Complaint Review: ITT TECHNICAL INSTITUTE - Norwood Ohio

Well, let me describe for you the process of a "real" educaiton at many of the esteemed Universities and Colleges around our country. You teach yourself...period. Professors are merely there to guide you. The time I was able to spend one-on-one with ITT professors, and the hands-on approach got me where I am now. I landed my first position as a Junior Software Developer before I even finished my Associate's. When I was a B.S. in Chemistry major at a University, I wasn't sure where the heck it was going. Also, you think ITT teachers miss alot? You think they don't care? A University professor will tell you to your face they don't care. Also, they will miss anytime they have something going on. I have had many heart to heart discussions with ITT teachers I would never dream of trying to have with a tenured professor at a major University. I speak with the Dean and Associate Dean almost every time I am on campus. At the major University, you simply DO NOT have access to these people without waiting for an eternity. I am now enrolled in the Bachelor's program of ISS at ITT, but I will likely be switching to Software Application Development. I don't know if some of these complaints I see on here are simply centered around certain locations, but one thing any prospective student should keep in mind is this: education is the responsibility of the individual, not the institution. When I attended a major University, the lectures were a snooze, and everything I needed to learn I had to read, digest, and investigate myself. Neither Universities nor ITT are for everyone, but most of the issues I see at both for students is their misunderstanding of what an education is and how to go about attaining it.

I laughed when reading your report on ITT Tech. My first quarter I had a teacher who knew "nothing" about my area of study as well. We literally sat in class talking about but not limited to: car insurance, who has more sex: men or women, the lottery (gambling, not the essay(the essay was covered in Comp 1)), probability in flipping coins and a company that was created in the 80's that related to our area of study. But the teacher has been unassociated with them for so long that he seemed to only remember the name of their website. Here's what I expected from ITT Tech @ FOURTY GRAND in a computer-related program: 1. A "hands on" experience 2. Up-to-date technology to work with 3. The latest, full-version programs both in and out of school 4. Less "on your own time" self-learning and more teaching Here's what I got: 1. A "hands-on" experience. Hands on books and papers rather than computers most of the time. 2. Up-to-date technology to work with (when we got the chance to) 3. Demo program CD's??? Links to Demo programs??? (this part really got my goat). Sure, the school had the full programs in the labs... but where was my copy? 4. More self-learning than anything. The teachers rather than tell you what's what (in most classes) instead gave a very general lecture about the topic, then passed out detailed labs which had little in common with the days lecture. ITT's classes were like online classes I would assume. Most of the experience is online-research and self-study. The success stories you hear about ITT Tech students are stories about people that probably would have done well ANYWHERE they would have gone simply because of their composition.

I have been in contact with ITT Tech just 3 days ago. I am interested in the Criminal Justice/Cyber Security Degree. I requesting more information due to the approx. 75,000.00 tuition fee for this program that I was quoted, so I started to investigate the school. I will not attend ITT Tech and will try one of my local Colleges that will probably be half the cost. Thank you for posting and giving me more insight on ITT Tech.

Mike from Ohio. I hope you have fun with you non transferable credits, since only the math and comp classes are transferable. If you think that 40 Grand is worth 20 dollars per hour or less, you are out of your mind Mike. I went to Itt as well, and I can assure you that you will not find a great job. You might have been accepted to some University, but with no transferable credits you're starting over. The way I think about is, the reps at Itt are Salespeople, I can guarantee they get paid by student. And as always, if there is a Salesman, you don't need it. Do you know that the going rate per class at Itt is 1753 dollars? That is way more than community college, and you cannot use the credits at any other school. When I first came here, the rep told me that the credits were transferable. That was a lie. I regret my decision to come here every day. I'm in debt up to my neck, and being offered a job at 19 an hour. This is a joke, 19 an hour for 40 grand. Honestly Mike from Ohio, I think you are not a student, but an enrollment rep for some ITT campus. The teachers really don't know much here, and most don't care. At the end of every quarter we students have to fill out a form on a computer, as far as the performance of the teacher. Because of this the teacher will pass you even if you don't know anything. That is a shame. ITT is about money, not Education. I hope one day there is some Class Action lawsuit so I can try to recover some of my money.

To the person who has responded to this post you are full of crap. I went to ITT for one quarter 4 years ago and that was all he time I needed to decide it was a joke. I graduated NKU 2 years after I left ITT and it was the best choice I ever made. I wasted a small fortune to attend 3 poor classes and I did not have ONE teacher that I thought was capable. So savetheconsumer was lucky to at least have one decent teacher. To claim that ITT is cheaper then NKU is not an ignorant statement its a stupid one. Either you cannot add or you are a lier. My degree at NKU cost less then eleven thousand and some change. Anyone here can prove that you are a lier bye simply going to itt and get information and find that any degree cost more then 35k You must be employed with them or have some sort of interst in the company or you would not be goin so far as to make all these stupid claims. FACTS: ITT cost more then 35K for a degree. As much as 40+ and it goes upi every year. They are capitalizing on a need for education. Shame on you people. ITT has a TERRIBLE teaching staff NKU cost half the price of ITT..to verify this go to each school and ask about the prices. Unless you are not a resident of Ky. Take the advice of the orginal poster and stick to a University. Cincinnati state or NKU.

Easy Degree? I think not! I worked very hard to get my degree! And I'm continuing on with my education at Miami of Ohio! I'm over 40 years old and clearly not a child. I have been working all of my adult life and even owned a business for several years. It doesn't surprise me that some knee jerk slacker will and would take easy shots at people. I'm sure the good people at ITT couldn't be happier that your NKU's problem now. And no I don't work there, so rest easy I'm a real student. And the last time I checked, With 3 months short of graduating I have less than 30,000 dollars in this investment. This included class time, lab fees and books and tutoring. Now guess what I found, that this was cheaper than NKU when you factor in all the extra costs. I looked into it and I suggest everyone who reads this to do the same. See the real problem is that this person didn't do any real research before jumping into a college. Spend a little time looking around, ask questions, do a little research and then and only then enroll in an institution of higher education. I will give you this, ITT Tech is not for everyone, and it clearly wasn't for this person in the original post. NKU is not for everyone nor is UC, Ohio State, Kentucky or U of L or any of the rest. Every year ITT Tech graduates thousands of students across the nation. Do the research for yourself don't take my word for it and don't take Lazy in Kentucky's word for it, go there and see for yourself! I think if you put in a little hard work and a little effort, you could get a great education from ITT Tech.

Easy Degree? I think not! I worked very hard to get my degree! And I'm continuing on with my education at Miami of Ohio! I'm over 40 years old and clearly not a child. I have been working all of my adult life and even owned a business for several years. It doesn't surprise me that some knee jerk slacker will and would take easy shots at people. I'm sure the good people at ITT couldn't be happier that your NKU's problem now. And no I don't work there, so rest easy I'm a real student. And the last time I checked, With 3 months short of graduating I have less than 30,000 dollars in this investment. This included class time, lab fees and books and tutoring. Now guess what I found, that this was cheaper than NKU when you factor in all the extra costs. I looked into it and I suggest everyone who reads this to do the same. See the real problem is that this person didn't do any real research before jumping into a college. Spend a little time looking around, ask questions, do a little research and then and only then enroll in an institution of higher education. I will give you this, ITT Tech is not for everyone, and it clearly wasn't for this person in the original post. NKU is not for everyone nor is UC, Ohio State, Kentucky or U of L or any of the rest. Every year ITT Tech graduates thousands of students across the nation. Do the research for yourself don't take my word for it and don't take Lazy in Kentucky's word for it, go there and see for yourself! I think if you put in a little hard work and a little effort, you could get a great education from ITT Tech.

Easy Degree? I think not! I worked very hard to get my degree! And I'm continuing on with my education at Miami of Ohio! I'm over 40 years old and clearly not a child. I have been working all of my adult life and even owned a business for several years. It doesn't surprise me that some knee jerk slacker will and would take easy shots at people. I'm sure the good people at ITT couldn't be happier that your NKU's problem now. And no I don't work there, so rest easy I'm a real student. And the last time I checked, With 3 months short of graduating I have less than 30,000 dollars in this investment. This included class time, lab fees and books and tutoring. Now guess what I found, that this was cheaper than NKU when you factor in all the extra costs. I looked into it and I suggest everyone who reads this to do the same. See the real problem is that this person didn't do any real research before jumping into a college. Spend a little time looking around, ask questions, do a little research and then and only then enroll in an institution of higher education. I will give you this, ITT Tech is not for everyone, and it clearly wasn't for this person in the original post. NKU is not for everyone nor is UC, Ohio State, Kentucky or U of L or any of the rest. Every year ITT Tech graduates thousands of students across the nation. Do the research for yourself don't take my word for it and don't take Lazy in Kentucky's word for it, go there and see for yourself! I think if you put in a little hard work and a little effort, you could get a great education from ITT Tech.

Easy Degree? I think not! I worked very hard to get my degree! And I'm continuing on with my education at Miami of Ohio! I'm over 40 years old and clearly not a child. I have been working all of my adult life and even owned a business for several years. It doesn't surprise me that some knee jerk slacker will and would take easy shots at people. I'm sure the good people at ITT couldn't be happier that your NKU's problem now. And no I don't work there, so rest easy I'm a real student. And the last time I checked, With 3 months short of graduating I have less than 30,000 dollars in this investment. This included class time, lab fees and books and tutoring. Now guess what I found, that this was cheaper than NKU when you factor in all the extra costs. I looked into it and I suggest everyone who reads this to do the same. See the real problem is that this person didn't do any real research before jumping into a college. Spend a little time looking around, ask questions, do a little research and then and only then enroll in an institution of higher education. I will give you this, ITT Tech is not for everyone, and it clearly wasn't for this person in the original post. NKU is not for everyone nor is UC, Ohio State, Kentucky or U of L or any of the rest. Every year ITT Tech graduates thousands of students across the nation. Do the research for yourself don't take my word for it and don't take Lazy in Kentucky's word for it, go there and see for yourself! I think if you put in a little hard work and a little effort, you could get a great education from ITT Tech.

You dont need a good work ethic to make it ar ITT you just have t be stupid enough to give away 50k dollars. You must be employed there to make such gracious remarks. As for my work ethic you have no right to question it. You dont know me and you probably have no clue what work really is child. I am currently enrolled@ NKU. I could not be happier. It is a great place and the price of the education is priceless. I am currently a 4.0 GPA student. Once again folks AVOID ITT AT ALL COSTS...PLEASE CHECK OUT NKU OR ANOTHER COLLEGE....I URGE YOU. I hope I have saved at least one person from making this mistake. Thanks for reading.

After reading you diatribe I had to sit down and give everybody notice of the truth. I am one quarter from receiving my degree at ITT Tech in Norwood and I have received an outstanding education. I am a 3.9 student and I have had several job offers in my field of study and have been accepted at a local four year university to continue my education (and this can happen contrary to popular belief). But I do remember people just like you my first few months at school. You didn't put anything into your studies and expected you instructors to hold your hand throughout the entire process and when that didn't happen you went right into moaning and groaning. I will never understand the something for nothing attitudes the some people have in this life. This like everything else in life it will take effort on your part and if you don't apply yourself you will not get anything out of it. The only problem I see here is that ITT let someone with a poor work ethic slip into one of the programs. Good luck with your future endeavors I think you will need it!