lawyers in our area?
$44,200 - $70,740 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
This is a category of school that trains students in areas like cosmotology, audio production, mechanical engineering, or culinary arts.
Technical College. Examples: Athens Tech
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
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 Georgia?
About 36,000! (Must guess within 2,000.)
400
What's the average price of a private college in the US?
About $36,000 per year.
400
What occupation has the most job openings each year in our region with a bachelor's degree?
Elementary School Teaching
400
How many students are in the largest class at University of Georgia?
The UofM has large intro-level courses that seat upwards of 300 students.
400
High school prinicipals typically have what type of degree?
Most high school principles have a PhD in Education, meaning they are Doctors!
500
What is the GPA required for the HOPE Scholarship?
3.7 -> 93--94%
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
Chemical Engineering
Computer Information Technology/Information Systems
Engineering degrees pay more than any other on the list. Here are some average starting salaries:
Chemical Engineering: $64,500 per year
Tech: $48,300 per year
Nursing: $52,700 per year
Human Resources: $37,900 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.