Here are some tips for selecting schools, based on an analysis comparing each school to all others across dozens of factors:
Schools Concentrating On Network And Systems Administrators
- Focus: For schools with a focus on this career area, look at LSU, Delgado Community College, Bossier Parish Community College, and Louisiana-Lafayette.
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 LSU Alexandria, NSU, LSU Shreveport, and Louisiana Tech.
- Female: For schools particularly welcoming to female students, consider Delta School of Business and Technology.
- Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider Southern University at New Orleans, Grambling State, Southern University at Shreveport, and Louisiana Tech Baton Rouge.
- Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider Louisiana Tech, Southern University at Shreveport, NSU, and Bossier Parish Community College.
School Setting
- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of Tulane University of Louisiana, Grambling State, Louisiana Tech Shelby Jackson, and LSU.
- Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of Grambling State, Tulane University of Louisiana, Louisiana Tech, and University of Louisiana Monroe.
Excellence
- SAT: For students with high SAT scores, look at Tulane University of Louisiana and LSU.
- % Accepted: For selective institutions, look at Tulane University of Louisiana, Grambling State, and University of New Orleans.
- Class Size: For small class sizes, look at South Central Louisiana Technical College, Louisiana Tech Shelby Jackson, Tulane University of Louisiana, and Louisiana Tech Tallulah.
Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
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University Of Louisiana At Lafayette • Lafayette, LA
Studying Management Information Systems (completion in 2010)
• 7/11/2011
"I'm satisfied that I got my degree and could enter the workforce. I wasn't very satisfied with other things my university provided or did not provide."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | maybe | I feel that the education I received at UL prepared me for the workplace and in addition gave me a wide variety of other skills that help me in performing my job. However, I had other issues with the university and because of that I can't recommend the school to other people. The education was excellent; the university's services not so much. |
| Program Reputation | 6 | The Moody College of Business is well known as an excellent business program in the Southern United States and the Computer Science department at UL is also quite well known. However, UL is constantly overshadowed by LSU's football team and they don't get the reputation they deserve. |
| Program Quality | 5 | UL's college of business is an excellent college within the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, but I feel that their major program could have been more specifically tailored to network administration. I felt that it had entirely too much business-oriented education in it and not enough computer-related material. |
| Instruction | 9 | I had some phenomenal professors at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, in both classes related to my major and in classes that I needed to graduate but did not specifically apply to the work I wanted to do. For example, I had a really amazing business ethics class that will follow me forever in the work place and has really shaped who I am as an employee. |
| How Difficult | 5 | There wasn't really a large workload, but I in particular had issues with the amount of math I had to do. In the field, I rarely ever use more than basic mathematics (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division), but I had to take Algebra, calculus, decision mathematics, and three different statistics classes, which I felt was way too much for the job that the degree plan was supposed to be preparing us for. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | The majority of my education was book-study and lecture classes. I did, however, take a few classes that were very hands on, including programming and industrial technology. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 8 | My university wasn't as flexible as something like an online university where you can participate in classes as you like, but I had no problems scheduling classes when I needed them. As I worked nights throughout college, it was very important for me to not have class early in the morning. |
| Academic Facilities | 10 | UL had an excellent library for studying and research as well as ample computer labs that were continuously being upgraded while I was there. Classroom space was always sufficient and comfortable, and tutoring was a well functioning program that was available to everyone. |
| Social Life | 10 | The dorms provided me with a way to meet many different types of people; although the university did not affect this any more than having us all live in the same place. Because drinking is such an integral part of South Louisiana's culture, I met many people at the bars right next to campus. |
| Placement Services | 5 | I did not use my school's job placement and career services, and so I can't really give an accurate description of them. However, I do have many friends who found success from their programs. |
| Alumni Network | 5 | I had other issues with my university that weren't related to my studies or education, and because of those I have not participated in any alumni activities or programs. Because of this, I chose average, rather than swaying the vote either way. |
LSU • Baton Rouge, LA
Studying Computer Science (completion in 2006)
• 1/17/2012
"I was satisfied because I would not be where I am without my education from LSU. However in some instances, a smaller, more hands-on school would be the better option."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | maybe | It depends on the person. If you can learn on your own and can balance your time wisely, then a school like LSU would be a good fit for you. |
| Program Reputation | 7 | I'd say the program at LSU was above average. I learned a great deal, but there was also a lot of outside studying not learned in the classrooms. |
| Program Quality | 7 | LSU prepared me for the basic aspects of my job, but I think a specialized school catered towards technology would be a better way to go if I did it over again. There were many classes that I took that had nothing to do with my career. |
| Instruction | 6 | The instructors were very knowledgeable for the most part. However, you don't always get as much outside attention with the student to teacher ratio being so skewed. |
| How Difficult | 9 | The field is very challenging and not for the lazy; it takes a lot of hard work. As technology changes, it is up to you to learn about the latest things. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | Most of my in-school learning was book learning due to the number of students. This is one field where the teacher cannot teach you everything, and you had to put in extra time studying on your own. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 9 | I never had trouble getting a good schedule. Most of the classes were offered throughout the day. This would have been a 10, but there was one class that was only offered at 7:30am. |
| Academic Facilities | 9 | LSU had an abundance of resources at your fingertips including two libraries. Study groups were very easy to organize because of the volume of students. |
| Social Life | 10 | LSU speaks for itself as far as social experience. There was never a dull moment. |
| Placement Services | 10 | LSU offered many seminars and job fairs ranging from a number of different fields. The Career Services Department was very helpful in preparing me for the work force. |
| Alumni Network | 9 | One of the advantages of going to a large school is that you will meet a lot of people who are in the same field. One of my first job interviews was conducted by my former TA. |
Louisiana Tech University • Ruston, LA
Studying Computer Information Systems (completion in 2009)
• 3/13/2012
"Although I can identify areas of improvement in the CIS curriculum, holistically, LA. Tech provides a fantastic information technology education. The opportunity to learn from professors as well as through projects was both unique and effective."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | LA. Tech provides an outstanding education and great opportunity for success. LA. Tech has a fantastic name, both inside the state of Louisiana as well as throughout the United States. |
| Program Reputation | 6 | LA. Tech is primarily focused on the engineering program, which often times leads to neglect for the school of business. However, the CIS program at LA. Tech is both functional and educational. |
| Program Quality | 8 | LA. Tech teachers were very involved with the students and allowed for student interaction. I thoroughly enjoyed the LA. Tech program because it specifically addressed IT issues that were important to me. |
| Instruction | 7 | I have found the curriculum is applicable throughout my dealings in the IT profession. My professors used real world scenarios to demonstrate IT theories. |
| How Difficult | 7 | The amount of projects was excessive at times. Also, due to LA. Tech's quarter system, classes progressed faster than normal and required students to grasp material quickly. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | As stated before, the LA. Tech CIS program has many projects dispersed throughout the curriculum. Book learning is the foundation of this program, however. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 7 | There were numerous options to attend classes including night classes, online classes, and distance learning programs. As I stated before, the only down side is the speed at which the quarter system moves. |
| Academic Facilities | 4 | LA. Tech does not have any specific facilities for the CIS degree program. I feel that a center devoted to information technology is necessary to better understand the the program. |
| Social Life | 6 | Clubs are available for students who are interested in both professional and social clubs. Many students participate in extracurricular activities. |
| Placement Services | 1 | I was not provided with any career assistance upon graduation. I was left to my own devices to find gainful employment. |
| Alumni Network | 3 | LA. Tech did not bring past alumni to counsel students on job opportunities. I have not met many LA. Tech alumni in the IT field at the time being. |
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