Stevens Institute of Technology Reviews

"Stevens is led by administrators who do a great job advertising and promising things- and then continually fail to deliver anything meaningful for their students, especially for the price point they charge. Each additional round of tuition, the prices rise and the curtain is pulled back farther as Stevens trims the "fat," oft the most vital services a university can offer like funding for clubs, extracurricular coursework, career services, greek organizations, and more. What remains is a soulless vehicle of an institution, recruiting at an unsustainable pace until its own students are unable to find housing, dealing with lazy and arrogant professors, and constantly told "no" in pursuit of their interests. The only thing this university truly has going for it is its location, but it's reputation has clearly ballooned and was much better about 10 years ago. Now, they build shiny new buildings yet still never have enough classroom space, welcome thousands of graduate students to the NY Metro area with no hope for housing or financial aid, and slap a retrospective apologetic email blast on every increasingly frequent misstep they make. If I could go back in time I would go anywhere else for college. This place truly broke my spirit.Read Less"

"My experience at this school was absolutely terrible. From the moment I stepped through the door of the admissions office, I was met with a hostile attitude and a complete lack of professionalism. The staff were rude and unhelpful and often gave me the runaround when I asked for information. The office workers seemed to be disorganized and uninterested in helping students. The academics at this school were also subpar. The classes were a joke, and the teachers had limited resources, which made it difficult for them to provide meaningful instruction. Not to mention, the curriculum was outdated and lacked relevant information. Additionally, the school had a poor record of preparing students for career success. Overall, I would not recommend this school to anybody. The admissions staff were unhelpful, and the academics were subpar. I would advise potential students to look elsewhere for a better educational experience.Read Less"

"Stevens was certainly stressful, but the degree program was strategic and the co-op program set me up for success after graduation. The Biomedical Engineering professors were very good lecturers and mentors. They were willing to help and nurture students learning."

"Stevens has major fundamental problems with all of its administrative backing. There are so many people that work in the Howe (University) Center, but it seems no one ever actually does any work. It takes days and multiple emails to ever get a response, and half of the time the responses are unhelpful or confusing. They charge a premium price for average (at best) education. I worked as a TA for the undergraduate Biology courses, and almost all of the techniques they teach in the lab are outdated and obsolete--none of the technology, at the technology school, is up to date. I offered to help update some of these techniques, but the professors were hard to work with, old fashioned, and refused to do "extra work" in their break periods (summer and J-term) because it was their "time off". Furthermore, Stevens has a tendency for having outrageous charges on things that do not benefit the students. The "Student Fees" that they charge graduate students are very high, and the programs they offer aren't convenient for a working schedule or fun for students in their 20's and 30's--not to mention that the fees have gotten more and more expensive per semester I've been here, but the programs are always the same. They also charge a graduation fee, which is $260, in which they hold your finished degree hostage, until you pay. In my experience, they have trouble explaining what these fees are used for, and for a school that charges so much for tuition, I would expect more return.Read Less"

"There are two key components when deciding what masters degrees to pursue, your major and the school. I performed countless hours researching an engineering major that not only would advance my current technical skills but would also expand my knowledge in the industry. This ultimately led me to systems engineering. In case you are unfamiliar what Systems Engineering is, the University of Dayton Research Institute defines it as the interdisciplinary field of engineering and engineering management that focuses on how to design and manage complex systems over their life cycles. A degree in System Engineering gave me more real-world career knowledge than any other technical engineering degree in existence. It is for this reason I chose to pursue a Masters Degree in Systems Engineering. I had finally decided on the program I wanted, all that was left was locating the perfect institution that fit my needs and would help advance my career early on. I knew a part-time online based program was required because I had already accepted a full-time job in Houston, Texas, but did not want to sacrifice the quality of my education. At this time was already enrolled as an undergraduate at Stevens Institute of Technology and really enjoyed my undergraduate program and the knowledge gained through the dedicated faculty in my department. Since Stevens Institute of Technology had a graduate degree in Systems Engineering and the fact I also had additional classes that I could take free of charge, I figured it would be smart to get a jump start on the Systems Engineering curriculum even if I chose to transfer to another university. This way I was able to take some of the courses directly on campus so I could interact with professors and other students in a classroom setting. After completing my first on-campus graduate class, I knew Stevens Institute of Technology was where I also wanted to complete my masters degree. Stevens made it extremely easy to transitions from an undergraduate to a part-time graduate online student. Given that the summer semester was split into two sessions, I was able to complete three courses the first half of the summer in addition to the two others I had already taken as an undergraduate. This meant I had was able to complete half of my ten-course curriculum before even starting my full-time position which began in July. From there it was easy sailing, completing one course every semester online. Overall, I loved the flexibility of the program. The fact that Stevens had the option of taking any Systems Engineering classes either online or on campus, truly made them stand out from other top-ranked universities. I was able to receive the in-classroom experience one desires, while still being able to take courses online when needed. To this day, I am constantly thinking about finding solutions to issues my company is facing as well as improving upon their current processes, which has been taken note of by upper management. And for this, I have Stevens Institute of Technologys Systems Engineering curriculum and faculty to thank.Read Less"

"The program was very helpful in industry and helped me learn while comparing what we do at my company. Overall the program did help me see the flaws with my company and gave the me processes for fixing those issues. It has also made me confident in myself to start my own busines in the near future. I would say the knowledge I attainted in my graduate degree was far more helpful than my undergraduate degree. The finances were rough though over $30,000 just for graduate school out of pocket on top of $80,000 I already owe to the same school for undergraduate degree.Read Less"

"It was a great size school and the professors were very experienced in their fields."

"The MBA program was very interesting with a variety of different courses and ways of taking them (i.e. on site or web based). The professors were very engaging and knowledgeable."

"One of the best decision I made was to attend Stevens. Great professors who ask you to think outside the box. College provided laptop so you can allows be on the move. Great view of Manhattan and the train is a 15 mins walk from the campus, making it easy to go into Manhattan."

"It's very good university for pharmaceutical education."

"As a full-time professional, they had a program that met my needs and provided an excellent education."

"Stevens is located in Hoboken, which is a great location right near New York City. It offers a wide range of engineering subjects, and the small school size allows for smaller class sizes."

"My Master's Degree has allowed me to obtain higher-level jobs that I would not have been able to obtain otherwise."

"Our goals can only be reached through a vehicle of a plan, in which we must fervently believe, and upon which we must vigorously act. There is no other route to success." Truly said about achieving your goal.My predilection towards computer and technology motivated me to pursue Masters in Computer Science Technology from Stevens Institute of technology. I believe doing Masters would help me gather immense knowledge and skill-set to combine my passion for innovation. There are myriad reasons for choosing Stevens Institute of Technology are; (a) it attracts and retains diverse, world-class talent; (b) create a collaborative environment open to the free exchange of ideas, where research, creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship can flourish; and (c) Perfectly matches with my interests and goals. The biggest reason that motivated me is its innovation from its origin . It is founded by America's First Family of Inventors who patented steam ferries and the modern form of railroad track, among many other inventions technological innovation has remained the hallmark of Stevens education and research programs ever since.Its curriculum that blends technical training, teamwork, design projects, internships and cooperative education opportunities. I believe Stevens would help me provide a platform where I will consolidate my experience, academic studies and ability to achieve my dream. of making my home town Digital City through my venture.Read Less"

"College is small and community-style. Hands on attention from professors. Social life is small but living in Hoboken makes socializing fun. Academics are rigorous but rewarding. Career services are exceptional."

"Very good curriculum and the campus is awesome. Everything is close by, including all the places you'll want to in the area. They make it real easy to find a job after you graduate, especially if you have a 3.0 or higher (if you have above a 3.5 your golden). Unfortunately there isn't much do in hoboken until your 21 so most of your time will be spent on campus and joinging a fraternity is the only real way to consistently find things to do. Besides being expensive, the biggest downside is that some of the teachers do not speak the best english and you'll have to do alot of learning on your own (this problem is only for a few of the intermediate courses, the easy courses, harder courses, and masters courses usually have better teachers). I enjoyed my time there but its definatley worth checking out ther schools as well to see if Stevens isa good fit for you.Read Less"

"The college is extremely challenging, which isn't a a bad thing. The coordination of the registar was not very good. I had to fight with them every semester for some reason or another. But the career outcome for graduates is fantastic, one of the top ten in the country."

"Excellent school with abundant job opportunities."

"I received a degree in Business and Technology and do not regret going to Stevens Institute of Technology at all. The degree and classes were great and opened up a ton of connections for me within the NJ/NYC area. This is known as a top engineering school in the area but the business program has been gaining steam too. Many NYC banks will specifically hire out of this program and all of the professors that taught me had previously worked in a management role at businesses in the area. The education really prepares you with plenty of presentations and if you work towards it the career development office will help you out. Unless you are going to be receiving additional scholarships or aid to bring the cost of tuition down, stay away though!! The huge debt part is overwhelming upon graduation. Go to community college and transfer in or get a degree at a state school. If you have almost a full ride here and can take out minimal student loans, definitely come to Stevens then. But it is not a cheap school at all. Remember that $60,000 of debt equals a ~$600 monthly payment upon graduation. Compare that to your starting salary and monthly take home and you may have to live like a college student upon graduation.Read Less"

"Program has been enriching and challenging so far. It accommodates my busy work schedule and I am learning about my field."