Here are some tips for selecting schools, based on an analysis comparing each school to all others across dozens of factors:
Schools Concentrating On Computer Programmers
- Focus: For schools with a focus on this career area, look at College of Southern Nevada, Truckee Meadows Community College, and UNLV.
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 Nevada State, UNLV, and University of Nevada.
- Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider Nevada State.
- Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider Great Basin, Western Nevada College, Nevada State, and College of Southern Nevada.
School Setting
- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of Sierra Nevada College, UNLV, University of Nevada, and Western Nevada College.
- Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of Sierra Nevada College, University of Nevada, UNLV, and Great Basin.
Excellence
- % Accepted: For selective institutions, look at Sierra Nevada College.
- Class Size: For small class sizes, look at University of Nevada and Great Basin.
Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
University Of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) • Las Vegas, NV
Studying Masters In Computer Science (completion in 2001)
• 5/1/2011
"I was happy with my classes and instructors. They gave the skills I needed for my job."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | maybe | I wouldn't because there are better schools. I attended solely for financial reasons. |
| Program Reputation | 4 | UNLV is not nationally known for the quality of its Computer Science programs, undergrad or at the graduate level. Many of my peers are surprised that that I attended UNLV, based upon the position I hold and quality of my work. |
| Program Quality | 7 | UNLV's computer science facilities are only average for a major research university. The areas for concentration were limited compared to other schools I was interested in attending. My decision to attend UNLV as opposed to UCLA was solely financial. |
| Instruction | No rating since I graduated in 2001. | |
| How Difficult | 6 | My area of concentration was database design and analysis. The quality of instruction was of slightly above average and not very challenging considering my 25+ years of air force training. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | Very hands-on and skills directed. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 5 | In 2001 when I attended UNLV classes were generally available as needed. There was no shortage of classes or facilities. |
| Academic Facilities | 7 | The Lied Library and Hughes Technology Center opened during my tenure at the school and they provided excellent facilities for computer science students. I was very pleased with access to technology, classroom space, etc. |
| Social Life | 5 | UNLV is mostly a commuter school, so the social life is limited. But the school has nationally ranked basketball & baseball teams. The school offers a wide range for activities for students |
| Placement Services | 3 | UNLV does a poor job of getting IT recruiters on campus and provides little support for employers looking for specific talents. In the nine years since I graduated no one for the university has ever contacted me about job placement or career services. |
| Alumni Network | 4 | The alumni network is almost non-existent and career development at the university is lacking. I listed available positions with the Computer Science department and receive no follow ups or referrals. |
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