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Schools Concentrating On Systems Analysts

  • Focus: For schools with a focus on this career area, look at Des Moines Area Community College, AIB, and Iowa State.

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Student Body

  • Part-Time: For schools emphasizing part-time studies, consider AIB, Iowa State, University of Iowa, and Northern Iowa.
  • Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider Drake and Upper Iowa University.
  • Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider Mount Mercy College, Saint Ambrose University, and Southeastern Community College.

School Setting

  • Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of Emmaus Bible, Drake, Dordt, and Luther.
  • Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of Emmaus Bible, Loras, Dordt, and Central College.

Excellence

  • SAT: For students with high SAT scores, look at University of Iowa, Iowa State, Luther, and Drake.
  • Class Size: For small class sizes, look at Loras, Emmaus Bible, Luther, and Mount Mercy College.

 

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Spotlight Iowa Schools Related to This Career

University of Phoenix

  • Locations: West Des Moines
  • Programs: 4 relevant programs; click the school name for details.
  • Degrees: Bachelor, Master

Brown Mackie College

  • Locations: Bettendorf
  • Programs: One relevant program; click the school name for details.
  • Degrees: Associate

Vatterott College

  • Locations: Des Moines
  • Programs: One relevant program; click the school name for details.
  • Degrees: Diploma

Kaplan University

  • Locations: Cedar Falls, Cedar Rapids, Council Bluffs, Davenport, Mason City, Urbandale
  • Programs: 3 relevant programs; click the school name for details.
  • Degrees: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Master

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Study from Anywhere at Online Schools Related to This Career

University of Phoenix Online

  • Programs: 4 relevant programs; click the school name for details.
  • Degrees: Associate, Bachelor

DeVry University Online

  • Programs: 3 relevant programs; click the school name for details.
  • Degrees: Bachelor

Walden University

  • Programs: 17 relevant programs; click the school name for details.
  • Degrees: Bachelor, Doctorate, Master

AIU Online

  • Programs: 5 relevant programs; click the school name for details.
  • Degrees: Associate, Bachelor, Master

Ashford University

  • Programs: One relevant program; click the school name for details.
  • Degrees: Bachelor

Keiser University eCampus Online

  • Programs: 3 relevant programs; click the school name for details.
  • Degrees: Associate, Bachelor

Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State

Iowa State University • Ames, IA
Studying Management Information Systems (completion in 2005)

• 7/19/2011

"I would have preferred fewer junk classes and more coursework pertaining to my major. I did enjoy the experience overall, however."

Ratings are on a 1-10 scale

CharacteristicRatingComment
Would Recommend?yesIf you are in state, it's the cheapest you can get. The program is a value for the cost of it.
Program Reputation7I don't know of any issues anyone has. I have heard no complaints from people about the quality of students the program turns out.
Program Quality5The program could have been geared more towards actual MIS. Also, it could have had less filler classes.
Instruction8Instructors were very professional. They were also very knowledgeable.
How Difficult9The MIS coursework was very exciting and fun. The other courses were difficult because they did not pertain to MIS at all.
Hands-On vs. BookishThere was always instruction but sometimes there were labs. The computer part of the coursework was always hands on.
Schedule Flexibility7Classes were usually flexible. It was sometimes difficult to get into a class.
Academic Facilities9The building was brand new. The computer labs were really great for the time when I was there.
Social Life5I lived off campus and didn't do much. The times I did do things on campus with others were usually fun, though.
Placement Services5They push numbers at you of what the average person makes when you are a freshman. These numbers seem to be inflated, or not realistic for the market that you actually go and work in (or they really reflect the top 10% of people).
Alumni Network8I am not part of the alumni program. They always try to get me to give money.
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