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1

What state has the highest tax on cigarettes?

About how much is the tax for one pack?

New York

$5.35 tax per pack

1

Which state has the highest minimum wage?

Virginia

Washington

California

Nevada

Washington $17.13 per hour

1

Virginia has two of the highest ranking public universities in the US?

Name one.

University of Virginia

The College of William and Mary

1

How many certificate program are offered at NVCC?

16

60

160

1600

Over 160 Associates degrees and certification programs

1

According to google maps, about how long would it take to walk to NY City?

20 hours

72 hours

103 hours

211 hours

72 hours & 54 minutes

2

How many states have outlawed all forms of gambling?

2

7

19

Utah, Hawaii

2

What is the federal minimum wage?

$5.56

$7.25

$9.00

$7.25

2

Which state has the highest level of education by %?

Maryland

Massachusetts

Maine

Mississippi

Massachusetts 47% with BA

2

About how many nursing students graduate from NVCC in a year?

30

56

98

144

144 students (2021-2022 academic year).

2

About how far are the 2 farthest points in the contiguous US?

2700km

3000 km

4,500 km

5000 km

The two farthest points in the contiguous (continental) United States are approximately 2,892 to 2,901 miles (4,654 to 4,669 km) apart. The maximum straight-line distance is generally measured between Point Arena, California, and West Quoddy Head, Maine.

3

How many states have casino gambling?

2

7

19

Nevada, Louisiana

3

How many states use the federal minimum wage for the state minimum wage?

11

20

30

43

20

3

Which state has the lowest ranking of education?

Virginia

West Virginia

Kentucky

Nebraska

West Virginia

3

What is the highest paying certification offered at NVCC?

Nursing

Dental Assisting

HVAC

Web Design

Based on high-demand, high-paying, and in-demand fields in Northern Virginia, the highest-paying certifications at Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) are found in technology, specifically Web Design and Development (potential for $151k),

3

About how far is Hawaii from Washington DC?

3000km

5000km

6400km

7800km

7,800 km

4

How many states have fully legalized marijuana?

13

24

52

24

4

What is Virginia's minimum wage?

$7.25

$9.00

$12.77

$13.15

$12.77

4

Which state has the most public colleges?

New York

Texas

Idaho

California

California has the most higher education institutions overall, but New York and Texas frequently lead in the sheer number of distinct public university campuses or system locations.

4

What is the most popular AA major at NVCC?

General Studies

Web Design

Nursing

Radiology

General Studies is the most popular Associate of Arts (AA) major at Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA), with over 1,000 degrees awarded annually. It is frequently followed by Business Administration, Information Technology, and Social Sciences. These programs are highly sought after, with many tailored for transfer to four-year institutions.

4

Los Angeles California has a larger population than how many states?

12

26

29

38

9,500,000 Los Angeles


38 states have fewer people than Los Angeles county

5

How many states have legal prostitution?

0

1

2

5

Nevada

5

What is Maryland's minimum wage?

$7.25

$ 11.77

$15

$16

$15

5

Which state has the best pre-school education?

Maryland

District of Columbia

Arkansas

New Jersey

New Mexico

  1. Maryland: Ranked #1 overall for high quality, safety, and access.
  2. District of Columbia: Offers the highest enrollment rates (over 80% of 3- and 4-year-olds) and the highest funding per child (nearly $24,000).
  3. Arkansas: Recognized for high access to pre-K and strong quality benchmarks.
  4. New Jersey: Known for high-quality, comprehensive early education.
  5. New Mexico: Ranked highly for access and resources. 
5

What is the most popular transfer school for students from NVCC?

George Mason University (Mason) is the most popular transfer school for Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) students, with thousands transferring annually. Through the "ADVANCE" program, students receive a streamlined, collaborative pathway to complete their bachelor's degrees. Other popular in-state transfer options include Virginia Tech and UVA.

5

Fairfax County, VA has a larger population than how many states?

4

6

8

10

8 Fairfax County has a larger population than 1.16 million

 Montana, Rhode Island, Delaware, South Dakota, North Dakota, Alaska, Vermont, Wyoming