Here are some tips for selecting schools, based on an analysis comparing each school to all others across dozens of factors:
Schools Concentrating On Marketing Managers
- Focus: For schools with a focus on this career area, look at NorthWest Arkansas Community College and Central Arkansas.
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 Southeast Arkansas College, UA Fort Smith, Arkansas Tech, and Philander Smith College.
- Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider UA Pine Bluff, Southeast Arkansas College, PCCUA, and East Arkansas Community College.
- Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider East Arkansas Community College, Harding, and UA Little Rock.
School Setting
- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of Harding, John Brown, Philander Smith College, and Ouachita Baptist University.
- Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of Ouachita Baptist University, Lyon College, University of the Ozarks, and Williams Baptist College.
Excellence
- SAT: For students with high SAT scores, look at John Brown, Lyon College, University of Arkansas, and Harding.
- % Accepted: For selective institutions, look at UA Pine Bluff, University of Arkansas, and Central Arkansas.
- Class Size: For small class sizes, look at Lyon College, Philander Smith College, Ouachita Baptist University, and University of the Ozarks.
Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
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University Of Arkansas - Pine Bluff • Pine Bluff, AR
Studying Fashion Merchandising Textile And Design (completion in 2012)
• 12/4/2011
"It is a good school. Many things need to be improved upon."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | I would recommend this because I am learning many things in my major. The experience is fulfilling. |
| Program Reputation | 5 | I am not exactly sure because I am about to complete my first semester in the major. I had always heard great things about the department. |
| Program Quality | 7 | There are many more things I would like to learn. Due to the budgeting, the school cannot afford the equipment needed to get a full understanding of subjects taught. |
| Instruction | 8 | The teachers worked in the industry so I feel they know what they are teaching. Some instructions are too fast for the beginner level and many of the classes taken afterwards are building on the beginner classes. If someone does not gain a great understanding at the beginning, they will most likely struggle throughout the courses. |
| How Difficult | 5 | Some things are difficult in terms of figuring out what's going on in the fashion industry because that is an ever-changing topic. Other than that it is pretty easy to me because it is something I am interested in. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | Some classes are hands-on such as my sewing class. Some are taught from the book but are also explained using the real world experience of the teachers and other tools. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 3 | I think we need more classes offered during different times. For students who work or have to raise a family, it is very hard to plan out the school schedule because some classes are offered only one semester or very early in the morning or late at night. The class flexibility needs improvement. |
| Academic Facilities | 2 | The school has many labs. But the times they are open are not convenient. There are also many rules: you can only print in a particular lab if you're from that major, or you can only use a lab at a given time. I don't think the facilities are being used for the best interest of the student. |
| Social Life | 5 | I just go to class and leave. For the encounters that I have had, the people are friendly. |
| Placement Services | 5 | I hear many positive outcomes about our career services office. I have not got to the point where I need to use the services provided there yet. |
| Alumni Network | 4 | Its okay because there are some teachers who care and some who don't. I always received better instruction in the classes where teachers showed their passion for the subject. |
University Of Arkansas • Fayetteville, AR
Studying International Business - Management (completion in 2011)
• 12/21/2011
"The school was small enough to feel homey, but large enough to have space for individuals to grow. The faculty is incredible, and the mix of students there is even better."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | The Walton College is supportive, with a great network for making connections happen. Thanks to the location, almost all professors have real-world contacts to make career growth possible for students. |
| Program Reputation | 9 | My business college was ranked in the top 25 in the nation. We are located near Bentonville (Walmart HQ), so very favorable in supply chain management, etc. |
| Program Quality | 8 | The international program at my school required its students to travel, so all students graduated with a lot more world experience than the typical university student. The professors in the international program were required to have overseas experience. |
| Instruction | 8 | The Business College is one of the highest-ranked colleges in the world. Our college had our own career center, separate from the university's general career center. |
| How Difficult | 8 | I was in the Honors College, so the expectations were higher. I felt challenged, but in a positive way. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | Because we are located in Bentonville, there are plenty of internship opportunities that the school helps to coordinate with major vendors/retailers for students. The international program required its students to travel/study abroad, for increased experience/learning opportunities. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 7 | There was a plethora of summer options available. Many of the course offerings had multiple sections available to cater to students' needs. |
| Academic Facilities | 9 | One of the most well-endowed universities in the state, thanks to Walmart - so we have some of the most up-to-date facilities. The school is constantly looking to improve by constructing new buildings/facilities. |
| Social Life | 7 | The Razorbacks play a VERY important part at the school, and act as a unifying factor. Our school attracts students from all over the country, so the mix of people you meet is incredible - you can make new friends every day. |
| Placement Services | 7 | My business college has its own career center and regularly set up career fairs to help its students. |
| Alumni Network | 8 | I received a free year of membership with the alumni association. I receive regular updates from the alumni network in regard to social events and job opportunities. |
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