Full Sail University is a relatively new school that is slowly but surely increasingly in popularity. If you have never heard of this school, you certainly are not alone. Because of the school's relative obscurity, many who discover it wonder whether it's legitimate and if the degrees the school confers are respected. To answer this question it's necessary to take a look at the school's history, mission, and accreditation. Let's check these things out to see how it measures up.
Full Sail University was originally established in Dayton, Ohio, in 1979 but has since relocated to Winter Park, Florida. The original purpose of the school was to be nothing more than a recording studio and a small training facility to train new sound engineers for the recording industry. It didn't take long for the school to expand to offer many other exciting programs like computer animation, web design, game design, and many others.
Although Full Sail University offers many different online degree programs, the school is not an “online only” type of school. In fact, many of its degree programs are only offered in-person at the school's campus. And the degrees the school confers are respected. Many different companies recruit the school's graduates and do so right from the school's campus. This means that if you are considering attending Full Sail, you're prospects of acquiring a good job are very good.
Full Sail University is an accredited university. This is an important consideration for many reasons. After all, you really don't want to graduate from a school that isn't even accredited. Full Sail is accredited through the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). It's important that you know up front, however, that this form of accreditation is not the best there is in the United States. The best form of accreditation is known as “regional accreditation” and this is what most colleges and universities in the nation possess. If you take a few Full Sail classes and then decide to transfer to another school, it's possible that your credits may not transfer.
Because
Full Sail University doesn't hold regional accreditation, some have accused the school of being a
Full Sail scam. This isn't the case at all. The school's accreditation is legit and you can definitely get a good job with a degree from the school. Prior to enrolling in any of the school's programs though, be sure you are absolutely certain of your career choice. The school's tuition is a little on the expensive side so it's definitely advisable to earn a degree in something you think you will truly enjoy doing for many years.
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