Campus Tours - This is a webiste that takes you on virtual tours of any campus that you may be interested in.
College Board- Here you can find all kinds of tools to help you navigate through which college best fits your student.
College Navigator- This site provides you with statistical information on colleges that you might be interested in.
CSU Mentor- A website to explore, plan and apply CSU Colleges.
College Planning Guide - This site provides students with a guide in preparing for college, from K-12.
UC Pathways- This site has tons of information on UC's.
California Community Colleges- This site provides information about community colleges within California.
For some students, there is an easy answer to the choice of career and field of study. It may be a life-long wish formed in early childhood or the profession that is a family tradition. For most students, the choice of field and career is not simple. Selecting a career and field of study should involve careful thought. The best way to make the choice is to put some time and effort into the process. This can increase your chance of making a great choice and finding a satisfying and rewarding career.
There are many choices for fields and careers. In terms of popularity, computers and technology rank near the top as does Healthcare and related fields. Education and Social services have a middle rank along with the Arts and Communications. Science is in the top ten along with the business fields. The vocational trades and transportation also form a significant part of the top career fields.
Time to Complete | Requirements | |
---|---|---|
Associate’s | 2 years | High school diploma or GED |
Bachelor’s | 4 years | High school diploma or GED |
Master’s | 1 to 2 years | Bachelor’s Degree |
Doctorate | 2 or more years | Master’s or Bachelor’s depending on source |
Professional Degree |
$4.4 Million |
Doctoral Degree |
$3.4 Million |
Master’s Degree |
$2.5 Million |
Bachelor’s Degree |
$2.1 Million |
Associate’s Degree |
$1.6 Million |
Some College |
$1.5 Million |
High School Graduate |
$1.2 Million |
Non-High School Graduate |
$1 Million |
* Source: U.S. Census Bureau