Review of DeVry University

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DeVry University Online Review
Devry University is one of the oldest and most widely recognized online universities. The following is a review of DeVry, including its pros and cons, and what sets it apart from other online universities.

With its roots dating back to 1931, Devry University is the oldest of the online universities. Like the best of its competitors, DeVry is fully accredited and offers an excellent reputation. Unlike many of its competitors, however, Devry University offers students over 70 physical locations where, in addition to their online studies, they can take classes.

What makes DeVry University different

The greatest difference between DeVry and its online competitors is simply the fact that it began as a brick and mortar university and remains one today. Meaning, that DeVry students have the unique opportunity to choose to take courses online or opt to take some in live physical classrooms. Because of its

dual nature, DeVry is able to offer students a wider range of classes and majors than most of its competitors. On that same vein, because the university has so many physical locations, the school is uniquely able to provide many students with employment as they proceed through their education. While some students have complained that the pay, $6.50 to $10.00, is not excellent, the fact that this opportunity does not exist at all with other schools is important to keep in mind.

Unlike many of its online competitors, most students are quite satisfied with the quality of their education. But because the university has been around for so long, some students claim that the classes are formulaic. By this they mean that classes are often so detailed and outlined that neither students nor professors feel they can deviate from the lesson plan and indulge their creative impulses. Another of the commonly reported deficiencies of DeVry is the fact that employers often discount their degree as compared to brick and mortar University degrees. That is not to say that it does not translate into job opportunities, but rather that some students have found that their degree does not open the same doors a brick and mortar university degree would. As far as actual employment is concerned, however, it is hard to argue with the university's statistic that 90% of graduates are employed within 6 months of graduation.


DeVry University in a nutshell

Pros: Offers both online and brick and mortar classes at over 70 locations. Excellent teaching quality relative to competitors. Good in-school employment program. Wider variety of classes and degrees than most competitors.

Cons: Classes often feel formulaic and restrictive of creativity. DeVry Degree does not carry as well with employers as hoped for.

Our rating: * * * * (out of 5)

The bottom line: If you are looking for the flexibility to take some classes in physical classrooms, or want a wide variety of class and degree choices, then this university is for you.