Comments on: Is ITT Technical Institute accredited?

By: Eugene

Eugene — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 20:36:01 +0000

The moral of the story: never consider a college that advertises during Jerry Springer and Maury.

By: Rick

Rick — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:52:31 +0000

******DO NOT WAST YOUR MONEY!!!!********

I chose ITT back in 1998 because I knew nothing about college, scheduling classes, and getting my books. ITT was all inclusive, I really did not have to schedule anything as it was already done for me. Well that was a big mistake. I finished my AAS EET in 2000 and was luck enough to land a job as a contractor for a large Defense Contractor. I worked there for four years and was converted to a direct, non-engineer, even though I had been doing engineering work from day one. When the local ITT offered the BS ECET I jumped on it because my credits did not transfer anywhere. I finished my BS ECET in 2010 and was then promoted to Senior Engineer. Well with the economy and defense budget cuts, I started looking at the automotive fields. I currently work for an automotive manufacturer, but as a contractor, because ITT is NOT ABET Accredited!! There is no chance for me to become direct unless I go back and get my MBA. I have just started looking in to this and hope to find a school that I can get in to. If I had only known then what I know now, I would have NEVER gone to ITT. When I was in my bachelors program I would have to correct the instructors as they were sometimes misleading the class. I can absolutely say that I would not be making the money I do without my education but at the same time I am ashamed and embarrassed to say where I have received my degree from. Save yourself a lot of headaches and disappointment, STAY AWAY FROM ITT!!!

By: Ciara

Ciara — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 21:55:44 +0000

This is terrible,I’m looking into their associates degree nursing program which is 53K. My plan is to get my Batchelors they only offer an Associates and without the accrediation I’m sure if any of my classes will transfer . Not sure if I want to spend the money

By: christine

christine — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 09:10:08 +0000

I feel completly misled! Classes start again on the 12th, I agree something should be done about the false hope. Not only is it costly but isn’t are time worth something? Brandon let me know if i can help!

By: Randy

Randy — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 04:54:36 +0000

I am currently enrolled at ITT in Albuquerque, NM for an Associates in CJ. I did my research and I knew beforehand ITT wasn’t regional acredited. I still decided to go for my Bachelors though, I thought it was fast and easy since all I wanted was that degree to be consider for a federal agency.
Now, one month ago, ITT decided to let all CJ students know they are not going to offer any more the CJ Bachelors program.
That leaves me with the option of finishing my Associates Degree and/or to change my career..
Yes, they are trying to offer me a Bachelors degree in anything else but then I would be running even a greater risk that the degree will not be what the federal agencies are looking for.
I looked trough the educational requirements for the DEA agent and fortunately they give special cosideration to people with Degrees in finance, accounting, economics and foreign language. I just hope when I go to the local DEA department here in Albuquerque they do take degrees from ITT.

By: Lis

Lis — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 15:23:08 +0000

I graduated from ITT Technical Institute in 03/2009 with a Bachelors in CJ and still can not get a job. I did not know it was not regionally aggredited until yesterday. And of course I feel bad about that but like Michael said I should have done my own research. I am now having problems going back to school to get my Masters.

By: Michael

Michael — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 00:07:13 +0000

I’m sorry, but please stop complaining about ITT Tech not informing you that they’re not regionally accredited. You do your research on ANY company that you’re planning on investing thousands, and thousands of dollars into in return for a quality education, especially for one that is for-profit instead of non-profit like the majority of universities and colleges. Second, stop blaming this institution for your bad choices in acquiring $70,000 in student loan debt for an Associate’s Degree. Again, do your own research. There is a reason you can drive up the street to a regional technical school and do the same program for 3/4th less of the cost of ITT Tech. It’s like walking onto a car lot. Of course they tell you all of the positives and show you the fancy bells and whistles.. but until you do your own research you don’t know what you’re buying.

Stop blaming everyone for your own mistakes. You paid for a “degree”.. They gave you one.. No promises are made beyond on that. That’s why education is considered a risky investment.

By: adam

adam — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:55:51 +0000

I believe ITT needs a class action lawsuit. I spent 70k on a bachelors degree that most companies wont look at. Anyone interested please email me awallen23@hotmail.com

By: SS777

SS777 — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 15:51:33 +0000

Sue ITT, yes sue them! A lot of people have and won. They charge more than everyone else and NEVER tell you that they are NOT regionally accredited. They are only accredited by ACICS and most regular Universities do not accept degrees or credits from ITT as valid. I do not know why Pell Grants and National School Lending Programs even allow ITT to get fat by deception because in my opinion that is fraud and against the Truth in Advertising Laws. They advertise and advertise but NEVER tell that they are NOT a “Regionally Accredited” university. Why do you not call Harvard, Yale or any other Ivy League school and ask them if they accept credits from ITT PLUS– THEY ARE ALL CHEAPER than ITT!

By: LaDonna

LaDonna — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 23:54:16 +0000

I took the Computer aided drafting class and graduated in 1999 I went to school every day and got a 3.98 gpa I worked hard and my teachers were wonderful and I feel they truly wanted me to succeed. I was told that my credits world transfer to another state school, as of two years ago the state California schools won’t even let you test for credits if you went to ITT. Now if I had tried right after I graduated from ITT I would have gotten to transfer some of my credits. I feel since the people I went to school with are not going to get the degree they founded on ITT credits pulled from them, that I should be able to do the same it should be a cutoff date and I should be grandfathered in. I’m sure no such luck. I just spoke with ITT and they of course gave me the run around and said there is nothing they can do for me – I feel they should be able to argue for me, at least want to but they -like everyone here said- are in it just for the money. Don’t get me wrong since I graduated I have had great jobs and done very well I make a great living even in this depressed economy but I work very hard -especially since I’m a woman in a man’s field- but if I want to go higher? I have to start at the bottom again. No thanks to ITT.