I’ve been looking for a direct answer to this question, but could never find anyone to answer. Here’s my dilemma. I am 20 years old and finally able to qualify for student aid. I have a GED and a full AutoCAD certification, which is fine for now, but my interest has always been in software design and enginnering, so I’ve been trying to figure out what kind of school to go to. As I found out with my AutoCAD, certifications alone are basically useless in today’s job market, so…Which is more preferred in the IT field, a degree from a state university, or a degree from a school like DeVry University(Yes, they recently met the recquirements to become a “university” as oppose to a trade school. I’m looking at getting my Bachellor’s in ComputerBusiness Systems, which is the closest they have to what I want. In addition, DeVry’s curriculum allows me to leave with significantly more programs (40-50) than a state university(20-25). By that I mean I will be programming more at DeVry. Now, logically, this means my hands on experience is greater, but as far as I’ve heard, paper is paper, and paper from a state college is looked at better by hiring managers. So, to the IT community I ask, What’s the story?
