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Schools Concentrating On Network And Systems Administrators

  • Focus: For schools with a focus on this career area, look at Gainesville State, Kennesaw State, Georgia Highlands, and South Georgia College.

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  • 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 Armstrong Atlantic State, Clayton State, Georgia Highlands, and South Georgia College.
  • Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider Fort Valley State, Paine College, Savannah State, and Albany State.
  • Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider Dekalb, Flint River Technical College, Lanier Technical College, and Central Georgia Technical College.

School Setting

  • Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of Paine College, Georgia Highlands, Mercer University, and University of Georgia.
  • Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of Fort Valley State, Savannah State, Paine College, and Reinhardt College.

Excellence

  • SAT: For students with high SAT scores, look at University of Georgia, Mercer University, and Georgia College & State University.
  • % Accepted: For selective institutions, look at Reinhardt College, Albany State, Paine College, and Fort Valley State.
  • Class Size: For small class sizes, look at Paine College, University of Georgia, Reinhardt College, and Georgia College & State University.

 

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Spotlight Georgia Schools Related to This Career

DeVry University

  • Locations: Alpharetta, Atlanta, Decatur, Duluth, Stockbridge
  • Programs: 6 relevant programs; click the school name for details.
  • Degrees: Associate, Bachelor

Strayer University

  • Locations: Atlanta, Augusta, Columbus, Douglasville, Lithonia, Morrow, Roswell, Savannah
  • Programs: 19 relevant programs; click the school name for details.
  • Degrees: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Diploma, Master, Post- Bachelor's Certificate

University of Phoenix

  • Locations: Atlanta, Augusta, Columbus, Duluth, Macon, Marietta, McDonough, Sandy Springs, Savannah, Snellville
  • Programs: 6 relevant programs; click the school name for details.
  • Degrees: Bachelor, Master

ITT Technical Institute

  • Locations: Atlanta, Duluth, Kennesaw
  • Programs: 19 relevant programs; click the school name for details.
  • Degrees: Associate, Bachelor

DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management

  • Locations: Alpharetta, Atlanta, Decatur, Duluth, Stockbridge
  • Programs: 3 relevant programs; click the school name for details.
  • Degrees: Master, Post- Bachelor's Certificate

Argosy University

  • Locations: Atlanta
  • Programs: One relevant program; click the school name for details.
  • Degrees: Doctorate, Master

Herzing University

  • Locations: Atlanta
  • Programs: 9 relevant programs; click the school name for details.
  • Degrees: Associate, Bachelor, Diploma

Lincoln College of Technology

  • Locations: Marietta
  • Programs: One relevant program; click the school name for details.
  • Degrees: Coursework

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Study from Anywhere at Online Schools Related to This Career

University of Phoenix Online

  • Programs: 7 relevant programs; click the school name for details.
  • Degrees: Associate, Bachelor

DeVry University Online

  • Programs: 7 relevant programs; click the school name for details.
  • Degrees: Associate, Bachelor

Kaplan University

  • Programs: One relevant program; click the school name for details.
  • Degrees: Associate

Walden University

  • Programs: 18 relevant programs; click the school name for details.
  • Degrees: Bachelor, Doctorate, Master

AIU Online

  • Programs: 8 relevant programs; click the school name for details.
  • Degrees: Associate, Bachelor, Master

Ashford University

  • Programs: One relevant program; click the school name for details.
  • Degrees: Bachelor

Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State

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Georgia Tech • Atlanta, GA
Studying Computer Science (completion in 2014)

• 5/3/2011

"I had a good time in college. Now I have a decent job in my field, unlike half the country."

Ratings are on a 1-10 scale

CharacteristicRatingComment
Would Recommend?maybeIt's a good place to go if you're from the area. But there are better technical schools in the country.
Program Reputation8It's a technical college, so the computer science program is pretty well respected. Also, it's one of the only real technical colleges in the south.
Program Quality8They taught practical applications for real world employment in the computing field. They also had good career placement services.
Instruction6The professors always were current back then. They always tried to incorporate relevant examples to supplement an aging curriculum.
How Difficult7I partied all the time and did the bare minimum to complete my assignments. I still graduated with a 3.6 GPA, although that might be because I'm smart.
Hands-On vs. BookishIt was about 50/50. The mix was nice.
Schedule Flexibility5I don't know about this. I was a main campus Monday through Friday student and never looked into it.
Academic Facilities9New computers had just been placed in the labs. There were always quiet places to study the few times I needed them.
Social Life8Good school spirit. The tailgating scene was a lot of fun. I always had somewhere to be with a beer in my hand!
Placement Services7I had a job the day I graduated. Granted it's not my current job, but I didn't get stuck in the rat race like everyone else.
Alumni Network7Too many people went to Georgia Tech. I'm just one of hundreds of thousands of other people in the alumni network.

Clayton State University • Morrow, GA
Studying Computer Networking (completion in 2007)

• 6/29/2011

"I am not very satisfied with my school experience. I did not learn much that has helped me in the real world. I have learned the needed skills mostly on my own."

Ratings are on a 1-10 scale

CharacteristicRatingComment
Would Recommend?noI would not recommend Clayton State because it focuses more on book learning. This may be fine for other programs, but for computer/networking related courses it fails to provide the adequate problem solving skills required in a real I.T. career.
Program Reputation2Other than fellow students, I have not heard of anyone with an opinion of Clayton State. It is known by students as a lower end state school.
Program Quality5Clayton State offered very little in terms of technology classes. Computer networking was the only technical class that was available at the time that I attended.
Instruction4Clayton State professors taught directly from books and teaching materials. This did not encourage problem solving and real world situations like a more hands on approach.
How Difficult3The course work was very easy. Most of the classes and course materials were online and open book.
Hands-On vs. BookishClayton State taught mostly straight from books. Several classes were more hands on oriented or had an accompanying lab class.
Schedule Flexibility10Clayton State offered night and summer classes which I attended. I was unable to access the offices during the evenings.
Academic Facilities7Classroom space and labs were adequate for the program. Lab equipment was aging slightly. Equipment was several years old.
Social Life5I am rating this as average as I did not participate in many school activities. Much of the school's activities happened during the day and I attended night classes.
Placement Services5I am rating this as average also because I never participated in any job placement or career services. I am not sure if they were even offered at Clayton State.
Alumni Network5I rated this questions as average because I have not participated in any alumni activities. I don't even know where to go to obtain any alumni information.

Southern Polytechnic State University • Marietta, GA
Studying Network Engineering (completion in 2009)

• 8/30/2011

"This was the best school I found when searching for a tech school."

Ratings are on a 1-10 scale

CharacteristicRatingComment
Would Recommend?yesI would recommend this school for anyone in IT. You can get your degree pretty easily in just 4 years.
Program Reputation9They provide excellent instruction. They are one the top schools in the country for technology.
Program Quality9The professors were extremely helpful and knowledgeable. The school is one of the best tech schools in the country.
Instruction9They were all very helpful. If you needed any extra help, they were there for you.
How Difficult6Some of the math is tedious. Everything was pretty simple.
Hands-On vs. BookishThey have a perfect balance. They mix in the perfect amount of book work with actual hands on work.
Schedule Flexibility8They are pretty flexible when it comes to scheduling. A lot of people are easily able to hold full times jobs and still come to class.
Academic Facilities8They have a great library. They also have an online database that you can use that is fantastic.
Social Life7They have a lot of social events and also throw some great parties.
Placement Services7They try to get you a job pretty quickly. Unfortunately they don't always seem to be on top of things.
Alumni Network5They try with the alumni network. However, not many alumni seem to be interested in anything after graduating.

Georgia Institute Of Technology • Atlanta, GA
Studying Computer Science (completion in 2008)

• 10/7/2011

"I wanted to get a good education in IT and then a good job in IT. Georgia Tech helped me do both."

Ratings are on a 1-10 scale

CharacteristicRatingComment
Would Recommend?yesIf I were hiring for my job, and you were a Georgia Tech grad, I would hire you. Unless you were my roommate. Seriously though, Georgia will give you a background you won't match at an online college.
Program Reputation7The franchise schools like University of Phoenix and DeVry, steal a lot of thunder from traditional tech schools. I don't care though, I made the right decision.
Program Quality9It's a very solid program that prepared me for my job. I audited a few schools and I'm confident I made the right choice.
Instruction8Instructors are fantastic. Some of the stuff we covered wasn't current by the time I graduated (we covered Collaboration Suite a ton but now everyone uses Beehive). I don't think you can really help that, though.
How Difficult10Comp Sci is hard. Otherwise everyone would take it and I wouldn't have a job.
Hands-On vs. BookishIt's a technical school. Getting hands-on with technology is why you go.
Schedule Flexibility6Not so flexible. Computer Science is pretty demanding; you have a lot of classes and you need to be punctual. I got dinged a few times on that.
Academic Facilities9You get all the resources you need to do your work and pass with flying colors. Faculty keep good hours.
Social Life8School spirit is crazy at Georgia Tech. Getting all fired up at a game helps take the edge off of three sleepless nights of term paper writing.
Placement Services10Fantastic. I got a job almost straight out of school. The staff and faculty were really helpful with contacts and references.
Alumni Network10You never really stop being an Engineer. I know my friends and professors will be lifelong contacts.

Georgia Perimeter College • Lawrenceville, GA
Studying Networking Specialist (completion in 2008)

• 10/17/2011

"I feel my time wasn't wasted, and I learned many valuable skills. Like all things, it will depend on how much effort you put in."

Ratings are on a 1-10 scale

CharacteristicRatingComment
Would Recommend?maybeI would recommend it if the costs or time requirements of a 4-year program are prohibitive. Otherwise, you might consider a more prestigious degree.
Program Reputation6My degree has afforded me a job, so I can't complain. However, a 4-year degree would probably secure more pay and a better position.
Program Quality7My instructors were competent and provided good training. However, career placement assistance was a little lacking.
Instruction9My instructors provided real-world examples of network problems (i.e., routing issues and NAT table inconsistencies). I felt their instruction was of high caliber.
How Difficult6It wasn't extremely difficult, if you studied the material. The instructors were very helpful.
Hands-On vs. BookishA bit more hands-on material might be nice. However, this is really down to personal preference.
Schedule Flexibility9As a commuter school, they were very flexible. The program has enough instructors to allow flexible class scheduling.
Academic Facilities7The instructors had relevant materials for instruction. Some of the materials are extremely expensive, and other choices could be used in order to defer costs.
Social Life6As a commuter school, there wasn't much of a "college atmosphere." However, the students were all friendly and very helpful.
Placement Services3I felt support was lacking in this area. The options provided were extremely entry-level, without commensurate pay, given my degree.
Alumni Network5The support for issues within the curriculum was good. However, I had some issues with career assistance.
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