Here are some tips for selecting schools, based on an analysis comparing each school to all others across dozens of factors:
Schools Concentrating On Home Health Aides
- Focus: For schools with a focus on this career area, look at Rio Salado College, Pima Community College, Mesa Community College, and Glendale Community College.
Fastest Response From Schools
- Request Info: For the fastest information for prospective students, look at the Spotlight schools on this page.
Student Body
- Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider Arizona Western, Phoenix College, Pima Community College, and GateWay Community College.
- Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider Phoenix College, GateWay Community College, Paradise Valley Community College, and Coconino County Community College.
School Setting
- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of Rio Salado College, Phoenix College, Pima Community College, and Scottsdale Community College.
- Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of Eastern Arizona College and Arizona Western.
Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
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B.S. University Of Arizona
CNA Certificate Through Deer Valley In Glendale, AZ • Tucson, AZ
Studying Family And Consumer Sciences (Formerly Family & Consumer Resources) Concentrating In Human Development And Aging (completion in 1997)
• 7/7/2011
"I was very satisfied with the University of Arizona. It was an experience that I will never forget, and having my degree opened up many doors."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | The most important thing is to figure out what you want to do and then go from there. With my degree, there are many options. You can work in your state's MHMR, in a daycare center, in teaching, or you could go and get a masters in counseling and go that route. I decided that I like both management and working with people in a health care setting, which is where my CNA certificate came into play. |
| Program Reputation | 5 | Honestly, before picking my major, I had never heard of the program. It seems rare to find anyone else that has picked that area as well. |
| Program Quality | 10 | I received my certificate prior to going to college but decided against nursing. After a failed marriage, I was able to use my education and training to get a job after being a stay at home mom. I loved the University of Arizona, their programs, and also the atmosphere. |
| Instruction | 10 | Although the classes were very large, the professors were excellent. I took 2 sessions of summer school and was able to graduate in 4 1/2 years with a 3.0 GPA. |
| How Difficult | 7 | The program was very challenging, but because it was something that I was interested in, it was easy to pay attention and learn. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | If I missed classes, I was able to catch up by reading. Also, exam reviews were very helpful. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 3 | The classes were not flexible. It was a balancing act to fit it all in, especially when they opened up the phone lines to register. It was very stressful getting close to graduation and making sure I was able to enroll in all the classes that I needed. |
| Academic Facilities | 5 | I rarely used on campus resources so I am not sure what was available then. I only lived on campus for the first year and then rented an apartment off campus. I know there was at least one library. Professors were always willing to help. |
| Social Life | 8 | I was not a party girl; however, many of my fellow dorm mates partied often. I lived in the dorm right next to the stadium so I was glad to move out! There was definitely a lot of school spirit. I still follow the Wildcats. |
| Placement Services | 1 | Although I graduated in 1997, there are no job placement services. You have to put yourself and your resume out there to get noticed. There are so many different options with my degree and with extra certifications, it's easy to go a different route. |
| Alumni Network | 5 | I am not active in the alumni. I get numerous sales calls and preapproved credit card applications. The magazine that is sent out helps me stay up to date on what has changed around the campus. |
University Of Phoenix-Axia • Online, AZ
Studying Health Care Administration/Medical Records (completion in 2012)
• 3/10/2012
"I am very satisfied with the education that I am receiving from my school."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | I would suggest my school to anyone who is in my situation with a family and tight schedule. |
| Program Reputation | 5 | My school is considered a for-profit school, and I think that may tarnish their reputation a bit, but it is an accredited university. |
| Program Quality | 10 | I am very happy with the school that I am attending. It offers me the flexible schedule that I need. |
| Instruction | 10 | The instructors at the University of Phoenix are very helpful in teaching and guiding me through the information that I am learning. |
| How Difficult | 5 | The work can be difficult at times, but there are many resources available to suit my needs. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | My classes are very book oriented. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | My school's flexibility is what made me select this school. |
| Academic Facilities | 10 | My school has many resources available to suit the needs of the students. |
| Social Life | 2 | I attend an online campus, so there are not many social groups, although there are some, and we do converse with each other in classroom discussions. |
| Placement Services | 5 | I would like to have more job placement resources available. |
| Alumni Network | I have not used an alumni network, but the university offers alumni support. |
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