Understanding “how college works” from the different types of schools to the difference between a certificate to doctorate are explained for you by the College Board’s Big Futures online in a very user-friendly way.
B.A., M.S., Ph.D. — what are these degrees, and what does it take to earn them? Here is an overview of the different kinds of college degrees.
Is a college the same thing as a university? What does "liberal arts" mean? Why are some colleges called public and others private? Here are the basics on the types of colleges.
A useful list showing average $$ income $$ in 2025 based on degrees and certificate earned after high school.
College admissions used to be about predictable milestones like a strong grade point average, competitive standardized test scores and a heartfelt personal statement. But today’s applicants face a radically different landscape –