Franklin University

I found the quality of education at Franklin to be hit or miss. The work ethic of the instructors varied wildly, with some displaying obvious interest in their students and the education being provided while others did very little to provide any actual... Read More instruction (sometimes cancelling lecture several times in a trimester) . Most of the classes I found to be too "cookie cutter" for my taste, meaning they all had very similar requirements week by week, most of which required a group project and a lot of written assignments even when the applicability to course content was questionable. Overall the online structure worked well and allowed me to work full time while perusing my degree, but tuition was a bit on the high end. I received financial aid throughout my time with the university and did not encounter any major issues in this respect.

This school provides a rare opportunity for busy adults to work toward completing their college degree at an accelerated and convenient pace. The curriculum is rigorous and can be writing intensive. However, the demands are achievable can be immediately... Read More applied to a student's work-setting. This institution does an exceptional job at providing students a balance of theory, application, and real-world mentorship that enables them to enter the workforce with a strong skill-set or have an immediate impact on their current workplace.

I really enjoyed my time at Franklin, but it was much different than I expected. Despite being an online school, there is a lot of group work and instructors will hold class online with required attendance despite the fact that this information is not... Read More available when you sign up for classes.