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Schools Concentrating On Computer Programmers
- Focus: For schools with a focus on this career area, look at Community College of Rhode Island and Bryant.
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- 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 Rhode Island College and URI.
- Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider Brown and Salve Regina University.
- Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider Community College of Rhode Island and Rhode Island College.
School Setting
- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of Brown, Providence College, Roger Williams University, and Salve Regina University.
- Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of Bryant, Providence College, Roger Williams University, and Brown.
Excellence
- SAT: For students with high SAT scores, look at Brown, Providence College, and Bryant.
- % Accepted: For selective institutions, look at Brown and Bryant.
- Class Size: For small class sizes, look at Brown, Providence College, Roger Williams University, and Salve Regina University.
Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
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Providence College • Providence, RI
Studying Administrative Relations (completion in 2003)
• 10/18/2011
"I would have had a very good time and experience at Providence. I learned a great deal and had many great opportunities while there."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | I would highly recommend Providence to prospective students pursuing an administrative or technological career. The staff is great, the resources second to none, and the fun was there. |
| Program Reputation | 6 | The school was very small and probably not as well known in the industry. However, my good grades and hard work may have changed the opinions of those businesses interested in recruiting administrative and technological relation experts. |
| Program Quality | 9 | My program prepared me for what my job requires. Also, the degree I received allowed me to further my career objectives allowing for a higher paying job. |
| Instruction | 8 | After graduation from PC, I felt very well prepared for the world and career in technology and computers. I was recruited at one of the school's job fairs and my career in the industry took off from there. |
| How Difficult | 7 | I did not feel that the program was incredibly challenging, but it was not too easy. The world load was probably the biggest struggle, but I was moonlighting in the technology and computer industry while going to school. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | At the time the PC was more book learning, but has probably changed in the time since I left. The libraries were very well stocked and book learning at the time was alright even though technology and administrative work is more of a hands on type profession. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 6 | The program was inflexible probably because it was so small. It was mainly during regular school days and hours and I attended before online opportunities were offered at PC. |
| Academic Facilities | 8 | The school was very rich in history and had some of the finest facilities. The library and resources as well as study areas were superb likely because of the size of the school. |
| Social Life | 9 | I had a very good time while at PC. The school spirit was very high in spite of the little athletic presence. Parties were not too common, but occasionally held and were quite fun. |
| Placement Services | 10 | I was able to get a job in my field right out of school. The school held job fairs every semester and in my final semester I was recruited by a big technology and administrative department. |
| Alumni Network | 9 | I would highly recommend this school just based on the networking skills. I received a job right out of school as a result of attending a school sponsored job fair. |
RIC • North Providence, RI
Studying Marketing/Comp Sci (completion in 2005)
• 3/14/2012
"I got a college degree without having to put myself in years and years of debt. I got a job because of it and have paid off my loans. I'd say it was worth it."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | They offer a variety of programs for people. It has a decent reputation and it is affordable. The small class sizes prevent "lecture in a can" experiences. I also met a few friends along the way. |
| Program Reputation | 5 | They are known to be a decent school, but not known for that particular program. However, what they're known for gives them a good reputation. |
| Program Quality | 10 | It was inexpensive and had small classes. I learned a lot from getting 1-on-1 time with a professor instead of sitting in a class of 200 students. |
| Instruction | 8 | Just about all were devoted to their teachings. Only a couple were unreasonable in my experience. |
| How Difficult | 7 | I did fairly well. I got good grades but that's because I tried. It was challenging. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | It was hands on because of small class sizes. You were forced to get close with people and there were a lot of projects. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 9 | They offered courses all year long. I would have rated this a 10 except they did not offer much of anything on Fridays. |
| Academic Facilities | 5 | Not as nice as some private schools, but passable. It was enough to get me through my education. |
| Social Life | 3 | School had a lot of commuters, including me. I didn't really do much there or get involved, except for my 1st year when my friend lived on campus. Very rarely did I attend any events. They did offer a good deal, however. |
| Placement Services | I never really pursued this with them. I'm not sure of what they had/have to offer. | |
| Alumni Network | 5 | I don't get involved too much... but I know they reach out. |
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