Here are some tips for selecting schools, based on an analysis comparing each school to all others across dozens of factors:
Schools Concentrating On Executive Secretaries And Administrative Assistants
- Focus: For schools with a focus on this career area, look at Southeastern Louisiana University, Delta, Delgado Community College, and NSU.
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 and Southeastern Louisiana University.
- Female: For schools particularly welcoming to female students, consider Delta and Delta School of Business and Technology.
- Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider Louisiana Tech West Jefferson, Louisiana Tech Baton Rouge, Louisiana Tech Tallulah, and Delta.
- Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider NSU.
School Setting
- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of Louisiana Tech Shelby Jackson, NTC, NTC, and NSU.
- Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of NSU and Southeastern Louisiana University.
Excellence
- % Accepted: For selective institutions, look at Southeastern Louisiana University.
- Class Size: For small class sizes, look at South Central Louisiana Technical College, South Central Louisiana Technical College, Louisiana Tech Shelby Jackson, and Louisiana Tech Tallulah.
Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
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Coastal College • Hammond, LA
Studying Word Processing (completion in 1989)
• 9/16/2011
"I don't' feel that I received the schooling I should have for the amount of money I paid. If I were to do it over again I would not have gone to this school."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | no | The school is no longer there, they went out of business. |
| Program Reputation | 1 | The school is no longer in business. They closed their doors shortly after I received my certificate. |
| Program Quality | 5 | It was a new school at the time and cost a lot of money to only receive a certificate. |
| Instruction | 5 | They would not pass me on the 10-key because I did not use 3 fingers. The instructors did not seem knowledgeable. |
| How Difficult | 1 | It was almost too easy. I seemed to have been able to teach the class myself. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | It was very hands-on. They gave a lot of "on the job" training. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | You were able to make your own schedule. I was able to work 40 hours a week and still go to school. |
| Academic Facilities | 1 | There was no library and the school building was run down. |
| Social Life | 1 | No school spirit. Everyone seemed to just want to finish. |
| Placement Services | 1 | We were told that we were going to get help but when I used them as a reference they gave me a poor rating. When I called to ask why he said that he didn't feel that I could do the job. |
| Alumni Network | 1 | There was no alumni network or support. I never spoke to anyone from the school once "graduation" was over. |
Delgado Community College • New Orleans, LA
Studying Business Administration (completion in 2009)
• 9/24/2011
"I wasn't challenged as much as I'd like. It is accommodating to working adults."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | maybe | I would encourage people to pursue their Bachelor's degree. This school is more of a stepping stone for those who are not ready or prepared for a four year school. |
| Program Reputation | 9 | Graduation rates are decent, this is really all I know. |
| Program Quality | 8 | The classes were too easy. I earned good grades, but I was not challenged. |
| Instruction | 8 | |
| How Difficult | 2 | |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | My classes consisted more of book learning. I'm sure it varies by degree program. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 9 | I wish they had more online courses. They did have plenty of evening and weekend classes. |
| Academic Facilities | 9 | I never had a problem getting in touch with my teachers. I'm not sure about everything else the campus had since I worked full-time and basically only attended my classes and went home. |
| Social Life | 8 | This is a community college so activities were not like those at a four year college. They did the best they could, but it was nothing special. |
| Alumni Network | 8 | I'm not too involved. They have plenty of events to encourage participation and communication among graduates. |
Tulane • New Orleans, LA
Studying Computer Science (completion in 1984)
• 10/3/2011
"I was very satisfied. Unfortunately, students now won't be able to have the experiences I did, since the major no longer exists."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | no | The major no longer exists, so I can't recommend it. |
| Program Reputation | 1 | After Hurricane Katrina, Tulane decided to eliminate the computer science major. There is no reputation now, since there is no major. |
| Program Quality | 9 | I got a very good education during my time at school. When I graduated, everyone who wanted a job got one, because there weren't as many computer science majors at that time. |
| Instruction | 10 | My professors were excellent and the course of study was very hard. We were very prepared to enter the workplace. |
| How Difficult | 9 | The course of study was very difficult, but good. Since computer science as a major was relatively new, it was changing rapidly to meet the needs of the students. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | Obviously there was book-learning, but in a major like computer science, it had to be hands on. All programming was real and everything had to work. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 5 | I guess it was average. I took the classes I needed and had to take them when they were offered. Sometimes there were choices and sometimes there weren't. |
| Academic Facilities | 8 | The facilities were pretty good. There were usually enough terminals at that time to go around. I'm sure the facilities now are completely different. |
| Social Life | 10 | I had a great time at school. It's hard not to have a good time in New Orleans. |
| Placement Services | 9 | I had a job on campus that I got through the placement center. I also used them to obtain a summer position and later career placement. |
University Of Louisiana At Lafayette • Lafayette, LA
Studying Mass Communications (completion in 2005)
• 11/1/2011
"I love my school! It would get a 10 if it had more online courses/degrees/certificates."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | Without a doubt, I would recommend UL to anyone pursuing any degree. It is a fantastic university! |
| Program Reputation | 9 | UL still holds a great reputation in the communications field. I believe I would secure a great job with my degree in a larger city. |
| Program Quality | 9 | My university had a spectacular communications program; however, my major building was in disrepair. I hear that this has been corrected. |
| Instruction | 9 | Instructors were knowledgeable and well versed: more than 60% held PhDs. One of my adjunct instructors actually worked at a television station in the community which was a major plus! |
| How Difficult | 7 | My concentration was not as difficult as other majors but it was extremely labor intensive. It also took many late nights in the editing booth. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | My degree was my hands on. I spent many hours in labs producing/editing news content and stories. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 7 | The school offers traditional classes, evening, and I believe some weekend. The only downside is the online offerings... they still have a fledgling online program, so not many classes/degrees are offered online. |
| Academic Facilities | 9 | One whole hall is dedicated to tutoring and resources. School has a phenomenal library with state-of-the-art computer and library resources. |
| Social Life | 10 | I participated in a sorority (AOPi) and the marching band. The school possesses an abundance of spirit! |
| Placement Services | 8 | It has good job placement service. I was just not looking to leave the area when I graduated college. |
| Alumni Network | 10 | My school has a fantastic alumni network. Most alums are extremely loyal and there is a great website to go to for all school information. |
Troy State • Troy, LA
Studying MPA (completion in 2003)
• 11/25/2011
"I found the program very helpful and interesting. The skills I learned have been utilized."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | I would highly recommend the program. I have referred several co-workers to the program in the past. |
| Program Reputation | 9 | The program is well rated. It specializes in military personnel. |
| Program Quality | 9 | The college offered an accelerated program for working professionals. It was fast paced and very well implemented. |
| Instruction | 10 | All of my instructors were PhDs who had worked in their field of study. They offered real life examples. |
| How Difficult | 8 | The program was challenging and is highly rated. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | There was an excellent mix. All of the instructors had real life experience. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | The program was accelerated with multiple delivery channels. You could take classes face to face or online. |
| Academic Facilities | 7 | I only used the online resources. The were very extensive. |
| Social Life | 4 | I attended class on a satellite campus. I was a non-traditional student. |
| Placement Services | 5 | I receive information from them monthly. I have not had a need to use it. |
| Alumni Network | 5 | I receive information from them monthly. I have not had a need to use it. |
McNeese State University • Lake Charles, LA
Studying Mechanical Engineering (completion in 2004)
• 12/28/2011
"I was very satisfied with my education. I felt very prepared, even if I didn't plan to get a license."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | All the professors are PhDs and have at least 5 years experience in the industry. A good foothold. |
| Program Reputation | I've been away from LA too long to know. I'm also not in that industry anymore. | |
| Program Quality | 7 | I was happy with my education. I would have liked more contact with the industry. |
| Instruction | 9 | I felt very prepared for the industry. There was one bad teacher; I retook that class with a different professor. |
| How Difficult | 5 | I do think it was challenging. Once I got momentum, it was easier. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | A good mix of both. Labs were fun! | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | I thought it was accommodating. It worked for me. |
| Academic Facilities | 10 | I was pleased. I found the support I needed. |
| Social Life | 5 | It was fun. I was married and lived at Fort Polk most of the time; too far away to really engage. |
| Placement Services | I did not use their service. After 2 years, I was married and planned to move to the duty station in Germany. | |
| Alumni Network | 5 | I get alumni emails. I choose to ignore them. |
DeVry University • Dallas, LA
Studying Technical Management (completion in 2005)
• 12/28/2011
"Very expensive school. School doesn't put effort into being state of the art or modern."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | no | This school was a racket; it costs top dollar, and in return, it provides poor instruction with outdated materials and equipment. |
| Program Reputation | 1 | Told by hiring managers that the school's reputation in the industry is very poor. DeVry graduates are viewed as substandard in the industry. |
| Program Quality | 1 | Poor preparation for real-world scenarios in the industry. Degree from DeVry is not considered an asset to most hiring managers. |
| Instruction | 3 | Outdated information taught by people who do not have command of the English language. Professors were not able to communicate effectively. |
| How Difficult | 5 | Barebones, basic info. Much of the info was outdated at the time it was being taught. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | 100% book learning. Very few labs, and most labs are missing equipment or have broken equipment. Labs are locked, to deter students from using them. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | Non-English-speaking professors who really do not care if you show up or not. Online classes offer the best flexibility for most. |
| Academic Facilities | 3 | Below-average equipment. Outdated and broken equipment in many classrooms. |
| Social Life | 5 | Small campus makes it easier to get to know everyone. Very few clubs and organizations. |
| Placement Services | 5 | If they get you into a job, you are not fully prepared for it. They are only interested in high placement numbers, not quality of work or career. |
| Alumni Network | 3 | DeVry only cares about placement records. If you cannot be placed quickly, they lose interest. |
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