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 Bellevue, Southeast Community College Area, Metropolitan Community College Area, and Doane College-Lincoln Grand Island and Master.
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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 Grace, College of Saint Mary, University of Nebraska at Omaha, and University of Nebraska at Kearney.
- Female: For schools particularly welcoming to female students, consider College of Saint Mary.
- Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider Little Priest Tribal College and Nebraska Wesleyan University.
- Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider Doane College-Lincoln Grand Island and Master, Northeast Community College, Western Nebraska Community College, and Mid-Plains Community College.
School Setting
- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of Union College, Creighton, Concordia, and Grace.
- Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of Doane, Midland Lutheran College, Union College, and Concordia.
Excellence
- SAT: For students with high SAT scores, look at University of Nebraska, Creighton, Union College, and Hastings.
- % Accepted: For selective institutions, look at Union College, College of Saint Mary, and Midland Lutheran College.
- Class Size: For small class sizes, look at Doane, Midland Lutheran College, Hastings, and Creighton.
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- Degrees: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Master
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Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
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Central Community College • Hastings, NE
Studying Electronics Technology (completion in 2008)
• 8/12/2011
"If I had to do it over again, I would. I might go back for additional classes that interest me as well."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | It is a good field to get into that still pays well during economic down turns. It is always changing and providing new and interesting pieces to learn. |
| Program Reputation | 9 | I believe that the school's reputation is good. They host conventions, and really help their students. |
| Program Quality | 8 | I would have liked some certification prep classes. Overall, though, the program is very thorough. |
| Instruction | 8 | My instructors have been in my field so they can relate to the material. Overall they were good instructors and mentors. |
| How Difficult | 10 | To finish in the 2 year time frame I set for myself I was taking 17 to 20 credits a semester. Most people should not do this but, but I was familiar with the material so I was able to complete the courses as the “honor student” of my class, |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | We did both - usually started with book theories and then applied them hands on. This helps to reinforce the lessons. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 8 | They offer different choices on when to take classes. They offer night and summer courses as well. |
| Academic Facilities | 7 | We had the labs and equipment we needed to get us an understanding that wouldn't be possible otherwise. The school had setups in which we could setup our own private networks to facilitate the training that you can only get hands on. |
| Social Life | 4 | I really didn't have time for much on campus socializing. I worked full time and took night classes. |
| Placement Services | 9 | I actually got the job I have now through the college. If I wasn't attending I would have never found this job. |
| Alumni Network | 2 | There really isn't a network to contact my fellow classmates that was provided. The only means I have is Facebook and email of the ones I can remember. |
University Of Nebraska • Omaha, NE
Studying MIS (completion in 2011)
• 11/20/2011
"They have an updated curriculum with lots of hands-on practice and an immediate job after graduation."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | This college is very good for the MIS program. |
| Program Reputation | 10 | The MIS program ranked 6th in the nation and I believe it's first in the Midwest. |
| Program Quality | 10 | The courses are based on community needs; every students get an internship while in school. The school has a strong ties with companies around. |
| Instruction | 10 | They know their material. They helps students learn, grow and succeed. |
| How Difficult | 7 | You needed knowledge of computer programs or be ready to take at least two programming languages. The school evaluates students to determine what they need to take. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | They mostly focused in hands-on practice; some classes are even taken at local companies. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 9 | All classes are in the evening for Master's students. Some classes can be taken online. |
| Academic Facilities | 10 | They have a state of the art facility and enough materials in the library. There's lots of classroom space even for a presentation rehearsal or combined study. |
| Social Life | 10 | It's extremely good. UNO has it all. |
| Placement Services | 9 | They have two career fairs per semester. Students are asked for internships all the time. |
| Alumni Network | 5 | I don't get much support. This may be because students get an opportunity in an internship to learn more so they have no problem in real work. |
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