6. Stiles. College/Career Planning Unit

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5 Things After HS - CTMWN

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

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Public Colleges

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

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Private Colleges

Supported by alumni donations and student tuition, significantly more expensive

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Associate's Degree

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

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Bachelor's Degree

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

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Master's Degree

2-6 years, in addition to undergraduate degree

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Talents - Definition

A natural inborn aptitude to do things

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Abilities - Definition

Being able to perform a mental or physical task

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Values - Definition

Things that are important to you

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Interests - Definition

Activities that give you satisfaction

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Career - Definition

A series of occupations all focused on the same thing

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Bachelor's of Science -

  • Business Administration

  • Computer Science

  • Engineering

  • Information Technology

  • Mathematics

  • Biology

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Bachelor’s of Art -

  • Humanities

  • Communication

  • Mental Healthcare

  • International Studies

  • Political Science/History

  • Music and Theater

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College Major (definition) -

your main field of study

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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

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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?

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Highest earning major -

Electrical engineering ($121,600)

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Lowest earning major -

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

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

$1.2 million

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