Devry University vs. ITT Tech

[dchw_dude]

I almost went to one of those schools. I then realized that BYU was a lot more "bang-for-the-buck" for me. That is where I go now . . . so get a 4-year BS if possible.

[phenious]

From my own personal experience I would say goto a regular 4 year school. Be it state Uni or what ever. The age range for the schools you listed are generally older people who are working. This doesnt do much for a guy out of high school. I know this because I am currently going to a night school similar Idea of ITT Tech and the likes and all of my class mates hold for one or two are all nearly twice my age, doesnt do much for making of friends and enjoying your time at the school. Trust me... if you do not enjoy school you will not do good at it for long. Luckily my night school is run with the day school so I have been able to sneak into a few day school classes and I work on the campus during the day so I have fun there but if I had to do it all over again, I would be going to a traditional 4 year college. In the end I think that it would provide for a better education, and a more enjoyable one.

[bluefire7002]

k im a senior in high school in orange county, i am thinking about going to devry, do they really help u find a job like i hear or is it total bs?

[GroundZero3]

bluefire, in the end what it will really come down to is what experience you have in the field. Something a school cant teach you. Business do look at education, but they want something more than a piece of paper.

[sti380]

Ok so , I graduated college in 1997, i'm 27 years old, and due to loosing pay at my job, I've decided to start a new career in the computer field, computer software engineer. I did some college, and then went for my A and P, and been working on airplanes since then.
But now I decided to go back to school and I chose Devry cause is close to where I live and I can still work fulltime and go to school. The only dissapoinment was today, when I went in for a little interview, which the lady said that sometimes they turn people away if you don't seem like you are very interested. I think that's bull, and also she showed me a little handout of "average" salaries in this field, which was $39K a year. I alone made 75K last year, with very little overtime, and the year before I made 96K with a little bit more overtime, all that working on airplanes. Now I just want to hear from someone who is in the field of software engineer. Are there jobs outthere? I'm willing to move. And what do people start out really?

[elroy]

Originally Posted by sti380

I alone made 75K last year, with very little overtime, and the year before I made 96K with a little bit more overtime, all that working on airplanes.

Making that much $$ I would stay at your current position.
Current problems in IT are everywhere
low pay
lots of new applicants
lots of applicants with experience
competition from overseas at much lower pay
Like many fields, there are good paying jobs available but many more not so good jobs.

[implexant]

Originally Posted by sti380

Ok so , I graduated college in 1997, i'm 27 years old, and due to loosing pay at my job, I've decided to start a new career in the computer field, computer software engineer. I did some college, and then went for my A and P, and been working on airplanes since then.
But now I decided to go back to school and I chose Devry cause is close to where I live and I can still work fulltime and go to school. The only dissapoinment was today, when I went in for a little interview, which the lady said that sometimes they turn people away if you don't seem like you are very interested. I think that's bull, and also she showed me a little handout of "average" salaries in this field, which was $39K a year. I alone made 75K last year, with very little overtime, and the year before I made 96K with a little bit more overtime, all that working on airplanes. Now I just want to hear from someone who is in the field of software engineer. Are there jobs outthere? I'm willing to move. And what do people start out really?

If you're making that kind of money, forget computers. Sock $50k away a year and retire in a decade and a half.

The computer industry is tough. It was cool and hip in the 90s.

-Chris

[sti380]

I keep hearing the same thing, but I saw a few jobs in the FBI paying pretty good money, and I do want to get into the video game industry. I guess it all comes down to experience, and how much you want a job, I mean experience counts for me, but when I wanted to work on commercial airliners, I didn't have too much experience, so I had to sell myself to get hired, I mean I really tried hard to get in where I am now. I know the computer industry is also competitive, but there are many things one can do in the field.

[Wombat]

Old news but interesting

http://www.cnn.com/2004/TECH/biztech....ap/index.html

http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=14356

I looked into ITT tech for getting my MCSE 2003 but refused to pay $30 to $40,000 for what they called an associate degree that would basically give me nothing. I went to a small private training institution that cost me $5500.00 including all study material. I have completed the course but have yet to take the exams. I can retake any course for free as long as they offer it. I now have a job that pays extremely well so I have little time to retake or do the exams, but I still plan to get my MCSE..

Paul

[bailey]

what I have done so far is go to a local tech center that taught cisco networking systems in a two year course.
first year I got the A+, net +, server +, and the linux +,
the second year I got the CCNA, and a two year scholarship at a state college for winning the gold medal at state level competition.
also each year completed gave me 4 hrs credit towards a college degree.

the funny part is I am 63 yr old and I do not work on computers for a living or do I ever plan too.
I just did it because I wanted to learn something new and it was all free to me, plus I got paid for going to school.
so now, whats next ?