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 American Public University System, West Virginia University, New River, and West Virginia State University.
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 West Virginia State University, Ohio Valley University, Fairmont State, and Bluefield State.
- Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider Salem International University, University of Charleston, Mountain State University, and West Virginia Wesleyan College.
- Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider Huntington Junior College, Marshall Community and Technical College, Mountain State University, and West Virginia Junior College.
School Setting
- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of American Public University System, Salem International University, Wheeling Jesuit University, and Bethany.
- Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of Davis & Elkins, Bethany, West Virginia Wesleyan College, and Alderson Broaddus.
Excellence
- % Accepted: For selective institutions, look at Ohio Valley University and WVU Tech.
- Class Size: For small class sizes, look at WVU Tech, Alderson Broaddus, Davis & Elkins, and Wheeling Jesuit University.
Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
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American Public University • Charlette, WV
Studying Information Technology (completion in 2011)
• 10/20/2011
"It fit my schedule. Ultimately the result was a degree, which was he objective in the first place."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | maybe | To someone who was going to school full time I believe there may be better options. If someone was going to school while maintaining a full time job I would highly recommend it. |
| Program Reputation | 5 | The school is known for having programs for working adults and military personnel. That said, it does not have a reputation for being a diploma mill. |
| Program Quality | 7 | It fit nicely into my schedule. The difficulty and content of the classes was of an appropriate level. |
| Instruction | 6 | It fit nicely into my schedule. The difficulty and content of the classes was of an appropriate level. |
| How Difficult | 5 | Most classes required 3 forum posts a week, and a weekly assignment that varied based on the class. During mid term and final weeks there was often no additional assignment. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | Most IT classes had assignments that were expected to be completed via the appropriate software. There was also a fair amount of reading and needing to prove you read the material. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 9 | Most classes were 8 week classes though some were 16. All classes were pretty much available to start every month. The actual course work was self paced and had weekly deadlines. |
| Academic Facilities | 5 | As an online school it does not have physical resources, I found the online library appropriate and the phone available advisors and staff helpful. |
| Social Life | 2 | While they attempt to have a social culture, I do not think it is something that is possible for an online school. |
| Placement Services | I cannot speak to the resources. I had a job during my time in school and did not use them. | |
| Alumni Network | I have not sought out the alumni resources. |
American Military University • Charles Town, WV
Studying IT Management (completion in 2009)
• 11/20/2011
"The school is very accommodating to students, especially military students. They are always willing to assist and work with the students."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | I always recommend AMU. They provide excellent programs and excellent instruction. |
| Program Reputation | 8 | The school has a very good reputation in general. The IT programs are very popular and respected. |
| Program Quality | 10 | AMU has a very strong IT department. My instructors were very knowledgeable and helpful. |
| Instruction | 9 | My instructors were career IT professionals. Each of them possessed real-world experience. |
| How Difficult | 8 | The program was challenging. I never felt that it was easy. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | Every course contains a lab that is integral to the course of study. The labs are challenging and interesting. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | A new semester begins every month. This way each student can progress through their degree work at their own pace. |
| Academic Facilities | 10 | AMU is an online school. The virtual library is expansive, and the school's use of online technology is excellent at all levels. |
| Social Life | 5 | There are many social groups and honors societies that meet online. There are also in-person meetings at the annual graduation ceremony. |
| Placement Services | I have never used the school's job placement/career services assistance. | |
| Alumni Network | 7 | The school uses online technology and social networks to bring alumni together. There are also regular in-person meetings. |
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