Here are some tips for selecting schools, based on an analysis comparing each school to all others across dozens of factors:
Schools Concentrating On HVAC Mechanics And Installers
- Focus: For schools with a focus on this career area, look at Miami Dade College, Hillsborough Community College, Palm Beach State College, and Santa Fe 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 Miami Dade College, South Florida Community College, Palm Beach State College, and Hillsborough Community College.
- Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider College of Business and Technology-Hialeah Campus, College of Business and Technology-Flagler Campus, Indian River State College, and Daytona State College.
School Setting
- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of Pensacola Junior College, Brevard Community College, South Florida Community College, and Lake City Community College.
- Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of South Florida Community College and Hillsborough Community College.
Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
Florida Southern College • Lakeland, FL
Studying Business And Social Sciences (completion in 1993)
• 10/17/2011
"I enjoyed the experience. I think my life has been enriched by the experience."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | maybe | I deliberately took classes unrelated to my work activities. I did this to be more well rounded. |
| Program Reputation | 8 | The school is annually listed among the best small colleges in the country. It is also very affordable. |
| Program Quality | 8 | They had small classes. They also had teachers who were very competent. |
| Instruction | 9 | Most instructors held doctorates. The rest had Master's degrees and were very knowledgeable. |
| How Difficult | 7 | I had to study most of the time. The work was reasonably challenging. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | The classes were an appropriate mix. Students had an opportunity to apply knowledge they learned to their work. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 8 | They had many options. Self study, CLEP, evening classes and online classes were all offered. |
| Academic Facilities | 8 | They had all the educational facilities necessary. The library was very well supplied. |
| Social Life | 5 | I was working full time and going to school full time. I didn't have any time for school activities. |
| Placement Services | I have no idea. I was already employed when I graduated. | |
| Alumni Network | 9 | They send me stuff all the time. I throw it away. |
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