Here are some tips for selecting schools, based on an analysis comparing each school to all others across dozens of factors:
Schools Concentrating On Sales Managers
- Focus: For schools with a focus on this career area, look at Metropolitan Community College-Longview, Metropolitan Community College-Maple Woods, Columbia College, and Blue River.
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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 Patricia Stevens College, Drury, Maryville, and Southeast Missouri State.
- Female: For schools particularly welcoming to female students, consider Stephens College and Patricia Stevens College.
- Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider Harris - Stowe, STLCC - Forest Park, STLCC - Florissant Valley, and Patricia Stevens College.
- Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider Webster University, Fontbonne, William Woods University, and Metropolitan Community College-Penn Valley.
School Setting
- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of Washington University in St Louis, Baptist Bible, Saint Louis University, and Evangel University.
- Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of Baptist Bible, Culver - Stockton, William Jewell College, and Evangel University.
Excellence
- SAT: For students with high SAT scores, look at Washington University in St Louis, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Saint Louis University, and Truman.
- % Accepted: For selective institutions, look at College of the Ozarks, Washington University in St Louis, Avila, and Columbia College.
- Class Size: For small class sizes, look at Washington University in St Louis, William Jewell College, Saint Louis University, and Evangel University.
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Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
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University Of Phoenix • Maryland Heights, MO
Studying Business Administration (completion in 2008)
• 7/14/2011
"I was extremely satisfied with the school. I received my degree around the time the University became accepted as legitimate by employers. The school certainly did not hurt me in finding employment."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | There is absolutely nothing wrong with this university. I would recommend it to anyone wanting an education above the community college level, especially since it doesn't carry the outrageous costs of similar universities. The business programs were very up to date and relevant to today's business world and it was refreshing to learn from them. |
| Program Reputation | 7 | Contrary to those who believe the school is simply an online educational provider, they do have brick and mortar schools all over the country. They do adhere to government educational requirements and offer a curriculum comparable to other universities. |
| Program Quality | 8 | The school itself focused on business in a manner that was applicable to today's environment. Many schools focus on theories of how business should be or were run in the past, but it doesn't pertain to the real world today. |
| Instruction | 9 | The curriculum was spot on and I have used much of what I learned as far as accounting, reporting, and general communication skills are concerned. The instructors were hands on and many were available via chat sessions in the evening if required. |
| How Difficult | 7 | The work load was heavy at times and could be difficult to keep up with. The other courses also required quite a few assignments to be completed during the week as well as team based assignments. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | There really wasn't anything outside of team assignments in which each individual focused on a certain area of a business and between the group accomplished a task. While that is hands on, there were no internship-type opportunities available. Overall, it was mainly book work. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | They were certainly flexible, offering day, evening and online classes. You were, for the most part, allowed to work on your schedule. |
| Academic Facilities | 7 | Accessibility to instructors was always good. The school itself was a smaller facility, but offered everything we required. The location of the facility was the reason for my rating as the particular road it is located on was a nightmare to navigate. |
| Social Life | 2 | I was older when I went back to college. The lack of social experience was my choosing and did not pertain to any issues with the school itself. I just didn't desire to attend social events with a much younger crowd. |
| Placement Services | 5 | This rating is based on my time at the school. Most opportunities were offered by smaller to mid range companies at job fairs on campus. Connections through alumni seemed to be the most successful way to use the tools from the facility to gain employment if you chose to go that route. |
| Alumni Network | 5 | The school itself had some websites that allowed you to connect with others in a manner similar to the social networking sites we have today. It was easy to contact others for support through the UofP alumni Network. |
University Of Missouri • Columbia, MO
Studying Business (completion in 1994)
• 10/25/2011
"Excellent teachers and great sports. I made a lot of good friends."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | Good place to make friends and build skills. |
| Program Reputation | 8 | The school is recognized in the whole state. |
| Program Quality | 7 | |
| Instruction | 7 | Very knowledgeable instructors gave great feedback on papers. |
| How Difficult | 5 | Courses were very fluid and concepts were easy to pick up. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | ||
| Schedule Flexibility | 6 | Very flexible schedule that was easy to work around. It was easy to take part in outside activities and still complete school work. |
| Academic Facilities | 8 | Excellent, large library that always had tutors available. |
| Social Life | 10 | Great school spirit. Excellent athletics program that gets the whole school involved. |
| Placement Services | 2 | They did not have a career services department. They had a counselor but he didn't give good direction. |
| Alumni Network | 5 | They send out mailers once a month and try to keep grads involved. |
Fontbonne University • Clayton, MO
Studying Organizational Studies (completion in 2004)
• 10/23/2011
"Was glad I went. Wish I would have picked a different area of study."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | maybe | Depends on the area of study. There are others I'd recommend before Fontbonne. |
| Program Reputation | 5 | Their reputation doesn't seem to hinder enrollment. My suspicion is they focus on the diversity crowd who obtain funding through gov't means. |
| Program Quality | 2 | The degree program was very generic in scope. It didn't offer some aspects of the curriculum originally stated in the program outline. |
| Instruction | 5 | Not impressed with the majority of instructors. Most were not engaging or well trained in their own fields of study. |
| How Difficult | 5 | Nothing earth shattering here. The typical testing format, writing papers, etc. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | Not a hands-on oriented program. No issues here. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 9 | Can't complain about this. Two nights a week in the evenings worked well with my work schedule. |
| Academic Facilities | 7 | Pretty decent resources. Staff was always helpful in finding what you need. |
| Social Life | 4 | Didn't participate much in the social aspect. Work, home life, and school - no time for social events. |
| Placement Services | 1 | This was most disappointing from a mid-career level person going back to school. The career services are geared strictly for the younger crowd. |
| Alumni Network | 5 | Most events centered around diversity issues. I'm ok with diversity to some degree but this school jams it down your throat. |
DeVry • Kansas City, MO
Studying (completion in 2009)
• 12/19/2011
"The school was relatively expensive for the degree I received. If I could do it over, I probably would have gone somewhere cheaper."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | maybe | This school is expensive for what it has to offer. I would recommend shopping around first, and if this school is in your price range, I think you should consider it. |
| Program Reputation | 5 | Good school with a high percentage of graduates. Good for part-time students. |
| Program Quality | 5 | This school will get you the degree. Has decent job placement program, but nothing to get excited about when seen on a resume. |
| Instruction | 6 | Instruction was fine. The professors did their jobs to the measure that they were required to do; nothing more. |
| How Difficult | 3 | Not too difficult. Schedule was flexible and I was able to maintain a full-time job while taking classes. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | This is a very book type of school. Most is actually done online. None of the courses were hands on. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | I was able to work full-time and still get my degree in a respectable amount of time. |
| Academic Facilities | 5 | Everything was nice, roomy, and well cared for. Classrooms had plenty of space for the students. |
| Social Life | 3 | Not much school spirit. No athletic teams or events. Nobody really has school clothing. |
| Placement Services | 5 | I have a job, so I can't complain. I feel like a lot of the work is on you to get the job, though. |
| Alumni Network | 2 | I don't know any alumni, other than the ones I went to school with. There really is not much of a network at all. |
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