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 Middle Tennessee State University, Southwest Tennessee Community College, Tennessee Technological University, and UT Martin.
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 Southwest Tennessee Community College, Le Moyne-Owen College, Tennessee State, and University of Memphis.
- Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider Le Moyne-Owen College, Tennessee State, Southwest Tennessee Community College, and University of Memphis.
- Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider Union University, Southwest Tennessee Community College, and Tennessee Technological University.
School Setting
- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of Vanderbilt University, Sewanee-The University of the South, Rhodes College, and Southern Adventist University.
- Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of Sewanee-The University of the South, Southern Adventist University, Rhodes College, and Carson - Newman.
Excellence
- SAT: For students with high SAT scores, look at Vanderbilt University, Rhodes College, Sewanee-The University of the South, and The University of Tennessee.
- % Accepted: For selective institutions, look at Vanderbilt University and Rhodes College.
- Class Size: For small class sizes, look at Rhodes College, Sewanee-The University of the South, Vanderbilt University, and Le Moyne-Owen College.
Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
Southern Adventist University • Collegedale, TN
Studying Computer Science (completion in 2010)
• 3/27/2012
"I enjoyed the environment and found some of my best friends there. I would definitely attend it again if I had to choose to do it all over."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | I believe it promotes a positive outlook on your life and encourages you to pursue your dream. I would definitely recommend this school to anyone who is serious in pursuing their degree. |
| Program Reputation | 8 | Our school holds a high reputation for training well versed students in the area of computing. I selected this school because it was the best around. |
| Program Quality | 8 | For the most part I really enjoyed all the courses I completed. There were a few topics I wish were covered in greater detail. |
| Instruction | 7 | As in most educational systems, the theory behind your degree is emphasized, but not the practice. I do wish there was more material covered that is currently being used in today's industry. |
| How Difficult | 6 | I feel as though the professors provided adequate explanations and a clear understanding as to the topic of choice. The homework was long, but not difficult. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | Most of my courses had projects or a lab. This provided a good balance between course work and hands-on learning. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 2 | The courses are in a set schedule. There isn't any room to change or take a course at a different time. |
| Academic Facilities | 10 | Our facilities were very beneficial to me. We have a great library, in the department and on campus. The advisers always have their doors open and the professors are always willing to assist their students. |
| Social Life | 7 | There are many activities provided on campus for students to become involved with. They also have several clubs and other events to mingle in. |
| Placement Services | 6 | Job placement services could use some help. I found that I could have used further help in locating my first internship. |
| Alumni Network | 8 | Our school does a fantastic job at keeping their alumni in the loop. They send out information as to the recent changes to the school and also call their alumni to keep them up to date. |
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