Here are some tips for selecting schools, based on an analysis comparing each school to all others across dozens of factors:
Schools Concentrating On Public Relations Specialists
- Focus: For schools with a focus on this career area, look at Montana State Bozeman.
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 The University of Montana, Montana State Bozeman, Montana State Billings, and Montana State Northern.
- Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider Montana State Northern, MSUB College of Technology, and Montana State Billings.
School Setting
- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of Carroll College, Rocky Mountain College, Montana State Bozeman, and Montana Western.
- Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of MSUB College of Technology, Carroll College, Rocky Mountain College, and Montana State Northern.
Excellence
- SAT: For students with high SAT scores, look at Montana State Bozeman and Carroll College.
- % Accepted: For selective institutions, look at Rocky Mountain College.
- Class Size: For small class sizes, look at Montana Tech, Fort Belknap, Dawson Community College, and Rocky Mountain College.
Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
University Of Montana • Missoula, MT
Studying Journalism (completion in 2000)
• 11/14/2011
"I enjoyed my academic experience. I gained practical knowledge."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | The University of Montana was a wonderful place to gain practical experience. The social life and community is wonderful as well. |
| Program Reputation | 9 | The University of Montana has a great reputation. It is considered one of the better journalism schools in the West. |
| Program Quality | 8 | My school prepared me very well for my original career in newspapers, but not quite as well for public relations. It was a more journalism-related program. |
| Instruction | 8 | I thought my classes were relevant and important. They were practical. |
| How Difficult | 5 | My class load seemed average. I didn't feel overloaded. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | My classes were practical and useful. We reported on actual events, designed graphics, and did work in our future fields. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 3 | My classes were all traditional, daytime classes. Online classes weren't the norm when I was in school. |
| Academic Facilities | 8 | They always had the latest in computers. There were good facilities for studying. |
| Social Life | 10 | The University of Montana was a wonderful place for a social life. There was plenty to do. |
| Placement Services | 3 | I don't think I've heard of a job placement program from my university. If there is one, it isn't active. |
| Alumni Network | 8 | The alumni association reaches out often. They are good at keeping track of former students. |
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