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life after high school...
life after high school...
What are my post-secondary options?
What are my post-secondary options?
First explore the information on this page to learn about the different options (#1- 6), then...
- community college
Benefits of starting at a community college:
Benefits of starting at a community college:
The quality of education is comparable to traditional institutions of higher education.
Tuition is free at most local community colleges.
The schedule can be more flexible.
Most people attend a two-year community college to fulfill their general education requirements and earn an associate's degree. This includes classes that focus on college-level reading and writing, mathematics, science and social science. These general credits can then be transferred to a four-year college to earn a bachelor's degree.
Read the Community College FAQs to learn more.
Largest public system of higher education in the nation with 2.1 million students attending 112 Campuses in California.
Provides workforce training, job training certificate and degree programs.
Note: In recent years, most community colleges will want you to declare your major.
2. Public Four-Year university
2. Public Four-Year university
You must meet the A - G Admissions Requirements for both CSUs and UCs.
A-G_brochure_English.pdfA-G Requirements (English)
A-G_brochure_update_SPANISH.pdfA-G Requirements (Spanish)
High-quality, accessible, student-focused higher education
Choose from a wide range of Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees
23 campuses located throughout the state
World-class public research institution
Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate degrees over a wide range of academic disciplines
10 campuses total with 9 undergraduate campuses
3. Private four-year university
3. Private four-year university
Private and independent institutions range from large to small traditional liberal arts schools.
Wide range of academic programs for Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degrees offered depending on the campus
76 private and independent institutions in California with over 200 campus locations statewide
4. trade school
4. trade school
Career Technical Programs provide the skills necessary to perform the job in a particular field, like: Nursing, Dental Hygiene, Mechanized Agriculture Technology and Automotive Technology.
These programs are offered at public (California Community Colleges), private non-profit, and private for-profit school systems.
Explore the resources at Who Do U Want 2 Be to learn more.
5. military
5. military
The military has five branches: Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corp, and Navy.
As an active duty enlisted member, you learn a job specialty and do hands-on work. You will sign a contract, usually for four years.
6. work
6. work
Get started HERE. Also look at the information and resources on the Explore Careers page.
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