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.

BIG FUTURE Quick Guide: Your College Degree Options

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.
 

BIG FUTURE Types of Colleges: The Basics

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.
 

FEDERAL STUDENT AID Why go to college or career school?

A useful list showing average $$ income $$ in 2018 based on degrees and certificate earned after high school.
 

COLLEGE CONFIDENTIAL: Admission Officers Name the Most Important Elements in College Applications

The top factors that colleges used when evaluating first-time freshmen during fall 2018