About DeVry: Frequently Asked Questions
Wondering if DeVry University would be a good option for your students?
Read on and find answers to all the questions you've been curious about.
- Is DeVry a University or a Trade School?
- Does DeVry University only offer technology programs?
- What makes DeVry's degree programs so unique?
- How does DeVry deliver its coursework?
- Does DeVry really have a Campus?
- Do DeVry graduates get good jobs?
- Can DeVry help defray the cost of college with financial aid?
- How does DeVry approach the interview process?
Is DeVry a University or a Trade School?
DeVry University is a University and confers Associate, Bachelor's and Master's degrees in a variety of disciplines. DeVry is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association (www.ncahlc.org). This is the same organization that accredits other prestigious public and private universities.
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Does DeVry University only offer technology programs?
DeVry is about much more than technology. At DeVry you can earn a degree in Business, Technology, Healthcare Technology or Management. DeVry offers associate degree programs such as Accounting and Web Graphic Design; a variety of bachelor's degree programs including Business Administration and Game & Simulation Programming; and numerous master's degree programs including those through its Keller Graduate School of Management.
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What makes DeVry's degree programs so unique?
DeVry offers career-oriented education. What does that mean? It means that DeVry's programs are designed and updated regularly with input from industry leaders. The programs combine current theory and practical knowledge in a ‘learn-by-doing' environment so graduates are ready to make a contribution in the workforce from their first day on the job. Many classes involve working in labs to get the hands-on experience needed to fully understand the concepts being taught.
Additionally, classes at DeVry are small so students receive individual attention from our faculty who really take care to make sure students stay the course to graduation. Most of our faculty has worked in the industries in which they instruct so they can provide valuable insight about the real-world to their students.
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How does DeVry deliver its coursework?
At DeVry, students can choose to study in the classroom at one of 80+ locations around North America. Or, students can choose to take all or some of their courses online. Students choose the online option for a variety of reasons – including flexibility of scheduling and course availability.
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Does DeVry really have a Campus?
DeVry has 23 Campuses and 70+ Center locations. Campuses are full-services locations complete with Admissions, Financial Aid and Career Services Offices, Libraries, Study Areas, Computer and Electronics Labs, Cafeterias and Common Areas, Tutoring Facilities and much more. Centers are typically smaller and are located conveniently throughout major metropolitan areas.
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Do DeVry graduates get good jobs?
Employers want DeVry University graduates. More than 90% of our new graduates quickly land jobs in their fields of study within six months of graduation (learn more). This is a true testament to the fact that DeVry teaches what companies are looking for. Our undergraduate degree programs in business, technology, healthcare technology and management are market-current. So our graduates leave school well-prepared to enter the workforce and begin contributing immediately.
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Can DeVry help defray the cost of college with financial aid?
More than 85% of DeVry students receive some form of financial aid to attend school. DeVry goes above and beyond to help its students identify sources of funding to pay for college. There are all kinds of options- from federal and state grants, to federal and private loans, to scholarships and special grants – for students and families as they consider ways to pay for school. DeVry Financial Aid advisors can help direct you in the right direction based on your individual situation.
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How does DeVry approach the interview process?
DeVry uses the interview to determine the student's best choice of degree program, motivation for attending college (parents, peers, career) and if there are any roadblocks to attending and graduating (such as finances, past school history). To help arrive at those answers DeVry asks the student questions about:
- Career interests including what interests the student most and why.
- Employment including where the student works currently and he or she plans to work while attending school.
- Previous education including high school graduation info, highest level of math completed, ACT/SAT scores if taken, classes the student likes most and least, types of classes he or she have taken and extracurricular activities involvement.
- Education goals such as what motivated the student's interest in DeVry, who will help he or she make their college decision, what degree program desired and why, what he or she is looking for in a college, what are the student's long-term goals, will he or she need housing assistance and is there anyone in the student's life who may prevent them from going to college.
- Financing information including if the student has any financial plans in place to pay for college, have he or she applied for any scholarships or grants, does the student's company offer tuition reimbursement, has the student ever applied for or considered applying for federal financial aid, and does the student have any other resources available to help with educational expenses.
DeVry isn't for everyone. The interview will help the student and DeVry determine if there's a good fit.
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If you have additional questions about DeVry, you can visit other sections of our web site at www.devry.edu or you can call 888.DEVRY.04 for more information.
