Here are some tips for selecting schools, based on an analysis comparing each school to all others across dozens of factors:
Schools Concentrating On Accountants And Auditors
- Focus: For schools with a focus on this career area, look at Miami Dade College, Valencia Community College, Broward College, and State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota.
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- 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 Florida International, City College, City College, and City College Branch Campus.
- Female: For schools particularly welcoming to female students, consider City College Branch Campus.
- Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider Florida A&M, Miami Dade College, Florida International, and Johnson & Wales Florida.
- Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider College of Business and Technology-Hialeah Campus, College of Business and Technology-Flagler Campus, Nova Southeastern, and Rasmusssen.
School Setting
- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of Hobe Sound Bible College, The University of Tampa, Florida Institute of Technology, and Northwood University Florida.
- Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of Clearwater Christian, Hobe Sound Bible College, Stetson University, and Webber International University.
Excellence
- SAT: For students with high SAT scores, look at University of Miami, University of Florida, Florida State, and Central Florida.
- % Accepted: For selective institutions, look at Florida International, Florida Memorial University, University of South Florida-Main Campus, and University of Florida.
- Class Size: For small class sizes, look at Stetson University, Hobe Sound Bible College, University of Miami, and Florida A&M.
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- Degrees: Associate, Bachelor
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- Degrees: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Diploma, Master, Post- Bachelor's Certificate
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- Degrees: Bachelor, Master
DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management
- Locations: Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Jacksonville, Miami, Orlando, Tampa
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- Degrees: Master, Post- Bachelor's Certificate
- Locations: Miami
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- Degrees: Associate, Diploma
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- Degrees: Associate, Bachelor
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- Degrees: Associate, Bachelor
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Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
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Pasco Hernando College • New Port Richey, FL
Studying Accounting (completion in 1979)
• 5/1/2011
"The experience of school was very positive. I liked my classmates, and liked my instructors. I enjoyed the atmosphere."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | In today's work environment, a degree is a must. If a person is serious about a career, and does not get sidetracked, this is a great experience. If I could do it over again, I would. |
| Program Reputation | 5 | The school was a local college. It was what I could afford. |
| Program Quality | 9 | The students I attended with were friends, so I enjoyed my classmates. I thought my instructors were very good teachers, and were approachable. |
| Instruction | More than 5 years ago | I attended school more than 5 years ago. I assume you do not want any input. |
| How Difficult | 8 | You get what you give. If I wanted to be successful in my classes, I had to study. I feel I got the education I worker for. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | We were expected to read our assignments and be prepared for class discussion. We were all given a project, and our instructor guided us step by step. Our instructor was available during non class hours. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 3 | When I attended school, many of these options were not available. Basically, a list of required courses were given, and whatever fit your schedule was what choices one had. |
| Academic Facilities | 7 | At the time I attended class, resources were up to date. Computers were not something readily available, but the media center was used a lot. As mentioned, instructors were accessible. |
| Social Life | 8 | I enjoyed school. I participated in activities and met good people. |
| Placement Services | 5 | The school did have some contacts with local businesses. They would make an introduction, but because it was a small college, placement help was limited. |
| Alumni Network | 5 | I did not use the support system much that the school offered. I created my own study group. |
University Of South Florida • Tampa, FL
Studying Accounting (completion in 2006)
• 7/7/2011
"Overall I was very pleased with my experience at USF. However, as stated above, it did lack a certain ambiance."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | USF provides great academic training. Overall, you will be prepared for your career if you make it through the accounting program there. |
| Program Reputation | 10 | Many employers nationwide are aware of the prestige of an accounting degree from USF. They teach you what you need to know and they do it well. |
| Program Quality | 10 | USF has a great faculty and great facilities. They teach you what you need to know for the career you are preparing for. |
| Instruction | 10 | They teach subjects based on knowledge of exams that will be required to continue your career. I was very well prepared for the CPA exam. |
| How Difficult | 10 | The accounting program is very complex. Ever changing rules and regulations require well trained professors. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | Much of the program was centered on reading and comprehending rules and regulations. There were hands on calculations done as well. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | If I was unable to sign up for a class that I needed, I was generally able to get in anyway. Professors are interested in teaching students that want to learn. |
| Academic Facilities | 9 | There are multiple campuses in the Tampa area. There are libraries, study rooms, and computer labs located in both Tampa and St. Petersburg. |
| Social Life | 4 | USF is primarily a commuter school. Tampa is such a large city in which to have a college, so I feel it lacks the "college town" feel. |
| Placement Services | 8 | USF provides many on campus options for career placement. They also have a very user friendly website. |
| Alumni Network | 8 | The alumni network in Tampa is a very large and prominent group. You can walk into any firm in the area and be more likely than not to find USF alumni. |
University Of Florida • Gainesville, FL
Studying Accounting (completion in 1984)
• 7/8/2011
"I was more than adequately prepared for my professional career as an accountant especially in technical expertise. That education got me in the door to build my professional knowledge and skills making me now not only an excellent accountant, but a business leader."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | As I said above, I was well prepared technically and professionally by my education. Further, it is a fun school with a dedicated community. |
| Program Reputation | 9 | Warrington is one of the best business schools. Especially in my regional network, I find that I have been adequately prepared and I am widely respected. |
| Program Quality | 10 | I have a great network of professionals that have also graduated from my school within my profession. It is also a well respected school with an excellent national reputation. |
| Instruction | 9 | I was able to streamline my Bachelor's into my Master's and be fully educated within 5 years. The professors were all very knowledgeable and had extensive experience working in professional settings before teaching. |
| How Difficult | 7 | My courses were certainly challenging. However, after trying a number of areas of studies, I found accounting just made sense. I was really interested in the organizing and balancing of finances, etc. so I was willing to put in the extra work. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | I think as a product of the time, the school was more focused on book learning. Today, with computer resources and such, students have the opportunity to learn in a variety of ways. I know the school now offers summer internship placements for students to gain professional experience. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 5 | At the time, I thought that the scheduling was excellent for my schedule. However, I was a full time student and did not have a need for flexibility. I think now there are the typical evening and summer courses as well as online options. |
| Academic Facilities | 6 | When I was a student, I felt that I had the resources necessary to complete my degree. The faculty and staff were very supportive and there was an extensive library just for use by accounting majors. |
| Social Life | 8 | If you love football, UF is great. There is a huge community surrounding sports. From that comes a lot of social opportunities and school spirit. |
| Placement Services | 9 | Right after graduating, I was placed at PW, one of the major national firms. This then gave me the experience I needed to later start my own firm. |
| Alumni Network | 10 | Despite the fact that I live in a different state now, I still regularly interact with other alumni from my school in my professional and personal life. If I need to, I can draw on this network for professional support, recommendations, etc. |
University Of South Florida • Tampa, FL
Studying Accounting (completion in 2007)
• 9/13/2011
"It wasn't the worst, but I wouldn't go out of my way to recommend the school either."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | Maybe | It really depends on the personality of the person and what they like to do. This can be a very independent work. |
| Program Reputation | 5 | Not many people think of business when they think of USF. |
| Program Quality | 7 | USF is good at preparing you for your career, just lacking in assistance while attending school. |
| Instruction | 8 | I wish that I had instructors with real life experience and a willingness to help their students. |
| How Difficult | 8 | Common sense and attention to detail are the most important things to succeed in accounting. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | I learned from the book, no real life training. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | I have taken classes in the day, at night, and online. |
| Academic Facilities | 9 | They have a wide variety of tech centers and computers, just not enough for the students who need them. |
| Social Life | 1 | I never attended a social event at school. |
| Placement Services | 3 | I struggled to find a job on my own, my school did not help me. |
| Alumni Network | 1 | I am not a member of the alumni assoc. |
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