Considering post-secondary education? Here’s everything you need to know about what’s considered post-secondary education and how to choose the right path for you.
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Introduction
Many people assume that post-secondary education refers only to university, but there are actually many different types of educational programs that can be considered post-secondary. In general, post-secondary education refers to any type of educational program that takes place after high school. This could include community college, university, trade school, or even certain types of job training programs.
There is no one definitive answer to the question of what is considered post-secondary education. It really depends on the individual and what they hope to achieve through their education. For some people, post-secondary education might mean getting a degree from a four-year university, while for others it might mean completing a two-year community college program. It really all depends on the individual and what they hope to achieve through their education.
No matter what your definition of post-secondary education is, there are many different options available to you. Whether you want to go to university, trade school, or something else entirely, there is a program out there that will fit your needs.
Vocational or Trade Schools
Vocational or trade schools offer training in a specific trade, such as carpentry, plumbing, masonry, cosmetology, welding, or automotive repair. These programs typically last one to two years and lead to a certificate or diploma. In some cases, credits earned at a vocational school may be applied towards an associate degree at a community college.
Community Colleges
Community colleges are a type of post-secondary education institution that typically offer two-year academic programs and courses leading to an Associate’s degree, although some community colleges also offer four-year Bachelor’s degree programs. In addition to academic programs, community colleges often offer continuing education and adult education courses, as well as workforce training and development programs.
Community colleges are typically operated by local governments or regional consortia of multiple local governments. In the United States, community colleges are sometimes referred to as “junior colleges,” “technical colleges,” or simply “two-year colleges.”
Liberal Arts Colleges
A liberal arts college is an institute of higher education with a focus on undergraduate study in the liberal arts. Liberal arts colleges are distinguished from other types of higher education institutions, such as research universities and professional schools, by their general focus on undergraduate study and their commitment to a broad curriculum that covers the traditional humanities, as well as the natural sciences and mathematics.
In the United States, there are two main types of liberal arts colleges: private and public. Private liberal arts colleges are typically small, independent institutions that are financed through student tuition and private donations. Public liberal arts colleges are part of a state’s public university system and receive state funding.
Notable liberal arts colleges in the United States include Amherst College, Williams College, Swarthmore College, Wellesley College, Bryn Mawr College, Mount Holyoke College, Smith College, Reed College, Vassar College, Wesleyan University, Middlebury College, Oberlin College, Haverford College and Pomona College.
Universities
Universities are post-secondary institutions that offer academic degrees in a variety of subjects. These degrees include undergraduate (bachelor’s), graduate (master’s and doctoral), and professional (law and medicine). In order to be considered a university, an institution must be accredited by a recognized accrediting body such as the US Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
