6. Stiles. College/Career Planning Unit

5 Things After HS - CTMWN

College, Trade School, Military, Workforce, None (couch potato)

Public Colleges

Less expensive, funded from state government, in and out of state price difference

Private Colleges

Supported by alumni donations and student tuition, significantly more expensive

Associate's Degree

2-year college, no on-campus living, basic knowledge

Bachelor's Degree

4-year degree from a university, highest level of undergraduate

Master's Degree

2-6 years, in addition to undergraduate degree

Talents - Definition

A natural inborn aptitude to do things

Abilities - Definition

Being able to perform a mental or physical task

Values - Definition

Things that are important to you

Interests - Definition

Activities that give you satisfaction

Career - Definition

A series of occupations all focused on the same thing

Bachelor's of Science -

• Business Administration

• Computer Science

• Engineering

• Information Technology

• Mathematics

• Biology

Bachelor’s of Art -

• Humanities

• Communication

• Mental Healthcare

• International Studies

• Political Science/History

• Music and Theater

College Major (definition) -

your main field of study

College Major (examples) -

• Concentration on a topic

• Required number of classes

• Core classes

• Prepares you to enter the field

• Not static! Evolve!

• Knowledge, practices, technologies, and industries evolve

When selecting a major, ask yourself -

• What are you passionate about?

• Is your school known for your major?

• How much money will your major make when you get out of school?

Highest earning major -

Electrical engineering ($121,600)

Lowest earning major -

Physical fitness, parks, recreation & leisure ($62,100)

Earnings over a career span (with a Bachelor’s) -  

$1.2 million