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 American Public University System, West Virginia University, West Virginia State University, and Marshall.
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 West Virginia State University, Ohio Valley University, Fairmont State, and Bluefield State.
- Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider Eastern, University of Charleston, Mountain State University, and West Virginia Wesleyan College.
- Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider Huntington Junior College, Eastern, Mountain State University, and Marshall.
School Setting
- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of American Public University System, Wheeling Jesuit University, Bethany, and Davis & Elkins.
- Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of Davis & Elkins, Bethany, West Virginia Wesleyan College, and Alderson Broaddus.
Excellence
- % Accepted: For selective institutions, look at Ohio Valley University and WVU Tech.
- Class Size: For small class sizes, look at WVU Tech, Alderson Broaddus, Davis & Elkins, and Wheeling Jesuit University.
Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
Ohio Valley University • Vienna, WV
Studying Accounting (completion in 2011)
• 7/28/2011
"Again, things were old there. The tuition was extremely high. It is a Christian college and they did do a lot more than previous schools I attended to work with me financially."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | The adult program option is a great way to get an education while working full time. The instructors understand that we are working adults and are very flexible to ensure we are all successful. |
| Program Reputation | 8 | I went to a job fair and met with prospective employers. One CPA firm was very impressed with the quality of education the students were getting. She had hired a previous student and he rose to senior accountant in less than 2 years. |
| Program Quality | 9 | The instructors are all CPAs They were also great mentors as well! |
| Instruction | 10 | All of our classes were set up to prepare us to sit for the CPA exam. When the states changed the required classes, the school adapted and added new classes to make sure we were competitive when we graduated. |
| How Difficult | 8 | The principle classes were fairly easy. When we got to advanced accounting and auditing, classes were very difficult. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | The instructional process was all theory based. The only class I had that was not theory was Algebra. We did also complete actual returns for both individuals and corporations as well. Most instruction was to "get an idea." | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | I went to an adult program. I worked full time during the day and attended classes at night. If I had a work function I could make up my time. Also if a majority of students couldn't attend school for a day, we would chooses a make up day together. |
| Academic Facilities | 6 | Our building is old as is the technology. I would like to see a major overhaul of the campus and technology. The wireless internet barely worked and the library was closed most of the time. |
| Social Life | 7 | I didn't really have a social experience at the school. This is because I lived off campus and only attended classes in the evenings. |
| Placement Services | 7 | The instructors themselves do an excellent job of allowing us to use them as references and notifying us of any job openings. The school's placement office seems to do more with summer work and internships. |
| Alumni Network | 7 | They have an alumni association. I haven't received any correspondence since I graduated. I am a lifetime member and received a certificate on graduation day from them. |
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