Types of Degrees
Which System?
Majors & Programs
What is a Trade School?
100

This is a 2 year degree that you can receive from a Community College.

Associate's Degree (AA/AS)

100

Which college is known for being the most affordable?

California Community Colleges (CCC)

100

What can you get a Bachelor's Degree in?

Almost anything

100

In this program, students learn to cut, color, and style hair.

Cosmetology

200

This is something I can earn at a community college that is not a degree.

Certificate

200

This system has the largest number of campuses in California and offer bachelor's degrees.

California State University (CSU)

200

This system offers a variety of technical and vocational programs such as welding, automotive, and cosmetology

California Community College (CCC)

200

Trade schools require this before enrolling

High School Diploma

300

What degree do you need to become a Social Worker?

Bachelor's Degree

300

This system allows students to transfer to a four-year university and offers vocational programs.

California Community College (CCC)

300

This system offers a wide range of professional programs such as engineering, business, and nursing.

California State Universities (CSU)

300

What do you receive when you complete your schooling?

Certificate

400

How many years does it normally take to get a Bachelor's Degree?

4

400

Which University is more research driven?

UC

400

Known for its emphasis on research and graduate programs, this system offers programs in fields like medicine, law, and the sciences.

University of California (UC)

500

Which system has the highest average GPA requirement for freshman admissions?

University of California (UC)