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Maximizing Your Education: College Degree Options and Career Benefits

Explore the different types of college degrees, from certificates to doctorates, and learn about the career benefits each level offers. Understand the importance of college for better job opportunities, increased earnings, and personal growth. Discover the various systems of higher education and steps to plan your college journey effectively.

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Maximizing Your Education: College Degree Options and Career Benefits

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  1. College Planning DCS 2013

  2. Why Go to College? https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/get-started/video-transcription/why-is-college-an-important-next-step https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/get-started/video-transcription/i-didnt-know-what-i-wanted-to-do-with-my-life https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/get-started/video-transcription/whats-the-best-thing-about-college • More job opportunities • Meet new people • Learn to be independent • New opportunities to explore your interests, and experiencing success.

  3. Why College? continued • A 4-year college graduate (with Bachelor’s degree) earns almost $1 million more over his/her lifetime than a high school graduate. • Source: U.S. Census Bureau

  4. Why College? continued • A 4-year college graduate earns about $52,200 annually on average, compared to $30,400 for a high school graduate. - Source: U.S. Census Bureau

  5. Published by Federal Student Aid

  6. Why College? continued • Increased education is also associated with: • Better working conditions; • Longer job tenure; • More on-the-job training opportunities; • More promotion opportunities.

  7. Degrees High School – 4 years Diploma Community College – varied Certification/License Community College – 2 years (Optional) Associate’sDegree University - 4 years Bachelor’sDegree

  8. University-2 years or more Master’s Degree University –3 years or more Doctorate Degrees-Ph.D, Ed.D, M.D., J.D. Degrees after the B.A./B.S.

  9. What is a Certificate? • Diploma • Shortest course of study • Least expensive • Career competency • Three to twelve courses • 12 or 18 months of study • State or national licensing requirements

  10. What is an Associate’s Degree? • Associate’s of Arts or Associate’s of Science • Minimum of 60 semester credits • General education requirements, major requirements, and electives • Awarded by community, junior or technical colleges • Degree may be in an occupational area such as Accounting or in Liberal Arts & Science with a concentration such as Science & Mathematics

  11. What is a Bachelor’s Degree? • Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science • Four years of full-time study • 120 semester credits or about 40 college courses • 30 to 36 credits—10 to 12 courses—will be in your major area of study

  12. What is a Master’s Degree? • Must have an undergraduate (bachelor’s) degree • Requires a year and one-half to two years of full-time study • 36 to 54 semester credits of study (this equals 12 to 18 college courses)

  13. What is a Doctorate Degree? • highest level of academic degree • takes four years to complete • 90 to 120 semester credits or 30 to 40 college courses

  14. Systems of Higher Education North Carolina University System North Carolina Community Colleges North Carolina Private Colleges/Universities

  15. North Carolina Community Colleges • 58 Community Colleges in NC • Prepares students to transfer to a 4 year institution • Associate’s degree • Offers technical training in specific occupations (bookkeeping, culinary arts) • Most are nonresidential; students live off-campus • Students can attend part-time or full-time

  16. North Carolina State Universities • 17 North Carolina State Universities • Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate’s, and Professional degrees • Accepts high school Seniors and Community College transfers • Provides broad liberal education and prepares students for professional goals • Professional Schools-Law, Medicine, Education, Engineering, Journalism, Social Welfare

  17. North Carolina Independent/Private Universities and Colleges • 36 Private Universities and Colleges in NC • Vary in size, prestige, and cost • Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate’s, and Professional degrees • Accepts high school graduates and Community College Transfers • Professional Schools-Law, Medicine, Education, Engineering, Journalism, Social Welfare

  18. 6 You canorganizethe college planningprocess in http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8Px8fNdTpk simple steps

  19. 1 STEP Knowyourselfand your reasons for attending college Takeresponsibilityfor yourfuture

  20. 2 STEP Considercollegecharacteristics https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/college-search/

  21. 3 STEP List, compare,and visit colleges https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/compare-colleges

  22. 4 Discussyour chances for success STEP Admission Graduation Placement Applyfor admission and meet all deadlines

  23. 5 $ Developaplanto pay for your education STEP Don’t eliminate any college because of costs before receiving financial assistance information! Remember… check withcollege officials for the most current costs. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEuTHrmaY3U

  24. 6 STEP Reviewandfinalizeyour plans https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/get-started/student-profile/meet-jonathan-o

  25. Colleges wantall kindsof students http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87f2QxDReC8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WBu8Q-_lz4&noredirect=1 Important! Keep your communication lines open. Test scores and high school grades are important. However, they measure ONLY PART of your POTENTIAL.

  26. How is College Different from High School http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdIIP6lNi1whttps://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/get-started/video-transcription/how-is-college-different-from-high-school

  27. Make a Plan http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8Px8fNdTpk Fail to plan, plan to fail.

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