Here are some tips for selecting schools, based on an analysis comparing each school to all others across dozens of factors:
Fastest Response From Schools
- Request Info: For the fastest information for prospective students, look at the Spotlight schools on this page.
Student Body
- Part-Time: For schools emphasizing part-time studies, consider University of Alaska Anchorage, University of Alaska Fairbanks, and Alaska Pacific.
- Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider University of Alaska Fairbanks.
- Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider Alaska Pacific, University of Alaska Fairbanks, and University of Alaska Anchorage.
School Setting
- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of Alaska Pacific, University of Alaska Fairbanks, and University of Alaska Anchorage.
- Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of Alaska Pacific, University of Alaska Fairbanks, and University of Alaska Anchorage.
Excellence
- SAT: For students with high SAT scores, look at Alaska Pacific.
- Class Size: For small class sizes, look at Alaska Pacific, University of Alaska Fairbanks, and University of Alaska Anchorage.
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- Locations: Anchorage, Wasilla
- Programs: 2 relevant programs; click the school name for details.
- Degrees: Associate, Bachelor
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- Degrees: Associate, Bachelor, Master
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Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
University Of Alaska, Southeast • Juneau, AK
Studying Accounting (completion in 1996)
• 7/8/2011
"I would highly recommend any accounting student to consider attending the University of Alaska, Southeast. It is a great school!"
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | I feel like getting my accounting degree at the University of Alaska, Southeast is what led to my success as a legislative auditor. I made many contacts at the school that have helped me in my accounting career. |
| Program Reputation | 10 | Our school's reputation is very good. The fiscal directors of the different State of Alaska departments like to hire accounting graduates of the University of Alaska, Southeast because of the high quality of learning at the university. |
| Program Quality | 10 | I feel like the University of Alaska, Southeast is an excellent school. Their accounting program is superb. |
| Instruction | 10 | The professors at the University of Alaska, Southeast are highly qualified accountants and auditors, so they are able to speak from experience in their classes. Because they have worked in the field, they can share their insights and provide guidance to their accounting students. |
| How Difficult | 7 | I think the program of study at the University of Alaska, Southeast is rigorous, yet not so difficult that the degree can't be achieved. You are expected to fully learn the information provided in the courses and are not just passed along with an "easy A." |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | I would say that the accounting program leans towards book learning. If an accounting student wants hands-on accounting experience, there are businesses in Juneau who will hire the student as an intern. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | The University of Alaska, Southeast uses distance education for many of its accounting classes. The distance education classes are very flexible in the days/hours of instruction. |
| Academic Facilities | 9 | I think the University of Alaska, Southeast's academic facilities and resources for the accounting program are very good. They have an excellent library, high-quality media and computer resources, spacious classrooms, academic advisors who care about the students, and the professors are extremely accessible to students. |
| Social Life | 8 | I had a lot of fun while attending school at the University of Alaska, Southeast. There are fun curricular activities and the beautiful Alaska surroundings make for a lot of good hiking and boating. |
| Placement Services | 5 | I haven't had any experience with the University of Alaska, Southeast's job placement or career services assistance. I would assume that they do an excellent job helping students to find work after college. |
| Alumni Network | 5 | I have to say that I haven't had much experience with our alumni network. I usually receive a mailing or two a year from them, but that's all. |
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