Career and College Exploration: Exploring Colleges

"The University of Texas at El Paso is one of the largest and most successful Hispanic-serving institutions in the country, with a student body that is over 80% Hispanic. It enrolls nearly 25,000 students in 166 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs in 10 colleges and schools. With more than $100 million in total annual research expenditures, UTEP is ranked in the top 5% of research institutions nationally and fifth in Texas for federal research expenditures at public universities".

What Type of College is Right For YOU?

Are you interested in a two-year degree at a community or technical college or go on to a four-year program? What are your options? Read this article to make your decision. 

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Making the Most of Your College Visits and make sure you get answers to the following points:

• Majors and degrees
• Cost of attendance 
• Admissions requirements 
• Housing options
• Faculty-to-student ratio 
• Financial aid availability and procedures
• Enrollment figures 
• Size of surrounding community
•  Extra-curricular activities 
• Resources available in the community
• Special services offered  
• Graduation rate 
• Job placement rate 
• Computer facilities access
• Holidays
• Location/distance

"El Paso Community College will be the progressive educational leader providing quality education that facilitates success for students, the community and region through innovative learning opportunities".

Searching for the perfect colleges or University

 Use the Quick Match or Advanced Search tools to find your perfect school 

MIT?

Texas Tech? 

Harvard? 

UTEP?

Do a little research and find your match.

Learn about various careers that interest you.

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Follow the links and explore some careers:

"We are a comprehensive research land-grant university excelling in teaching, research and public service. NMSU is truly a reflection of the region’s vibrant communities – an exciting place to tackle challenges, find answers to important issues and prepare for the future".