Community colleges

Community colleges are smaller schools that offer students certificate programs or a two-year degree. Some go to a community college first, earn an associate's (two-year) degree and then transfer to a four-year college to earn a bachelor's (four-year) degree. A community college's curriculum is sometimes developed around the needs of the community's employers. Normally, you live at home while you're attending these schools, so you can attend school around your work schedule or your family responsibilities.