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Schools Concentrating On Sales Managers
- Focus: For schools with a focus on this career area, look at Miami Dade College, Valencia Community College, Broward College, and Tallahassee 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 Carlos Albizu, Florida International, City College, and City College.
- Female: For schools particularly welcoming to female students, consider City College Branch Campus, Angley, and Carlos Albizu.
- Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider Florida A&M, Miami Dade College, Florida International, and Saint Thomas University.
- Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider College of Business and Technology-Hialeah Campus, College of Business and Technology-Flagler Campus, Nova Southeastern, and Barry.
School Setting
- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of Lynn University, Eckerd, Florida College, and The University of Tampa.
- Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of Florida College, Clearwater Christian, Stetson University, and Webber International University.
Excellence
- SAT: For students with high SAT scores, look at University of Miami, University of Florida, Rollins College, and Florida State.
- % Accepted: For selective institutions, look at Edward Waters, Florida International, Florida Memorial University, and University of South Florida-Main Campus.
- Class Size: For small class sizes, look at Stetson University, Florida College, Angley, and University of Miami.
Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
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Valencia Community College • Orlando, FL
Studying Public Relations/Business (completion in 2009)
• 5/7/2011
"I am very satisfied with my school. The hours were flexible and the classes taught me a lot about my career field."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | I would recommend my school to others. The classes were pretty easy and you learn a lot. Plus, major universities look highly at students transferring from this degree program. |
| Program Reputation | 7 | Valencia Community College is one of the largest community colleges in the country. Their programs of study are pretty well known. The PR program has a good reputation, and it is easy to get into a 4 year school with this degree. |
| Program Quality | 8 | Valencia Community College is a good school. It's not great, but its good. I wish they had more major-specific classes to choose from. Most classes are generic and were geared towards General Studies students. I only had 3 public relations classes that actually taught me about my future career field. |
| Instruction | 7 | I did learn enough to get me an entry level position in my field. The work was not as career dedicated as I would have liked, though. The professors did take an interest in their students though and really tried to provide real life examples with their teachings. |
| How Difficult | 5 | |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | My learning was generally a mix. There was hands on learning and then there were times where you were expected to read and grasp the concepts without classroom teachings. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | I could literally choose to go to class at any time of the day. They had classes at different days of the week, at different times, at different lengths, online or in school, etc. This flexibility was the selling point for me. |
| Academic Facilities | 10 | Valencia had multiple campuses, which meant multiple resources. Professors were easy to get a hold of, there was always a computer available at the library, and the advisors were always available through in-person visits or through email. |
| Social Life | 5 | Parties and social events were fun at this school and were mostly student organized. It is not a 4 year school so it did not have any sports teams. There was pretty much no school spirit, since it was a community college. |
| Placement Services | 5 | Valencia really doesn't focus on job placement for my field because most students go on to pursue a 4 year degree instead of going straight into the work force. I was already working full time and my degree allowed me to be promoted, so I did not feel the need to complete a 4 year degree at that time. |
| Alumni Network | 5 | Valencia's alumni network is OK. I get random emails sometimes and invites back to the campus every now and then. Not much more than that. They don't really advertise it. |
University Of Florida (Warrington College Of Business) • Gainesville, FL
Studying Marketing (completion in 1996)
• 5/7/2011
"I was very satisfied to have gone to UF and and I am proud to have graduated from such a fine institution. My only regret is not staying for an advanced degree and for not researching other degree programs when I had the chance."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | I always recommend UF to high school students and to anyone wondering where to get a great business education. This is especially the case if they want to live and work in Florida, given the networking opportunities provided by fellow alumni. |
| Program Reputation | 8 | I think it is highly rated but is losing ground to newcomers such as USF (University of South Florida in Tampa). It is, of course, not as good as Ivy League business schools. |
| Program Quality | 8 | The University of Florida provided me with an excellent foundation for understanding sales, marketing and general business concepts. I would also add that UF helps instill an aggressive approach to winning which has been invaluable to my career. |
| Instruction | More than 5 years ago | |
| How Difficult | 5 | I would say the programs of study were fairly easy to understand and manage, and course completion was almost guaranteed. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | It really was a mix of both hands-on and book learning. We also had many, many group projects and the assistant professors helped flesh elaborate on things left out by the main professor. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | It's extremely flexible, especially since I was involved in sports. The entire school supports athletes in ways other schools don't. They also were getting better about non-traditional (online) offerings near the tail-end of my time at the school. |
| Academic Facilities | 6 | They were decent, but I didn't use them much while on campus. Also, I found them to be lacking compared to other colleges I had visited in the Northeast, though I've heard they've improved in the last few years. |
| Social Life | 10 | Social experience should be the tag line for UF since there so many parties, athletic events, and other social events. I would say UF had and still has a top 5 rating in these areas, perhaps even #1 in terms of parties and athletic spirit. |
| Placement Services | 3 | I did not find their services to be particularly good and instead relied on personal contacts and friends for job leads. I have never heard anyone praise the school's job placement services, but maybe that's just my experience. |
| Alumni Network | 10 | Being a UF graduate (or a Gator) opens many, many doors in this state. I also find that many alumni are in larger cities up north and help when called upon. |
Rollins College • Winter Park, FL
Studying Music (completion in 2004)
• 7/11/2011
"I would highly recommend Rollins to a perspective student. I learned a lot while I was there and think they were some of the best years of my life."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | maybe | I think that if I had chosen a different major I might have been better prepared for my career. But I also think that a college degree is not necessarily required to pursue catering sales. To become a manager, it really takes dedication to the job, and education is less important. |
| Program Reputation | 9 | Aside from a music school, Rollins' music department has one of the best music programs around. If you are looking for a liberal arts college where you can choose music as your major, I highly recommend Rollins. |
| Program Quality | 10 | Rollins College has an excellent music program. I studied opera and preforming arts in addition to music history and theory. I had the opportunity to sing at Epcot and Disney while I was a student. |
| Instruction | 10 | My voice teacher had a doctorate in music from Julliard - one of the most prestigious music schools in the country. The majority of my other teachers were also much better educated than other schools that I toured when looking at colleges. |
| How Difficult | 8 | A music major has a lot of class hours that other students do not have. While professors are understanding about other music classes, they tend to turn a blind eye to the rest of the college curriculum, which made my job as a student extremely difficult at times. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | I think I had an equal amount of study and classroom time for most of my classes. You had to read your assignments and participate in class in order to get the full experience. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 5 | I don't think flexibility in schedule is really important for a four year college. I know that the Holt school is available for night classes, but I never would have chosen that option. |
| Academic Facilities | 10 | Rollins spends a lot of money on their facilities and resources - most are state of the art. Also, because it is a smaller school, professors are almost always available outside of class. |
| Social Life | 10 | There was always something to do at Rollins. I joined a sorority my freshman year and I am very glad I did - it opened up my world to a whole lot of new experiences. |
| Placement Services | 1 | I had almost no help finding a placement after graduation. If I wanted to attend a class in resume writing I could, but no one really helped me in how to network. |
| Alumni Network | 5 | My alumni department had a huge binder full of former student resumes, but not really a way to get in touch with them except for email addresses. A lot of times, the addresses were dead ends due to the fact that people tend to change their addresses so frequently. |
University Of Florida • Gainesville, FL
Studying English (completion in 2011)
• 7/10/2011
"Tuition was raised every year, yet I don't think anyone saw a difference (save for the campus fraternities and sororities). Every year I was in attendance tuition would skyrocket, while there was frivolous spending to beautify the campus and bolster the football program."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | maybe | It depends on your financial situation. If there is another school offering you more aide and scholarship money, you should seriously consider going there. College is expensive, so go where the money goes. |
| Program Reputation | 8 | This is the best public university in the state of Florida, so I'm assuming that the English program ranks highly. However, I really don't know. |
| Program Quality | 10 | Being an English major provides you with a strong foundation in written and oral communication. I do a lot of communication through email; it is very important to maintain a professional yet personable tone when writing emails. |
| Instruction | 3 | I really didn't receive much formal training to be a sales manager. Most of it IS common sense, and very easy to pick up. However there are some things, such as making deposits, that I would have liked to have further instruction in. |
| How Difficult | 8 | I don't think this is a quantifiable question. Each person has individual strengths and weaknesses. If someone excels at reading and writing, then it shouldn't be exceptionally challenging, yet it still requires moderate effort. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | Part of being an English major is attending class to discuss the literature and different view points. So, if you're too busy or too pretentious to attend class on a regular basis, take online classes or be pre-med like everyone else. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 8 | There are a lot of online classes available year round, two summer terms, and many classes are offered at night. You are allowed a lot of freedom to select any schedule that suits your needs. |
| Academic Facilities | 5 | I think its the same as any public university. There are on campus tutors, but most people pay tutors as they are better at teaching the information. |
| Social Life | 10 | There are sooooo many people and organizations at this school that I have no clue how anyone could struggle to find friends. Game days almost completely shut down the town as everyone is tailgating and watching the Gators play. |
| Placement Services | 10 | Every spring a job fair is hosted. Prospective employers such as Kraft, Target, and many other premier corporations are present to recruit students. What's even better is that this is completely free to ALL students! The Career Resource center is open year round to assist students in resume writing, mock interviews, and everything in between. |
| Alumni Network | 7 | The Student Alumni Association does a great job of creating social networks for alumni by region, professional interests, and race. It is very easy to find a fellow Gator Grad! |
University Of West Florida • Pensacola, FL
Studying Psychology (completion in 2010)
• 7/13/2011
"The schooling was not great; it was very politically determined. The social aspects made it all worthwhile, though."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | maybe | |
| Program Reputation | 9 | They have recently become a school of psychology, rather than just the psychology department. It is rated on of the best in northwest Florida. |
| Program Quality | 8 | UWF is a good school but is like any other college that offers a psychology degree. There are no jobs available for a college grad with a bachelor's degree in psychology, and it would have been nice to know this ahead of time. |
| Instruction | 6 | There was no career help. The assumption is that you are going to automatically continue schooling for an advanced degree. |
| How Difficult | 8 | The program was challenging at times. Overall, I would say it met the standard curriculum for a college. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | They are worried about the grade and that is it. There is not really any applicable knowledge, just what you can memorize and spit out. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 7 | They require you to take 3 summer courses, which does not make sense. I asked my advisor why this was, and he told me it was basically so they could pay the A/C bills. |
| Academic Facilities | 8 | They have a large library. There is a great selection of online journal articles, etc. |
| Social Life | 10 | This was the one great thing about my school. The opportunities to meet a very diverse population are great. |
| Placement Services | 1 | There is no help. It is assumed you will automatically pursue an advanced degree. |
| Alumni Network | 7 | They are really only interested in receiving money. There is not too much support unless you are paying out a lot to them. |
University Of Central Florida • Orlando, FL
Studying Business (completion in 2009)
• 7/31/2011
"I loved attending this school. I made a ton of friends and memories that will last a life time."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | This is a very well known and great school. I would definitely recommend it to anyone. |
| Program Reputation | 10 | Lots of people go for this degree, and most graduate and become successful. |
| Program Quality | 9 | It is a great school and many, many people go there. |
| Instruction | 10 | They prepare students very well for their future careers. The professors are well educated. |
| How Difficult | 5 | Homework and class work were about normal. I think they teach you to be a hard worker. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | The school provides a mix of learning styles. They are about even with hands on learning and book learning. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | They provide a wide variety of schedule options. Lots of online, night, day, and weekend courses. |
| Academic Facilities | 10 | Every part of the school is open everyday. They are very helpful. |
| Social Life | 10 | UCF has a ton of school spirit. They provide a wide variety of clubs, sports, and activities. |
| Placement Services | 10 | The school helps with career services anytime a student needs it. They have a high job placement rate. |
| Alumni Network | 10 | The alumni network and support are great. This school offers a lot. |
St. John's River Community College • Orange Park, FL
Studying Business Administration (completion in 2010)
• 8/1/2011
"It's a great school and the program gets to the point. The staff has the knowledge to get you out quickly and earning money."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | Maybe you could find a better program, I don't know. I never experienced that, but if you want to get to the point and move on to bigger and better, skip the garbage. You are in the right place at SJRCC. |
| Program Reputation | 7 | I didn't do much research on the college before entering. After I left and went to university, I noticed many of my classmates attended the same school and they seemed prepared for the tasks at hand. I went to the school based on proximity and the gamble paid off. |
| Program Quality | 10 | SJRCC gave every experience possible, even beyond hands on. I can't say enough about this school, its programs, and its online resources. |
| Instruction | 9 | Teachers are very involved and administrators have set great programs in motion to allow students every opportunity for advancement. Whether it be guidance to furthering education, financing, or explaining necessary tasks to reach your goals, they are very helpful. |
| How Difficult | 7 | The programs are targeted at smart people who want to succeed. You sometimes get more than you can handle, but when its all said and done, the resources are there to help you succeed. If the classes were a cakewalk, what would you learn? In order for a program to be successful it must be challenging. SJRCC succeeds at this. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | Even the online program is hands on. Some classes require time at a local facility. Bottom line, some things can only be experienced. You can't mix chemicals at home safely if you don't know what you're doing, for example. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | They are almost always open when you need them. If not enrolled in online classes, deadlines are always given with advance notice and end close to midnight. |
| Academic Facilities | 7 | I rented most of my books from Chegg or bought them from the store on campus. There's very little in the way of cheap books. Chegg it and be done. |
| Social Life | 4 | On campus experiences to me seemed very dull when it came to socializing. It's” get your education and get out;” everyone keeps to themselves. What more do you expect at the college level? |
| Placement Services | 6 | This is the only place I see this school lacking. I was pushed along into an MIT program by my university, but I hear many that finish only a 2 year degree usually are a bit on their own. |
| Alumni Network | 8 | Everyone is encouraged to be involved. It is absolutely necessary to comment on others' work, especially in the online environment, and positive feedback is encouraged, or at least sensitive suggestions in some cases. |
Pensacola Junior College • Pensacola, FL
Studying Graphic Design / Multimedia (completion in 2010)
• 9/7/2011
"For the most part, PJC offered a great education and it was a pleasure. They really do take time to help their students!"
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | They will help you get a job afterwards! And they spend their money on your education! |
| Program Reputation | 10 | Pensacola State College's current Graphic Design program has the best reputation in the Florida Panhandle. The education is great, and their equipment is very nice. |
| Program Quality | 7 | I didn't plan on going into sales when I was attending school. Graphic Design was my passion at the time. |
| Instruction | 9 | The training I went through was great. It prepared me for what I needed to know in this field. |
| How Difficult | 5 | It was something I was very passionate about, so the workload was almost fun! |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | Most of our exercises were done with the teacher showing us how to do things. It was a great experience. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 8 | For a Junior College, they are very flexible. Most classes can be taken online, and the class schedule is a huge help when it comes to working part time and full time shifts. |
| Academic Facilities | 10 | The equipment used for my degree was outstanding. Its obvious that they spend a good bit of the budget on our education. |
| Social Life | 5 | I didn't spend much time doing anything social. I was too busy with work and school. |
| Placement Services | 10 | Most students get a job within 6 months tops. The teachers help out with assisting us. |
| Alumni Network | 8 | I haven't attended school since, but their alumni program is very helpful with the job seeking process. They have a very tight network with the surrounding schools and businesses. |
Florida Gulf Coast University • Fort Myers, FL
Studying Psychology (completion in 2011)
• 10/10/2011
"Aside from the sustainability aspect, I loved FGCU. The school is beautiful and student focused."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | I love that at FGCU, every student is a person, not a number. I also love the natural landscaping on the campus. The school is great with good professors, so I would recommend it. |
| Program Reputation | 5 | FGCU isn't known for it's psychology program. However, the school should be as the professors were great. |
| Program Quality | 6 | FGCU was highly understaffed in the psychology program. The program was larger than most in the CAS but they had the fewest professors. Overall, the professors that they did have were great. |
| Instruction | 9 | The instruction was great. Professors were motivating and innovative. |
| How Difficult | 5 | The program's difficulty was average for the college level, in my opinion. It was challenging and rewarding. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | Psychology is very book-oriented. I did take some coursework which required I do my own research, however. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | I was able to take all my courses on one day, so I did not need to take a lot of time off from work. This was important to me. |
| Academic Facilities | 6 | The library is new (within the last five years) and is beautiful. The classrooms in the older academic buildings are lacking. |
| Social Life | 8 | I enjoyed FGCU. I learned a lot from my professors, as well as living on my own in a new area. Unfortunately, the focus of the school is not very good. The sustainability aspect is a joke. They also do not offer a lot of extracurricular activities. |
| Placement Services | 3 | I never used these services so I would not know. I would assume that based on the advertising for career services they are lacking. |
| Alumni Network | 6 | There is an alumni association at FGCU. The association, however, holds events that are few and far between, and therefore don't help. |
Brevard Community College • Melbourne, FL
Studying Business Management (completion in 2010)
• 10/17/2011
"Provided me the education I desired and a good learning environment."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | Timely graduation rates with experienced professors. |
| Program Reputation | 7 | BCC has operated for over 50 years and attendance is at an all time high. |
| Program Quality | 5 | Provided good insight into the business world. |
| Instruction | 5 | Professors provided relevant information in a timely manner. |
| How Difficult | 5 | Work load was manageable and never overwhelming. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | Good mix of online and book learning tactics. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | There is a multitude of classes and times. |
| Academic Facilities | 10 | Everything is readily available and is always clean and organized. |
| Social Life | 5 | Students didn't exhibit much school spirit. |
| Placement Services | 8 | District managers do a great job of placing people in positions to succeed. |
| Alumni Network | 7 | Graduates provided good advice throughout my education. |
University Of Central Florida • Orlando, FL
Studying Finance (completion in 2007)
• 11/3/2011
"I got a great education, and had a fantastic social life. I hope to use the skills I acquired and my degree for my future endeavors (hopefully in banking)."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | maybe | Again, didn't go to school for my current career. I don't think you even need a college education to become a sales manager. I took a professional selling class, which was the only pertinent one to my career. |
| Program Reputation | 10 | UCF is very well respected and is the second largest university in the country now. We pride ourselves on academic excellence. |
| Program Quality | 10 | |
| Instruction | 10 | The quality of education is fantastic at UCF. I was challenged, but was able to grasp everything by the end of my program. |
| How Difficult | 5 | Finance could be easy for some, hard for others. UCF has a rigorous curriculum that prepares students for careers in the financial (services) industry. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | Great mix between hands-on and book learning. We worked in groups a lot as well. Team projects are plentiful, and are great networking opportunities as well. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | Classes are held Monday through Saturday. They run from morning until around 11PM. Academic advisers are VERY willing to help you plan your schedule. |
| Academic Facilities | 5 | Computer space in the library is limited during peak study hours, as is the case in most large schools. Adequate library, large classes (to accommodate tons of students), and very helpful advisers. I tutored econometrics for 2 semesters, and I was always available. |
| Social Life | 10 | Gold and Black... All over the school, all over the town... I met a lot of my best friends there. |
| Placement Services | 5 | Again, I have the career I am currently in because I maintained an extremely high sales record, which set me up for management perfectly. I will soon be transitioning into a finance position, however, and hope they will be of much assistance then. |
| Alumni Network | 5 | I haven't used the Alumni networking tools UCF has laid out for us. Ucfalumni.com is where it is located. I know that they do a lot of tailgating events and are active within the Orlando community. |
University Of Florida • Gainesville, FL
Studying Economics (completion in 2008)
• 11/1/2011
"I worked hard in school and got myself a degree. Through the help of my school I got a good paying job that lets me support y family."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | UF is the best school in the state. Through their classes, the CRC, and the alumni network, you will be prepared for everyday life. |
| Program Reputation | 9 | UF is the best public school in the state, no matter what the subject. Their business program for undergrad beats USF and UCF. |
| Program Quality | 9 | UF provided me with all the knowledge that I would need to succeed post-school. It was not just memorization but applicable skills. |
| Instruction | 9 | Professors taught more than conceptual things. They explained why things interact the way that they do. I also took one class that explained to us how to use marketing and develop leads. |
| How Difficult | 8 | I was studying several hours per week to maintain a 3.5. Friends in other majors didn't need to study at all. We had to prepare presentations and take tests as well. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | We would have tests to make sure we kept up with books. In the same respect we had projects and research assignments to show practical use of concepts. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 8 | Each class was offered multiple times per day. If someone couldn't make a morning class they had a few more attempts at it later in the day. |
| Academic Facilities | 10 | The University's library is massive and has wireless. This allowed us to get comfortable and use their massive databases (Lexis Nexis was my favorite) to do research. |
| Social Life | 10 | They say once a Gator, always a Gator. This is very true. The school spirit is unlike anywhere else in country. The fans truly are special. |
| Placement Services | 10 | The career resource center (CRC) does a great job with their career fairs and making sure that students' resumes are top notch and prepared for interviews. I found my job through an email sent out by UF. |
| Alumni Network | 10 | UF has one of the biggest alumni associations in the country. They are always sending out good info and inviting us to events. |
University Of Florida • Gainesville, FL
Studying Marketing (completion in 2008)
• 12/11/2011
"I am happy with my education and where it has gotten me. I love UF and will send my children there."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | I think any solid school can allow you to get to my position. I think if you're personable and can easily interact with a wide range of people, you can excel in sales. |
| Program Reputation | 9 | UF is very highly rated for their business program. Their marketing program is consistently rated in the top 10-15. |
| Program Quality | 8 | I learned a lot about business from my Florida professors. I find myself using knowledge learned from UF every day. |
| Instruction | 9 | I actually keep in touch with a couple professors that really 'spoke' to me over the years. I go along best with graduate student teachers who were in my position just a few years before. Knowing that they'd been there and can answer any questions or concerns that I have really encourages me. |
| How Difficult | 5 | I never thought that I was really under too much pressure for exams and presentations. At some points, I was surprised at the relative ease of exams and time spent to do well during end-of-semester presentations. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | A lot of my classes had a lot of learning straight out of the book. Tests consisted of remembering terms and definitions. Later in my education (junior and senior year), I had more hands-on learning with case studies, presentations and simulated experiences. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 7 | I rarely had problems with scheduling. A lot of the core classes had their lectures filmed and were available a couple hours after they happened. This allowed me to watch lectures at my leisure, and if I had questions, I could go to office hours or email TAs. |
| Academic Facilities | 8 | I never had a problem with the facilities. The biggest complaint I think I would have had was that some of the business school building classrooms were a little dated, but not uncomfortable. |
| Social Life | 8 | I loved my school. Being at UF from 2004-2008, I saw 4 National Championships; 2 football and 2 basketball. This really brought attention to the school and pride to the student body. I am and always will be a Gator. |
| Placement Services | 6 | I had some opportunities through UF, but things didn't pan out as I had hoped. The job market in Florida wasn't great in 2008-2009, so I moved to Maryland, where there were more job offers. |
| Alumni Network | 8 | I am part of the alumni association. They provide me with news and goings-on through multiple outlets, including mail, email, social media and more. |
International Academy Of Design And Technology • Orlando, FL
Studying Web And Graphic Design (completion in 2001)
• 1/15/2012
"I feel like I wasted my time. The program did not teach me enough to be able to get a job in my field and did not aid in career placement."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | no | I did not learn anything that I could not have learned on my own with the assistance of the internet. They provided no job placement nor real experience. |
| Program Reputation | 5 | Last I checked, they were still considered a "slacker" school. I have not been in the area for many years, though. |
| Program Quality | 5 | Did very little to prepare for actual real-world jobs. School was very general, so instead of being a leader in my field, I am simply a "Jack of all trades." |
| Instruction | 5 | The majority of classes were taught from a book, with little to no discussion on real-world instances. Professors seemed to give As with no regard to actual work given. |
| How Difficult | 3 | The school was primarily an art institution, so as long as you could explain why you chose to do something, they would accept the answer. Teachers had us be our own clients, so it was difficult to know how an actual client would be. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | Most teachers did nothing but read from the book. The only classes that did not were specifically art classes. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 3 | Only provided morning to afternoon classes. There were no evening or online classes. |
| Academic Facilities | 5 | They had good workrooms with computers, but no library at all. They did not have study rooms or a campus bookstore. |
| Social Life | 1 | There were no social events at all. They had no school teams or groups. |
| Placement Services | 1 | I never received any assistance with job placement. After I had found my own job, they called and asked if I had one. After saying yes, that was the last I heard from them. |
| Alumni Network | 3 | I never received job placement assistance. After I had graduated, I never heard from them again, not even for a reunion. |
University Of Turabo • Miramar, FL
Studying Marketing (completion in 2011)
• 2/17/2012
"Overall, I am satisfied, because I feel that I learned a lot. The teachers are great and their teaching styles work along with my learning."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | Yes, I would recommend this school to anyone I know. I would recommend it more to friends or people I know who have kids and work, but still want to have a degree. |
| Program Reputation | 7 | Although they are good for the most part, their management is terrible; there have been many complaints because of this. |
| Program Quality | 8 | It is very flexible. I enjoy the fact that it's a fast-paced school in which I can receive my BA in 3 years, rather than 4. |
| Instruction | 9 | The teachers are great. They are very hands on. |
| How Difficult | 7 | There are a lot of areas to cover in marketing, such as promotions, SWOT, etc. Marketing is very competitive; only the best can have a career. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | This school does not use books as a method of learning. Each student is given an electronic module in which the assignments and work are listed. This is beneficial, because it cuts down on the cost of books. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | The school is amazing when it comes to their flexibility, because the school is made for older people with work and kids. Each student can only have a maximum of 2 classes, which makes learning easy for those who have busy lives. |
| Academic Facilities | 3 | The school does have a library, but no labs. Students can use the computers any time of the day, and they can use the copy and printing service as well. |
| Social Life | 3 | In this school, there are no sports or clubs. After each class ends, students usually bring food and drinks to class to celebrate that their course is over. |
| Placement Services | 2 | I don't think that the school offers any job help after graduation. |
| Alumni Network | 2 | I don't think that this school offers alumni support, because it is a new school in South Florida. Therefore, they don't offer as many programs for after graduation as other schools in the area do. |
Daytona State College • Daytona Beach, FL
Studying Communications (completion in 2006)
• 2/14/2012
"Overall, I feel that Daytona State College gave me what I was expecting from higher education. When I enrolled, it was a community college; when it gained its accreditation and became a state school, that improved the school in its entirety."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | Yes, absolutely. If you are looking for a quality education and cannot start classes at a "bigger" school, then this is a great program to get an AA and possibly transfer later to another school, such as the University of Florida. |
| Program Reputation | 7 | The communications program at Daytona State College is not highly renowned, but they don't have a negative reputation either. |
| Program Quality | 8 | I feel as though Daytona State College is the type of school that you get back what you put into it. I wanted to continue on for my bachelor's, but headed directly back to work after my AA. |
| Instruction | 8 | I was honestly very impressed with the instruction provided. I felt a genuine commitment to excellence from the instructors and a true desire for the students to succeed. |
| How Difficult | 9 | My communications major has benefited me greatly in sales. This major has given me the tools necessary to be able to develop and maintain the appropriate relationships required in my line of work. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | I would say it was more of a traditional book learning program, with a small emphasis on hands on. I'm not sure why they haven't updated in this category. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 9 | Excellent. I was able to make a class schedule that fit my lifestyle needs. Also, I was able to partake in part-time employment during my studies, which helped me to pay for tuition. |
| Academic Facilities | 8 | I would say the facilities and resources are good and continuously improving. Becoming a state school and being granted additional funding was very beneficial in this category. |
| Social Life | 4 | I never attended any extracurricular activities such as sporting events, but being a small school that was a community college when I enrolled, there wasn't as much school spirit as you see at some schools. |
| Placement Services | 4 | Job placement (at least in my field of study) seemed to be nonexistent. I was not offered anything remotely in that way. However, my advisor often questioned me regarding my own personal preparations for my employment and career. |
| Alumni Network | I haven't used the alumni support or network. |
Broward College • Fort Lauderdale, FL
Studying Business Marketing (completion in 2011)
• 1/21/2012
"I feel like I learned a lot in my time there. It was definitely a great help in getting me where I wanted to be."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | They help you on a personal level and give you the attention to deserve. Many other schools are very expensive, and have up to 100 students in one room. |
| Program Reputation | 5 | Many people do not respect the classes or the academics. It is not seen as such a great school to attend. |
| Program Quality | 5 | My school is average, but is for the determined. It is not always about where you attend school but how you were taught and if you have improved from that experience. |
| Instruction | 7 | The teachers were very intelligent, willing to help others accomplish their goals, and are very dedicated. The small class sizes are easy to get individual attention if needed. |
| How Difficult | 7 | The most difficult part was the mathematics involved. I learned a lot from the different professors I had, and they made it easy in that sense. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | The professors would mostly teach on the boards or assign PowerPoints on line. They would also provide online databases to do things such as math problems for more practice. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | I had many choices as to which times and days I wanted to attend. I was even given the option to study online part time. |
| Academic Facilities | 5 | It has a gym, and nice classrooms. The outdoor appearance is really what needs to be worked on most. |
| Social Life | 7 | I enjoyed the professors I have had in the past. The classes had a limited amount of students in them so it was easy to concentrate and have one-on-one help with the professor. |
| Placement Services | 4 | I unfortunately had to find a job on my own. They do though help you find a job on campus when you are there attending. |
| Alumni Network | 8 | Many of the alumni come back to intern at the school. There are many times in which they are able to teach some of the classes as well. |
FCCJ • Jacksonville, FL
Studying Business (completion in 2006)
• 1/25/2012
"I was very satisfied with the school. I think that the community college program in Florida overall is excellent."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | For a more affordable alternative to a four year college I would recommend FCCJ. After that transition into a four year state school. |
| Program Reputation | 7 | I believe the reputation is good. I believe that their reputation for education is growing. |
| Program Quality | 8 | I found that there was an adequate number of classes required to complete the program. I found that the counselors were very helpful. |
| Instruction | 8 | The curriculum at FCCJ were very relevant. I was able to apply what I learned almost immediately. |
| How Difficult | 9 | The business courses were surprisingly challenging. I looked at other majors afterward and found that they had an easier path. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | It was very hands-on in the school. The lessons were very practical and I was able to use the knowledge almost immediately. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 6 | The class schedule was very adequate. I never had any problems finding classes. |
| Academic Facilities | 7 | The academic facilities were nice. They had just purchased an old department store building and the fixtures of the building were very nice. |
| Social Life | 5 | I did not get into the social scene too much. I would consider it average. |
| Placement Services | 7 | Career service advise was adequate. I was already in a position when I left so it was not needed. |
| Alumni Network | 5 | I was not really informed of such a program. I assume that the program is good. |
University Of South Florida • Tampa, FL
Studying Economics/Marketing (completion in 1981)
• 2/6/2012
"I only give it a 9 because I don't believe 10's exist when it comes to a question dealing with satisfaction. Everything can be improved up to up one's satisfaction."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | I have recommended it to others and will continue to recommend it to people. My overall experience was very rewarding. |
| Program Reputation | 9 | I read that the college of business is one of the best in the Southeast. I don't have first-hand knowledge of that, but that is the perception. |
| Program Quality | 7 | At the time of my graduation, the college of business had just built a new building and was expanding. Also, given the technology of the time, things were great. |
| Instruction | 7 | Most of my instructors were excellent. However some were more interesting to me which made the class more interesting. |
| How Difficult | 8 | The programs didn't seem that difficult to me, however all of my friends described the programs as difficult. I took a major in Economics and a minor in Marketing and found both interesting and moderately difficult. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | The program was a 50/50 mix of interactive versus book learning. The overall experience was very helpful to me in the career. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | Class schedules were extremely flexible to allow working adults an opportunity to attend classes. Some of the professors would work day jobs also and teach at night. |
| Academic Facilities | 9 | The University provided ample classroom and study space. Remember, back in 1981 computers were still new and very expensive, there were not many computers available to students at the time. |
| Social Life | 8 | The University was in a growing stage, so there wasn't a real center of activity. There were many splintered areas of the University where smaller groups interacted. That was fabulous. |
| Placement Services | In 1981 there was very little of this offered and I'm not familiar as to what all is offered today. | |
| Alumni Network | 9 | The school has grown since 1981. Initially there was a very weak alumni network and support. However that has all changed in the past 20 years. |
Webber International University • Babson Park, FL
Studying Marketing (completion in 2004)
• 2/5/2012
"I graduated when they said I would. I had no issues with my grades or GPA."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | I would say yes for the education. But I also recommend internships or getting into a company that you can grow in before you get your degree. Most companies want experience over the education. |
| Program Reputation | 5 | Most of the students in my school chose to get into sports management mainly because most of them played sports. Marketing was not as popular. |
| Program Quality | 10 | The classes at Webber were very small and the teachers were incredibly intelligent and experienced. It was nice being able to meet one on one with them and get lots of ideas. |
| Instruction | 8 | I feel they were very appropriate with what they taught, however it is so hard to get a job with my degree without the experience. It's frustrating. |
| How Difficult | 6 | It was a lot of work, especially paper writing. But they always gave enough time to accomplish the tasks. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | It really depended on the class and the teacher. Some were very hands on, like my selling and marketing classes. But some of the law classes and analytical classes were not! | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | They have classes throughout the week and the day. They even offered Saturday classes and online courses. |
| Academic Facilities | 5 | They could use some updating on their equipment and resources. They area was just too small as well. |
| Social Life | 10 | Because it is such a small school and highly involved in sports, the entire school was very spirited. Every member of one team would support another. The school also rented buses for students to go to the away games which I thought was nice. |
| Placement Services | 5 | I got no help in finding a job or getting ideas on internships. However they held many job fairs which helped locate available jobs. |
| Alumni Network | 10 | We are a very close school. The alumni get together every year for a weekend party at the school and the local areas. However, the local alumni do things on a regular basis here too. |
University Of Florida • Gainesville, FL
Studying Theatre (completion in 2012)
• 1/30/2012
"I am satisfied with my program, but teachers of General Education didn't seem to care."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | I believe that I received a well-rounded education. I also feel I am prepared for any professional job, even though I did not get a Business degree. |
| Program Reputation | 5 | Definitely not the best in the state due to the low budget. Also because of the small size, more talented students are not likely to choose UF for theatre. |
| Program Quality | 7 | Fine Arts gets little funding at UF, so it's a very small program with a very small budget. |
| Instruction | 9 | For technical theatre work, I learned quite a lot. There was a lot of opportunity for hands-on learning. |
| How Difficult | 5 | Although it takes a large time commitment, the work is fairly easy. As long as you show up and do what you need to. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | Most general education classes are strictly from the book. Being in Fine Arts, my program classes were very hands on. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 5 | There are not many weekend and evening programs, as it is a traditional university, but lots of online classes. |
| Academic Facilities | 10 | I feel like there are almost unlimited resources at UF and professors are always accessible through some means. |
| Social Life | 10 | It's a big school with a great sports program, so that's always been fun. Student club possibilities are endless so I have always been able to find something of interest to me. |
| Placement Services | 10 | There's a great career fair each semester. Hundreds of national corporations come to recruit. |
| Alumni Network | 10 | There are several connections I now have through the school that could open opportunities for me in the future. Also, faculty members are willing to help after graduation. |
University Of Florida • Gainesville, FL
Studying Business Management (completion in 2010)
• 1/28/2012
"I am completely satisfied."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | I can't think of a reason why someone shouldn't attend. |
| Program Reputation | 8 | The UF business school is a nationally ranked and accredited program. |
| Program Quality | 9 | I had a great experience obtaining my Master's degree in management from the University of Florida. I was able to obtain a strong foundation of core business principles, and I was exposed to multiple job opportunities. |
| Instruction | 9 | All the professors were amazing and had backgrounds working in their fields. They weren't just career academics. The career services department also provided many opportunities to network and interview for jobs. |
| How Difficult | 9 | The workload is extremely intensive, and sometimes very challenging. Overall, I personally did not think it was conceptually too difficult. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | The majority was book learning, but it was complimented by real-life case studies and group projects. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 3 | There were only two or three sections to choose from for each class. So there wasn't much flexibility. |
| Academic Facilities | 10 | My program was hosted in a brand new building on campus that was outfitted with state of the art technology. Access to scholarly sources, membership institutions, and tutors were provided free of charge. |
| Social Life | 10 | The social scene in Gainesville is great! There are opportunities for everyone, whether you enjoy parties, sports, music, etc. |
| Placement Services | 10 | I believe the job placement rate for recent graduates was around 80%. That is pretty good considering students pursuing Doctorates and the current economy. |
| Alumni Network | 8 | Alumni were frequently looking to hire current graduates. They always came to network event and provided career tips. |
University Of Florida • Gainesville, FL
Studying Management (completion in 2008)
• 2/19/2012
"Going to UF was an overall good experience. The courses were rigorous, but I had some pretty good times with the people I met there."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | The school is excellent and well reputed. Anyone carrying a UF degree is almost a shoo-in for wherever they apply to. |
| Program Reputation | 8 | UF has a good reputation of putting out good management and business graduates. The major is pursued by a lot of students. |
| Program Quality | 9 | UF was good as a whole. They had good financial aid programs for students like me. |
| Instruction | 7 | The school was nice, but there was always room for improvement. The teachers were a little irritable and unhelpful. |
| How Difficult | 10 | A management degree was very hard to obtain. The courses were very rigorous and the teachers were business professors, so they weren't exactly friendly. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | For my major, most of the learning we did was based on the text. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 7 | UF didn't give a lot of options for their students in regard to schedule flexibility. Either you took the classes when they were available or not, but some professors were more lax with their late and tardy policies than others. |
| Academic Facilities | 10 | The school maintained great facilities and resources for their students. Nothing was outdated or in disrepair. |
| Social Life | 8 | I made a good number of friends at UF. Most people were friendly. |
| Placement Services | 7 | The school found a good number of positions for me. However, I had to find this position on my own, because the ones the school provided weren't what I was looking for. |
| Alumni Network | I don't stay in contact much with my alumni network. It is good, I suppose. |
Seminole State College • Sanford, FL
Studying (completion in 2014)
• 2/27/2012
"I really enjoyed this school. Now that there is a 4-year program, I will be returning next month."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | maybe | I might say to go to that school, but pick an alternate career. The school is great, but for me, the career is lacking. |
| Program Reputation | 10 | Our school has really great reviews. It is growing quite rapidly at this point. That is mostly, I believe, due to its affiliation with the University of Central Florida. |
| Program Quality | 10 | I really enjoyed SSC. I think the professors are caring, and now that they offer a 4-year degree, I have enrolled there. |
| Instruction | 10 | In relation to other colleges that I have been to, I think that SSC is above in the academics. They may not have the prettiest college, but the substance is there. |
| How Difficult | 8 | It is about average, which is pretty difficult. If it was not challenging, then we wouldn't be learning. The payoff is worth it. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | It really depends on the instructor. You will have some classes that are boring, book-only courses, and then you get the magical teacher who wants you to know all that they know about the subject. Honestly, a 50/50 mixture. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | The school has come leaps and bounds with the flexibility. They now offer A and B terms in all terms, not just the summer. They offer many online courses now as well. |
| Academic Facilities | 10 | I believe that the expansions that have occurred on campus over the last few years have placed this school near the top. It is entering the world of the 4-year degree, and starting off very well. Teachers are available, the library is new, and the labs are neat and clean. It's really nice inside the new buildings. |
| Social Life | 4 | At the time, I was not a social butterfly, so I did not go out of my way to make new friends. When the school was 2-year and vocational, the spirit was less than it is now. |
| Placement Services | 6 | There is a great resource center, but it does not cover all industries equally. My general degree has sent me to sales, and that is not something very well covered in their recruiting efforts. |
| Alumni Network | 2 | It doesn't seem to be advertised on exactly what type of support is available. I have seen the car plates, so I know one exists, but I don't know what they do. |
Florida State College At Jacksonville • Jacksonville, FL
Studying Associate Of Arts (completion in 2011)
• 3/5/2012
"Very satisfied overall. They provide exceptional education at an affordable price."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | Anyone who wants a degree but is low on funds should consider this school. Anyone who is busy but still wants an education should research the many class options. |
| Program Reputation | 7 | The school is not very well known. Those who do know of the school are very fond of most programs of study. |
| Program Quality | 8 | I was satisfied because the school offered many degrees to pursue. The school also offered technical certificates for a shorter completion period. |
| Instruction | 8 | Professors had worked in the real world, with relevant careers to majors. Professors offered assignments that were helpful to future careers. |
| How Difficult | 4 | The general education credit classes were easy. The degree-specific classes were very challenging. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | There was about an equal mix of hands-on and book learning. This was very dependent on the major. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | The school's flexibility is outstanding. They provide morning, evening, and online courses. |
| Academic Facilities | 8 | Resources are ideal. They provide state-of-the-art computer labs for all students to access. |
| Social Life | 3 | I personally was not involved in many school activities. They do provide team sports. |
| Placement Services | 3 | Job placement is done through student services. They are mainly there to assist with things like resume writing. |
| Alumni Network | 3 | There is very little alumni communication. The main communications are about coming to support student activities. |
Florida Gulf Coast University • Fort Myers, FL
Studying Marketing (completion in 2012)
• 4/4/2012
"Like I said, it was a good experience and I learned a lot about myself, but there are much better ways to learn. It would have been more fun to live in India with the tuition money."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | no | I would tell them either to skip school and work on interpersonal skills, or get into somewhere more rigorous. College is meaningless for sales anyway. |
| Program Reputation | 9 | They have one of the top 100 business programs in the country. Most people think the school is great. |
| Program Quality | 5 | The school was basically an extension of public high school. I had to learn most things on my own. |
| Instruction | 6 | The teachers really cared about their students. Most of the classes were either entertaining or really boring. |
| How Difficult | 6 | There was some math involved, so there's that. Most of the time we were writing or public speaking though, and those are way easier. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | The teachers mostly went from PowerPoint slides. Besides that we did group projects a lot. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 3 | Not very many options for classes. The higher up you go in the program, the more rigid the schedule. |
| Academic Facilities | 8 | The library is great and the librarians are nice. Most of the building are open really late, too. |
| Social Life | 5 | It was fun, probably better than some and worse than others. If I had to do it over, I would try for a much more competitive school. |
| Placement Services | 4 | They push you to get a job in Florida. They also expect you to be super proactive and just point you to job boards online. |
| Alumni Network | 4 | The alumni only have jobs in Florida. We don't have anyone famous here. |
University Of Miami • Coral Gables, FL
Studying Psychology (completion in 2001)
• 4/8/2012
"Due to the numerous reasons I have stated, I'm very satisfied with the overall quality of education and social experience of the University of Miami."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | The University of Miami is not just a beautiful University, but has top notch professors, programs, support facilities, recreation activities and a strong Alumni base |
| Program Reputation | 9 | The University of Miami has an excellent reputation in the field of Psychology and receives quite a bit of funding for it. |
| Program Quality | 8 | The University of Miami was a great University with a top notch faculty and an interest in their student's achievements. |
| Instruction | 8 | As mentioned above, the faculty at the University of Miami is excellent and the recent ranking of 38th best University in America is a testament to that. |
| How Difficult | 6 | I found my course of study much easier then most, as my original course of study was microbiology. Moving to psychology, which I thoroughly enjoyed, was simple in comparison. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | The University of Miami has many opportunities for hands on learning, particularly in fields such as architecture, marine biology, microbiology, etc. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 9 | The University offers a vast array of flexibility in terms of it's class schedule and curriculum. One would need to register in advance however to ensure the desired course is not filled. |
| Academic Facilities | 9 | The University of Miami has excellent facilities for it's students with a top notch library that hosts state of the art technology (computers, printers, scanners, fax, etc.). |
| Social Life | 8 | I had a great social experience at the University of Miami which excels in sports such as Football, Baseball, Basketball as well as water sports and also has an extensive Greek community. |
| Placement Services | 8 | The University of Miami has the Toppel career center which provides access to employers specifically recruiting UM grads. |
| Alumni Network | 10 | The University of Miami has a very active alumni network that constantly reaches out to alumni and hosts events related to the University community. |
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