Here are some tips for selecting schools, based on an analysis comparing each school to all others across dozens of factors:
Schools Concentrating On Graphic Designers
- Focus: For schools with a focus on this career area, look at Oklahoma State Okmulgee, Rogers State, and OSU Oklahoma City.
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 Central Oklahoma, Rogers State, and Northeastern State.
- Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider Oral Roberts University.
- Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider Southern Nazarene University and Northeastern State.
School Setting
- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of Oral Roberts University, Southern Nazarene University, Central Oklahoma, and Northeastern State.
- Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of Oral Roberts University, Southern Nazarene University, Northeastern State, and Oklahoma State Okmulgee.
Excellence
- % Accepted: For selective institutions, look at Rogers State.
- Class Size: For small class sizes, look at Oral Roberts University, Northeastern State, and Central Oklahoma.
Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
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Northeastern State University • Tahlequah, OK
Studying Visual Communications (completion in 2009)
• 5/8/2011
"I think that overall I got a decent education at a very low price. Comparing value for price I think it was a good deal."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | maybe | I would recommend it for someone who is self-motivated and likes to work independently. If you need lots of instruction it may not work out for you. |
| Program Reputation | 4 | I think the reputation is probably a little less than the actual quality. This is a new program that only began in 2007 so a lot of people haven't even heard of it. |
| Program Quality | 6 | We had great teachers who really cared. However I think it was not as intensive as other schools' programs. |
| Instruction | 6 | I received decent training in this program but it could have been better. Career preparation and intensity of the curriculum are two weak spots. |
| How Difficult | 5 | We had fewer credit hours required than other programs, with only 43 hours needed for the degree. Some of the classes were challenging but a lot of them weren't. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | It was pretty hands on. Most of my classes didn't even have books. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 2 | Class schedules were not very flexible at all. There were only a couple of teachers in the program and most classes offered only once per year. |
| Academic Facilities | 7 | We had a great computer lab with Macintosh computers. The advisers were always available any time and they wanted to help you however they could. |
| Social Life | 6 | There were a lot of organizations and activities like Art League and Graphic Design Club. I was less social than I could have been just because I'm shy. |
| Placement Services | 2 | They didn't really give me anything in relation to job placement. I was just lucky they had an opening at the university and I applied for it. We were pretty much on our own with finding a job though. |
| Alumni Network | 9 | NSU has an excellent alumni network. It is a smaller university so it's easy to stay in touch too. |
Southeastern Oklahoma State University • Durant, OK
Studying Graphic Design (completion in 2012)
• 3/29/2012
"I am satisfied with the school in terms of obtaining a legitimate degree and making friends. I would have liked more hands on and homework to better understand certain aspects of the programs, though. The cost was very reasonable, however."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | In terms of cost-effectiveness, this school can't be beat. They are also located close to my house and offer flexibility in class times. I also made friends in my classes and feel like I have a support network. |
| Program Reputation | 8 | The school may not have the best reputation for the program; however, it is legitimate. Many of the schools offer certificate programs, but they don't do you any good when you seek a job and put your obtained certificate. |
| Program Quality | 8 | The program has a lot of good information related to graphic design skills, and it was exciting to learn. The downside was the lack of hands-on work, and when I got the job I have with my degree, I still had a lot to learn. |
| Instruction | 7 | I learned the basics and how to use such programs as Photoshop and CorelDraw, but not enough. I wish we had had more design experience and hands-on programs. |
| How Difficult | 6 | The classes were not difficult to pass if you studied. The downside was the lack of hands-on experience. The professors, however, were very helpful and gave you the basic set of tools you need to succeed. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | The program was not as hands on as it needed to be. Many of the skills I now know, I had to pick up on the job. It was mostly book learning and watching the professor show you how to complete certain tasks in the programs. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 9 | What I enjoyed most about the school was the flexibility. They offer classes in the mornings and evenings, so even with a work schedule, you have flexibility. |
| Academic Facilities | 7 | The school has small availability of tutors, good accessibility of professors, and good classroom space. The rooms are small enough for a close and connected feeling, yet big enough to accommodate students and their needs. |
| Social Life | 6 | The school did not offer as many opportunities to meet others as I had hoped; however, they had pizza socials and such things. I made some friends in my classes. |
| Placement Services | Having recently graduated, I have not used this service yet. However, the university does offer job placement through recommendations and talking to alumni and professors who have worked or work in the field. | |
| Alumni Network | 9 | Having recently graduated, I am not that familiar with the alumni network or support. However, the university says it sends out alumni newsletters. You also have the opportunity to get job references through the alumni network and meet others who may be in your field, and certain job placement assistance is available. |
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