Here are some tips for selecting schools, based on an analysis comparing each school to all others across dozens of factors:
Schools Concentrating On Secondary School Teachers
- Focus: For schools with a focus on this career area, look at NorthWest Arkansas Community College, Pulaski Technical College, and Central Arkansas.
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 Southeast Arkansas College, UA Fort Smith, Arkansas Tech, and Philander Smith College.
- Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider UA Pine Bluff, Mid-South Community College, Southeast Arkansas College, and Pulaski Technical College.
- Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider UACCB, Ozarka College, Mid-South Community College, and Harding.
School Setting
- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of Harding, John Brown, Philander Smith College, and Ouachita Baptist University.
- Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of Ouachita Baptist University, University of the Ozarks, Williams Baptist College, and Harding.
Excellence
- SAT: For students with high SAT scores, look at John Brown, University of Arkansas, and Harding.
- % Accepted: For selective institutions, look at Henderson State, UA Pine Bluff, University of Arkansas, and Central Arkansas.
- Class Size: For small class sizes, look at Philander Smith College, Ouachita Baptist University, University of the Ozarks, and UA Little Rock.
Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
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University Of Arkansas • Fayetteville, AR
Studying Economics (completion in 2007)
• 1/5/2012
"Very excellent schooling. I had no complaints."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | If everyone had my schooling, the world would be a better place. I cannot say enough how incredible this school is. |
| Program Reputation | 9 | Arkansas is a school that is up there in the public's eye. The economics program follows suit. |
| Program Quality | 10 | The teachers were a joy to work with. The facilities were excellent. |
| Instruction | 8 | With the exception of a couple teachers, my instruction was excellent. The teachers and TAs were friendly and helpful. |
| How Difficult | 8 | The class work was more time-consuming than challenging, but there were instances where the work was difficult. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | There were many hands-on opportunities, but there was an equal amount of book learning. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | It was almost completely up to me when I wanted my classes to be. Very nice. |
| Academic Facilities | 9 | The facilities were outstanding! I was very impressed. |
| Social Life | 10 | I made a ton of lifetime friends. It was the best college experience I could have asked for. |
| Placement Services | 8 | Although I met with the career placement staff, I found my job on my own. They were no doubt helpful, though. |
| Alumni Network | 10 | It is amazing. I'm involved, and we do charity, meetings, scholarships and more. |
Arkansas State University • Jonesboro, AR
Studying Educational Leadership (completion in 2012)
• 3/4/2012
"I loved earning my degree from this school. I was very satisfied with the whole experience."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | I would recommend this program to other teachers. This program will better prepare them for a career in education. |
| Program Reputation | 10 | This school has a very good reputation in education. Many programs are far too easy and students do not learn necessary skills. My school thrives in a program that prepares leaders. |
| Program Quality | 8 | My school does a very good job of allowing me to teach advanced skills like web design. My only complaint is that there should be more availability of technology. |
| Instruction | 8 | My program of study tried to provide real-world training. Many of the assignments were field-based, which gave me the opportunity to see principles in action. |
| How Difficult | 10 | This program was very difficult. It was nice that it was online, but each week contained 15 - 20 hours worth of coursework. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | This program was a good mix. There were many book-learning activities, but there were many field experience activities as well. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | This is one of the main reasons I chose this school. Classes are all offered online through this school. |
| Academic Facilities | 9 | This school had very good resources. The online software that they used made the program very enjoyable. |
| Social Life | This program was entirely online. I did not have any involvement in school functions. | |
| Placement Services | I'm not sure about this. I did not need these services. | |
| Alumni Network | I'm not really sure about the alumni network. The school does have good support for students to access. |
Arkansas State University • Jonesboro, AR
Studying Education In Educational Theory & Practice (completion in 2012)
• 3/19/2012
"I was satisfied with my university experience in the overall scheme of things. Tuition was reasonable, academic resources were available, and professors were knowledgeable and helpful."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | I would recommend that people pursuing a career in music education attend this university. I was pleased with the tuition, academic resources and professors. |
| Program Reputation | 8 | It is starting to receive more recognition for its online degree programs, particularly in the area of master's degrees. |
| Program Quality | 10 | My university is very dedicated to ensuring its students receive a well-rounded education. The instructors are supportive of curriculum needs, as well as ideas to evolve the curriculum to fit the needs of its students. |
| Instruction | 9 | The quality of instruction was very good, particularly considering the tuition amount. There were numerous opportunities to get real-world experience, which has helped me with my present career. |
| How Difficult | 5 | The curriculum was challenging enough, yet not so challenging that it involved an unexpected amount of time. The work was able to be submitted in a variety of methods to ensure ease of interaction. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | There was ample opportunity for hands-on learning, although I do feel that there could have been more internship opportunities prior to the actual student teaching experience. The primary tool in the classroom, as one might expect, is lecture - at least in my experience. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 8 | Schedules are very flexible in terms of the amount of classes that are offered at one time, both on campus and online. Professors are good about making modifications as needed, to allow for scheduling conflicts. |
| Academic Facilities | 9 | The academic resources available were good. The library was very accessible, both on campus and online. The media and computer resources were generous, with the campus providing free copies of certain software to registered students. Classroom sizes were adequate. Academic advisors were knowledgeable. Professor accessibility, in my experience, was excellent. |
| Social Life | 5 | I did not involve myself very much in the social aspect of the university experience. The school spirit and athletics piece of things seems to be fairly low key, as are organized social events. |
| Placement Services | 2 | I did not receive any assistance with my career placement. I was prepared in a manner which would give me an idea of how to go about it, but the university itself did not offer assistance with career placement. |
| Alumni Network | 5 | I receive a decent amount of by-mail contact from the university. However, it is primarily only requesting money to support its programs, rather than advertising upcoming events. |
University Of Arkansas • Fayetteville, AR
Studying Kinesiology (completion in 2008)
• 4/6/2012
"I am beyond satisfied with my school. It's one of the best all around schools."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | Yes, I believe that anyone would love to be apart of my school because of the students and administration. |
| Program Reputation | 10 | We offer most degree options at our school and give classes that lead to the degree of their choice. |
| Program Quality | 10 | I work at a private Christian school and the administration there is beyond amazing. |
| Instruction | 10 | The quality of teaching at my school is beyond amazing. They hire only the best to teach the students. |
| How Difficult | 10 | We offer some of the highest level classes in the state. Many of our students graduate with an ACT score of above a 30. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | We like to have different learning experiences for the different learning styles to reach all learners. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | We offer all classes whether it be at night, morning, or online classes. |
| Academic Facilities | 10 | We are known for having some of the best buildings around. |
| Social Life | 10 | Our school has some of the best athletes that compete nationally. We do have many social events throughout the year to help encourage student relations. |
| Placement Services | 10 | We have great career fairs that enable the students to look for job opportunities. |
| Alumni Network | 7 | We have a strong alumni who like to come back and visit. |
University Of Arkansas • Fayetteville, AR
Studying Education (completion in 2010)
• 4/9/2012
"My satisfaction is average. Were I given the chance to do it again, I would attend the same program and university."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | I would recommend the school to others interested in the same career. I would also warn them about the difficult nature of being a teacher, but that isn't related to the school it self. |
| Program Reputation | 5 | It's an average program at an average university. Nothing more I can say about that. |
| Program Quality | 5 | My program at the University of Arkansas was average. The University was good and so was the social scene. |
| Instruction | 7 | The professors were great. They were all very knowledgeable, friendly, and well prepared for classes. |
| How Difficult | 4 | The coursework was extremely easy. Compared to friends who studied engineering and science, I had many hours of free time. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | It was a great mix, but it's absolutely necessary to gain hands on experience in teacher training programs. This program probably had the ideal mix of book learning and hands on learning. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 5 | The class times were set in stone. Graduate students taught the lower level classes, which were often early in the morning. Tenured professors taught the higher level classes, which were usually at hours they wanted to teach. |
| Academic Facilities | 5 | Everything in this category was simply average. We had computer labs, a large library, and an academic advisor. Class space was adequate. I never used tutoring services. |
| Social Life | I wasn't involved with the social experience at my school. One doesn't go to university to make friends - education is the reason you're at university. | |
| Placement Services | I never used my school's job placement services. I suppose such a service exists. | |
| Alumni Network | I'm not involved with my school's alumni organization. There doesn't seem to be a point in being involved with it. |
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