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 Coastal Carolina University, Benedict, Midlands Technical College, and Trident Technical College.
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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 Southern Wesleyan University, South Carolina State, Clemson, and North Greenville University.
- Female: For schools particularly welcoming to female students, consider Columbia College, Converse, and Centura College.
- Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider Benedict, Voorhees College, Denmark Technical College, and South Carolina State.
- Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider Southern Wesleyan University, Converse, Central Carolina Technical College, and York Technical College.
School Setting
- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of Bob Jones, Furman, Coastal Carolina University, and Benedict.
- Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of Presbyterian College, Wofford College, Voorhees College, and Furman.
Excellence
- SAT: For students with high SAT scores, look at Furman, Clemson, Wofford College, and College of Charleston.
- % Accepted: For selective institutions, look at North Greenville University, Francis Marion, Furman, and Clemson.
- Class Size: For small class sizes, look at Furman, Wofford College, Presbyterian College, and Voorhees College.
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Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
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Clemson University • Clemson, SC
Studying Accounting (completion in 2009)
• 8/20/2011
"I would go back to college tomorrow. I love my job and my company, but nothing beats that experience."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | The school has excellent professors that get to know students on a personal basis. The majority of them live in Greenville (the city right near Clemson) and I run into them all the time. They always want to know how things are going. |
| Program Reputation | 8 | Clemson has a great Business school. We were ranked in top 20 of schools in 2008. |
| Program Quality | 8 | Great professors and clubs to participate in. I wish there was more than 1 focus presented, such as external vs internal audit and business vs personal tax. |
| Instruction | 7 | The information taught at all colleges are “perfect world scenarios.” I learned much more after being in work force. |
| How Difficult | 8 | Professors were great with helping to strike a good school/life balance. Any accounting major is going to be slightly difficult the further along you get into the program. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | Beginner classes were focused more on book learning because of the high volume of business majors that need the gen ed requirements. The higher the level of the accounting class was, the more projects and presentations were involved. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 7 | Some accounting courses (junior-senior level) were only offered once in a semester. This was a hinderance sometimes. |
| Academic Facilities | 9 | The professors were all qualified and most had teaching assistants. They also had study groups for the accounting courses which the TAs taught. |
| Social Life | 10 | Clemson is great about engaging people in the school events. Of course, it is up to the individual to attend. However, I loved the college experience and atmosphere at Clemson. All ball fields are on campus so sporting events have the school tailgating on campus. It's a lot of fun. |
| Placement Services | 9 | I found my first job in Clemson as a staff auditor through their JobLink. Although, it didn't work out for me for personal reasons, the job and process was great! |
| Alumni Network | 8 | We have meetings regularly to discuss the jobs and opportunities available for Clemson Alums. They are mainly held in downtown Greenville during happy hour. |
Univ. Of South Carolina • Columbia, SC
Studying Accounting (completion in 1980)
• 9/12/2011
"USC has grown and become one the leading institutions of higher learning in the nation for Business. They provide a well-rounded education and growing experience for students."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | Yes | In the State of South Carolina, there is no place for a better accounting education. You graduate with a very well-respected and deserved degree. |
| Program Reputation | 10 | The School of Business at USC has attracted top-ranked professors and have major contributors to the school. Darla Moore has donated millions to the school and the School of Business is now named after her. |
| Program Quality | 10 | My credentials from USC allowed me to get a job within 3 months of earning my degree. I was then able within 4 months to take an even better, higher-paying job. |
| Instruction | 10 | My father was an educator and I had been around teachers and professors on a collegiate level all my life. The ones at USC are exceptional. |
| How Difficult | 8 | Back then, they were just adding the computer to the curriculum. The tests were by hand with no calculators or computers. You had to know your stuff. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | With the change to computers you have to adopt a mix of learning techniques. USC School of Business has managed to combine the two quite effectively. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | Now they have classes online that allow students to work and go to school on their own time. They can take a class when they can, not just when it is offered at the college. |
| Academic Facilities | 10 | With the continued donations of alumni like Darla Moore, the School of Business has improved its facilities and made computers available to all students. Professors and other students are there for anyone who needs help. |
| Social Life | 10 | USC has one of the biggest followings in sports, particular football. Their baseball team has finished #1 two years running. There's always parties and socializing going on. |
| Placement Services | 8 | USC provides interviewing processes to help all students find a job. I interviewed and was placed within 3 months of graduation. |
| Alumni Network | 9 | Even after 21 years, my alumni association still keeps in touch with me via e-mail and phone. They are very active in raising money and helping the students at the University. |
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