Terms
Four-Year Colleges & Universities:
Offer academic programs in arts and sciences, such as English literature, foreign languages, history, economics, political science, and biology; students earn bachelor’s degrees. Graduate programs award master's degrees, professional degrees, and doctorates.
Junior or Community Colleges:
Close to where you live or work; offer flexible class times and lower tuition fees. Students earn an associate degree or training certificate.
Trade/Technical School:
Provide skills training and hands-on experience for a specific industry, such as automotive technician, computer technician, hairstylist, or medical assistant.
Design Schools:
Provide a primary focus on a specific field of art or design, such as graphic design, illustration, photography or sculpture.
Culinary Schools:
Provide education for a career as a professional chef, or restaurant or hospitality management.