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COLLEGE OPTIONS
--2-year or 4-year colleges
-- public or private colleges
public options in California:
- University of California schools – 10 campuses
- California State University schools – 23 campuses
- California Community Colleges – 113 campuses
private options include non-profit or for-profit schools
- non-profit schools are typically focused on providing a quality education for their students
- for-profit schools are typically focused on maximizing profits for their owners and shareholders
-- career technical education (offered through many California Community Colleges) prepares students for careers in specific occupations
-- degrees or certificates – what’s right for you? Often depends on what your career goals are!