Here are some tips for selecting schools, based on an analysis comparing each school to all others across dozens of factors:
Schools Concentrating On Software Engineers For Applications
- Focus: For schools with a focus on this career area, look at Des Moines Area Community College, Kirkwood Community College, Eastern Iowa Community College District, and Iowa 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 Iowa State, Northern Iowa, and Mount Mercy College.
- Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider Drake, Western Iowa Tech Community College, and Grinnell.
- Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider Mount Mercy College and Saint Ambrose University.
School Setting
- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of Grinnell, Cornell, Drake, and Luther.
- Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of Loras, Central College, Cornell, and Grinnell.
Excellence
- SAT: For students with high SAT scores, look at Grinnell, Cornell, Iowa State, and Coe College.
- % Accepted: For selective institutions, look at Grinnell, Cornell, and Maharishi.
- Class Size: For small class sizes, look at Grinnell, Loras, Cornell, and Clarke.
Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
Iowa State University • Ames, IA
Studying Systems Engineering (completion in 2007)
• 11/20/2011
"The school was accommodating to students. The school was a bit loose with academic requirements."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | Overall, the experience was positive. The degree has been valuable in my professional career. |
| Program Reputation | 8 | Iowa State has one of very few Systems Engineering curricula in the US. The requirements for the degree are very loose. |
| Program Quality | 8 | I was able to take courses that matched my interests. The program was flexible enough to allow me to complete my degree while working full-time. |
| Instruction | 8 | The instructors were understanding of remote students. The instructors had a good deal of real-world experience to share with students. |
| How Difficult | 7 | Essential courses did not seem to be on Master's level. Elective courses were plentiful enough to be interesting. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | Sufficient hands-on learning was available through lab activities. Book learning was a bit over emphasized. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 8 | Classes were available in real-time or via internet video delay. Exams were administered offsite, according to students' schedules. |
| Academic Facilities | 8 | Offsite support for remote students was sufficient. University representatives were available to assist remote students with their unique needs. |
| Social Life | 1 | As a remote student, I did not participate in athletics or social events. Onsite students had significantly more social opportunities. |
| Placement Services | 2 | I did not receive any advisement toward job placement. The university was fully cooperative with my current employer in employer-supported education. |
| Alumni Network | 5 | Alumni networks are available to those who are interested. I have not been actively recruited to join alumni organizations. |
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