Career Terms

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Public Colleges
Are founded by local and state government. Also have lower tuition.
Private Colleges
Rely mainly on tuition, fees and private sources of funding. Often have more general financial aid due to private donations, some are associated with religion.
For Profit Colleges
Business that offer a variety of degree programs which typically prepare students for a specific career. High cost and more student debt.
University
Often are larger and offer more majors and degree options - bachelors, masters, and doctoral degree. contain several smaller colleges
Community Colleges
Offer 2 year associated degree that prepare you to transfer to a 4 year college to earn a bachelors degree.
Vocational/Technical
Offer specialized training in a particular career. Ex: Firefighting, culinary, dental hygiene, Offer certificates or associate degree.
Associate degree
2 year degree is on Associate of Arts (AA) or Associated of Science (ASA)