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 Southeastern Louisiana University, LSU, Louisiana-Lafayette, and Nicholls State.
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 NSU, Southeastern Louisiana University, Loyola University, and LSU Shreveport.
- Female: For schools particularly welcoming to female students, consider Delta School of Business and Technology and Our Lady of Holy Cross College.
- Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider Southern University at New Orleans, Grambling State, Xavier University of Louisiana, and Our Lady of Holy Cross College.
- Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider Loyola University, Louisiana Tech, and NSU.
School Setting
- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of Tulane University of Louisiana, Grambling State, Loyola University, and Xavier University of Louisiana.
- Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of Dillard, Centenary, Louisiana College, and Grambling State.
Excellence
- SAT: For students with high SAT scores, look at Tulane University of Louisiana, Loyola University, LSU, and Centenary.
- % Accepted: For selective institutions, look at Tulane University of Louisiana, Grambling State, Dillard, and Southeastern Louisiana University.
- Class Size: For small class sizes, look at Dillard, Loyola University, Centenary, and Tulane University of Louisiana.
Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
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Louisiana State University • Baton Rouge, LA
Studying Accounting (completion in 1983)
"I attended more than 5 years ago. But I was and still am very pleased with LSU"
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | LSU is the best. Love Purple Live Gold!!!!!!!! |
| Program Reputation | 9 | LSU is well thought of in academic circles. Their business and accounting programs are among the best. |
| Program Quality | 7 | LSU has a great business and accounting school. Their curriculum was challenging but fair. |
| Instruction | More than 5 years ago | N/A |
| How Difficult | 7 | The accounting courses prepared me for my career. The elective courses gave me a good all around education. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | LSU offered a good mix. It mainly depended on the course and professor. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 9 | Scheduling was a breeze. The course selection was well spread out in time and semesters. |
| Academic Facilities | 9 | LSU has always had great resources. The labs are spread out around campus so you don't have to go to one particular place to work. |
| Social Life | 10 | LSU is a party school. The athletic events are a happening!!!! |
| Placement Services | 7 | They had an excellent career day when I was there. It lead to my first job. |
| Alumni Network | 10 | The LSU Alumni Association is fantastic. I have lived in several cities and there is always a chapter! |
Louisiana State University • Baton Rouge, LA
Studying Accounting (completion in 1983)
• 7/6/2011
"I LOVE LSU. Love Purple, Live Gold."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | I am very proud of LSU. It is a great university. |
| Program Reputation | 9 | LSU graduates quality students. LSU is a great school. |
| Program Quality | 10 | LSU provided a great learning atmosphere. It is a wonderful university. |
| Instruction | 10 | The professors were challenging but fair. They took great pride in their profession. |
| How Difficult | 7 | Accounting is a challenging field. I enjoy the numbers side of the world, so it came easier to me than most. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | A good mix. We were able to intern. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 6 | Sometimes it was a little hard to get classes when you wanted. But I heard it is better now. |
| Academic Facilities | 9 | They have great facilities that are spread out all over campus. |
| Social Life | 10 | LSU is a party school. Sports are THE social happening. |
| Placement Services | 8 | They provided good career days, or at least when I went to school there. |
| Alumni Network | 10 | Our Alumni are very active. We have chapters everywhere. |
Tulane University • New Orleans, LA
Studying Finance (completion in 2011)
• 7/24/2011
"I made a great network of colleagues, learned tons from great professors, engaged on campus to enjoy my time, and would do it all again without thinking twice. I can't wait to get back to campus for alumni events."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | The huge alumni network is great with getting leads on positions. Academically, we are top ranked, and are consistent top performers. There is plenty to do, the class is a great cohesive mix of backgrounds, and you're given enough freedom to make the program your own. |
| Program Reputation | 9 | #4 in the US, and #24 worldwide. I'd say that's pretty solid. |
| Program Quality | 9 | For a newer program, the specialized masters degree offers a specialized skill set from a renowned university. The alumni network is fantastic, and the reputation of our business school is second to none. |
| Instruction | 9 | Lots of the learning was on the case-study method, but we also had lots of independent research projects. We had to develop plans and models from the ground up. In addition, we had the traditional lecture/seminar sessions to balance it all out. |
| How Difficult | 7 | My undergraduate majors, study abroad, and work experience all prepared me very well for the rigorous course load. I still found myself on campus in-class, or doing homework/studying for at least 40 hours per week. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | We had a blend of case-study, seminar/lecture, and projects. This gave us time to sit back and take notes, get up and really make things happen, or see how others already played the game. It was a great blend of material. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 5 | Not the best. The courses were taught by industry professionals, which means you had to work around their schedules. Many were night classes, and some courses only had one section offered. It really held back the amount of electives one could take, due to scheduling. |
| Academic Facilities | 10 | We had immense resources at our disposal. The business school had their own library, computer labs, locker room, food service, etc. It was a self-contained unit, and really made us feel like a 'family.' We also had study/group rooms to use for projects, and the professors were always up to help however they could. |
| Social Life | 7 | I had a great time at Tulane, but because it is a smaller, private school, the sports programs weren't great. There was tons of school spirit, but nobody took us seriously without a solid athletics program. |
| Placement Services | 10 | I utilized the career services office to help with my job process, but found the jobs on my own. They offered great support/help, but were not great in giving us great leads. |
| Alumni Network | 10 | Being from a large, private university, the network of alumni spans nationwide. The business school, and university as a whole, hosts many alumni events, and they are still very active in current student interaction. |
Tulane University • New Orleans, LA
Studying Economics (completion in 1997)
• 7/27/2011
"Having a degree from a prestigious school is always worthwhile. As a bonus, my extracurricular activities provided me with the networking that set me on my eventual career path."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | maybe | Since I ended up working in real estate and accounting, I might recommend a less expensive school, which would be just as good for entering my particular field. |
| Program Reputation | 8 | Tulane is well respected for its undergraduate education but is not known specifically for its economics program. |
| Program Quality | 6 | I don't use my major directly. Having a background in economics helps me understand some of my work better, but I can't really say I use my major in my work. |
| Instruction | 7 | The instruction was generally good and I learned a lot, but most of it doesn't apply to my career, especially the courses dealing with international economics. |
| How Difficult | 8 | The subject material was challenging and I had to study hard to earn good grades. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | Economics doesn't really lend itself to lab work or hands-on learning. Most of my academic work was based on studying the textbooks and class notes. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 9 | I never had a problem setting up a class schedule. I never took an online or summer course. |
| Academic Facilities | 10 | Class sizes were small and almost all of the classes were taught by professors, not graduate assistants. The computer department provided good online support for the classes for which such services were needed. |
| Social Life | 10 | I enjoyed my time there a great deal. The football team was terrible during my four years and the basketball team underachieved, but there were a lot of great entertainment options both on and off campus. |
| Placement Services | 5 | I haven't used them in a long time, so I can't give an accurate rating. |
| Alumni Network | 6 | There are various alumni clubs throughout the country, but I haven't benefited from them career-wise. I've always had more success by simply sending my resume directly to small business owners. |
University Of Louisiana At Lafayette • Lafayette, LA
Studying Finance, MBA Program (completion in 2000)
• 9/6/2011
"I had a great experience at ULL. I recommend the school to my friend's children who are applying to different colleges."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | I think the Accounting program and MBA program are excellent. I learned a lot and use that knowledge at my current position. |
| Program Reputation | 10 | Many students from around the world attend ULL for the MBA program. The reputation of the program was well known. |
| Program Quality | 10 | I had excellent teachers and the program was outstanding. I found the curriculum very easy and I scored well. |
| Instruction | 10 | The instructors were very knowledgeable and taught their subjects well. I learned a lot from them and will remember lectures for many years. |
| How Difficult | 1 | The work load was very manageable. The curriculum was challenging and I did well. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | I believe my school was more book learning oriented. I attended a few field trips to local businesses but there should have been more. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 8 | I think the class schedule flexibility was alright. I had some problems scheduling but I was able to work around my schedule. |
| Academic Facilities | 8 | The library was being remodeled at the time so it was somewhat of a mess, but the end product was excellent. The computer lab was outstanding! |
| Social Life | 8 | The athletic events were very enjoyable. The accounting program frequently had events as well. |
| Placement Services | 5 | I didn't receive any advice on career planning. The job placement aspect was non-existent. |
| Alumni Network | 10 | The alumni association is excellent. I still receive invitations to events, games, etc. |
Delgado Community College • New Orleans, LA
Studying Accounting (completion in 2006)
• 9/24/2011
"Delgado changed my life, and my view of myself. Everyone can benefit from education, and Delgado is a great place to start that path."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | maybe | Community college is good for prerequisites, a background in Accounting is necessary to get going. |
| Program Reputation | 5 | Delgado has a great reputation of preparing students for higher studies. The Accounting program will get you in the door, if you've done well. |
| Program Quality | 6 | A two year Accounting degree gave me a little bit of a head start, but not much. It took over four years to get the accounting position I was seeking. I don't think my school is the best for Accounting majors, but I might be wrong; I have no interest in being a professional accountant. |
| Instruction | 8 | Staff at Delgado care about students. If you need help, and you look for it, it's there, at every level of the college. |
| How Difficult | 5 | A student chooses his/her level of challenge, based on hours and labs. With the college's cancelation policy, you can back out of a bad decision. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | Accounting, at this level, must be book-based. But I saw lots of hands-on learning in other areas of study. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | I tailored the program around my schedule. With some work, I always managed to make it all fit. |
| Academic Facilities | 7 | They had both a tutor lab and a specific computer lab. Teachers were always available after hours. |
| Social Life | 10 | As an introvert, I loved the ready acceptance of many different groups. I joined 5 different groups in 3 years! |
| Placement Services | 5 | I never found a need for Delgado's placement program. But the one time I dropped by that office, the student worker wasn't very helpful. |
| Alumni Network | 5 | I have no post-graduation contact. I get some letters, but they just seem like fundraisers to me. |
Southeastern Louisiana University • Hammond, LA
Studying Management (completion in 2008)
• 10/11/2011
"As a college student I was there strictly for the education to better myself and I did get that education. I do believe there could have been a few more options for the non-traditional student."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | I would definitely recommend SLU to others pursuing a career in accounting if they were looking for a local school. However, if they had the option to move away to attend school, I would recommend that be looked into. |
| Program Reputation | 9 | I do not keep up with my school's current reputation much. However, in my area many respectable accountants have attended SLU. |
| Program Quality | 8 | Accounting classes are limited to "traditional" students. I myself worked full time and attended school and it was at times difficult to schedule classes I needed. |
| Instruction | 8 | The instruction I received provided a good basis for my line of work. However, I have learned most from actually working in my position. |
| How Difficult | 8 | Some classes in the program were difficult simply because you are being taught without using the programs used in todays world. Learning how to do things without the technology does help understand the concept and will make doing the actual work easier to understand once in the career world. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | I would have to say that most if not all of my learning came from books. There is not a lot of hands on work related to accounting. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 4 | They did offer night classes, online classes, and summer classes. However, the classes needed for accounting were limited and often more geared toward "traditional" students. |
| Academic Facilities | 7 | SLU absolutely has many academic facilities and resources. The problem comes in with those resources not always being available for the "non-traditional" student. |
| Social Life | This is not an experience I can truly comment on. I was not part of any extra curricular activities since working full time and attending classes at night took up most of my time. | |
| Placement Services | 4 | I was not placed by my school's job placement/career services. I do know that they have this available, but I did not take advantage of their services. |
| Alumni Network | 5 | I receive regular mailings from the alumni department. However, I do not participate in any of the alumni activities. |
Louisiana State University • Baton Rouge, LA
Studying Finance, Specialization In Internal Audit (completion in 2010)
• 2/29/2012
"My school both got me a job and prepared me well for it. I do not know what more one can ask for from a school."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | LSU is the best school for a future internal auditor, and is a very good choice for any other business related degree. The professors and facilities are all of great quality. Governor Jindal is cutting too much money from LSU though, so I am worried about its future. |
| Program Reputation | 10 | The Center for Internal Audit is world renown and highly recognized as prestigious by professionals in the industry. The LSU business school as a whole is also high ranked and well respected. |
| Program Quality | 10 | The LSU business school is highly ranked. The LSU Center for Internal Audit is world renown and offered great preparation for the field. |
| Instruction | 9 | I was always surprised and pleased by the quality of my instructors. They were knowledgeable, helpful, and consistently prepared. |
| How Difficult | 6 | I did not have much difficulty performing well. This was mostly because I only had to perform better relative to other students and many of them were slackers. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | LSU courses are generally taught with a traditional book learning approach. Certain technical computer related courses are more hands on, however. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 5 | Courses fill up quickly and scheduling problems are common. Thankfully they are usually able to be resolved if the student locates the right person to help. |
| Academic Facilities | 10 | LSU had more resources than I ever cared to use. I did enjoy the meeting areas, libraries, and computer labs though. |
| Social Life | 9 | I know LSU has an incredible amount of events and clubs. I unfortunately did not participate in much of these because I had to work and support myself when not in class. |
| Placement Services | 10 | I was referred to my current employer by the LSU internal audit program. They are the only reason I have a good job today, and that is exactly what I wanted from my college. |
| Alumni Network | 6 | I do not utilize the alumni services. I know these services exist and are extensive. |
Tulane University • New Orleans, LA
Studying Accounting (completion in 2005)
• 3/1/2012
"I was satisfied, but that is all. I can't justify the expense of a private university versus a public university."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | no | Again, I wouldn't recommend a private university to anyone. Relative to accounting, public colleges provide similar academic programs with the same literature and information. |
| Program Reputation | 6 | Last I checked in U.S. Business Week, Tulane was a top 50 business school. However, they are more recognized for their oil and gas industry efforts. |
| Program Quality | 7 | Great campus and a good program. However, I would never recommend a private university to anyone. |
| Instruction | 8 | The professors were top notch. I would assume that is what dictated the high tuition. Most professors utilized real world scenarios within the course work. |
| How Difficult | 7 | Since I was able to attend several classes at other institutions as a transient student, I do not believe the level of difficulty was any greater. Other course work was comparable. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | The nature of the major and the inherent content dictates that the course work is intensive on book learning. We did have required presentations in a professional setting that helped prepare students. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 5 | Online classes weren't an option. The graduate programs had some night classes that met once a week. The summer sessions were very limited in course offerings. |
| Academic Facilities | 9 | The academic facilities and resources of the program were incredible. Computer labs were readily available, as were academic advisors, tutors and labs. |
| Social Life | My social experience was non-existent. I was a non traditional student that also held a job. | |
| Placement Services | 4 | The school provided some networking sessions. They did not have career fairs or anything of that nature at my time of attendance. |
| Alumni Network | 4 | I receive a publication quarterly from the university. I also receive quarterly requests for donations. |
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