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 Motlow State Community College, Pellissippi State, Volunteer State Community College, and Walters State 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
- Part-Time: For schools emphasizing part-time studies, consider Nashville State, Southwest Tennessee Community College, Le Moyne-Owen College, and Pellissippi State.
- Female: For schools particularly welcoming to female students, consider Draughons Junior College.
- Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider Le Moyne-Owen College, Victory, Tennessee State, and Roane State Community College.
- Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider Lincoln Memorial, Victory, Union University, and Nashville State.
School Setting
- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of Vanderbilt University, Rhodes College, Tennessee Temple University, and Southern Adventist University.
- Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of Hiwassee, Tennessee Temple University, Free Will Baptist Bible, and Maryville.
Excellence
- SAT: For students with high SAT scores, look at Vanderbilt University, Rhodes College, Belmont, and The University of Tennessee.
- % Accepted: For selective institutions, look at Victory, Vanderbilt University, Motlow State Community College, and Lane.
- Class Size: For small class sizes, look at Hiwassee, Rhodes College, Vanderbilt University, and Free Will Baptist Bible.
Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
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Rhodes College • Memphis, TN
Studying Anthropology/Sociology (completion in 1995)
• 12/8/2011
"I felt like I grew up so much in college. I got to see and do things that made me appreciate the wider world."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | You don't need a specific degree in marketing to do marketing. Having a liberal arts education help create a well-rounded student, which is the most vital ingredient for success. |
| Program Reputation | 5 | My college isn't known for that program. It's a minor program. |
| Program Quality | 6 | The program staff is dedicated, but resources are scant. There are other institutions that have larger programs. |
| Instruction | 5 | Professors have their own priorities and pet projects. I didn't learn how it could translate to a career outside academia. |
| How Difficult | 5 | I don't remember having to work particularly hard. I had plenty of time to do other things. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | It was a liberal arts college so we had to do labs. We had professors who were very interesting. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 5 | There were not a lot of weekend or evening classes. It was aimed at full time students. |
| Academic Facilities | 5 | The library wasn't good then. The materials have improved significantly since I graduated. |
| Social Life | 9 | I had great friends in college from various backgrounds. I learned a lot from my fiends. I also had a good sorority experience. |
| Placement Services | 6 | My career services department had good connections. They were also helpful in coaching for interviews. |
| Alumni Network | 10 | The school takes this seriously. They were very helpful when I was laid off. |
UNC • Chapel Hill, TN
Studying Journalism (completion in 1999)
• 1/3/2012
"I am completely satisfied with my university experience. It was one of the highlights of my life."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | maybe | I did not end up in a journalism career, but that has more to do with the economy than any fault of the school. I would recommend that students considering this career take future job opportunities into account. However, the education I received prepared me very well for the challenges of a marketing career. |
| Program Reputation | 10 | The standards are very high, the professors are outstanding, and graduates (for the most part) are well placed. The school seeks to continually improve the program to maintain this reputation for excellence. |
| Program Quality | 9 | I enjoyed my studies very much. I feel I left school with an excellent education that prepared me for the world of work very well. |
| Instruction | 9 | The professors in my degree program were topnotch. The instruction focused on real-world scenarios and always included the most up-to-date methods. |
| How Difficult | 9 | The standards were very high in my degree program. The workload was designed to be challenging, and it reflected the expectations of future employers. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | The focus of my program was very much hands-on learning. There was a lot of emphasis placed on learning how professionals in the real world worked. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 5 | There was not a lot of flexibility, as many required courses were only offered once or twice a year. As a full-time student, this did not affect me very much. |
| Academic Facilities | 10 | My school has one of the best graduate libraries in the country. I feel the other resources provided were excellent as well. My particular program provided counseling and guidance every semester, so I felt fully informed of the resources available. |
| Social Life | I was not interested in social activities. There was plenty to do, but I did not take advantage. | |
| Placement Services | I did not use any job placement or career services assistance at my school. | |
| Alumni Network | I don't really participate in any alumni activities. I have not used any support services provided to alumni. |
University Of Tennessee • Knoxville, TN
Studying Marketing (completion in 2006)
• 3/25/2012
"I initially hesitated. A few years after graduation, I am convinced I made a good choice."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | For people attracted by Marketing, do not hesitate. Student's life is also amazing at UT! |
| Program Reputation | 9 | Great rankings in papers. Many publications are put out by our Marketing teachers. |
| Program Quality | 9 | Teachers with both great academic and professional records. Acquisition of both theoretical and practical concepts. |
| Instruction | 9 | Instruction is one of the best in the country. The image of UT in the business world seem to be great. |
| How Difficult | 7 | Exams were pretty challenging. The volume of information during lessons was also important, although the structure of the lessons helped a lot. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | A good mix of both. Selected books were always very appropriate though. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 9 | Many online courses. Summer offerings also appreciated by many students. |
| Academic Facilities | 10 | Impressive library. Excellent intranet access. |
| Social Life | 10 | UT athletics is amazing. The football team is the main attraction in the area. |
| Placement Services | 8 | Excellent. Helped me find the career that fitted me the best. |
| Alumni Network | 6 | Could probably be better. I did not use the network a lot after graduation. |
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