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 University of Minnesota and Inver Hills Community 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 Globe University, Metropolitan State, University of Minnesota-Crookston, and Saint Cloud State.
- Female: For schools particularly welcoming to female students, consider St. Catherine University.
- Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider Saint Paul College.
- Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider St. Catherine University and University of St Thomas.
School Setting
- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of University of Minnesota, University of Minnesota-Crookston, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, and Winona State University.
- Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of Concordia, Bemidji State, University of Minnesota-Crookston, and Augsburg.
Excellence
- SAT: For students with high SAT scores, look at University of Minnesota, St. Catherine University, Concordia, and University of St Thomas.
- % Accepted: For selective institutions, look at University of Minnesota and Augsburg.
- Class Size: For small class sizes, look at St. Catherine University, Concordia, Augsburg, and University of St Thomas.
Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
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Alexandria Technical College • Alexandria, MN
Studying Computer And Voice Networking (completion in 2000)
• 4/29/2011
"With the 6 different colleges that I have attended they were not the top, but then they were not at the bottom of the list either"
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | Like I have said in previous questions, they are the best school in the area for technology. If they don't want to have to travel a long distance for their schooling. |
| Program Reputation | 9 | For the area they are the best. They are always full for the amount of students they can handle. The teachers that they get are very knowledgeable. |
| Program Quality | 7 | the school is the best for the region, but they do not stand close to a DeVry Institute for Technology. |
| Instruction | More than 5 years ago | |
| How Difficult | 7 | I was always bored in school cause I felt that the pace was always slow, I guess I like to learn with my hair on fire |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | with technology there is only one way to learn it and that is Hands on, with some theory behind it, and they did a good job on that | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 4 | there was only one night class and the others were packed in to the morning or early afternoon timeframe. this was nice except for the older students that would have like to keep a decent job during their time there |
| Academic Facilities | 9 | the teachers were good about having a nice size budget in order to get the latest equipment that was needed for teaching. this was good cause by the time the first semester is over the equipment is already outdated |
| Social Life | 5 | they did the basic homecoming type week and in the spring they would do coed softball. noting too bad, but could have been better |
| Placement Services | 7 | when I went there in 99-00 they did not have a very organized placement program, I have heard that it has gotten better. when I was there they would write down everything that all the students were finding and posting for everyone to apply for. |
| Alumni Network | 3 | I gave such a low rating cause everything that I ever get from them is give us money. I guess if they wanted me to be more active in the alumni program, maybe have things that are for the alumni and don't cost money. |
Capella • Minneapolis, MN
Studying Leadership & Project Management (completion in 2009)
• 3/3/2012
"I was completely satisfied by the flexibility and ease of taking courses all online through Capella. While I appreciated the medium level of difficulty of the classes due to having a full time job, I also felt I could have been challenged more by class content and gotten even more out of the program."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | I would recommend Capella for those who need an online experience to get their degree. If they wanted high interaction, top notch teaching, and hands-on experiences, I would recommend a bricks and mortar school. |
| Program Reputation | 7 | Capella had a reputation of being accredited and up and coming when I first joined. Since my completion, I have learned that they have downsized and are having some business issues. |
| Program Quality | 8 | I enjoyed the extreme convenience of taking courses from home online on my own schedule. The classes were appropriate, but could have been more challenging. |
| Instruction | 7 | While receiving the degree, there were a variety of instructors teaching the different classes. I found about 60% to be involved, insightful, and helpful. The remaining seemed to be be just showing up and doing the minimum to collect their check. |
| How Difficult | 7 | The majority of the classes taken introduced new topics that I had not had the opportunity to study in the past. However, most of the work was submitted in writing and I am quite a good writer, so the work was easier. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | As an online school, 95% of the work was written papers, essays, and project plans. There wasn't any opportunity for hands-on work, but this was expected when I enrolled. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | I was able to complete my program at my own pace and on my own time. There were guidelines, but they fit easily into my plans. I was able to complete classes and work on my own schedule. |
| Academic Facilities | 8 | Capella provided many, many online resources for their students. There were many databases to do research from journals, magazines, etc. There were tutorials about writing, computer programs, and APA that assisted throughout the course of my degree. |
| Social Life | 5 | As an online school, I did not expect any social aspect to the experiences. However, Capella did attempt to offer local meet ups as well as provide live graduations. |
| Placement Services | 5 | I have received several emails in regards to job placement. I have not paid attention because I am currently fully and gainfully employed. |
| Alumni Network | 6 | I get regular emails from the alumni and opportunities for networking and careers. However, being an online school, I never really connected with people on a real personal level to maintain a relationship. |
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