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- Focus: For schools with a focus on this career area, look at Sojourner-Douglass College, Montgomery College, Towson University, and The Community College of Baltimore County.
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Student Body
- Part-Time: For schools emphasizing part-time studies, consider Coppin State, Capitol College, Morgan State, and Bowie State.
- Female: For schools particularly welcoming to female students, consider Sojourner-Douglass College and College of Notre Dame of Maryland.
- Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider Bowie State, Morgan State, Coppin State, and Prince George's Community College.
- Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider Anne Arundel, Hood, College of Southern Maryland, and Hagerstown Community College.
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- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of Johns Hopkins, Goucher, Loyola, and Washington College.
- Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of Washington College, Mount St. Mary's University, UM Eastern Shore, and Goucher.
Excellence
- SAT: For students with high SAT scores, look at Johns Hopkins, University of Maryland, Loyola, and Goucher.
- % Accepted: For selective institutions, look at Johns Hopkins, University of Maryland, Coppin State, and Morgan State.
- Class Size: For small class sizes, look at Morgan State, Goucher, Washington College, and Mount St. Mary's University.
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Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
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Montgomery College • Rockville, MD
Studying Computer Science (completion in 1996)
• 5/8/2011
"I was very satisfied with my education. I would highly recommend the school to anyone who desires a career in computer science."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | The school itself was a great school to attend. It was not too large of a campus and classes were small. |
| Program Reputation | 7 | I do not know my school's rating as per the program I took; however, I would give them a high rating as I have done very well in this school. |
| Program Quality | 8 | The teachers were very knowledgeable and there was a great deal of hands on training. I enjoyed the small class size. |
| Instruction | 8 | The instructors were very knowledgeable about the topics they taught. We were able to put PCs together and we were not rushed in doing so. We were allowed plenty of class discussion time as well. |
| How Difficult | 7 | There were some areas of study that were challenging. As a result of my own experiences before attending college, I had knowledge of how to put computers together and of the general concepts of computer science. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | There were plenty of written materials combined with plenty of hands on experience. Again, there are ample opportunities to build PCs, work with software, etc. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 7 | I don't know a whole lot about evening, weekend, or online studies as it pertains to this day and age, as I graduated some years ago. |
| Academic Facilities | 9 | The library does facilitate computers for students to work on. There are also additional computer rooms available to students. Classes are small which is good for students who need additional help. |
| Social Life | 6 | I did not attend many social events at my school as I was primarily focused on my training. However, there were many extracurricular activities for students to participate in. |
| Placement Services | 7 | As noted previously, the job placement and career services placement of the school is very good. They help in locating part time jobs in your area of study. |
| Alumni Network | 7 | They have an excellent staff in the guidance office. They are always willing to assist in locating volunteer service in your chosen field. They assist in finding part time jobs in your chosen field as well. |
Coppin State University • Baltimore, MD
Studying Management And Finance (completion in 1994)
• 5/8/2011
"I was very satisfied with the education I received at Coppin State University. It was a great learning experience and I had a lot of fun while there. I made many friends with whom I am still in contact with to this day. I do not hesitate when called upon from the alumni association for funding. I am a Coppin State Alumnus and proud of it!"
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | Yes, I would recommend Coppin to others wishing to pursue a management degree. I have recommended others to Coppin in pursuit of other degrees as well. I feel I received a great education and I think everyone who attends will enjoy his or her experience at Coppin State University. |
| Program Reputation | 9 | I am not sure how the Management program's reputation is today. As far as I know there are students still enrolled in the program and a majority of graduates go on to do amazing things upon completion of the program. I do know there are some great leaders who have completed the management program and are in public service in our state. |
| Program Quality | 10 | My school provided me with an excellent education that prepared me for my entry into the field of management. I feel the instructors and courses gave me with the necessary tools and knowledge to succeed in this field of study. |
| Instruction | More than 5 years ago | N/A |
| How Difficult | 10 | The program was difficult but manageable. I worked full-time and attended school full-time at night. The courses were challenging and interested. The program was designed to help students be successful in their efforts of completing their studies. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | This is the one quality that I loved about this university. We did not just go strictly by the book. There were projects and demonstrations to back up what we learned in the lectures. We participated in projects that required us to use our minds and hands. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | The class schedules were extremely flexible and the ability to completing was not overly difficult. The school offered other options if classes was not available, such as independent studies. |
| Academic Facilities | 10 | I had no problem accessing any academic facilities at the school. These services were readily available for any student who wished to access them. Every individual, from the president of the school to the deans and professors, played a part in the success of each student's academic goals. There was always someone to give you a helping hand. They really thought of each student as an individual and not as a number. |
| Social Life | 10 | I attended some functions at the university when I wasn't working. There were plenty of activities going on that every student could take part in. |
| Placement Services | 1 | When I graduated 17 years ago, the job placement and career services were not much help in finding jobs for students. I believe the job placement rate has increased since my attendance, however. |
| Alumni Network | 10 | The school's alumni give a lot of support to the school. Even today the alumni is active in assisting the school in fundraisers and in promoting progress the success of the students. |
St. Mary's College Of Maryland • St. Mary's City, MD
Studying Philosophy (completion in 2007)
• 11/7/2011
"Everyone remembers school more fondly when they've left, and perhaps I do the same. But I feel like I got a worthy education just as much as I felt it when I was there. I *knew* it was quality at the time, having attended other institutions and understanding where they were lacking. I'd be extremely satisfied if they better-connected our major program to job searching or advised earlier concentrations that would lead to the development of more useful career-orientated skills; however, the school is small and it encourages self-reliance in all things, from studying to learning to socializing."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | I would recommended SMCM without hesitation for those wanting to study philosophy, but for those interested in being a sales manager, I would suggest economics, political science, or the psychology programs at SMCM. Although the philosophy program provided me with particular insights that have guided and strengthened my managing skills and salesmanship, my disinterest in the business numbers aspect of things often leaves me a little behind others in connecting real-time numbers to sales behaviors. My success has been due to creating strong salespeople who develop genuine passion, letting them know what results are expected and pushing them to use the techniques that get those results. |
| Program Reputation | 7 | SMCM's philosophy & religious studies department have a great reputation amongst the philosophy community, but only to the extent of those who know about it. In other words, SMCM itself is mostly unheard of outside of the MD/DC/VA area, but for those who do know of it, they consider it very highly against other known schools, particularly their philosophy programs. The broad range of topics and concentrations to be studied make the difference, from what I've witnessed. |
| Program Quality | 9 | Having discussed Philosophy programs at other schools with other degree holders, I am pleased that my program encouraged self-study and focused on reading primary texts. It provided me with opportunities to take on the original presentation of the ideas and create my own thread of analysis. Other schools seem to lack an emphasis on primary source reading. |
| Instruction | 6 | Although I learned a lot and the quality of the curricula made learning enjoyable and easy, I do not feel that SMCM prepared me for a career or even for the pursuit of particular occupations that used my degree and/or skills honed from earning that degree. The professors were very knowledgeable about their topics, however, and were always willing to answer further questions. |
| How Difficult | 8 | The classes and papers were quite challenging, but they were only difficult to the extent that they required me to focus on what I thought and how to justify it. The workload seemed excessive at first, but as one found oneself being consistently challenged to improve and expound, the workload became easier. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | My particular program of philosophy is very book oriented there, but it does so out of necessity, to get the most out of the experience. Rather than reading other's interpretations of a paraphrase of some philosopher's ideas, the students read the original texts, examining even translation discrepancies and various contexts, in order to glean meaning from what is written. This encourages the students to come to their own conclusions, rather than accept what has been concluded by others. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 8 | There are minimal weekend classes, no online courses, and summer offerings only in the form of study abroad programs. Evening classes only start as late as 6pm (but last 3-4 hours). Since the campus is only 4% commuter, the students are already on campus, available for classes, so there is no need for such flexibility as online classes or special weekend courses. The only commuters are, really, the professors. |
| Academic Facilities | 8 | The library is extremely large (size-wise) and plentiful (book quantity-wise) compared to similarly sized institutions. The availability and content of other media (microfiche, DVDs, software, online resources, etc.) also make the school "larger" than it seems. The labs are state of the art, thanks to the recent construction of a new hall for the Chemistry and Biology depts. The professors, who also act as advisors, are very accessible, maintaining long office hours and also offering tutoring and leading study groups as necessary. |
| Social Life | 10 | Since the campus is isolated from any sort of suburb or city, and even the "town" itself is a 20-minute drive, the school maintains many social programs and clubs actively on campus, has numerous organized events and parties, and greatly encourages student attendance at home sporting events. Many students frequently wear gear to show their spirit, whether or not they are involved in athletics. |
| Placement Services | 2 | What SMCM has in instructional proficiency, it lacks in career placement and assistance. Although such a program exists, it does so only mostly as a recommendation service for career types common with a particular major, not anything so active as in a realistic job search motivated by actual interest in the graduate. More often than not, SMCM uses it to promote its master's program in elementary education and suggests students get into it in order to apply their bachelor's degree. |
| Alumni Network | 5 | I participate minimally with the alumni network. I occasionally visit with other alumni who are also friends at alumni-related events, but I do not pursue any active role with the alumni association. |
University Of Maryland Baltimore County • Baltimore, MD
Studying Computer Engineering (completion in 2010)
• 11/16/2011
"I am extremely satisfied with my school. I really liked the environment and also the education that I received. I went to school on full scholarship, so my parents didn't have to pay anything."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | UMBC is a great school for technology. UMBC has good faculty and good facilities. UMBC is also well recognized in the area. |
| Program Reputation | 9 | We are very well known in the local area. UMBC has been rated #1 among up and coming schools. |
| Program Quality | 9 | It was a great school that offered a great education from great professors. I also liked the living conditions. |
| Instruction | 9 | We had very good professors, who were very knowledgeable. We also had a good curriculum that allowed for flexibility. |
| How Difficult | 10 | Computer engineering was very difficult. It required a lot of math, computer science, and electrical engineering. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | Depending on the subject, we had both hands-on and book learning. Many classes required a lab course that is separate from the class. This ensured that we learned both the theories and also had hands-on experience. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 9 | I really liked our schedule flexibility. I was able to choose a schedule that fit my personal style and also complete my major. |
| Academic Facilities | 8 | UMBC is a newer school. Most facilities are new. We have good dorms and good labs. However, computer engineering is a newer major, so our access to labs are limited. |
| Social Life | 7 | I joined a sorority in school which allowed me to have a great social life. However, our school spirit is not so high. |
| Placement Services | 10 | We had a great career service center, with on campus interviews and career fairs. During my job seeking period, career services helped me prepare for my interviews and writing my resume. |
| Alumni Network | I do not participate in alumni network events. I do not feel qualified to answer this question. |
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