Software Developer Training and Career Info in Iowa



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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.

 

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Spotlight Iowa Schools Related to This Career

Vatterott College

  • Locations: Des Moines
  • Programs: One relevant program; click the school name for details.
  • Degrees: Diploma

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Study from Anywhere at Online Schools Related to This Career

DeVry University Online

  • Programs: One relevant program; click the school name for details.
  • Degrees: Bachelor

Kaplan University

  • Programs: One relevant program; click the school name for details.
  • Degrees: Associate

Colorado Technical University Online

  • Programs: 4 relevant programs; click the school name for details.
  • Degrees: Bachelor, Doctorate, Master

The University of Liverpool

  • Programs: One relevant program; click the school name for details.
  • Degrees: Master

International Academy of Design & Technology Online

  • Programs: One relevant program; click the school name for details.
  • Degrees: Bachelor

Ashworth College

  • Programs: 2 relevant programs; click the school name for details.
  • Degrees: Coursework, Diploma

Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State

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Iowa State University • Ames, IA
Studying Advertising, Art & Design (completion in 2005)

8/17/2011

"I enjoyed my experience and feel like it adequately prepared me. I would have liked to have been challenged a little more or seen some different opportunities."

Ratings are on a 1-10 scale

CharacteristicRatingComment
Would Recommend?yesIt's a solid school with good midwestern values, while offering an international cultural experience. I enjoyed my time and got the basic education I wanted.
Program Reputation6For the design program, the school has a good reputation. For the advertising program, I don't know that the school has much recognition.
Program Quality6My institution is fairly average, which is not necessarily a bad thing. The preparation and knowledge transfer prepares you, but it doesn't necessarily challenge you.
Instruction7I had good professors that taught relevant material. It prepared me adequately for what I am doing now.
How Difficult5I didn't feel incredibly challenged by what I was doing. But, I did have the freedom to express creativity and choose my own academic path.
Hands-On vs. BookishMy programs were incredibly hands-on, just by their nature. However, there was also a good balance of the necessary foundational knowledge.
Schedule Flexibility7The summer offerings were great, and depending on the course there were multiple sessions available. As far as I know, there was not much offered on evenings and weekends.
Academic Facilities9The facilities were great and the professors all seemed to make themselves available as needed. Near the end of my education I was practically living in the facilities getting work finished.
Social Life7Those opportunities are there for whoever wants to get involved and how deeply they choose to be involved. I personally wasn't too interested in school spirit and social interaction.
Placement Services4I didn't utilize the career services. It seemed poorly promoted and even somewhat mysterious.
Alumni Network8It seems good, though I don't engage with it often. I get regular emails and newsletters regarding what is currently happening with the university and the programs I was involved in.

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

CharacteristicRatingComment
Would Recommend?yesOverall, the experience was positive. The degree has been valuable in my professional career.
Program Reputation8Iowa State has one of very few Systems Engineering curricula in the US. The requirements for the degree are very loose.
Program Quality8I 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.
Instruction8The instructors were understanding of remote students. The instructors had a good deal of real-world experience to share with students.
How Difficult7Essential courses did not seem to be on Master's level. Elective courses were plentiful enough to be interesting.
Hands-On vs. BookishSufficient hands-on learning was available through lab activities. Book learning was a bit over emphasized.
Schedule Flexibility8Classes were available in real-time or via internet video delay. Exams were administered offsite, according to students' schedules.
Academic Facilities8Offsite support for remote students was sufficient. University representatives were available to assist remote students with their unique needs.
Social Life1As a remote student, I did not participate in athletics or social events. Onsite students had significantly more social opportunities.
Placement Services2I did not receive any advisement toward job placement. The university was fully cooperative with my current employer in employer-supported education.
Alumni Network5Alumni networks are available to those who are interested. I have not been actively recruited to join alumni organizations.
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