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 Support Specialists
- Focus: For schools with a focus on this career area, look at NorthWest Arkansas Community College, Pulaski Technical College, and Central Arkansas.
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 Southeast Arkansas College, UA Fort Smith, Arkansas Tech, and Philander Smith College.
- Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider UA Pine Bluff, Mid-South Community College, Southeast Arkansas College, and Pulaski Technical College.
- Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider UACCB, East Arkansas Community College, Mid-South Community College, and Harding.
School Setting
- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of Harding, John Brown, Hendrix, and Philander Smith College.
- Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of Ouachita Baptist University, Lyon College, Hendrix, and Harding.
Excellence
- SAT: For students with high SAT scores, look at Hendrix, John Brown, Lyon College, and University of Arkansas.
- % Accepted: For selective institutions, look at Henderson State, UA Pine Bluff, University of Arkansas, and Central Arkansas.
- Class Size: For small class sizes, look at Lyon College, Philander Smith College, Ouachita Baptist University, and Hendrix.
Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
Arkansas State University • Jonesboro, AR
Studying Computer And Information Technology (completion in 2004)
• 1/20/2012
"I received my diploma, which was my main goal of going to college. I don't really feel like I learned anything useful."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | maybe | It really depends on their objectives. If they just want to get a college education, then sure, it's a nice place to go. If they really want to be prepared for the corporate world and have more prestige, then I'd recommend they look elsewhere. |
| Program Reputation | I am uncertain how it compares to other schools. I've never done any research or asked other peers of their opinion of ASU's CIT program. | |
| Program Quality | 5 | I feel that I didn't really learn as much as I'd need for managing IT. I really felt like this degree plan was very lacking in teaching how to manage others. There were also numerous classes that I had to take that were completely irrelevant to CIT, but I've heard that's how most colleges are. |
| Instruction | 5 | I had a few teachers from whom I felt I learned relevant information and who enjoy their jobs. Some of the teachers just seemed to be there with no desire of making sure we understood the material. |
| How Difficult | 5 | I had a few classes that challenged me. I breezed through most of the class with minimal studying. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | We did very little hands on work in my classes. There were a few classes that had simulations, but I found those to be irrelevant to my actual degree program. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 3 | There were very few options for alternative learning, such as online classes. In many cases there were only one or two options of class times. Nearly every semester I had to take a 3 hour class at 6:00pm once a week. |
| Academic Facilities | 7 | ASU has a very good library. It also has dedicated computer labs for each of the departments. |
| Social Life | I did not participate in any social events. I went to college for an education, not to socialize. | |
| Placement Services | I have had no use for their services. I was fortunate enough to get a position at my current job before I graduated. |
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