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Schools Concentrating On Software Engineers For Systems
- Focus: For schools with a focus on this career area, look at Central Piedmont Community College, Fayetteville State, Winston-Salem State University, and East Carolina University.
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- 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 Mount Olive College, Shaw University, Pfeiffer University, and Belmont Abbey.
- Female: For schools particularly welcoming to female students, consider Bennett and Meredith College.
- Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider Livingstone, North Carolina Central University, Winston-Salem State University, and Fayetteville State.
- Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider Montgomery Community College, Mount Olive College, Edgecombe Community College, and Pamlico Community College.
School Setting
- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of Duke, Bennett, Johnson C Smith University, and Wake Forest University.
- Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of Livingstone, Saint Augustines College, High Point, and Bennett.
Excellence
- SAT: For students with high SAT scores, look at Duke, UNC, Appalachian State, and UNC Wilmington.
- % Accepted: For selective institutions, look at Duke, Johnson C Smith University, UNC, and Campbell.
- Class Size: For small class sizes, look at Bennett, Duke, Wake Forest University, and Pamlico Community College.
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- Locations: Charlotte, Morrisville
- Programs: One relevant program; click the school name for details.
- Degrees: Master, Post- Bachelor's Certificate
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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
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North Carolina State University • Raleigh, NC
Studying Computer Science (completion in 2003)
• 7/10/2011
"I found that I learned a lot and enjoyed attending classes. The degree has been directly applicable to my career."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | I would recommend either the undergrad or grad program. As I have been able to apply what I learned, I consider it to be a good investment. |
| Program Reputation | 8 | North Carolina has a strong computer science community that highly respects State. I've gone far with the degree outside of NC as well. |
| Program Quality | 9 | I find even 8 years later I am still applying skills I learned at State. In particular, web technologies and human computer interaction. |
| Instruction | 7 | As with any school, some professors were better than others. I had very practical web technology classes contrasted with a software engineering course that didn't teach me anything about software. |
| How Difficult | 7 | NC State has a competitive engineering program and that was reflected in the instruction. I did find, though, that it was probably a bit too easy to get an A. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | I had very few classes that were primarily book learning. I spent a great deal of time doing labs and practical work. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | I was able to take classes all times of the day and online. I was also able to combine both into a single semester. |
| Academic Facilities | 8 | When I was a student, State was building it's engineering campus. That has only improved since that time. |
| Social Life | 3 | As a grad student, I did very little socialization. What there was seemed more geared to undergrads. |
| Placement Services | 4 | As a grad student, I did not see placement services used as often. I found those at Virginia Tech to be much better. |
| Alumni Network | 5 | I very rarely hear from them unless they want money. I've not found their (or any other school I've attended) alumni program to be useful. |
University Of Phoenix • Charlotte, NC
Studying IT W/ Concentration In Information Systems Security (completion in 2006)
• 7/29/2011
"This degree helped me get a job in the professional world, and I would not be making the money that I do now had I not enrolled."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | Absolutely. Just read my previous answer. |
| Program Reputation | 6 | They have had the program for a long time, and many people have gone through it. |
| Program Quality | 5 | Nothing exceptional about the program. But, it does prepare you for the business world. |
| Instruction | 6 | Professors are well qualified, and assist you if you are having difficulty with the coursework. |
| How Difficult | 7 | I am good at time management, but there was LOTS of work involved. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | Lots of time is spent in online chat sessions w/ instructors, working and learning about various computer topics. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 8 | Classes are offered virtually any time of the week, yet they fill up quickly. |
| Academic Facilities | 7 | The computer resources are outstanding, and there is a lot of money put into the IT program. |
| Social Life | 2 | Minimal parties. No athletics. No school "spirit." |
| Placement Services | 8 | They helped me line up my current job through their career exploration department. |
| Alumni Network | 3 | Minimal to no support from alumni. |
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