College

Choosing the right college is crucial to achieving your full potential. It's important not to get caught up in the hype of popular colleges, the best universities, or where your friends are going. These institutions might not provide the resources that you need to succeed. It's essential to reflect on your goals and the attributes you need to succeed. Don't underestimate the importance of finding a college that fits you well. A  college's reputation will fade over time, but its impact on your future success will be long-lasting. 


Here are some aspects to consider when researching colleges:

Find Your College: Narrow down your college from over 6,000 colleges, and explore resources to plan, prepare, and graduate from college.

Common Data Set: If you plan to attend a college or university, use this information to inform your educational decisions and increase your chance of getting accepted into your dream school. 

For example, if your dream school ranks extracurricular activities "Very Important," you know you must get involved and exhibit leadership qualities.

Use College Navigator to start your college search. Select the college characteristics that matter to you (e.g., majors, costs, location, types of degrees available, etc.). 

Locate colleges by state or zip code. Then learn more about those colleges by connecting to their IPEDS data and websites. 

Compare colleges based on numerous criteria (including costs, debt, earnings by field of study, and more) through the College Scorecard. 

Reflect on what's important, where you want to be, and who you want to become. With those answers, you can figure out what types of colleges will allow you to reach your goals. 

Finding colleges that fit you best begins with self-discovery —  getting to know your interests, goals, and what's most important to you. 

Career colleges prepare students for specific skill-based careers. 

ROTC - or Reserve Officers' Training Corps - is an excellent option for students considering future Army, Navy, or Air Force service. There are numerous benefits to joining ROTC, including the chance to gain valuable professional experience, financial assistance through scholarships and other forms of monetary support, and the guarantee of a career as an Officer after graduation. With 100% tuition coverage and other forms of support, it's clear why ROTC is an attractive option for many students looking to serve their country and build a successful career.

If you're seeking a college or university offering an ROTC program, click HERE!

The CollegeData's College Acceptance Calculator can help estimate your likelihood of being accepted to any of the over 2,000 colleges listed on our site. By comparing your personal data, such as your GPA and test scores, with the qualifications of recent freshmen at your desired schools, the calculator generates a detailed analysis of your admissions chances. 

The college school profile is a document that you can find on most college websites that provides a snapshot of who was accepted the previous school year.  Like the Common Data Set, this information can inform your decision to apply or not apply.

This comprehensive list ranks 100 majors that can lead to top-earning careers! Each major is evaluated based on its median salary and job growth rate.

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Some of the majors on our list may surprise you, while others may confirm what you already suspected. But all of them offer excellent earning potential and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your chosen field.