DeVry University

kikaida2005

Is this a good university? Can't really find any reviews on them.

2lazybutsmart

We used to say "only the retards" go there. but just kidding. don't jump. it's just that we loved to make fun of the name. but it's not a bad place to go unless you can afford to go to better places.

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jaeusm

It depends on what you want to do. If you want to gain practical skills, it's a good place to go. If you want to conduct research in networking, choose a traditional university.

I spent 9 years in a research-oriented university for both my undergraduate and graduate degrees. The downside was that I learned very few practical skills while there and most of the faculty seemed to favor theory over practice. Since you're probably interested in entering the IT field, I'd recommend DeVry.

filkenjitsu

I recommend tech schools over CS or EE schools for IT

QUIX0TIC

I would say go to a regular CS or EE school. Unlike the poster above. But, a question is if you have the time? If you get an EE (Electronic Engineering degree) then you do exactly what true engineers do... but can you spend 5 years finishing it? Versus, going to DeVry University which is just a popular Uni that is accredited but pushes you through the classes so you can get a BS degree. This program will take 2.5 years.

I personally started in a traditional engineering college then graduated from DeVry. (The job said they would let me go if I didnt have a degree) and then finished my schooling at the Engineering college. I thought DeVry was a waste of time but it did get the job done. A lot of employers understand that going to get a degree in one of the "DeVry" type schools are common due to the need for the degree. But, I think it was worth my time to finish in a traditional college to make sure prospective employers to think ill of a "DeVry" type of school.

fualker

Shoot for the traditional 4 year degree. I do agree that it wont help you out in the practical experience field, but it shows employers the you have the comintment needed to complete a degree. Its a bigger deal than I original thought before I was job searching.

darkuser

i went there for ee and I'm doing just fine.....

qsub

Do they give degrees or diplomas there just wondering?

Main Event

I'm going to Community College right now to finish my Associates in Arts, then I was going to attend a traditional university for my B.A but I've wondered for a while about Devry and I really need a higher degree.

How much are classes and how much financial aid can one get? I didn't make jack last year and my classes right now in Community College are paid in full.

They also give a laptop, correct?

cdad2000

Im getting my Bachlor's and it's very expensive...tuition,books, and $125 monthly for tech support.[/b] Small classrooms, excellent professors and labs. However, it would be a degree in Professional studies, not a B.S. They dont tell you that until your almost done though.

Main Event

So you pay 125 each month for tech support? Is that a manadatory charge? Also, I've heard it's around 11,000 per year but I should get a great deal percentage off.

I would like to know if I can find out how much I get off before I actually apply, I don't want them harrassing me to sign up and I know they will.

filkenjitsu

ITT Tech is about 15,000 a year.

evanderburg

I recommend the community colleges. They give you the technical skills but you still get a liberal arts degree which helps with the soft skills. The associate degree credits can also be applied to another institution if you plan to get a bachelors later on.

Ghetto Rambo

Sup all,

I'm currently attending Univ. of Phoenix and its gona cost about 29,000 for 2 years. I'm halway through and thinking about switching to maybe Devry or another private university that will take my units. Talked to Devry, lady told me its about 16K/year.....right now Phoenix is costing me about almost the same but I'm weighing my options cuz I don't like the quality of education at Phoenix.

Main Event

Well, I've been to University of Phoenix and what really turned me off was no hands on at all. I don't like that one bit, that reminds of my last college which is just straight book reading and teaching me nothing about the parts of a network.

I think UOP is primary for older folks just seeking a advanced degree, I wouldn't attend there if I was in the process of getting a job.

I would attend devry personally, I know for a fact they give plently of hands on training, cost is very expensive but I've heard they have some decent placement for their graduates.

garv221

I would have to say a traditional college is always going to be better. Just the well rounded education it can give you. Also, employers sometimes look for Alums when hiring. A traditional college is going to have alot more Alums in the local area that a smaller private school...

Just food for though.

Main Event

Traditional Colleges are good but were I messed up badly was attending a For-profit College for my Associates in Science. I go to Community College now becuase the 4 year University told me I needed to take some classes that I missed that are required there and I later found out that my Community College only accepted 18 credits outta 60. Of course at my age I am not going to get another 102 credits to attain my bachelors so I am dropping out after this semester and most likely try to find some quick job training at a local Technical Center or attend another For-Profit University like Devry that will accept most of my credits from the other college.

I also notice that most Public University seem to have alot of idiots who don't know what the hell they are doing, I haven't seen such idiots who have no clue what is going on, I must have spoke to at least 5 people just to find out how many credits will transfer over, each gave me a different answer.

QUIX0TIC

You can say that about any "For-Profit" or state affilliated school. I attended DeVry and I would still recommend anyone to go through a traditional school!