Once you have an idea of the type of career you wish to pursue, find out what kind of education is required. For example:

• If you want to be an x-ray technician, this is typically a two-year program at certain Nebraska community colleges and hospitals.
• If you wish to be a teacher, you'll need a four-year bachelor's degree.
• A career as an architect usually requires a master's degree - which means at least six years of college.

To research colleges that may be the right fit for you, see College Profiles at educationquest.org and ask your guidance counselor about college search tools at your school.