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 American Public University System, West Virginia University, West Virginia State University, and Marshall.
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 West Virginia State University, Concord, Ohio Valley University, and Fairmont State.
- Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider Eastern, Salem International University, and University of Charleston.
- Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider Blue Ridge, Huntington Junior College, Eastern, and KVCTC.
School Setting
- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of American Public University System, Salem International University, Wheeling Jesuit University, and Davis & Elkins.
- Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of Davis & Elkins, Alderson Broaddus, Wheeling Jesuit University, and West Liberty University.
Excellence
- % Accepted: For selective institutions, look at Ohio Valley University.
- Class Size: For small class sizes, look at Alderson Broaddus, Davis & Elkins, Wheeling Jesuit University, and West Virginia State University.
Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
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American Military University • Charlestown, WV
Studying Business Administration (completion in 2011)
• 8/14/2011
"The school was worth the money I had to pay out of pocket. They were there at anytime to answer my questions."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | The school was very professional and helped me in obtaining my degree. I do not regret my choice. |
| Program Reputation | 8 | Many people that have graduated from my program have gone on to be very successful in business. |
| Program Quality | 10 | My school, I feel, had teachers that knew their stuff. I feel that I was able to get a quality education at this institution. |
| Instruction | 10 | Again, the instructors are very professional and knowledgeable. If they did not know the answer right away, they were very eager to find someone that did. |
| How Difficult | 5 | I would have to say that the work load was average. I was able to work part time and complete my degree. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | It was a decent mix of both. With weekly readings and discussions, it made the school environment very learner friendly. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 7 | We had assignments that were due at the end of week. This made it very easy to plan ahead for the week if one has a job. |
| Academic Facilities | 8 | We had a virtual library with thousands of reference material on hand. This came in very handy with reports and papers. |
| Social Life | 10 | There were virtual chats that one could participate in. This was nice to have when one had a question about an assignment. |
| Placement Services | 10 | They have a network of several virtual and physical job fairs that one can attend. The information is out there and available on their website. |
| Alumni Network | 10 | I have been reached out via email and letter about my school's alumni network. It is very well put together and professional. |
Alderson-Broaddus College • Philippi, WV
Studying Psychology (completion in 1998)
• 9/8/2011
"It was a normal college experience. I was well prepared for a career."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | maybe | A small private school is expensive. I might recommend a larger public school to save some money. |
| Program Reputation | 5 | It is a small private school so it does not carry much of a reputation. However, that was not a consideration for me when choosing it. |
| Program Quality | 7 | I was prepared. Psychology helps when dealing with the public! |
| Instruction | 7 | The instruction was well executed. It was a liberal arts college that presented a rounded curriculum. |
| How Difficult | 8 | The field of psychology is difficult to understand. However, it does help when dealing with the public. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | Several labs were offered to complement classes. I also participated in several off site evaluations. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 5 | It was a traditional school that did not offer many night classes. This was not necessary. |
| Academic Facilities | 7 | We had many different resources available to us. I was even able to tutor people. |
| Social Life | 5 | I was more interested in studying than the social aspect. However, lots of activities were offered. |
| Placement Services | 2 | After graduation we were on our own. I did not have trouble finding a job based on my education. |
| Alumni Network | 5 | We receive adequate communication from them. We have been back to speak on several occasions. |
Shepherd University • Shepherdstown, WV
Studying Business Admin (completion in 2011)
• 4/4/2012
"I got my degree and had the attention and flexibility I needed. Was it Harvard? No, but it was there for me."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | It was a good stepping stone but there's no substitute for working in a company under someone who's in the know. That experience is what's valuable, the degree just gets you in the door. |
| Program Reputation | 8 | The school is well respected in the state. The business curriculum is also well respected. |
| Program Quality | 8 | The business curriculum was informative. It's a racket though, made up of arbitrary terms and exercises (significant success factors, SWOT analysis). |
| Instruction | 4 | Wasn't prepared for the challenges of the real world at all. I don't think any university really can prepare a student for that change. |
| How Difficult | 1 | The program had to be changed around for the lowest common denominator. My English minor was harder to complete. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | The only true hands on learning was biology. There was one project in business school where we had to work with a non-profit that was field experience. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 8 | I always had the classes I wanted aside from my freshman semester. Preference for class scheduling is given to seniors. |
| Academic Facilities | 9 | The library was a multi-million dollar building. The labs were always stocked full of supplies. |
| Social Life | I was a commuter as was a lot of the school. The school made an effort to socialize the students, but I wasn't a part of it so I can't comment. | |
| Placement Services | 2 | There was little career assistance to speak of aside from some resume seminars. No career placement at all. |
| Alumni Network | 5 | I'm part of the alumni association, but haven't been contacted by them. My classmates at my high school make a better effort. |
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