Career Schools vs Colleges/Universities
Today the cost of Education is at an all time
High....Attending a four year institution
Cost well over $80,000.
Career Schools seem more affordable...
What do you Think????
Dr.Covington
Cheree,
We are in competition for students with other schools. Prospective students investigate all aspects as education is a huge expense.
Patty Aronoff
In my state most state universities have reduced tuition or kep the prices the same due to the economy. Some career colleges charge inflated rates since they are typically shorther. Students have to be clear on what they are paying for and getting for the money.
Lance,
Our sector does have the niche on hands-on learning. Our students are also building relationships that form a network well into the future.
Patty Aronoff
Lance,
Our sector does have the niche on hands-on learning. Our students are also building relationships that form a network well into he future.
Patty Aronoff
Not only are career schools more affordable in many cases, they offer what many traditional institutions do not: Hands-on training.
As a graduate of a traditional 4-year institution myself, I can attest to the fact that career colleges offer a better suite of educational materials and training. While I was a good student in class and was very engaged in my major, I did forget much of what I learned because there was no practical application for the lessons I learned.
Lastly, some people learn better with their hands, able to demonstrate things physically versus in paragraph form. Career colleges offer that opportunity for those kinds of students.
James,
It is very hard to know what we want. I know many people that went to school for a specific degree and then took a totally different path. Employers are looking for professionalism and strong work ethics no matter what degree.
Patty Aronoff
In my opinion the cost of a 4 yr institution vs. a career school needs to be addressed from a broader perspective.
Neither 4 yr schools nor 6 mo or 1 yr career schools are affordable if the student doesne't obtain MARKETABLE skills that are IN DEMAND.
If you invest $5,000 or $50,000 into an education that doesn't lead to stable and desireable employment you're simply throwing money down the drain... and there are just as many 4 yr degrees that don't lead to gainful employment as there are career school programs that end up in the same place.
Teach our kids to figure out the top 5 things they think they would enjoy doing for a living and then help them understand the law of supply and demand as it relates to careers (i.e. there's more job growth in healthcare and technology today vs. American History educators and Latin language job openings). Then have them figure out on their own what careers can provide the lifestyle they want to live and narrow it down from there by selecting what they think they will enjoy doing for a living.
Most people realize their career path sucks only after spending years and lots of $ on the education that leads to a dead end.
Reean,
It is finding the right fit for both the student and the school. Success is when we find that right match.
Patty Aronoff
Daney,
Career schools and colleges have always been an option. Unfortunately, generations before just never considered the possibility.
Patty Aronoff
It depends on what the students career goals are and what's right for them.
Having graduated from a 4 year university where I paid over $40,000 in tuition costs, I wish attending a career school would have been an option then too. As I read about the positive outcomes of choosing a career school over a college or university, it really narrows down to the factor of expense that is influential when unsure of where to go. Knowing now what I didn't know back then, I feel I would probably consider attending a career school just as much as a college or university without pre judgement. Education is education. What I learn and take out of wherever I go is up to me.
kate,
Very good question to ask. Having the student delve deeper into their own thoughts brings a better understanding of why they are there.
Patty Aronoff
So true, students need to know what is expected of them in their choice of field. The admissions representative should clearly state to the student and ask the student what they think they are going to get from this type of schooling.
Hiram,
There are so many options in our sector for career schools and colleges. There is truly something for everyone.
Patty Aronoff
Gordon,
Agreed! This is whereby providing sufficient information to the student, they can make their own decision about their future and what education they need to take.
Patty Aronoff
Career schools give every person the chance to better their lives.
Unfortunately, it is difficult to gauge life preparation for individual candidates and therefore reasonable prerequisites and policies need to be in place.
Donald,
Employers are now looking for how prospective employees are going to fit in with their organization. Long gone are the days of posting our career objectives on the resume. Employers are more interested in what we bring in according to their needs.
Patty Aronoff
Natasha,
Prerequisites prepare students for the next level of study. Few students are prepared to skip over this important preparation.
Patty Aronoff
