Here are some tips for selecting schools, based on an analysis comparing each school to all others across dozens of factors:
Schools Concentrating On Systems Analysts
- Focus: For schools with a focus on this career area, look at Kennesaw State, Georgia Highlands, South Georgia College, and Augusta State.
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 Armstrong Atlantic State, Clayton State, Georgia Highlands, and South Georgia College.
- Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider Fort Valley State, Paine College, Savannah State, and Albany State.
- Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider Darton, Mercer University, Columbus State, and College of Coastal Georgia.
School Setting
- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of Paine College, Georgia Highlands, Mercer University, and University of Georgia.
- Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of Fort Valley State, Savannah State, Paine College, and Reinhardt College.
Excellence
- SAT: For students with high SAT scores, look at University of Georgia, Mercer University, and Georgia College & State University.
- % Accepted: For selective institutions, look at Reinhardt College, Albany State, Paine College, and Fort Valley State.
- Class Size: For small class sizes, look at Paine College, University of Georgia, Reinhardt College, and Georgia College & State University.
Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
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University Of Georgia • Athens, GA
Studying Masters Of Business Administration (completion in 2010)
• 10/4/2011
"I am satisfied with the education. I only wish tuition could be cheaper."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | I would recommend it as I feel I have learned from it - not just from the courses but from my classmates and instructors as well. |
| Program Reputation | 8 | It is ranked in the top 50 programs in the nation. I only wish it could be ranked higher. |
| Program Quality | 9 | It was tailored perfectly based on time and schedule constraints. It covered a lot of ground and is highly rated. |
| Instruction | 8 | There were some instructors that were not very good. But overall, the quality of instruction was excellent. |
| How Difficult | 8 | There was a lot of homework, readings, and group work that we had to do. But as long as you put in the time and effort, it was not difficult. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | It was a balanced mix of hands-on and book learning. There was a mix of reading texts and case studies. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 8 | I was able to enroll in classes outside my normal schedule. I was also able to enroll in other campuses to suit my needs. |
| Academic Facilities | 10 | Very wide variety of resources. Instructors were readily available to help, and there was a large amount of reference material online. |
| Social Life | 7 | There were lots of social events offered. I participated in some of them. |
| Placement Services | 6 | I already had a job so this was not a priority for me. However, the career services was prepared to assist me if needed. |
| Alumni Network | 10 | The alumni network is very active in sending out communication on activities in my area. I still keep in contact with my classmates even though we have gone our separate ways. |
Southern PolyTechnic State University • Marietta, GA
Studying Software Engineering (completion in 2006)
• 12/15/2011
"I think this was a well-rounded program. I've attended other schools where the instructors and professors were just there. SPSU is different, because the instructors are a tight-knit group, and they all work together to create great courses and experiences for the students. The professors put in a lot of hours to both teach and create a learning environment."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | maybe | It would depend on the student. If you really want to learn, and if you do better in a one-on-one setting or smaller classes with professors devoted to teaching, I'd recommend SPSU. If you have confidence in yourself, I'd recommend SPSU. If you need the brand, I'd say go elsewhere. |
| Program Reputation | 8 | SPSU is a technical school, and its graduates are expected to perform well. The school is the only one that offers a degree in software engineering in the State system. I chose it because it is more technical and tougher than KSU, a nearby larger school. |
| Program Quality | 10 | My program was excellent. I felt very confident when I graduated that I'd be able to do anything related to technology, but from the standpoint of solving problems. |
| Instruction | 10 | This is a small school. The class size is small. The professors are like a tight-knit family and they are committed to teaching excellence. |
| How Difficult | 10 | I had a 4.0 in my undergrad work. I struggled to get my 3.5 to complete the program. This school does not hand out A's. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | Each course had one or two projects generally due halfway through, and then at the end, too. It really depended on the course. The networking course was held in a room that contained racks of Cisco switches and routers, which we worked with every class. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | This school offers undergrad and graduate degrees. For the graduate work, they offer a lot of night courses, because many of their students are already working. I had no trouble getting the courses I needed to graduate. |
| Academic Facilities | 9 | Their library was adequate and the Georgia library system shares resources. They also have two large computer labs, a tutoring center, a fabulous cafeteria and an on-campus coffee shop. Professors made previous tests available in the library for copy and review. Students created their own study groups. The library has numerous small, glass-enclosed rooms for students to meet and work together. They use Smart Boards and Vista/WebCT for online courses. They recently put in a state-of-the-art audio/visual system in a new conference center (I attended a software engineering meeting for the local SPIN chapter.) |
| Social Life | 5 | They have parties, sports, and other social events, and it is improving, because they have put in a bunch of dorms. This is a small campus. Many of the students are nontraditional and many are from other countries. It is a good experience if you are interested in diversity. The school activities include an annual bathtub race and robotics. They have a recently established swim team and well-established men's and women's basketball teams. |
| Placement Services | 10 | The Career Center is excellent. They go way beyond the call of duty to prep students for career fairs, with guidance on resumes, clothing, setting up interviews, and working with the community to create interest in the graduates. Even after graduation, they have continued to help me. Also, I won an iPod Touch through one of their programs. Very cool! |
| Alumni Network | 10 | They have a lot of activities, which I rarely attend. But that is only because I'm pretty busy. I do continue to make use of the facilities, such as the pool. |
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