PARENT S GUIDE TO STUDENT SUCCESS PREPARING FOR A BRIGHT FUTURE

PARENT S GUIDE TO STUDENT SUCCESS PREPARING FOR A BRIGHT FUTURE

DEVRY CAN HELP PREPARE FOR WHAT S NEXT. The decision to go to school, or go back to school, is a big one. It s probably the biggest investment one can make both in commitment and cost. As a parent, you want to help your child make the right choices as they move toward the future. That includes helping them understand their options for higher education, whether that s moving from high school to college, or transferring from a community college in order to earn a bachelor s degree. At every stage, we understand that your child s success is your top priority. DeVry University can help by providing you with information about: Tuition and financial aid, including scholarships, grants, and loans Career pathways Accreditation and credibility No matter where your child s dreams take them, we are dedicated to helping you understand their options and prepare them for their own path to success.

DEVRY UNIVERSITY DEGREE PROGRAMS College of Business & Management Associate Degree Program Accounting Bachelor s Degree Programs Accounting Business Administration General Plan I Business Administration General Plan II Management Technical Management Master s Degree Programs Accounting & Financial Management (MAFM) Business Administration (MBA) Human Resource Management (MHRM) Project Management (MPM) Public Administration (MPA) College of Engineering & Information Sciences Associate Degree Programs Electronics and Computer Technology Network Systems Administration Bachelor s Degree Programs Biomedical Engineering Technology (not available online) Computer Engineering Technology Computer Information Systems Electronics Engineering Technology Game and Simulation Programming Master s Degree Program Electrical Engineering College of Health Sciences Undergraduate Certificate Medical Billing & Coding Associate Degree Programs Health Information Technology Neurodiagnostic Technology Bachelor s Degree Programs Clinical Laboratory Science Healthcare Administration College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Bachelor s Degree Programs Communications Justice Administration Master s Degree Programs Education, Master s Degree Educational Technology, Master s Degree Graduate Certificates Curriculum Leadership Educational Leadership Educational Technology Educational Technology Leadership Higher Education Leadership College of Media Arts & Technology Associate Degree Program Web Graphic Design Bachelor s Degree Program Multimedia Design and Development DEGREE PROGRAMS FOR IN-DEMAND CAREERS DEGREE CAREER 23 PROGRAMS 40+ FIELDS DeVry University focuses on degree programs that can get students somewhere by giving them the skills and knowledge they need to enter today s in-demand fields. Our 23 bachelor s and master s degree programs are designed to help students launch or advance their careers in over 40+ fields. DEVRY.EDU 3

WE BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF LEARNING Career-focused DeVry University was founded on the ideal that higher education should be accessible to all who desire to better their future. When Herman DeVry founded our school in the 1930s, his goal was not just to provide students with a practical, career-based education. He also wanted students to develop a passion for knowledge and an ability to apply what they learned in the real world. Although the world has changed, DeVry University has remained steadfast in its commitment to equipping our students with the skills needed to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow at their own pace, on their own terms. Flexible Today, DeVry University is one of the largest private, degree-granting, regionally accredited higher education institutions in North America. Our five colleges of study offer undergraduate and graduate degree programs at one of many locations nationwide and online to deliver courses for our students when and where they need them. We believe that the more flexibility students have, the more likely students are to succeed in meeting their goals. That s why we let students take classes on campus, online or a blend of both. It s the ultimate in flexibility. Accredited DeVry University is an accredited, nationally recognized university. Accreditation ensures that the university meets or exceeds standards for quality and integrity quality of faculty, curriculum and student services an important credential when students consider their education and career goals. DeVry is accredited by Higher Learning Commission. The HLC is one of the eight regional agencies that accredits U.S. colleges and universities at the institutional level and is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Higher Learning Commission

MAKING EDUCATION MORE AFFORDABLE At DeVry University, we want every student to graduate with a degree, land a good job and start earning money right away. That s why we do what it takes to help students and their parents understand the costs of tuition and identify financial resources to help pay for college. Learn more about tuition rates and financial aid by visiting devry.edu/financial-aid-tuition. 15 % 3 S Lock in your child s tuition rate through graduation 1 When planning to go to college, it helps to know what s ahead. That s why we re pleased to provide the Fixed Tuition Promise. Your child s initial tuition rate will be locked in through graduation. Even if tuition increases, even if they switch majors, or have to add courses that rate will stay the same. That s our promise to you. For more information, please visit devry.edu/ftp. Invest in yourself 2 1 year post graduation, DeVry grads earn 15% above the median of all other bachelors degree grads. Graduate in as few as 3 years DeVry University understands that some students would like to earn their bachelor s degree in as little time as possible. We offer classes year round which enables you to earn your bachelor s degree in as few as three years. 1 Required enrollment in a degree program; some exclusions and continuing eligibility requirements apply. For full details visit devry.edu/ftp. 2 Based on PayScale.com study commissioned by DeVry University. Data for the study was collected in 2012 and compared reported earnings for 2010 graduates. 73,309 bachelor s degree graduates reported earnings including 620 DeVry graduates. Self-reported information may not reflect actual earnings and may not be representative of earnings of individuals that do not supply information. Results may not be statistically significant. Comparative data includes private not-for-profit schools, private for-profit schools, and public schools. A COLLEGE DEGREE A SOLID RETURN ON INVESTMENT College degrees can mean lower unemployment and higher earnings. Even in a tough economy, college graduates fare better than high school graduates in the job market. $651 HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA HOLDERS $777 ASSOCIATE DEGREE HOLDERS $1,108 BACHELOR S DEGREE HOLDERS $1,329 MASTER S DEGREE HOLDERS Median Weekly Earnings in 2013 Source: U.S. Department of Labor (5/22/13). Retrieved 7/18/13 from Bureau of Labor Statistics, www.bls.gov/emp/ep_chart_001.htm. Data are for persons age 25 and over; earnings are for full-time wage and salary workers. For more information, visit devry. edu/sourceinfo. 7.5 % 5.4 % 4.0 % 3.4 % Unemployment Rate in 2013 DEVRY.EDU 5

THE DEVRY UNIVERSITY DIFFERENCE OUTSTANDING CAREER OUTCOMES EXCEPTIONAL CARE AND ATTENTION Be a Part of Something Big Support Every student is a ssigned a support team committed to their academic and career success. OVER THE LAST 10 S, DEVRY UNIVERSITY STUDENTS AND GRADUATES HAVE WORKED AT OVER 95 100 of the FORTUNE COMPANIES INCLUDED IN THE 2014 FORTUNE 500 LIST DeVry University graduates from Feb 2004 to Dec 2013 in the active job market. Active job market includes those employed prior to graduation. Employment information is self-reported to DeVry by its graduates for the respective year of the Fortune 500 ranking and collected 6 months after each graduation. Fortune 500 ranking, 2014. Fortune ranks companies on the basis of total revenues, including those earned from subsidiaries. Detailed methodology used to rank companies can be found at http://fortune.com/fortune500/2014/. DeVry compared the two sets of results. 6 DEVRY.EDU SUPPORT TEAM Career Assistance Career ASSISTANCE for LIFE Our Career Services team will work one-on-one to prepare you for career success, from helping you find job o penings to crafting your resumé and fine-tuning your interviewing skills. Plus you ll have access to our dynamic interactive career assistance tool My Compass to My Career which i s complimentary for life to alumni.

DEVRY GAVE ME AN ADVANTAGE BY PREPARING ME FOR A CAREER RATHER THAN JUST FOR A JOB. MIA ALUMNA QUALITY, REAL-WORLD DEGREES SPEED AND CONVENIENCE Input from industry leaders Bachelor s degree in as few as 3 years 1 Adobe Intel IBM Cisco ess Busin th Grow Strategic Planning Return on Investment We develop and update our degree programs with input from industry leaders like C isco, Intel and IBM so students learn the skills today s t op employers demand. From Classroom to Boardroom Offering our students the most competitive skill set remains one of our highest priorities. That s why DeVry University has engaged business and technology industry leaders in helping us develop degree programs that provide real-world knowledge. We ll prepare you for a successful transition from college to career. 2 3 4 DeVry University understands that some students would like to earn their bachelor s degree in as little time as possible. We offer classes year round which enables you to earn your bachelor s degree in as few as three years. ON CAMPUS LEARNING + ONLINE = BEST BOTH LEARNING Education that fits real life We believe that the more flexibility students have, the more likely they are to succeed in meeting their goals. That s why offer classes on campus, online or a blend of both. It s the ultimate in flexibility. DEVRY.EDU 7

To learn more about DeVry University and to see if we d be a good fit for your son/daughter, visit devry.edu or call 888.DEVRY.04 to schedule a visit. For comprehensive consumer information, visit devry.edu/studentconsumerinfo In New York, DeVry University operates as DeVry College of New York. DeVry University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (HLC), www.ncahlc.org. Keller Graduate School of Management is included in this accreditation. DeVry is certified to operate by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. DeVry University is authorized for operation by the THEC. www.state.tn.us/thec. Nashville Campus - 3343 Perimeter Hill Dr., Nashville, TN 37211. Program availability varies by location. 2015 DeVry Educational Development Corp. All rights reserved. 08-100144 6/15 1.4M