Everyone's path after high school is different.

• Workforce: joining the workforce right out of high school.

• Military: get trained in a specific career, and have the benefit of getting your college paid for!

• Apprenticeship: get paid to learn how to do a job.

• Trade/Vocational School: a specialty school for a specific career (La 'James, Palmer College of Chiropractic, Allen College, etc.)

• Community College: offers 2-year Associate's Degrees, Certificate and Diploma programs.

• Community College, then Transfer: earn your 2-year Associate's Degree first, then transfer to complete your 4-year degree.

• 4-Year University: earn your 4-year degree, also called a Bachelor's Degree.

• Graduate School & Beyond: some careers require 4+ years of college, such as a Master's Degree (6+ years) or Doctorate (8+ years). These degrees are offered at 4-year universities, and you can start them after completing your Bachelor's Degree.