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All diplomas are made of paper so why are some so expensive? - Lehigh Carbon County Community College
There are many options to consider when continuing your education. Programs of study range in length from weeks to years. Length of Program
Your should be sure that the program you target provides the professional credentials you need for employment.
Defined below are the different types of programs available at various schools. Review this list and make your choice wisely. If you do not have your high school diploma, you should finish high school or get a GED before attempting these programs. Certificate/Diploma
- An award given for an instructional program, often in a specialized
area, that does not result in an academic degree. Certificate programs are
varied: some are offered at community and technical colleges and provide
job skills; others provide advanced training after undergraduate or
graduate study. Associate
Degree - Two types of majors can be obtained:
Bachelor
Degree - A four or five year program of study including general
education courses, a major, and electives. Graduate Degree - Programs beyond a bachelor degree that vary in length and lead to a Master's, Doctorate, or a first Professional Degree. One must obtain the bachelor degree before going on to these higher level degrees.
Considering
the Cost Factor in choosing a post-secondary
school:
$ Local
Vo-Tech or County Community College The following table (from
http://www.finaid.org/loans/) shows the percentage of students borrowing
and average cumulative debt per borrower (excluding PLUS Loans) according to
type of educational institution. Graduate and professional students borrow even more, with the additional
debt for a graduate degree ranging from $27,000 to $114,000.
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