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More than half of all recent high school graduates in the United
States pursue some type of postsecondary education. In many other
countries, a smaller percentage of students go on for more schooling
after high school. However, in America, recent surveys show that
most parents want their children to get some college education.
There are many higher education options in the United States. For
this reason, your child is likely to find a college well-suited
to his or her needs.
There are two basic types of post-secondary education institutions:
Community, Technical, and Junior Colleges
Many kinds of colleges offer programs that are less than four years
in length. Most of these schools offer education and training programs
that are two years in length or shorter. The programs often lead
to a license, a certificate, an associate of arts (A.A.) degree,
an associate of science (A.S.) degree, or an associate of applied
science (A.A.S.) degree.
Four-Year Colleges and Universities
These schools usually offer a bachelor of arts (B.A.) or bachelor
of science (B.S.) degree. Some also offer graduate and professional
degrees.
Community, Technical, and Junior Colleges
Colleges with programs that are less than four years in length
are often called community colleges, technical colleges, or junior
colleges:
Community Colleges: These are public, two-year colleges.
They mostly serve people from nearby communities and offer academic
courses, technical courses, and continuing education courses. Public
institutions are supported by state and local revenues.
Technical Colleges: These are generally colleges that have
a special emphasis on education and training in technical fields.
However, although some technical colleges offer academic courses
and programs, not all technical colleges offer two-year programs
that lead to an associate of arts or science degree. Technical colleges
may be private or public. Junior colleges and community colleges
that offer many technical courses are often called "technical
colleges."
Junior Colleges: These are generally two-year colleges that
are private institutions. Some junior colleges are residential and
are attended by students who come from other parts of the country.
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