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 USC Upstate, Coastal Carolina University, Benedict, and Midlands Technical 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 Southern Wesleyan University, University of South Carolina - Beaufort, USC Aiken, and South Carolina State.
- Female: For schools particularly welcoming to female students, consider Columbia College and Converse.
- Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider Benedict, Morris College, Voorhees College, and Claflin.
- Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider Southern Wesleyan University, Erskine College and Seminary, Converse, and Northeastern Technical College.
School Setting
- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of Bob Jones, Furman, The Citadel, and Coastal Carolina University.
- Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of Allen, Presbyterian College, Voorhees College, and Furman.
Excellence
- SAT: For students with high SAT scores, look at Furman, Clemson, College of Charleston, and University of South Carolina.
- % Accepted: For selective institutions, look at Claflin, Lander, USC Aiken, and North Greenville University.
- Class Size: For small class sizes, look at Erskine College and Seminary, Furman, Presbyterian College, and Voorhees College.
Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
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The Citadel • Charleston, SC
Studying Business Administration (completion in 1993)
• 9/7/2011
"Nowhere else could I have learned so much, developed the lasting friendships, or developed the life skills needed to excel in life than at The Citadel. If I had it to over again I would. I recommend the school to anyone who expresses an interest in the mission of The Citadel."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | The leaderships skills developed at the Citadel are valuable not only as a sales manager, but for any career. The desire to persevere, the desire to succeed, and the desire to win are all qualities instilled into cadets while at The Citadel. I always look to hire Citadel grads because I know that they have these qualities. |
| Program Reputation | 8 | I think the reputation is solid. I don't know specifically if it has more to do with the course of study or just a degree from the Citadel in general. The diploma and "the ring" have never failed to impress potential employers. |
| Program Quality | 10 | The Citadel business school is excellent. It not only had great professors, but also provided me with great business role models. In addition, the leadership skills and personal development have been extremely valuable. |
| Instruction | 10 | The instruction is great. Again, not only did I learn about my major, I also learned critical life-skills such as leadership, honor, and integrity. These life-skills prepared me to lead, learn, and grow in my career. |
| How Difficult | 8 | Academically, the Citadel is challenging. Support from the professors was always there. The leadership "laboratory" and the responsibility for other cadets was often challenging, but it was an incredible experience. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | I did well at The Citadel because of the hands on approach to learning. Book learning was still an important part of the process, though. For me, I only really learned the subject matter when I had a chance to apply it. I honestly feel I had a chance to apply what I learned every day at The Citadel. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 2 | The Citadel is a military school. It is not about flexibility, it is about conforming. Summer school and evening classes are available for non-cadets. |
| Academic Facilities | 10 | All facilities at The Citadel are adequate. The library and classrooms provided a great learning environment. Study groups were plentiful and access to professors was very good. |
| Social Life | 10 | I loved the Citadel. While it's certainly not for everyone, the friendships developed there will last a lifetime. Cadets and alumni are a tight knit group. With all of that said, you have to want to be there! |
| Placement Services | 5 | I rate this as average only because I have never used it. I had a job coming out of the Citadel and have never found it difficult to find employment. |
| Alumni Network | 10 | Absolutely top notch. Citadel alumni always have an instant bond because we have been through the same challenges and are all better people for it. I can always rely on fellow alumni to solve any issues or help with any opportunities that I have before me. |
University Of South Carolina • Columbia, SC
Studying Library And Information Science (completion in 2010)
• 9/23/2011
"I thoroughly enjoyed my college experience. I found the material engaging and the professors enlightening. I wish there had been more of a focus at the end on how to find a job, given that this particular market is flooded and many students have had difficulty locating positions."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | My only dissatisfaction has more to do with the unavailability of jobs in my field, not with the education I received. I would recommend anyone going to this school to try and locate a part time position in this field during their studies, as libraries tend to hire from within. I would counsel them against assistantships unless they plan to enter the PhD or teaching track, as libraries do not count this as applicable experience. |
| Program Reputation | 9 | As stated previously, one part of the program is currently ranked number two in the nation. The school is accredited by the ALA and has many noteworthy and highly educated educators. |
| Program Quality | 10 | The school media program for my school is number 2 in the nation. The library school is considered to be very high quality. |
| Instruction | 9 | Of all the teachers I had in school, there was only one that I felt was subpar. Most of the others routinely challenged me and reached out to their students. The subpar professor was let go the semester after I took her courses. |
| How Difficult | 6 | The basic courses for my program I found incredibly simple, largely because of my extensive customer service background. I felt that most of those courses were designed to teach people who had never dealt with the public how to interact effectively. The technical leaning courses were more challenging. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | Many people in the program were already working at libraries and were seeking better positions. As most education was distance learning, there was not much opportunity for hands on learning, except for special seminar courses, assistantships, or independent studies. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | The program is designed for people who are currently working full time. Distance (online) education is the default program, though there are on site classes for more traditional learners. I completed most of the course work on my own time, with periodically scheduled video classes. |
| Academic Facilities | 8 | The library school has an excellent on campus computer lab, with free printers and software for students. I tended to find that if you reached out to professors, they were very receptive. |
| Social Life | 8 | The library school student association held weekly meetings, usually in an informal restaurant or party format. On campus students tended to know each other and hang out on a fairly regular basis. Distance education only students tended to not do as much networking. |
| Placement Services | 3 | There was little help for finding jobs, outside of a mailing list. There were optional workshops for resume writing, but this was done as part of a final portfolio exit and no real feedback was given on corrections for the resume or tips for interviewing. |
| Alumni Network | 4 | The library school association does allow alumni to come to meetings and I had one professor follow up with me after my graduation, but in general, after you graduate, you hear very little from the people in the program. There is not much in the way of support for finding jobs, outside of a mailing list where they allow jobs to be posted. |
Midlands Technical College • West Columbia, SC
Studying Business Administration (completion in 1994)
• 3/13/2012
"I was able to get my Associate's Degree from Midlands Tech. and excel in the business field. I would say my degree is as respected as a degree from any university."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | This is a great school with great programs. You can finish your degree at Midlands Tech. for 1/3 of the cost of going to a university. |
| Program Reputation | 10 | Midlands Tech. is a very reputable college. It has always held the same respect as USC. In fact, many of my professors taught at USC during the day. |
| Program Quality | 10 | Midlands Technical College has a great business program. The instructors are the same level as those at the esteemed USC, but the tuition is much lower. |
| Instruction | 10 | My professors taught by a syllabus, but also provided insight as to how something would apply to your career. One of the most beneficial classes I participated in was Public Speaking! |
| How Difficult | 8 | Programs at Midlands Tech. were designed to challenge you, so at times it was hard. I was only 16 when I started college, though, and I was used to a good challenge. If it was easier I probably would have quit. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | In my field, there were not many "hands on classes." I took "hands on" computer repair classes and also public speaking. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | Counselors and Professors were very flexible. I worked my first semester and didn't get off work until 10 minutes after the first class started. I was about 20 minutes late for that class twice a week and they worked with me as long as I could keep up. |
| Academic Facilities | 10 | Midlands Tech. has a great layout. The rooms are not over-crowded, the professors interacted on a personal level, and the library was awesome. |
| Social Life | I was 16 when I started college. I worked a full time job during the day and went to school full time at night. I don't remember there being a social experience. | |
| Placement Services | I never really asked for any of that. I obtained my own jobs and knew where I was headed when I started school. | |
| Alumni Network | I was not involved with any alumni. However, I am sure that the support is good at Midlands Tech. |
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