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 Metro State, University of Colorado, Front Range Community College, and UCDHSC.
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 Metro State, UCDHSC, Mesa State, and UCCS.
- Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider Community College of Denver, Community College of Aurora, Otero Junior College, and Pueblo Community College.
- Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider Arapahoe, Colorado Mountain College, Red Rocks Community College, and Pueblo Community College.
School Setting
- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of United States Air Force Academy, University of Denver, University of Colorado, and Fort Lewis.
- Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of United States Air Force Academy, Western State College of Colorado, Fort Lewis, and Mesa State.
Excellence
- SAT: For students with high SAT scores, look at United States Air Force Academy, University of Denver, University of Colorado, and Colorado State.
- % Accepted: For selective institutions, look at United States Air Force Academy.
- Class Size: For small class sizes, look at University of Denver, Western State College of Colorado, Fort Lewis, and Colorado State.
Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
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ITT Tech • Thornton, CO
Studying Computer Networking Systems (completion in 2004)
• 9/14/2011
"My school provided a degree and a few friends. If it weren't for the friends it might have been a different outcome."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | no | My current job does not require a degree and more often then not they hire out of high school. However, it does make further advances in the company possible. |
| Program Reputation | 7 | The students that the school produces are decent. The problem is that it's not accredited so there are places that do not recognize the degree. |
| Program Quality | 7 | The school got the point across. Most of the faculty were receptive to the students and their needs. |
| Instruction | 7 | Most of the curriculum was intro material. I had been doing tech work for ten years prior to going to school. |
| How Difficult | 2 | While I am sure the materials would be difficult for the average individual, I was already familiar with everything we had studied. I even tested out of several courses. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | It was a solid mix of hands-on time and book time. We would spend the first half going over everything in the books and then we would do the labs. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | My school was quick to adjust my schedule accordingly. They worked around my wedding and my job I had at the time. |
| Academic Facilities | 5 | The library left a lot to be desired. I think I used it the first day, and never went in again afterwards. |
| Social Life | 3 | During my two years at the school there were two social gatherings. There was an ice cream social for families at graduation. |
| Placement Services | 3 | I have attempted to utilize their job placement services in two different states and each time they have not located me a job. |
| Alumni Network | 8 | I receive frequent updates on offers from the school and fellow students. We have websites that allow us to maintain contact with fellow alumni. |
University Of Colorado Colorado Springs • Colorado Springs, CO
Studying Business (completion in 2002)
• 10/2/2011
"It provided the education that I needed. I was successful after attending this school."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | A great option for adults with children. The school is very accommodating. |
| Program Reputation | 7 | Very good school. I had no problem getting a job in my field of study. |
| Program Quality | 8 | UCCS is a wonderful school. Teachers really seem to care about the students. |
| Instruction | 9 | Teachers have a hands on approach. I felt that the instruction prepared me well for my job field. |
| How Difficult | 5 | I didn't find it too difficult. There were many schedule options. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | Great hands on work. Overall it was a good mix. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 8 | Many options available. I was able to work a full time job and attend classes. |
| Academic Facilities | 6 | The library was great and always open when I needed to study. |
| Social Life | 5 | I wasn't into the social aspect. There were many extracurricular options offered. |
| Placement Services | 5 | The school does help with placement. I did not use their career placement help, though. |
| Alumni Network | 5 |
Bel Rea • Denver, CO
Studying Veterinary Technology (completion in 2006)
• 11/15/2011
"I am satisfied that I learned a lot. I am not satisfied that I am not able to work in the field."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | If you love animals Bel Rea is the school to attend. You must live in Denver Colorado. |
| Program Reputation | 10 | Bel Rea is fully accredited by the AVMA. Bel Rea is the one largest veterinary technician in the US. |
| Program Quality | 10 | Bel Rea is a very good school. There is lots of hands on training. |
| Instruction | 10 | The instructors are extremely knowledgeable. They support you every step of the way. |
| How Difficult | 10 | It was difficult for me to apply myself 100% because I was 43 years old when I went back to school. There was a lot of memorization. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | The first part of the program is more book. The second part of the program is lots of hands on. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | Bel Rea offers day and evening classes. They don't offer classes on the weekends. |
| Academic Facilities | 10 | Bel Rea offers computers for students use. The library is very good and has lots to offer. |
| Social Life | There weren't a lot of activities to attend. Bel Rea is not like a university. | |
| Placement Services | 5 | Bel Rea offers job placement but you must go out and look on your own too. It is hard to find a job. |
| Alumni Network | I imagine the alumni is supportive however I am not involved. The CVT is very supportive. |
Pueblo Community College • Pueblo, CO
Studying Computer Programming (completion in 1994)
• 3/1/2012
"I am satisfied. It was local and convenient for me."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | maybe | I am not sure what kind of computer related classes they offer now. |
| Program Reputation | 5 | I am not sure how they rate. They no longer have a programming degree. |
| Program Quality | 6 | They have small classes and teachers seem interested in helping. It was a good school. |
| Instruction | 5 | My degree did not really relate to my field, I am in computer support and my degree is in programming. |
| How Difficult | 5 | It was not difficult at all. It was very interesting. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | You can probably pick it up through book learning, computer support is more of a hands on learning type field. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 8 | It was very flexible. Classes were offered at different times of the day. |
| Academic Facilities | 8 | They have a wide variety of help available. I never had a problem with it. |
| Social Life | 5 | I did not participate too much in activities. I was more focused on classes. |
| Placement Services | 8 | My job came out of career assistance in a way. I did my internship for my current employer and was hired after. |
| Alumni Network | 7 | I receive things in mail and email all the time regarding alumni information. I have not had time to look into much though. |
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