Types of Colleges
How long does it normally take to get a Bachelor's degree?
Four years (or more!)
What is room & board?
Food and living
What are the median earning for workers ages 22-27 with a bachelors degree?
$43,000 compared to $25,500 for those with a high school diploma
True or False: you must know what you want to study before entering college.
False!
How many years does it take to become a Medical Doctor (MD)?
Between 8 and 12 years!
How many years does it normally take to finish an Associate's degree?
Two years
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.
What is the annual average salary range for lawyers in our area?
$50,000 - $110,000 per year
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.
How long is a normal Master's degree?
Two - three years beyond a Bachelor's degree.
This is a category of school that trains students in areas like cosmetology, audio production, mechanics, or culinary arts.
Technical or Vocational School
List two expenses associated with college BESIDES tuition or room and board.
Examples: books, parking, technology fees, activity fees, computer & web access, etc. (Not all colleges feature the same extra fees!)
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.
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.
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
How many students (approximately) attend the Rutgers University's three campuses?
70,000! (Must guess within 2,000.)
What's the average cost of tuition and fees price at a private college in the US?
About $37,000 per year.
What occupation has the most job openings each year in our region?
Elementary school teachers had 597,000 job openings from 2008-2018
Class with a large amount of students that are typically intro-level courses?
Lecture classes. Small schools can have 100 or fewer students and large schools can have upwards of 400 students.
High school prinicipals typically have what type of degree?
Most high school principles have a Master's degree and many have a PhD in Education, meaning they are Doctors!
What is the difference between a college and a university?
Universities are made up of several schools/colleges and colleges are not. Colleges also include institutions that provide associate degrees whereas universities only offer bachelors, masters, and advanced degrees.
What is the FAFSA?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
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
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.
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.