I'm applying for college and I've got to fill some papers. I'm asked if I want an associate degree? I don't know what this means. I also don't know what is to major in something. see i just wanna go to college, study two years and transfer into a university to study pharmacy (not sure if 4 or 6 years) and work. could anybody explain briefly what is this all about? i know i sound like a total fool for not knowing anything bout this. i'm from panama and here things are a lot simpler. thanks!
2007-01-26 13:31:08 · 9 answers · asked by ilovefrappes 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
What Kx said is not accurate.
Even considering an average years tuition of about 9,800$, if at the end of six years you get a job paying the average US salary of 37,000$, you could theoretically earn back your tuition in less than two years. And chances are, if you spend six years in college, you can get a job that pays much better than average!
If you where instead to invest the approximately $58,800 in tuition for, say, 25 years at an average interest of 7%, then using the formula FV = PV*(1+i)^n, you would have $319,133. But with the current average salary of $37,000, you could earn that in less than ten years. Additionally if you adjust the interest rate for inflation of about 4% annually, then by the end of 25 years, you have only the equivalent of only about $121,440 in today's dollars, while your salary is likely to go up as you gain job experience.
Chances are, if you are like the average investor, you are likely to withdraw some or all of your savings before that 25 years, especially if you do not have a college education.
So in conclusion, every year you spend in college will almost certainly give you a far greater return on your money than any simple investment plan. Or better yet, combine the two, and start investing after college, and you are sure to retire a wealthy person.
But to answer your question, studying at a junior college may be a smart option, as the tuition and class sizes are likely to be smaller. An associates degree is a two year degree, and gives you a nice looking diploma, but some fields, especially pharmacy may require more than two years. A major is just your field of study. You will probably want to work for an Associate of Science (AS) degree with a major in either medicine or chemistry. Many two year schools may have a pre-pharmacy program.
Good luck!
~Donkey Hotei
2007-01-26 14:31:14 · answer #1 · answered by WOMBAT, Manliness Expert 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An Associates degree is a 2 year degree. Nursing has an associates degree. There are associates degrees in business. They are usually offered by community colleges and technical schools. A major just means the main area you studied. Majoring in math would mean you studied primarily math. Majors have requirements....for example...part of a History Major might be having a foreign language and 40 credits of History. Sounds like you'd do well to study Bio and related fields.
2007-01-26 13:41:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with the community college you would like to attend to see what courses they have in pre-pharmacy. You will be working toward an Associate of Science degree. Here is a website that will help you see which courses you need for the Bachelors Degree and also give you information for a pharmacy degree.
http://www.umich.edu/~pharmacy/programs/bs_pharmaceutical.html
http://www.cloud.edu/courses/degrees/prephar.htm
2007-01-26 13:53:01 · answer #3 · answered by blt_4 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In theory, one can enter pharmacy school after two years of community college. In reality, that is the hardest thing to do. Most pharmacy colleges are biased against community college. To be even granted an interview, you'll need close to a 4.0 Community college GPA. Pharmacy school is 4 years total plus whatever length of time for your prereqs. Also, if you're not a permanent resident or a citizen, you'll be at a disadvantage. First, you won't qualify for federal/state financial aid.
2007-01-27 11:46:59 · answer #4 · answered by Lea 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He didn't get an AA he got a bachelor's in poly sci with an emphasis in international relations and a law degree from harvard.
2016-03-29 04:19:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
An associates degree is a 2 year degree. Since you already know what you want to do, you should go see your counselor so that he/she can tell you what classes you need to take. Good luck!!!
2007-01-26 13:36:38 · answer #6 · answered by Doll 101 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
you have to get an associates degree to transfer to a university. they only way you can transfer is if you declare a major at your community college, probly science becuase of pharamcy and the transfer to a university and study pharmacy there and get your bachelor or master degree and pharmacy certificate
2007-01-26 13:36:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
say you want to be an R.N. (registered nurse)
you would get an associates degree from a 2 year college to accomplish this.
Your major would be nursing.
2007-01-26 13:40:06 · answer #8 · answered by debi_0712 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Collage is not always the answer. Its extremely expensive!
If you were to take your collage money and invest it you would probably have more by the end then you would with a higher paying job.
Be very sure of what classes you are taking and take only the bare minimum.
2007-01-26 13:37:15 · answer #9 · answered by k X 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋