DeVry University Comments

I finished my degree back in Feb. 2010. I enjoyed my time online. The classes only last 7 weeks and 4 days including exam time. They are fast paced, but manageable working full time. Some classes were tough and others easy, but that is with any school program. You have to put in an effort to reach your own learning goals. I finished my degree with a 4.0 grade point average (that was my goal from the start). I learned a great deal and updated my skill set across the board.

I will be entering the job market next week (not in USA, but europe). I believe that the degree will help me land a position.

@AUnerd

  Try using Google, Devry is regionally accredited.

All schools are accredited by different governing bodies. But all have essentially the same requirements.

Devry is a nationally accredited school, why would you ever go there? The credits will not transfer to any regionally accredited college or university. Why not go to a "normal" college? 

They promise a degree in .5 of the time. If it's too goof to be true, odds are it is.

My brother-in-law transferred from DeVry in Missouri to a state school in Georgia with no problems. Your point is?

DeVry is REGIONALLY Accredited by the North Central Association. Why don't you take a look www.ncahlc.org. They don't promise anything. If you attend classes year round, you can get your degree in 2 years and 8 months. Every DeVry has a "Plan of study" to show you exactly how to get it done in that time and exactly what classes you will be taking if you stay attending classes full time. Any it's cheaper. 

Do your homework! I can really tell NONE of the complainers on the board have even looked into the facts! The liars I see are the one's on this page who have NOT done there homework or sought out to find the FACTS! I see no experts on here. 

EXPERT ADVICE: If you thinking about attending college. Go check out your options. Don't wait to the last min. Fill out your applications and get your FASPA done. Make sure that school has the degree program your looking. DeVry University is not for everyone. After your FASPA is done then see what you have been accepted for and look at your bottom line (COST) and apply for scholarships. 

THEN: Choose the best school that's right for you base on which one will give you the best bang for your buck. DeVry University also has their own scholarships. Also look at the career stats. See what the previous graduating classes have got. I can tell you DeVry University has those stats and shares them on every interview as they are proud to do so. Do your research and make the right choices. Don't base a decision on someone who has not done there homework or can NOT back up what they say with FACTS.  

You need to read my dealings with devry and I don't think people would take the time to come on a college review site if what they were saying was not true . As for myself I have no reason to lie when the truth tells the story. If you read my review you will see that I never even attended devry or took one class, yet they insist I owe them over 1000.00 dollars. If I could scam money that way I would be rich not to mention a crook. But I would never do such low down rotten scams as devry has no problem doing.

Bingo! +1

I bet more than half of these reviews are kids that flunked out and are pissed off they failed or got kicked out for poor academic performance.

mostly @Devry=SCAM!

Took some time to skim through all the mess to try to find some valid arguments, hard to find when most of the posts are from either scorned lovers of Devry or current lovers of Devry.  One poster that did concern me was Devry=SCAM! Talk about a woman scorned, WOW! Since I know you troll this site, please answer these questions.  You said you got the interview but they laughed you out the door? Who is the they and also if they called you in for the interview because of you employment history with Cisco (which I highly doubt you had) they had to have seen you had a Devry degree.  Are you saying they purposely called you in to laugh at your degree from Devry? Again please post the company and the HR manager that did this to you since by the way you hate have to remember.  Also a poster asked you to post the link for the "Devry Grads Need Not Apply" jobs and you said I am going to post the links...and again by the way you have proven you whole-heartily hate Devry by posting here almost non-stop for a year, I know if you had the legitimate links you would have posted it a million time over but yet not a word like we should all forget. Just copy paste same rants.  I also don't believe you about USC, please!! What class did you graduate from again, who was your professors? Just name one that you can't find with google search. You mean to tell us that you had options that included USC but you chose Devry instead? Devry wouldn't choose Devry if they had USC as a option...smh. Are you going to say it was because someone at Devry told you so? Really? If they told you that the school was made out of gingerbread and yummy gummy gumdrops would you have also believed them?  How about you send me 10K and I'll send you 20K in return? I promise, just send it and wait for it.  Either you made a lot if not all of your argument up or you are just not that smart, and that's the nicest way I can put it without going ham on you. I don't work nor go to Devry, just doing some online research on what schools I should use my GI bill on.

I hear so many negative comments on Devry college. I think that many students believe that professors are supposed to just make you know the information. I think that students who have written negative things about Devry expected to all of a sudden be brilliant and extremely smart, and when classes were over and they discovered that they were not smart after all of the classes attended, they began to rip devry. to be honest, devry professors are really there to assist, they provide you with information and where to get that information in order to enrich your mind. It is really up to you what you learn based on your own responsibility to learn the subject. I have attended for 3 sections and the work has been challenging. The text books don't lie. They do have information on those textbooks and if you  read them, you will find out that the textbooks does have vital information that would enrich your mind. but for those who say devry college is a waste, it is like any other school. you go to class, you listen, read, learn, and will be as educated as a Harvard graduate.

I agree This school is great 

is devry a nationally accredited school or regionally accredited school?

They are regionally accredited north central association. www.ncahlc.org You can look it up. 

I have read the same thing about DeVry as I read about ECPI "A degree from this college is not accepted by employers."  If this is the case then what degrees ARE accepted? Only ones that take four years to obtain from the same types of instructors that are being maligned here and on the ECPI board as well?  At an even higher cost because there you have to pay for your books as well?  After reading the posts here as well as for any college that offers a faster degree for those of us that are older ie; nearly fifty, what options do we have?

From what I've been reading from all the naysayers; what's the point of trying to go back to college at all?  Why bother to further yourself if no one is going to just hand you all the knowledge and skills you require to make it in the world?  God forbid someone should actually put some effort into getting an education. 

I worked for nine years in Internet Technical support for a regional ISP.  I can tell you from experience; a degree doesn't make a whole lot of difference.  It's the person that is what matters.  I currently do not hold a degree and I am finding that I need one to return to the workforce again if I want to get a job in ANY sort of IT position.

After reading these reviews, if I were to base my decision to get a degree on them, I would not attend ANY "advertised" school.  And I can tell you, in Central Virginia, new ones are cropping up every week.

I am a professional in my field and have been attending DeVry. I can tell you that this school is well respected in the field otherwise I would not be attending it. I have helped hire engineers and other tech folks during my career and if DeVry is on their resumes it will show me that they are ready for work. I went to DeVry and now I have been managing and worked on engineering projects. Let's be smart people, let's start respecting our American Institutes and let them teach us to become successful!

I graduated from DeVry with an Associates Degree and I think that it is a good school.  It is more expensive than others,  so you definitely have to weigh all of your options before deciding on which school to attend.  

It is very hard right now to find a job in the field, not because of DeVry but simply because there are so many people out there who are applying with varying levels of experience.  You can't blame the school you went to for your lack of education, you get out of it what you put into it.  Going to school online takes a lot of discipline and concentration to stay focused and learn the subject matter.  Bottom line is, if you want a decent education, make certain that you can afford to pay for it and study very hard.  Nothing in this world is handed to you without consequence.  I am going to be paying for my schooling probably until I am 65, but I also began later and I really wanted to go to this school.  I'm proud of the education that I received, and I accept that I will be responsible for finding a job as well as paying back my loans.  It is on my shoulders to find my way in this world, I paid DeVry for the tools, it is up to me to use them....

Can Anyone Give feedback regarding Devry University.iam looking forward to join the college this june

Decent university all you need is to study and if you can't do it find some different place.

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First, I bet 90% of the people who talk trash about DeVry here probably failed out or were kicked for poor academic performance (or didn't even go there for that matter).

For what it's worth, ALL schools have professors who will treat you poorly if you don't respect them, and some that just suck at teaching. (Trust me, I've been there and experienced it elsewhere far worse.)

True statement: You get out of school what you put into it... (ANY school, including DeVry/Keller)

I have less than 3 semesters to go in my BSBA degree at DeVry (mostly online) and carry a 4.0 still, but only with the effort I have put into keeping my grades up. College isn't easy people, they are not going to spoon feed you through and pass you just to move you out of the system like you are still in HS.

My wife went to DeVry for her Bachelors and then Keller for her Masters. With no experience whatsoever, 8 months before she even finished her MBA, she was hired at a large international company making over $60,000/yr in the Midwest. (If you've ever lived or worked in the Midwest, that is very good money straight out of school.)

Yes, DeVry is more expensive than state schools. But if you are an adult like myself, a state school is simply out of the question. (If I was still 18-21 than sign me up for a state school!) Yes, you will run into people in financial aid or other departments that are less than helpful at some campus, but I dare you to tell me that it is a problem exclusive to DeVry/Keller only. 

As "Newbie" posted recently, DeVry credits WILL TRANSFER out if you choose to go to another school for whatever reason.

As for someones statement that "companies don't hire DeVry graduates" or something to that nature. Really? Did you know that EXPERIENCE is more than half of what companies are looking for? Prior experience actually weighs more than education in the eyes of HR. This is why you "work your way up" to the higher paying jobs when fresh out of school unless you have existing experience that can supplement your education allowing you to get a better job right away. A college degree does give you some "experience", but more than anything, it means you accomplished something and can work as a team with others and so on. It doesn't matter if you got that degree from your local community college or from a DeVry or from your state school.

Fact: DeVry ranks 23rd in OEDb's Best Online Universities (out of 65).
Fact: DeVry has a 33% graduation rate (as of 2009 sorry, old data) Average of top 50 "online" universities is 36%. (For comparison sake, University of Phoenix has a 16% graduation rate!)

Visit this page to voice your opinions. Something has to be done about the way DeVry handles their students, it's ridiculous. 

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Well, this is my 2nd semester at Devry. So far, I like the it. I know its expensive, but I assure you all, the work is intense and hard. My professors are great. They communicate very well. The staff is always busy,  but has always made time for me whenever Ive call for stopped by there office. Now, I attend the Chicago facility, so maybe its the school and state. I don't know, but I have nothing bad to say so far. I am taking everything I can out of this place. And plan on graduating a year early, that saves me 20,000 in tuition. My major is electronic engineering technology. The credits do transfer at Devry (unlike UOP or ITT), I plan on  enrolling at MIT when I graduate from Devry and have already talked to a academic advisor at MIT. So, do your research people. 

Again, DEVRY CREDITS DO TRANSFER!!! So, you don't have to completer your study at this particular establishment if your worried about finding a job according to a "college name basis". You can always transfer.,,, along with your EARNED credits from Devry. Do you research OFFLINE. Call another "name brand" college like I did. They will give you all the information you need......

DeVry is a for profit organization, their 45-48 credit hour Masters courses are overrated and a money making scheme.  Their instructors are encouraged to fail their students so that they students can retake the classes and pay the $2200 fee per class.  

I graduated with my Masters from DeVry and I don't wish anyone the same experience I saw others go through.  I have a 3.92 GPA, but seeing what my friends went through with DeVry was an eye opener for me.  Please go somewhere else that's not a "For Profit" learning institution.  University of North Dakota has a great online MBA which will only end up costing $15,000 in total.  There are many other "Non Profit" schools out there.  My Education ended up costing me $60,000 in student loans, I wish I knew about UD or Liberty University.  

Keller Alumni, you are so on point!  I am currently experiencing a great deal more, but I have seek legal representation!  DeVry money scheme is finally going to be expose!  The reason why, because I noticed that DeVry have been doing some fraudulent transactions surrounding my student account activity.  As a disable student the SSA investigates fraud, that surrounds a disable student or worker on their program!  

I have a huge collection of evidence and I am so happy that I was able to say the information onto my usb flash-drive.  DeVry has charge me 4 times for the same fall tuition, DeVry refuse to reflect the many changes with my account activity so on, so on!  Nevertheless, when I made them aware of the problem.  DeVry tried to reverse their actions?  Go figure!

What are you talking about. Your statement don't make sense.  DeVry like many jobs you have to be independent.  You have ready and do a lot of research.  You are not spoon fed.  I enrolled in DeVry and scheduled in class in a couple of days once my credits were transferred from another college.  I have never had problem with finances and the instructors for the most part are encouraging.  
If you have good work experience most of the work comes more comprehensive.  A degree is about committment just like any other school.  No degree can stand up again experience.  I attended a state school and when i went into the workforce I was very green.  I hire college students from time to time and many of them jut don't apply themselves even in a position that does not require a skill.  I have to tell them to get off the phone.   All the time, they are slow and not movitavate.  

I graduated from Devry and now working as a Lead Software Engineer.  In my opinion, DeVry has a good and a bad side.  The good side is there are certain classes with great professors who really care about the students.  The bad news is I got a Master degree from a state university and must say DeVry is not up to par with state universities (this is just my experience).  As far as Software Engineering is concerned, the education at the state university I attended outdid DeVry by far.  Very sad, but it's the truth.

I wouldn't recommend Devry University, as I had a very bad experience with them. It took me several moths to get enrolled. Complete incompetence and lack of care or support. I regret that I wasted my time on those guys, its the worst experience I ever got in my life. 

DeVry is a BS school. I was recently a student there and let me tell you... They do not care about the students at ALL!!! I met one two professors that really cared about the students and they both told the class to go to another school. They are so un-professional. They sent my mom a refund check for 1,000+ dollars, and now I have to pay for it by not being able to take classes and have to pay the money back.. But the horrible thing about it is, they didn't tell me I was getting one so I could forewarn my mom to send it back. After she spent it, then I knew about it, it sucks. I need to be in school, and cannot find a loan company that even gives loans to students that attend DeVry. 

If an individual has done their research regarding Devry's integrity as an education organization (for profit), they will have an understanding that the financial and time investment will not be conducive to the actual education received. The enrollment and finance staff, particularly at this location, lacks the ability to follow through with responsibilities, sacrificing the paying student's time and financial position. Be mindful when considering any type of affiliation with a Devry program. There are outstanding schools in this country, which honestly promote quality education and student assistance (as the student should be the priority); and if this is what you are looking for, Devry is not your ideal option, whatsoever.

I'm confused about the negative comments about DeVry University.  I graduated in 1992 from the Decatur, GA campus(CIS)and started working in my field 4 days before graduation. Career placement was excellent.  
I do agree with the comments about recruiting and cost however. They do try to get you in by any means necessary, (so please, if your'e not ready, don't do it) and it is more expensive than a state college, but once you're there, the programs are not lacking whatsoever. I've been in the field of Network Engineering since graduation, and have excelled, partially BECAUSE I graduated from DeVry. I've run into other grads at the top of every company for which I've worked. I say hang in there.  

I am currently a Devry online student and with only 3 semesters to go, I really really HATE this school. I think it is the biggest money making scheme I have ever seen.  They do not care about students, half of the teachers don't teach they must just sit back and collect their paycheck.  I have a very good career already and only went to Devry to earn my associates degree just to kind of make of for skipping over college the first time and I regret all $35,000+ that I have given to these A-holes  every time I log onto my classes.  I would just quite and go somewhere else buy I am already so close I don't see the point in it now, buy hey why not throw a few more thousand their way!!

I am surprised to see so many negative comments about DeVry. Yes, it is not the BEST school in the world. If you are talking about the best, then go to Harvard or something. However, let me tell you my experience. DeVry has so much to offer and has its own advantages over many many schools in the USA. I am a proud DeVry graduate with BS degree in IT. I have been working in IT industry for last 3 years and I make over 150 000 usd a year now. So lighten up people! At the end of the day, it really depends on YOU!

I agree John with you for the most part, but when DeVry try to obtain extra funding fraudulent becomes a whole other issue.  In which, I have now seek legal representation for all the proof of this behavior with my on "student account activity!"

What a load of crap. Go ahead and be proud of your BS DeVry degree in IT. Everyone knows there's not many reputable companies that would hire anyone with the paper mill degree you are so proud of.  For anyone to believe that you're making over 150 000 usd a year now in the IT business is unbelievable and we'd have to see the name of the company with your business card to believe such an delusional tale. Maybe you mistakenly added an extra 0 on that salary you supposedly earn at McDonald's flipping burgers.

LMAO, well depending on his or her experience.  I would not think any school you graduated from demands a 150,000 salary I do not care if it was MIT.  I'm sure it has nothing to do with the school.  DeVry is more for people who have experience in certain fields who want a degree to increase their salary or to enter management.  If you looking for a school with a big name then go to Harvard, MIT, Yale etc..  But remember this all schools have to teach at a universal level where everyone is able to work together in their field of choice.  Otherwise the school would not be accredited.  Looks like DeVry is back by some powerful organizations. Doubt they would be existing today if they were a poor school.

I have read a lot of talk here about "national accreditation".  There is no such thing in the US.  Really, There is no National Accrediting body for colleges and universities.

I won't waste the effort explaining why I know that is true.  If you care enough about it, check it out with any college or university.  If you don't care or flat don't believe, then be my guest; persist in your ignorance

I am currently a student at DeVry and have found a lot of my classes to be challenging. So far I'm in my 5th semester and hold a 4.0 GPA in Business Administration w/an emphasis in Accounting. What is concerning me here is that there seems to be two polar opposites in opinion regarding whether a degree from DeVry is valuable in the job market or not. Some say it's great; some say it's terrible. So what is it? Facts please--no venting. Where do I find that stats? (Not the ones posted by DeVry because they can say anything.) As to the price of DeVry, I did check this one out and DeVry is more expensive than state universities (in Minnesota), and less expensive than private schools. 

Online degrees are a joke? Have you been living in a cave? Even UCLA, Penn, Michigan State and also Harvard offers online degrees!!! Do your homework buddy!!!

A degree is only one aspect of the entire resume. I would not simply hire an individual based on his or her level of education and the school's reputation (although it is significant factor). There are also other factors to consider such as work experience, professional certifications and the interview. Plus, there's really no issue which type of school is better (online vs. B/M) as long as the degree is accredited. Btw, even Harvard offers online degrees (do your research) and therefore, online degrees are not a joke. Moreover, if you perform unsatisfactorily at work, you will get fired in spite of the degree attained and its school rep. 

i went to devry here in kansas city. i am very pleased with the educators there! i learned a lot! i love the school and the options available for the untraditional student. it is fast-paced and a great university overall. compare the benefits to traditional universities and devry! that is what made me choose this school.

I graduated with an NCM degree from DeVry University - Magnum Cum Laude. All of my instructors, Rudolph, Randolph, Brown, Kalke, Currie, etc. were EXCEPTIONAL. I am not looking for a job since I am already making good money. What I did notice is that DeVry U.(and ALL of the EXCEPTIONAL instructors)provided the tools for several steps beyond the degree description, namely starting my own IT business (which I am working on). 
In short: It was worth it, and I would do it again. If you don't realize what resources you have in front of you, no Ivory League name will help you realize this. It is up to you to recognize this unique opportunity to take this information and run with it to where you want to be in life.

Online degrees are a joke. If you want a good education, then enroll at a good university in your area. You will receive a better education, have the opportunity to interact face-to-face with other students and real professors, and have access to major library and other research resources that are the lifeblood of a well-rounded education. And, you won't have to face the constant questions about the credibility of your credentials. Seriously, if you were an HR professional, would you hire the person with a degree from a school like UCLA, Penn, Michigan State, or some joke like DeVry University? Be honest now. Don't waste your money for a piece of paper that no one will respect.

I recently stopped going to DeVry because of the lack of teaching expertise.  The "This is college, toughen up." ploy doesn't work when there's an actual absence of educational enlightenment.  Many of the teachers are paid to work one night a week per class and work their regular job the rest of the week during the day.  Most of the teachers I had didn't give a you know what about their students or education, they were just making extra money an easy way, many times with zero teaching credentials.  My campus hired the I.T. guy to teach Programming Logic and Design.  He had no training to teach and it showed.

Now that I have left they have created extra processes that take longer than the payment deadlines in order for me to even pay my tuition, chasing me for late fees like a criminal organization.  Completely unprofessional and I have been fighting it.

Fact: If you drop out of ANY college, you are required to repay your loans immediately. It's the law.

I work for DeVry in the admissions department. I was also a student at DeVry and now at Keller going for my MBA. I had a very good time at DeVry and grad. with a 3.2 undergrad. It's not an easy school. As far as the degree, I can tell NONE of you have done your homework. It's a regionally regionally degree which hold the same weight as the university of wisconsin. One thing I will tell you as I have worked at other schools, DeVry is one of the MOST ethical business practices. If I was to say or promise ANYTHING I was unable to deliver I would be fired on the spot. If so many of you have had such a bad experience, what did you do about it? If you where failing your classes, did you take advantage of the FREE help at the support center? I spent much of my time there as I'm not a big fan of math and needed some help. And for those of you who have your degrees and kind find a job, we are in a rescission. Just because you have a degree does not mean your going to get a job. They typically hold DeVry only career fairs twice a year. Did you attend? Did you sit down with your career services rep. and make sure you resume was up to par along with your interview skills? There are SO many resources but what I notice is NO one takes advantages of it! Who's fault is that really? 

DeVry in NY is the worst school I have ever been to. I was in DeVry in NC and never had any problems until I got here. DeVry messed up my financial and was changing information without my permission or knowledge. I find out information by calling them when they send me billing statements. They tell you they can't do anything because they have a degree and job. I'm with DeVry sucks because they do! DONT GO TO DEVRY!

my grad school experience is at a STATE SCHOOL!! More caring for my education and my DEGREE will be worth it NOT worthless!!

I'm surprised at all the negative comments regarding DeVry. I had a positive experience, however I went to Keller, their Master's program. I found the curriculum to be quite engaging, however I must point out that I did not do my degree online. I actually, physically went to class. It took me 2.5 years to earn my Master's degree, same as you would for a not-for-profit university. The staff was professional and very knowledgeable and I felt that the quality of education I got was comparable to any other school. Not once did I feel like any of the professors I had were sub par. I learned a TON of new material and I did it while working full time. Devry allowed me to go to school and work at the same time. Maybe the Master's program is different since it looks like no on on this forum, at least from what I've read, specified whether they were getting a Bachelor's or a Master's degree. 

Obviously, this is just the South, so just imagine how many non-profit schools across the country offer online courses and/or programs.

Even more traditional schools with online courses and/or programs.

Texas
Alvin Community College
Amberton University
Central Texas College
Dallas Baptist University
Dallas TeleCollege
Grayson County College
Lamar University
Midwestern State University
Northwest Vista College
Odessa College
Palo Alto College
Panola College
Prairie View A&M University
Sam Houston State University
St. Philip's College
Stephen F. Austin State University
Tarleton State University
Texas A&M University, College Station
Texas A&M University, Commerce
Texas A&M University, Kingsville
Texas Wesleyan University
University of Houston, Clear Lake
University of Houston, Victoria
University of North Texas
University of Texas, Brownsville and Texas Southmost College
University of Texas, Dallas
University of Texas, El Paso
University of Texas, Health Science Center at Houston
University of Texas, Permian Basin
University of Texas, San Antonio
Wayland Baptist University
West Texas A & M University
Western Texas College

Virginia
Blue Ridge Community College, Virginia
Central Virginia Community College
Dabney Lancaster Community College
Danville Community College
Eastern Shore Community College
Germanna Community College
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
John Tyler Community College
Longwood University
Lord Fairfax Community College
Mountain Empire Community College
New River Community College (Virginia)
Northern Virginia Community College
Old Dominion University
Patrick Henry Community College
Paul D. Camp Community College
Piedmont Virginia Community College
Rappahannock Community College
Southside Virginia Community College
Southwest Virginia Community College
Thomas Nelson Community College
Tidewater Community College
Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Highlands Community College
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech)
Virginia Western Community College
Wytheville Community College

West Virginia
Blue Ridge Community and Technical College (West Virginia)
Bluefield State College (West Virginia)
Bridgemont Community & Technical College (previously Community & Technical College at WVU Tech)
Concord University
Eastern WV Community and Technical College
Fairmont State University
Marshall University
Mountwest Community & Technical College
West Liberty University
West Virginia Northern Community College
West Virginia University
West Virginia University at Parkersburg
West Virginia University Institute of Technology

More traditional schools with online courses and/or programs.

Louisiana
Baton Rouge Community College
Bossier Parish Community College
CALL
Delgado Community College
Grambling State University
Louisiana State University and A & M College
Louisiana State University, Alexandria
Louisiana State University, Eunice
Louisiana State University, Health Sciences Center, New Orleans
Louisiana State University, Shreveport
Louisiana Tech University
McNeese State University
Nicholls State University
Northwestern State University
Nunez Community College
River Parishes Community College
South Louisiana Community College
Southeastern Louisiana University
Southern University and A&M College
Southern University at New Orleans
Southern University at Shreveport
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
University of Louisiana at Monroe
University of New Orleans

Maryland
Anne Arundel Community College
Capitol College
College of Southern Maryland
Morgan State University
Towson University
University of Baltimore
University of Maryland Baltimore
University of Maryland Baltimore County

Mississippi
Alcorn State University, Natchez Campus
Coahoma Community College
Mississippi State University
Mississippi University for Women
Mississippi Valley State University
University of Southern Mississippi

North Carolina
Alamance Community College
Central Carolina Community College
Cleveland Community College
Coastal Carolina Community College, NC
Durham Technical Community College
East Carolina University
Elizabeth City State University
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Haywood Community College
North Carolina State University
Pitt Community College
Randolph Community College
University of North Carolina, Charlotte
University of North Carolina, Pembroke
Western Carolina University

Oklahoma
Cameron University
Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Oklahoma Panhandle State University
Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma City
Oklahoma State University, Stillwater
Rogers State University
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
University of Central Oklahoma

South Carolina
Clemson University
Limestone College
Medical University of South Carolina
Piedmont Technical College
University of South Carolina, Aiken
University of South Carolina, Columbia
University of South Carolina, Upstate
York Technical College

Tennessee
Austin Peay State University
East Tennessee State University
Middle Tennessee State University
Pellissippi State Community College
Tennessee Regents Online Degree Programs
Tennessee State University
Tennessee Technological University
The University of Memphis
University of Tennessee, Health Science Center, Memphis
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
University of Tennessee, Martin
University of Tennessee, Space Institute

All of these tradition schools offer online degree courses and/or programs.

Alabama
Amridge University
Auburn University
Calhoun Community College
Enterprise State Community College
Jacksonville State University (Alabama)
Lurleen B. Wallace Community College
Northwest-Shoals Community College
Troy University
Troy University, Montgomery Campus
United States Sports Academy
University of Alabama
University of Alabama, Birmingham
University of Alabama, Huntsville
University of North Alabama

Arkansas
Arkansas State University, Beebe
Arkansas State University, Jonesboro
Arkansas State University, Mountain Home
Arkansas State University, Newport
Arkansas Tech University
Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas
East Arkansas Community College
Henderson State University
North Arkansas College
NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Ozarka College
Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas
Pulaski Technical College
Southeast Arkansas College
Southern Arkansas University
Southern Arkansas University Tech
University of Arkansas, Community College Hope
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
University of Arkansas, Fort Smith
University of Arkansas, Little Rock
University of Arkansas, Monticello
University of Arkansas, Pine Bluff
University of Central Arkansas

Delaware
Delaware Technical & Community College
University of Delaware

Florida
Brevard Community College
Broward College
Daytona State College
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University
Florida Atlantic University
Florida Gulf Coast University
Florida Institute of Technology
Florida State College at Jacksonville
Florida State University
Gulf Coast Community College
Indian River State College
Northwest Florida State College
Nova Southeastern University
Palm Beach Community College
Pensacola Junior College
Saint Leo University
Santa Fe College
St. Johns River Community College
St. Petersburg College
Tallahassee Community College
University of Central Florida
University of Florida
University of South Florida
University of West Florida

Georgia
Albany State University
Armstrong Atlantic State University
Brenau University
Columbus State University
Darton College
Georgia College & State University
Georgia Institute of Technology
Georgia Southern University
Georgia Southwestern State University
Georgia State University
Georgia Virtual Technical College
Gwinnett Technical College
Kennesaw State University
Middle Georgia College
North Georgia College & State University
Southern Polytechnic State University
Southwest Georgia Technical College
University of Georgia
University of West Georgia
Valdosta State University

Kentucky
Eastern Kentucky University
Midway College
Morehead State University
Murray State University, Kentucky
University of Louisville
Western Kentucky University

HA HA, just add the ww w to the link.

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Last post was 3/15/09 and people still think I spend all my time here. lol  I will just take a couple of minutes to explain the situation of program accreditation with Devry.  If any of the recruiters say Devry has ABET, which is what you need to look for, you need to check more carefully.  ABET does not accredit the entire school but individual degrees.  After checking from last year, they have expanded their ABET degrees, the downside is it has not had any luck in the online department.  All of them are on campuses and they are only technology degrees which are dumbed down versions of engineering degrees.  Some idiot posted their boss had an electrical engineering degree from Devry, it isn't an EE, it is an EET which is two different degrees.  The EET being the lower degree.  Ask your enrollment schister if they offer ABET degrees online, if they say yes you know you are being played.  I did the same thing and they said yes, several years later in hind-sight, I wish I had this knowledge.

Listen, I get what you did say Dadtodc (da post that should be above mines), but you CANNOT be the normal one man.  I have been told SEVRAL times that my degree is not recagnized like any other, and I got mine from Devry in 3 years.  You gotta take thangs like they come, but I recognize what it be.  Props to you man, but there defenetely be a devry bius out there, no matta what we done in school and got a good GPA.

Hi,
  I have a BSTM from Devry. I also was a little worried about what an online degree could do for me. I am an injured USMC Vet, and I though this was a good option since I had to work as much as possible and raise my family. I got the degree in 2.5 yrs, and never looked back. I am at the same company, and I can tell you that the company is Very well known. I applied for a position in the IT Department within my company. I was just testing the waters so to speak. I didn't learn to much in my core classes, but I did learn enough to get a grip on what I needed to do. I actually got the job over several other applicants, and it was because of my own hard work, and what I taught myself. 
If I had it to do all over again, I would have went to a state school only because of the Name recognition. I know way to many engineers, and accountants, and the like that can barely tie their shoe. They all went to a state school. The problem is that you only get what you give sometimes. If you only dwell on the negative side of the school, then you will always come in last. 
I have since tried to go to another school and get a Masters, but only a couple classes transferred. BUMMER! I have never heard the do not hire Devry Grads at all. I do not make 6 figures, and I probably never will, but it is not because of Devry. All of the bashers out there have been wronged in their minds, and have legitimate issues. I did not have one problem at all because I went through Voc Rehab and the VA paid all and I never seen a single bill. I am glad I got the degree no matter how pitiful some may think it is. I am proud if it! I consider myself somewhat intelligent and I know I am going to go a long way where I am at. I am highly marketable right now, and I hold several licenses that my company utilizes. I am in position to be in a very highly paid and sought after position within the next 3 years. If I ever see a Devry applicant come through, I will not discriminate over anything else. Like I said I know way to many people that think that their engineering degree makes them smart. Most are wrong!

Seriously, why would anyone put themselves through the expense and trouble of a for-profit school?  How dumb can you be?  I went to school to be a STUDENT, not a CUSTOMER.

If you're so lazy that you want to be able to get your degree while at home, in your underwear, eating those really spicy Cheetos, then be my guest.  But don't for a minute think these degree mill "colleges" give you a better chance at anything in the real world.

No real university has the horrible reviews these for-profits do.  Don't be dumb, guys, I know LOTS about this and kinda run a situation to deal with help.

713-894-3435

I hate Devry so much. I wish I would have just went to a regular University like my mom told me to. The teachers have no idea what they are teaching. I'm taking a Senior Project class w/ a teacher who thinks everyone is a damn accountant. The people who help you w/ financial aid are a bigger joke than the teachers. They don't believe in returning phone calls or emails. You have to go up there and almost act a fool in the office for them to actually get something done. The only person who I like is Tim. He helps me pick out classes. He is the only one who actually cares or at least seems like he does. Everyone can go to hell but Tim. lol...but like I was saying this is the worst school to go to. It's too expensive plus you don't learn anything. I signed up to get my Bachelors in Criminal Justice. Not business, not management, not accounting but Criminal Justice. Damn!

Go to JOBVENT.COM and search DeVry.

Devry University is a good school. Someone mentioned that this school is not even accredited, it is not true! Just go there if you wanna learn. All these guys that are saying negative things about it, it is just because they don't know what they are looking for. Like someone who said that he dropped a course after two weeks and expecting to get full refund, he must be a joker. No school will ever refund you 100% of your tuition after 2 weeks of class!!! Don't listen or even read some of these comments

If devry lied to you about anything take them to small claims court.  I did, and they even offered to settle at the last minute because I caught them in their lies.  I decided to not take the settlement and take my chances in court for more money.  I will even forward you a copy of it if you dont believe me.  Send me an email at rnbsinger75 at gmail.

I am currently at DeVry and have completed 5 sessions (10 classes). I am seriously considering quitting the school. I feel I have pretty much B.S.ed my way through my classes and I have a 4.0. I purposely did a terrible job on a major course assignment, I did not read the guidelines for the assignment and it was a foreign subject to me. I created something while at work and submitted it without proofreading, I thought for sure I would get half credit--yet I received full credit and a generic comment such as, "I thought for sure I was reading a major companies SOP, great job!"

The rock that is most sinking is reading through my online discussions, hardly anyone can spell, capitalize, punctuate or use proper grammar. You can also see examples of this throughout the above discussion. I feel like I am going to school with a bunch of idiots and I do not want to be considered the same. And I am sure these idiots are receiving just as high of a grade, if not very close to what I am. 

Bottom line is I feel that I have not learned enough from these courses that will advance me in the job market. I feel at this point I should at least feel a difference in my technological skills and am disappointed that I am not becoming "tech savvy". It would be different if I were older, as I know tech skills--or any for that matter--become harder to learn, but I am young and feel that I grasp new things pretty easily. It seems those that are successful with DeVry were those that already have a background and general understanding of technology and their education was just polishing to advance them into a career. I am afraid the price I will ultimately pay will be a waste for what it would get me.

So your IF your degree is accredited by ABET, you can transfer your degree and enroll in a masters program? What schools will accept your degree, other than Keller?

Who graduated from Devry University and actually got a job pertaining to the degree they went for?

I had another observation I had and I think is worth telling you folks.

I currently work as a low level supervisor at a major hospital. We specialize in heart related procedures such as open open heart surgery, stints, valves, ect . .  A vast majority of our Doctor's and Surgeons are ivy league graduates such as Harvard Med and such prestigious universities. HOWEVER, the CEO of our hospital only has an undergraduate degree in Business Administration from Devry University and he is the top dog at the hospital making 2.4 million a year.

Moral of the story. Earning a degree will open doors otherwise unavailable without one. It's really up to you from there how far your degree will take you.

I would be lying if I didn't tell you that a Devry graduate managing Harvard med graduates isn't a hot topic around the water cooler and is viewed as kind of joke, lol.

I have nothing against Devry University. I am just making an observation.

I was reading here how someone stated that some employer's are stating "No Devry grads" and someone is arguing that statement. I have never seen a job ad making such a bold statement; HOWEVER, I have seen employer's who advertise that they will not accept graduates from colleges with certain accreditation. (Such as Devry's accreditation)

If you don't believe me, just outside San Francisco you'll find the County of Marin. They will not accept a degree not issued by a college accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. 

Decriminalization or high standards, you decide.

Anyone can buy a degree from DeVry. It's all about the mighty dollar. My dog can get a degree from DeVry. Cobb Galleria location in GA is the worst. The administration is worthless and Deans are also. I was so disappointed. I truly wish I had  researched the school more other than word of mouth. I am glad I found out early. "DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY."

I am a Keller student and right now I am working as a tutor in one of the Devry location. I teach math, accounting, and finance to Devry student. In my opinion, the quality of most of the student at Devry is very poor. I think most of them do not spend enough effort to learn. One of the student even could not read numbers. 1,020,000 was spelled as ten thousands twenty thousands. In my opinion, most of the professor just let the student passed a course without any understanding. Online and open book exam is a joke. Every one can find the answer in google. It is very easy. 

I will be graduating from Keller this coming June. I think the quality of the student at Keller is also so so. The exam is also very easy. The professor gave you all of the questions and answers. You only need to memorize the answer and you will get perfect score in the course. I have 4.0 GPA. I think the best way for you to prove your ability is by aiming for certifications that are accepted in the industry. CFA, CPA, PMP, etc.

Plain & simple Devry sucks. Stay FAR away!!!

You are not in school to buy a piece of paper. You are there to buy knowledge and to learn how to "Think". Companies don't just look at what is on a piece of paper. They look at what is inside you. You don't go to an interview to sell your degree; you are there to sell yourself.

I just encourage you to sit down and critically think your options through and do your own research from credible sources.

Good luck on choosing a school.

I graduated with a BSEE degree from the Univ of Colorado with a 3.4 GPA.  I have a good job with a leading Aerospace Company right now.  I decided to go back to school, but due to my location there aren't any State Universities around.  I decided to try Devry and I'm a little worried.  I signed up for the Game and Simulation Program.  First off is does cost a lot, and the financial aid people that work at these schools seem to be lacking simple addition skills.  They constantly take out loans in my name for different amounts, usually too much, and send me the difference.  Then they get my VA checks and hold them for 3 months before dispersing them.  Then they send me refunds and then a bill saying I still owe them money.  WTF. I'm halfway through my third semester and hope the classes improve.  I don't think I'm learning enough about each subject.  I'm doing my classes online because the first class I had was programming in C++ and it wasn't worth going to.  It was ran like an online course so I didn't see the point of showing up for 4 hours at a time just so the inst could read through slides.  The class started with 5 people.  On the first day, one had already dropped.  Throughout the 8 weeks two more had dropped.  I ended up taking the final with just one other person.  It seemed like the quality of students at Devry is also lacking.  I hope this degree is worth it in the end.  I've heard some people say that having Devry on your resume is a job killer, I'm hoping thats not true.  Guess I'll find out in a few years.

No matter what school you go to you have to work hard,  it will not be easy. Devry is great!  Stop being so negative because you have not worked hard yet. You must learn to crawl before you walk get as much experience in your career field as possible.  Just because you have a degree does not make you smart, look at the man in the mirror and ask youself what can I do to improve, maybe the reality of the matter is that you probably suck at job interviews.  Take responsibility for your future. It is not the schools fault.

I believe that my education at devry has been worth every dollar. I just completed my undergrad in feb. and due to the economy I have not been able to find a job yet. But I know with my positive attitude I will find something in the near future. in the mean time i have started classes for my mba so becasue i believe whent he dusty settles after this recession everyone will be hold some higher education and you need to be a step above the rest. that is my opinoin.

Devry is okay. I will not say it was a bad experience. I will say if you have a family it is the best alterative to gain your education while maintaining your home.

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say what u will say its just my experience and ur right it is true to some extent that u get what u put into it but it also goes for the institution. good luck in your search for a college but good god dont ever go to devry if ur just outta college or plan on living in housing and are a full-time student.
P.S. devry is unfortunately an accredited school idk how but they are.
P.S.S. one other thing is that ive seen complete idiots pass classes from here for making BS posts online and showing up to class and trying  and i mean these folks i know are completely incompetent of ever running a home network let alone a huge business one.
J.D.

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when i started almost all the profs. were full-time profs. and now the majority are part time instructors(not professors there is a difference) most class i sit for 4 hours while someone instructs me on the class(by this i mean reads from a pre-made slide show which isnt bad if the person reading it can relate it to a lab but there are no more labs you can see where im going)

I said i worked for devry, for the first half of 2008, during this policy change. i had so many students asking for standard classes or atleast compressed classes and i could not help them so i would ask ppl at devry what happen to the standard everyone is asking for this format of classes and from everyone that i talked to i got the same answer of its a corporate move we have no control over this, hmmm that sounds like a "idk but its not my fault" excuse or they just accepted it when it became law of the land. working at devry gave me insight into where devry was heading and i tried to deny it and not admit it to myself for a very long time it actually was the reason that i stopped working for devry i had broken my spirit at this moment i started to no longer like devry but loathe it i tried to stick with it just ride it out with a degree and never think of it again but its got so bad that i wont i refuse to call this my college experience damnit i didnt want a huge school or a lot of BS that u find at them but at least i get face time with the professors there and have class more than twice a week as a full time student. i didnt mention above but i was also part of DHC devrey housing committee which was kind of like a student government/activities for housing student that was fun until all the housing student (I.E. full timers right from high school) left then it became a ghost town with a handful of kids in housing that u never see cuz the majority do nothing but play WoW and games like it no joke its true, i then left DHC around fall 2008.
It is now spring 2010 im supposed to graduate this summer well by devrys calculations. if it had stayed the same and never changed id bleed red,blue,gold and white(devrys colors) overall my experience has been one of decline in social, academic, and management policy with this school. Once i am free from here ill put it all behind me and start with a fresh smile on my face at a new REAL college! i am one who enjoys learning i dont ever want to stop but devry has almost sucked all of my willingness to learn from me.

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i am currently enrolled at devry though hopefully not much longer.   i started in summer 2007 at the ft. washington campus just north of philly. i am a full time student & also worked for devry as a peer adviser. my experience when i first started was a great one had class 4 outa 5 weekdays great professors small classes and hands on labs. then around the beginning of 2008 devry made a few policy changes....
these changes were to the class formats offered at devry and how things were run. these changes were made on a business level and not an academic level. first they got rid of almost all standard classes(15 week classes with class multiple times per week) for 8 weeks sessions(terms was split into session A and B) classes (they offered both when i started).These classes were either accelerated or compressed. accelerated is once a week class for 4hours (@ night most likely 630-1030pm) with half the work online(this cuts out the hands on lab portion of the class. compressed is a little better its twice or thrice a week with lecture and lab days, compressed arent to bad. the accelerated classes are the norm now and the quality of education has fallen drastically. these 8 week accelerated classes arent bad if ur part-time or have a career but for a full time student fresh from HS it sucked i felt like i was being screwed-over on the very reasons i decided to go to devry (1. hands on labs 2. quality educator) figured it would be just like vo-tech in HS that's what the recruiter compared and ensured me it would be like... it was not:(

I like the post that Eric January 14, 2010 at 5:51 a.m. put up. He's telling the truth, why attend a school that has a bad rep? Attend a state school or even a community college or an ICUF depending on if you live in FL or not but still.... Do yourselves a favor. There are BETTER schools than Devry. And to the guy that said Devry tuition is close to a state school you must be on crack. 95% of state schools tuition range from $5,000-$9,000 a year. Mind you now Devry charges like $15,000 plus a year. You do the math.

I would dare say the people that have a 'slam' for DeVry or Keller on this site, could not hack the speed of the courses.  Grow up, get a life, and stop b%&$%)&.

Are you really that inept? Seriously?

People who DON'T have degrees are able to get good jobs, provided they have experience and the know-how. You're telling me that even with a degree, you can't go anywhere? Newsflash, guy - that's your fault. Not the school.  You're like any other student who believes that a college degree is a magical ticket to a career. That's just not true.

And people who claim that companies don't hire applicants from Devry? Complete lie. Why? Aside from the fact that there are actual statistics that prove otherwise, it borders on discrimination for an applicant who is actually qualified but went to Devry to not be even be considered. And your friends who work in HR know this. 

So, you're either lying about your "friends in HR" not hiring Devry grads, or you're just some flunkee who couldn't cut it, so you wanted to go to a community college instead. Or both. But don't act like you know what you're talking about, when it's ridiculously obvious you're making all that up.

Jobs hire based on QUALIFICATIONS. Not the pedigree of your school. Get that through your immature mindset and grow up.

I just enrolled in the DeVry Game and Simulation Program. I told my current employer about it, and they are already planning for me to code now for them. 
I am not listening to all of the negative comments. You really need to practice self-reflection and make your own career!

So far, I love DeVry!

DeVry Online BS EET is very hard. No live lectures or recorded lectures. It's like teaching yourself and being the lone ranger. Feel good mentor is worthless. I have to use youtube to get by. Very frustrating. It's an online engineering degree, that is its only positive. It could be so much better.

I made the mistake of attending Devry. 

   Like most of the students there, I honestly busted my ass off going every night with a job during the day. After about a year and 17k in tuition fees, I started to ask around. I asked friends of friends who either were well established in their field or had HR positions. Honestly they all told me, at first, to keep working and study hard. After some time and more questions from me, they finally expressed to me that they don't hire Devry graduates. One friend told me,"I didn't want to hurt your feelings, you looked like you were enjoying Devry." In which I did, but because I was so caught up in the "I'm finally going somewhere in life" "The school just does not have the requirements that they look for. It's not a up to standard school" 

    I then went to enroll in a local community college to transfer to a cal state. I asked them if my classes at devry tranfers over. Only two out of the six classes do. And those classes were from the Electronic Engineering course. So if I wasn't in that course, I would have not been able to use those two classes. The rest is just a waste. I don't know about other states, but if a community college does not take Devry's core courses then who will.
 
    Please do your self a favor and re-think it if you are thinking about attending Devry.

    Negative reviews that out way the positives should be the first indication and deciding factors in selecting Devry. 

    The saying I keep hearing is: "You get back what you put into it" or something along those lines. It is true, but for Devry, you're getting something that is not worth it in the real world. I'm sorry but I've been out there asking questions and Devry just doesn't cut it.

DeVry is what you make it. Same goes for any other school one may choose to attend. I am a Devry Graduate. My experience has been satisfactory. The classes overall are decent. Just know this... You make the degree- the degree should not make you. What you put in is what you get out. So, with that being said, stop belly aching and clean your lenses and see Devry for what it really is.

I have given some cs types from devrie interviews for my employer. They certainly did not seem to be as desirable as those from more standard colleges. I think the problem is more with the type of person that would choose to go there rather than the programs themselves. I would suggest they are the next generation of pyramid schemers, looking for short cuts to success.

DeVry...HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Yeah, you looked at Columbia and NYU and chose DeVry?  Chances are, you would not get into either one.  Since DeVry is open enrollment, you get in with anyone else that also has a pulse.

To all lies,

It’s really funny how recent college graduates come out of school thinking that they are going to get a job right off.   Well I have been in the computer field for over 20 years without my degree and I recently went back to DeVry for my degree.   Why is it that students who are unsuccessful at landing a job have to find blame for their lack of achieving their dream?  There are so many variables that you are not taking into account or have mentioned here. 
 1:  Do you have any networking experience at all and if no are the jobs you are pursuing beyond your level of expertise.  (Everyone has to crawl before they can walk) 
 2: A lot of what you learn in networking is a lot of OJT; your degree taught you nothing but theory.   3: Have you been proactive and gotten any certifications?  Most companies want these in addition to your degree.  
4: Did you have anyone take a look at your resume from a professional level?
5: Do you interview well, most networking jobs require a technical interview if you are doing badly on your technical then you need to go back through your books.  

From what you’ve told us you’re lacking and it’s not the school.

I don't get all this negativity about devry online, I just graduated in May 09 with a degree in Health Administration and as of August 09 I was hired by Providence Hospital as a Administrator. I love Devry University and have accomplished alot from their degree programs, I dont care what these twats been saying about them...they probably couldn't do the freakin work to begin with, alot of slackers it sounds like. So with my experience with Devry I will recommend Devry Online to anyone seeking a degree that doesn't want to take time out of working to attend campus classes.

Actually, I would like someone to call the Keller's hotline. I'm a Keller's student, MBA with CPA. CPA courses offered by Backer Review! really? You have to just look at their degree program, I started as a MAFM student but once I had enough of the accounting credit and since four of my MBA's courses were wavied I select a change. 

I looked at both NYU and Columbia college's degree program. But Keller's program is more focused and let me tell you something about the professors at Keller. I had professors who had PhD and MBA but as well worked in the industry for 10 to 20 years now beat that?

I rather learn from people who worked in the industry not some theory knowledged person. What do the companies look for? Education or Experience? Keller is perhaps more challanging then any other college. At undergraduate level...I took 6 course at a time and graduated with a 3.8 GPA but at Keller my GPA is not even up to 3.0 and I am studying full time taking two courses at a time and not working!!!!....

Here is an article about Devry published by the Hover Institution in Policy Review journal

Go to the website hoover.org/publications/policyreview/3567487.html


You can also verify graduation/employment statistics for devry at the US Dept of education. 

As some of the previous post were saying. Your career success depends on you. You are responsible for making your education worthwhile in quality that will make you marketable in the job market. Stop blaming your school.

Everyone today is being affected by the economy, regardless of his or her experience or educational background. Employers are slow and tight about hiring decisions. Similar to a previous post, I also have buddies (one with a PHD from a top traditional school, the other an MBA from a top school) that were laid off and unable to find jobs anywhere, including applying in other states. The PhD works as a mail courier and the MBA is a security guard. Both were very well educated with years of experience.

For all of you guys, who are disappointed over the job market, don't blame your school. No school guarantees jobs after graduation. We are in a bad economic period. Having a college degree does not make you immune. Hang in there, keep praying and apply diligence to all your job search efforts. Persistence will pay off.

By the way, Devry is very accredited and employers do rank them as a reputable school. They keep a list of employers who constantly, year after year recruit from them. You can confirm this by contacting the employers HR departments to verify.

All schools are "for profit". They have to be to sustain. Tuition is not ridculasly high for nothing. Even state schools are expensive. 

Devry's tuition is comparable to most state schools. And flexible schedulng (on-line classes) is the way of the future. Even Harvard and Stanford offer evening or adult edcuation.

Very interesting post. I beleive your success in any career is more about you rather then the school. You have to make it work just as you worked hard to earn your degree regardless of the school you earned your degree. 

I completed my degree (accounting) from Devry because it offered flexible class schedules. I was impressed every step of the way. I graduated, sat for the CPA exam, passed on first try. Now i have my own business after working for a large CPA firm. 

It's up to you how you want to suceed and prepare for a career.

Wow!..... Just want to enlighten all readers that State universities admissions will not hunt you down like Devry admissions did me. The financial and admissions folks at Devry are real sharks. I wonder if you people really believe the crap you promise students? Or is it just that you would cut any throat to get your salary without a care in the world about the debt you create for students? 

Devry employees know that this school is over priced and un-respected yet they continue to lie to their students with fake promises. This was the main reason why I chose to attend a State university. It was clear that Devry was out to make money at a heavy cost to me. 

Since I received my BA from a State University I would like to say that I did not pay a penny for it. That's right, financial aid covered the whole cost of my undergraduate education. It's clear that this would not have been the case if I had chose to attend Devry. I am currently in graduate school pursuing an MPA at another state university. The financial burden is still not even close to what Devry tried to put on me. If you have the opportunity to attend a respectable State university or any university with a good reputation for that matter, take it. The evidence is in the reviews here people. Why would anyone want to attend a school that has so much controversy over how respectable it is? 

I have a great job working in politics and public policy at the state government level. It did not cost me the financial burden that Devry tried to sucker me into to get here either. I will honestly say that when Devry University is mentioned, faces frown. Devry needs to establish a better reputation among employers and their students before charging so much money for the education provided. 

To all employees at Devry, don't get upset and try to post fake ads to combat the negativity; rather step up and be a leader and do something positive for your organization to change this negative reputation in a honest manner for a change. After all, the main problem is that too many people have been on the short end of the lies and promises they get from Devry. Fortunately for me, I ran from you guys and even had to change my number because you would not quit calling me after I met with your adviser. For those of you who are happy with Devry, I wish you the best. For those of you who think you got ripped off and cut short I sympathize with you. There is a cheaper way to reach your educational goals. And you can do it at a respectable university that does not carry the stigma that Devry does. 

In conclusion, shop around, do not get tricked by the money train.

I graduated DeVry University in 2006. I couldn't find a job in the accounting field. I went to work for a temp service and worked for the accounting department at Cardinal Health. I was told that I needed to work for a temp agency for 2 years to gain the experience I needed in order to get a permanent job with no experience. I loved DeVry. Whoever said it was easy is a liar. The classes are hard. The curriculum is focused and hard. I just think the real issue is that the people in the career placement department didn't know what it took to get a job as an accountant. I am now pursuing a MBA/MSEE I am hoping that this will bring me the competitive edge I need to get job. I think college is a scam. Not because it isn't needed, but because no one tells you that the degree you earn today will help  you AFTER you land a job. You will get a crappy job when you 1st get out of school unless you have a technical degree. Once you have worked at that crappy job for a few years, your degree will get you promotions. DeVry's website doesn't say the 93% of their graduates are employed IN THEIR FIELD. It says that 93% are employed. That is the truth. Student Loans are required to be begin repayment within 6 months. 6 months after I graduated I had a job. The same job I had BEFORE. I do not think it's a waste. I just wish they would educate their students more about the real world. My eyes are open now and I know that I have to take a 10-12/hr job at 1st in order to get a 40/hr job in the future. Excuse the few mispellings it is 3am where I am. = ) Hope this helps anyone considering going to DeVry.

Oh, and I went traditional not online.

could someone who graduated from Devry MPA , advise me if I should go for that? thanks. 
PS: my GPA is 2.7, and I graduated from a state University .

Great posts I love an active debate about everyone's experiences with any educational institution. Before some of the folks put thousand of dollars towards a degree maybe they should have gone to a local community college or state university to see if they really wanted to go to college and meet the commitment and self discipline demands that any advanced education requires.

The next element I noticed were the questions regarding whether DeVry was accredited or not. I worked overseas where the employer and the government both verified my degrees were from an regionally accredited university in the US. DeVry and Keller both passed the test.

Having worked in the US and overseas I have worked with fellow degree holders from Oxford in England, to the University of Sydney in Australia. My educational and business skills were a definite match with my peers.

Income from my roles since receiving my degrees. Well I have held executive roles with a Fortune 50 company and was one of the top 150 paid employees earning over $1.7 million in one year. My average income since receiving my MBA has been around $200k before bonuses. 

As to online elements of eduction, online takes a self-starter and a self disciplined individual that can follow the syllabus, manage their time, and require little or no supervision and is committed. If you don't meet these requirements then online is not for you. 

There are students that just want the degree and don't care about their GPA. I know one student that received his bachelors with all D's and wondered why they didn't get any job offers. Every employer I have interviewed in the last 4 years wants my transcript. Effort in school = effort in the workplace. 

I am just one of many posts here. Would I have taken a different path than DeVry and Keller. Right out of high school I would have done two years community college and the last two at a state university. But after 20 years in the workforce taking 6 years off work to earn a bachelors and two masters degrees would be impossible with family and work / travel requirements. So online gave me the ability to have the best of both worlds.

I had no life beyond work and school and a bit of family time. But, they all knew it would be a long term benefit. I thank DeVry and Keller for their committed staff and learning experience. I got everything back I put into the effort. The one thing I have learned is that it is not the degree in my hand but, the person behind the degree. 

People that bash anything schools, friends, their employer, etc, always seem the share their issues and how they were treated / cheated. Are they rationalizing their own failures to us here online or just taking out their frustrations with themselves. I will let them decide.

I hope I helped those trying to decide. Your results may vary!!

I have not attended any of the programs at Devry yet, however, I thinking if I should because of reading the negative comments of those who attended Devry who can't find a job. I know that I have researched to see if the Devry is accredited and all I've found is appropiate satisfactory accredited approval. If anyone want to find out for yourself look on the U.S Department of Education website and you will find schools that are accredited there. Schools like The University of Chicago, UoP, and Devry have the same accreditation no one can not argue with that. If after you are not convinced by checking on U.S department website then go to CHEA.org and you will see that Devry is a member of that association. My concerns come are students getting hired. No one can change the opinions of the hiring managers at varies company thoughts or biases they feel when it comes to Devry grad job seekers. If this is happening then this is called discrimation and should not be allowed. Universities are exspensive depending where the institution is located, for instance, Yale, Harvard, and etc. If after you have done your research stop putting the online schools down. Those who are seeking degrees can't commute to a university or maybe they have family responsibilities that won't allow them to commute back and forth. Whatever the issuses are don't judge people because of there decisions hope for them and pray for them that they find employment soon after graduation. I personaly have had a bad experience at a tradition school before. A teacher failed me in a humanities class because she was a lesbian and she felt like I dislike her because the life style she led. Another account at a tradition school I knew a young lady who had cancer and had to leave school for about two weeks to get treatment and when she returned to school with a doctor's statment showed just cause pertaining to her illness and was still being treated medical the professor failed her in english1102 and would give her a I, that young lady was a straight A student in all you her subjects and because she taken her education so seriously and always kept excellent grades she left and is now working at amtrak because she lost all her award money and was forced to leave school. Maybe this was too much info for some of you, but misfortune can happen to us at any school. I have had money hungry people in the financial office tried  keep my refund money that was awarded to me by the state and I had alot coming back. I can go on and on about what happen to me at a tradition schools and it's really like anyone cares I just wanted to give examples about what can happen at any school.