Graduate Alumni 2004 Survey Results 2004 2003 GRAD GRAD % Difference 2004­2003 ALUMNI ALUMNI SECTION A: EDUCATION AT CU­COLORADO SPRINGS N=216 N=281 ­ 1. What year did you start work toward a graduate degree at CU­Colorado Springs? 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 and before 0.5% 1.4% 11.1% 30.8% 26.4% 18.8% 4.8% 2.9% 3.4% 0.0% 0.0% 1.1% 11.0% 42.5% 23.8% 10.3% 5.9% 5.5% 0.5% 1.4% 10.0% 19.8% ­16.1% ­5.0% ­5.5% ­3.0% ­2.1% 2. What was your initial student level? 1 ­ Fully Accepted 2 ­ Provisionally Accepted 3 ­ Unclassified 68.5% 9.7% 21.8% 63.2% 15.4% 21.4% 5.3% ­5.7% 0.4% 3. What was your initial student tuition classification? 1 ­ Resident 2 ­ Non­resident 3­ Online Instruction Only 74.4% 13.5% 12.1% 71.5% 13.9% 14.6% 2.9% ­0.4% ­2.5% 4. During your graduate studies at CU­Colorado Springs, what was your course load during most semesters? 1 ­ Full­time (5 or more hours a semester) 2 ­ Part­time (less than 5 hours a semester) 68.9% 31.1% 72.7% 27.3% ­3.8% 3.8% 5. Please indicate when you received your last graduate degree from CU­Colorado Springs. 1 ­ May 2 ­ August 3 ­ December 2002 51.9% 10.6% 37.5% 2001 59.0% 14.0% 27.0% ­ ­7.1% ­3.4% 10.5% 6. Which degree did you receive at the time of the above graduation? 1 ­ Master of Arts 2 ­ Master of Science 3 ­ Master of Basic Science 4 ­ Master of Science Nursing 5 ­ Master of Business Administration 6 ­ Master of Public Administration 7 ­ Master of Engineering 8 ­ Doctor of Philosophy 39.4% 8.8% 2.3% 5.6% 34.3% 4.2% 5.1% 0.5% 32.9% 6.1% 2.9% 4.6% 40.0% 7.5% 5.7% 0.4% 6.5% 2.7% ­0.6% 1.0% ­5.7% ­3.3% ­0.6% 0.1% Office of Institutional Research 2004 Grad Alum Reports.xls 5/2/2007 1
7. In what major field(s) or area(s) of emphasis did you receive your graduate degree from CU­Colorado Springs? Applied Mathematics (MS) Basic Science (MS) Business Administration (MBA) Communication (MA) Computer Science (MS) Computer Science (PhD) Counseling & Human Services (MA) Curriculum & Instruction (MA) Electrical Engineering (MS) Electrical Engineering (PhD) Engineering (MS) Public Administration (MPA) History (MA) Mechanical Engineering (MS) Nurse Practitioner (MSN) Psychology (MA) Sociology (MA) Special Education (MA) Applied Geography (MA) Other 1.4% 2.3% 33.8% 1.9% 3.2% 0.5% 6.0% 18.1% 3.2% 0.0% 1.4% 4.2% 0.0% 1.4% 5.6% 3.2% 2.8% 7.9% 0.5% 2.8% 0.0% 4.1% 37.8% 1.6% 3.7% 0.0% 6.1% 17.9% 2.8% 0.4% 2.0% 5.7% 1.2% 3.3% 4.5% 4.1% 0.0% 4.9% 0.0% 0.0% 1.4% ­1.8% ­4.0% 0.3% ­0.5% 0.5% ­0.1% 0.2% 0.4% ­0.4% ­0.6% ­1.5% ­1.2% ­1.9% 1.1% ­0.9% 2.8% 3.0% 0.5% 2.8% 8. In which school/college were you enrolled as a graduate student? 1 ­ Business 2 ­ Education 3 ­ Engineering & Applied Science 4 ­ Letters, Arts, & Sciences 5 ­ Nursing 6 ­ Public Affairs 34.3% 31.0% 13.4% 11.6% 5.6% 4.2% 40.4% 25.7% 10.7% 11.8% 4.6% 6.8% ­6.1% 5.3% 2.7% ­0.2% 1.0% ­2.6% 32.9% 67.1% 30.2% 69.8% 2.7% ­2.7% 8b. If yes, estimate what percent of your course work was done online N= MEAN= Percent <= 50% Percent > 50% 70 54.7% 51.4% 48.6% 80 58.8% 46.3% 53.8% ­ ­ 5.1% ­5.2% 9. What was your primary purpose in obtaining a graduate degree? CIRCLE ONE ANSWER ONLY 1 ­ To become better qualified for future employment. 2 ­ To become better qualified for my present employment. 3 ­ To qualify for advancement in my field of employment. 4 ­ To prepare for a better job than my present employment. 5 ­ To prepare for changing my occupation. 6 ­ To prepare for a further graduate degree (e.g., earning a masters and a Ph.D.). 7 ­ For self­development. 8 ­ Other 30.4% 16.4% 16.4% 7.0% 10.3% 4.7% 13.1% 1.9% 37.8% 13.7% 19.8% 4.7% 10.4% 5.8% 7.9% 0.0% ­7.4% 2.7% ­3.4% 2.3% ­0.1% ­1.1% 5.2% 1.9% 10. Are you currently enrolled in an advanced degree (beyond your graduate degree at CU­Colorado Springs) or certificate program? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No (go to Q. 10b) 12.3% 87.7% 8.2% 91.8% 4.1% ­4.1% 26 23 ­ 30.8% 57.7% 3.8% 7.7% 41.7% 33.3% 0.0% 25.0% ­10.9% 24.4% 3.8% ­17.3% 100.0% 0.0% 0.0% 65.2% 26.1% 8.7% 34.8% ­26.1% ­8.7% 8a. Did you take any of your courses on­line? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No (go to Q. 9) 10a. If yes, what is the program in which you are enrolled and at what university? N= Program: Ph.D. Other Master of Arts (MA) Master of Science (MS) University: Other CU­Colorado Springs CTU (Colorado Technical University) Office of Institutional Research 2004 Grad Alum Reports.xls 5/2/2007 2
10b. If no, do you plan to pursue another advanced degree, credentials, licenses, and/or certifications within the next year? N= N= 185 1 ­ Yes 26.5% 2 ­ No 73.5% 258 26.9% 73.1% ­ ­0.4% 0.4% SECTION B: EMPLOYMENT 11. Upon graduation, what did you do? 1 ­ Sought new employment 2 ­ Continued current employment 3 ­ Attended further graduate school 4 ­Took Time Off 5 ­ Other 19.9% 68.5% 3.2% 5.1% 3.2% 32.4% 58.7% 2.1% 3.6% 3.2% ­12.5% 9.8% 1.1% 1.5% 0.0% 12. What is your current employment status? 1 ­ Employed full­time (go to Q. 13) 2 ­ Employed part­time (go to Q. 13) 3 ­ Unemployed but seeking employment 4 ­ Unemployed and not seeking employment 82.7% 10.7% 3.3% 3.3% 87.1% 5.4% 3.2% 4.3% ­4.4% 5.3% 0.1% ­1.0% 23 17 ­ 38.5% 23.1% 15.4% 7.7% 7.7% 7.7% 58.8% 35.3% 5.9% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% ­20.3% ­12.2% 9.5% 7.7% 7.7% 7.7% 6.4% 0.0% 0.5% 37.3% 5.4% 11.3% 0.5% 0.0% 4.9% 0.5% 7.8% 0.5% 1.0% 2.9% 1.0% 1.0% 19.1% 5.6% 0.4% 0.0% 30.7% 3.3% 13.0% 1.9% 2.6% 5.2% 0.0% 8.5% 1.1% 2.6% 3.3% 1.5% 2.2% 18.1% 0.8% ­0.4% 0.5% 6.6% 2.1% ­1.7% ­1.4% ­2.6% ­0.3% 0.5% ­0.7% ­0.6% ­1.6% ­0.4% ­0.5% ­1.2% 1.0% 12a. If unemployed, what is your current source of income? (go to Q.21) N= Spouse Other Savings Loans/Grants Stipend Retirement 13. In which sector of the economy is your primary employment? 1 ­ Aerospace Industry 2 ­ Agricultural 3 ­ Contract Construction 4 ­ Education 5 ­ Finance 6 ­ Government 7 ­ Homemaker 8 ­ Insurance ­­ Real Estate 9 ­ Manufacturing 10 ­ Mining 11 ­ Medical/Nursing/Allied Health 12 ­ Professional (Medical or Law) 13 ­ Public Service 14 ­ Service 15 ­ Transportation & Public Utilities 16 ­ Wholesale & Retail Trades 17 ­ Other (specify) Office of Institutional Research 2004 Grad Alum Reports.xls 5/2/2007 3
14a. Are you currently employed in your chosen profession/occupation? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 87.1% 12.9% 88.0% 12.0% ­0.9% 0.9% 14b. Overall, are you satisfied with your current job? 1 ­ Yes 2­ Neutral 3 ­ No 76.4% 18.7% 4.9% 79.7% 13.5% 6.8% ­3.3% 5.2% ­1.9% 58.3% 41.7% 58.5% 41.5% ­0.2% 0.2% 15a. How long did it take for you to find your first job related to your graduate degree after graduation? MEAN Days= < 30 days 31­ 60 days > 60 days 159 5.7% 37.7% 56.6% 158 25.0% 15.5% 59.5% ­ ­19.3% 22.2% ­2.9% 15b. After graduation, was your employment changed to an area related to your graduate degree? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 36.3% 63.7% 30.1% 69.9% 6.2% ­6.2% 16. Was it necessary for you to relocate for your first job after graduation? 1 ­ Did not have to relocate 2 ­ Relocated within Colorado 3 ­ Relocated to another state 4 ­ Relocated to another country 5 ­ N/A (e.g., already had a job in my field) 58.2% 3.0% 10.0% 1.0% 27.9% 57.1% 4.9% 11.6% 2.2% 24.3% 1.1% ­1.9% ­1.6% ­1.2% 3.6% 17. How much previous experience did you have in your current field of employment? 1 ­ Had no previous employment experience 2 ­ Had some previous employment experience 3 ­ Had substantial previous employment experience 12.1% 41.9% 46.0% 19.0% 34.9% 46.1% ­6.9% 7.0% ­0.1% MEAN= 3.9% 3.4% 2.4% 12.7% 22.9% 54.6% 5.11 3.7% 5.6% 1.9% 14.6% 34.1% 40.1% 4.90 0.2% ­2.2% 0.5% ­1.9% ­11.2% 14.5% ­ 19. My graduate studies at CU­Colorado Springs enhanced my ability to get a job. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree MEAN= 3.5% 3.5% 2.0% 19.0% 35.0% 37.0% 4.89 3.0% 2.6% 3.7% 13.9% 40.4% 36.3% 4.95 0.5% 0.9% ­1.7% 5.1% ­5.4% 0.7% ­ 15. Did you already have your current job prior to graduation? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No Please circle the number for each item that most closely matches your opinion: 18. My job is closely related to my chosen field of study. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree Office of Institutional Research 2004 Grad Alum Reports.xls 5/2/2007 4
20. A graduate degree is required to do my job well. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree 7.3% 10.2% 8.8% 19.0% 22.0% 32.7% 4.36 8.2% 11.2% 8.6% 21.6% 26.0% 24.5% 4.20 ­0.9% ­1.0% 0.2% ­2.6% ­4.0% 8.2% ­ 21. My CU­Colorado Springs graduate degree prepared me well for my chosen career. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree MEAN= 2.4% 1.9% 3.3% 22.6% 44.3% 25.5% 4.81 2.2% 5.1% 5.8% 22.7% 44.8% 19.5% 4.61 0.2% ­3.2% ­2.5% ­0.1% ­0.5% 6.0% ­ 22. The technical skills I learned at CU­Colorado Springs during my graduate studies were complete and up­to­date. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree MEAN= 3.3% 3.7% 6.1% 16.8% 49.1% 21.0% 4.68 1.8% 3.6% 6.1% 20.5% 47.8% 20.1% 4.69 1.5% 0.1% 0.0% ­3.7% 1.3% 0.9% ­ 23. I would recommend my graduate degree program to another interested person. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree MEAN= 2.3% 0.5% 3.3% 12.6% 41.6% 39.7% 5.10 1.8% 2.5% 3.2% 13.3% 45.5% 33.7% 4.99 0.5% ­2.0% 0.1% ­0.7% ­3.9% 6.0% ­ 24. The specific knowledge, skills, and expertise I acquired at CU­Colorado Springs in my graduate program have been useful in my present occupation. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree MEAN= 2.8% 1.9% 2.8% 19.9% 40.3% 32.2% 4.90 2.9% 3.6% 2.9% 21.3% 40.8% 28.5% 4.79 ­0.1% ­1.7% ­0.1% ­1.4% ­0.5% 3.7% ­ 25. Overall, I am satisfied with the graduate education I received at CU­Colorado Springs. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree MEAN= 1.9% 1.4% 2.3% 13.5% 44.7% 36.3% 5.07 1.4% 2.5% 3.2% 10.0% 49.8% 33.0% 5.03 0.5% ­1.1% ­0.9% 3.5% ­5.1% 3.3% ­ MEAN= Section C: Rating My Education at CU­Colorado Springs Please circle the number for each item that most closely matches your opinion: Office of Institutional Research 2004 Grad Alum Reports.xls 5/2/2007 5
26. In retrospect, I wish I had chosen a different graduate program of study at CU­Colorado Springs. 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No (go to Q. 26b) 7.5% 92.5% 6.1% 93.9% 1.4% ­1.4% 26a. If yes, what degree program do you wish you had chosen? N= Other Computer Science (MS, Ph.D.) Business Administration Technology Management Leadership & Human Resources Management Counseling & Human Services Public Administration 16 31.3% 6.3% 37.5% 0.0% 0.0% 18.8% 6.3% 16 62.5% 6.3% 25.0% 0.0% 0.0% 6.3% 0.0% ­31.2% 0.0% 12.5% 0.0% 0.0% 12.5% 6.3% 26b. Do you wish you had attended a different institution? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 18.4% 81.6% 11.5% 88.5% 6.9% ­6.9% 26c. Could you have attended a different institution? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 79.6% 20.4% 84.3% 15.7% ­4.7% 4.7% 39.7% 60.3% 40.1% 59.9% ­0.4% 0.4% 28. How would you evaluate the advising you received in your graduate program? 0 ­ Never was advised 1 ­ Very Poor 2 ­ Poor 3 ­ Fair 4 ­ Good 5 ­ Excellent 6 ­ Never requested or needed advisement (* the mean does not include category 0 or 6 responses) *MEAN= 6.1% 3.7% 3.7% 22.0% 26.2% 29.9% 8.4% 7.1% 2.5% 3.6% 16.8% 37.1% 27.9% 5.0% 3.96 ­1.0% 1.2% 0.1% 5.2% ­10.9% 2.0% 3.4% ­ 29. How would you evaluate the mentoring you received in your graduate program? 0 ­ Never had a mentor 1 ­ Very Poor 2 ­ Poor 3 ­ Fair 4 ­ Good 5 ­ Excellent (* the mean does not include category 0 responses) *MEAN= 38.5% 2.8% 6.1% 14.6% 21.6% 16.4% 41.9% 2.5% 5.0% 11.5% 23.3% 15.8% 3.77 ­3.4% 0.3% 1.1% 3.1% ­1.7% 0.6% ­ 30. Did you work directly with any faculty member on research, service, or creative projects during your time at CU­Colorado Springs, either in or outside of class? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 3 ­ No, but I wanted a mentor 37.0% 55.0% 8.1% 39.6% 53.2% 7.2% ­2.6% 1.8% 0.9% 31. How often were courses needed for your graduate program unavailable in the semester that you needed them? 1 ­ Never 2 ­ Rarely 3 ­ Sometimes 4 ­ Often 5 ­ Always MEAN= 28.6% 30.0% 32.9% 7.1% 1.4% 2.23 25.9% 36.7% 30.6% 5.4% 1.4% 2.20 2.7% ­6.7% 2.3% 1.7% 0.0% ­ 27. I sought formal graduate advisement on a regular basis (at least once a semester). 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No Office of Institutional Research 2004 Grad Alum Reports.xls 5/2/2007 6
32. In your opinion, what were the advantages of going to graduate school at CU­Colorado Springs? Location Faculty Convenient Class hours/schedule Good departmental programs Cost Curriculum Other Good reputation Night classes Quality education Small class size Had major I wanted Personable/small student:teacher ratio Accredited Good equipment, facilities, resources Orientation to non­traditional students High academic standards Small school/atmosphere Part of CU system, affiliation w/Boulder Older, mature student body Diversity among students Good academic advising Good cohesiveness, communication Had no Choice Well Rounded Education Friendly Atmosphere Able to get a degree Good career placement, guidance Availability of Faculty Classes taught by PhD's, not TA's Good customer, student services Diverse course offerings Diversity on campus Office of Institutional Research 2004 Grad Alum Reports.xls 5/2/2007 14.2% 11.3% 19.9% 6.6% 2.4% 8.9% 2.1% 3.1% 3.7% 1.6% 3.1% 3.1% 1.6% 3.7% 2.1% 2.4% 0.8% 0.8% 1.8% 1.3% 0.3% 0.5% 0.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.3% 1.0% 0.3% 1.3% 0.3% 0.0% 0.3% 1.0% 0.0% 11.7% 14.7% 14.3% 4.4% 5.0% 8.3% 1.2% 11.7% 4.0% 4.4% 2.2% 4.4% 0.4% 1.4% 1.6% 1.8% 0.2% 0.4% 2.8% 0.8% 0.0% 1.0% 0.0% 0.6% 0.2% 0.0% 0.2% 0.0% 0.0% 1.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.4% 0.2% 2.5% ­3.4% 5.6% 2.2% ­2.6% 0.6% 0.9% ­8.6% ­0.3% ­2.8% 0.9% ­1.3% 1.2% 2.3% 0.5% 0.6% 0.6% 0.4% ­1.0% 0.5% 0.3% ­0.5% 0.3% ­0.6% ­0.2% 0.3% 0.8% 0.3% 1.3% ­0.7% 0.0% 0.3% ­0.4% ­0.2% 7
33. In your opinion, what were the disadvantages of going to graduate school at CU­Colorado Springs? Parking Other Faculty Curriculum High fees, costs School lacks a big name Department/program disorganized Lacking equipment/facilities/resources Class hours/schedule Need wider selection of courses Too many unnecessary requirements No career placement, guidance Location Bureaucracy No involvement with community Lack of diversity among instructors Lack of internships, work experience Lacking cohesiveness/communication Lack of financial aid Lack of student/customer services Overshadowed by Boulder Poor academic advising Growing to fast, overcrowded Inadequate Library Resources Lack of Diversity on Campus Classes too small Little campus life / social life Students too young Need more graduate programs Use of student funds Classes taught by TA's, not PhD's Group projects Lack of sports School is too small Unfriendly, uncaring atmosphere Construction 11.5% 15.4% 8.7% 10.6% 6.3% 7.7% 4.8% 1.4% 5.8% 6.7% 0.0% 0.0% 4.3% 0.5% 0.0% 0.0% 0.5% 0.0% 1.0% 2.4% 0.0% 0.5% 1.0% 1.9% 0.0% 0.5% 1.0% 0.0% 2.9% 0.5% 0.0% 1.4% 0.0% 1.0% 0.5% 1.0% 10.5% 37.6% 3.9% 0.0% 6.6% 5.2% 3.5% 2.6% 3.1% 6.6% 1.3% 2.2% 0.4% 0.4% 0.4% 0.9% 2.2% 1.3% 0.4% 0.0% 0.0% 1.7% 0.0% 0.9% 0.4% 0.4% 0.0% 0.0% 1.7% 0.4% 1.7% 0.9% 0.4% 0.4% 1.3% 0.4% 1.0% ­22.2% 4.8% 10.6% ­0.3% 2.5% 1.3% ­1.2% 2.7% 0.1% ­1.3% ­2.2% 3.9% 0.1% ­0.4% ­0.9% ­1.7% ­1.3% 0.6% 2.4% 0.0% ­1.2% 1.0% 1.0% ­0.4% 0.1% 1.0% 0.0% 1.2% 0.1% ­1.7% 0.5% ­0.4% 0.6% ­0.8% 0.6% 34. Where did you first hear about your graduate program at UCCS? 1 ­ I was a UCCS student at the time 2 ­ Professional publication 3 ­ Brochure 4 ­ Web site 5 ­ Word of mouth 6­ Other 14.6% 1.9% 5.2% 21.2% 32.5% 24.5% 14.1% 4.0% 6.9% 17.7% 33.9% 23.5% 0.5% ­2.1% ­1.7% 3.5% ­1.4% 1.0% Office of Institutional Research 2004 Grad Alum Reports.xls 5/2/2007 8
34a. To what degree did you find the UCCS website helpful? N= 1 ­ Not helpful 2 ­ Somewhat helpful 3 ­ Very helpful Section D. Demographics 35. Your gender is: 1 ­ Male 2 ­ Female 36. Your primary ethnic group is? 1 ­ White / Anglo / Caucasian 2 ­ African American 3 ­ Chicano(a) / Mexican American 4 ­ Latino(a) / Latin American, South and Central American 5 ­ Native American / Alaskan Native / Aleut 6 ­ Asian American / Asian / Pacific Islander 7 ­ Asian American / Asian / Southwest Asian (Region consisting of Afghanistan, Bakrain, Cyprus, Gaza Strip, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey, United Arab Empire, and Yemen) 8 ­ Asian American / Asian / South Asian (Region consisting of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka) 9 ­ Asian American / Asian / East Asian (Region consisting of China, Japan, Mongolia, North/South Korea, and Taiwan) 10 ­ Asian American / Asian / Southeast Asian (Region consisting of Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam) 37. Your year of birth is: MEAN= RANGE 206 6.8% 44.7% 48.5% 267 8.6% 47.9% 43.4% ­1.8% ­3.2% 5.1% 43.7% 56.3% 45.7% 54.3% ­2.0% 2.0% 87.0% 4.3% 1.9% 1.9% 0.0% 1.4% 86.5% 2.6% 2.2% 1.8% 0.7% 0.0% 0.5% 1.7% ­0.3% 0.1% ­ 1.4% 0.5% 0.4% 0.1% 1.0% 1.5% ­0.5% 1.4% 1.8% ­0.4% 0.5% 2.6% ­2.1% 1964 1964 1943­1980 1937­1979 ­ ­ 38. Your marital status is: 1 ­ Single, Never Married 2 ­ Married 3 ­ Separated 4 ­ Divorced 5­ Widowed 6 ­ Other 17.0% 70.3% 0.0% 10.4% 0.9% 1.4% 17.0% 72.8% 1.8% 5.1% 1.1% 2.2% 0.0% ­2.5% ­1.8% 5.3% ­0.2% ­0.8% 39. How many dependants are in your household? MEAN= 0 1 2 3 4 5­7 2.01 1.6% 34.6% 37.8% 17.3% 5.5% 3.1% 2.11 37.9% 20.8% 22.3% 12.9% 4.2% 1.9% ­ ­36.3% 13.8% 15.5% 4.4% 1.3% 1.2% 40. Your total personal annual salary (before deductions) in the year following your graduation was: 1 ­ Less than $9,999 2 ­ $10,000 ­ $19,999 3 ­ $20,000 ­ $29,999 4 ­ $30,000 ­ $39,999 5 ­ $40,000 ­ $54,999 6 ­ $55,000 ­ $79,999 7 ­ $80,000 ­ $99,999 8 ­ $100,000 or more 4.9% 7.3% 7.3% 19.9% 19.9% 22.8% 10.7% 7.3% 5.9% 1.1% 9.2% 15.4% 23.9% 32.4% 7.4% 4.8% ­1.0% 6.2% ­1.9% 4.5% ­4.0% ­9.6% 3.3% 2.5% Office of Institutional Research 2004 Grad Alum Reports.xls 5/2/2007 9
Graduate Alumni 2004 Survey Results Comparison of University Totals to the College of Business % Difference ALL GRAD 2004 BUS 2003 BUS 2004­2003 ALUMNI GRADS GRADS N=216 N=74 N=113 1. What year did you start work toward a graduate degree at CU­Colorado Springs? 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 and before 0.5% 1.4% 11.1% 30.8% 26.4% 18.8% 4.8% 2.9% 3.4% 1.4% 0.0% 8.5% 21.1% 36.6% 23.9% 5.6% 2.8% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.9% 6.4% 43.1% 27.5% 11.0% 9.2% 1.8% 1.4% 0.0% 7.6% 14.7% ­6.5% ­3.6% ­5.4% ­6.4% ­1.8% 2. What was your initial student level? 1 ­ Fully Accepted 2 ­ Provisionally Accepted 3 ­ Unclassified 68.5% 9.7% 21.8% 70.3% 13.5% 16.2% 70.8% 15.0% 14.2% ­0.5% ­1.5% 2.0% 3. What was your initial student tuition classification? 1 ­ Resident 2 ­ Non­resident 3­ Online instruction only 74.4% 13.5% 12.1% 55.4% 10.8% 33.8% 51.3% 12.4% 36.3% 4.1% ­1.6% ­2.5% 4. During your graduate studies at CU­Colorado Springs, what was your course load during most semesters? 1 ­ Full­time (5 or more hours a semester) 2 ­ Part­time (less than 5 hours a semester) 68.9% 31.1% 63.4% 36.6% 72.1% 27.9% ­8.7% 8.7% 5. Please indicate when you received your last graduate degree from CU­Colorado Springs. 1 ­ May 2 ­ August 3 ­ December 2002 51.9% 10.6% 37.5% 2002 51.4% 13.5% 35.1% 2001 51.3% 16.8% 31.9% ­ 0.1% ­3.3% 3.2% 6. Which degree did you receive at the time of the above graduation? Master of Science Master of Business Administration 0.0% 34.3% 0.0% 100.0% 0.9% 99.1% ­0.9% 0.9% 7. In what major field(s) or area(s) of emphasis did you receive your graduate degree from CU­Colorado Springs? Business Administration (MBA) 33.8% 100.0% 100.0% 0.0% 8. In which school/college were you enrolled as a graduate student? 1 ­ Business 34.3% 100.0% 100.0% 0.0% 32.9% 67.1% 60.8% 39.2% 55.8% 44.2% 5.0% ­5.0% 8a. Did you take any of your courses on­line? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No (go to Q. 9) Office of Institutional Research 2004 Grad Alum Reports.xls 5/2/2007 10
8b. If yes, estimate what percent of your course work was done online N= 70 MEAN= 54.7% Percent <= 50% 51.4% Percent > 50% 48.6% 44 67.8% 34.1% 65.9% 63 73.6% 29.5% 70.5% ­ ­ 4.6% ­4.6% 9. What was your primary purpose in obtaining a graduate degree? CIRCLE ONE ANSWER ONLY 1 ­ To become better qualified for future employment. 2 ­ To become better qualified for my present employment. 3 ­ To qualify for advancement in my field of employment. 4 ­ To prepare for a better job than my present employment. 5 ­ To prepare for changing my occupation. 6 ­ To prepare for a further graduate degree (e.g., earning a masters and a Ph.D.). 7 ­ For self­development. 8 ­ Other 30.4% 16.4% 16.4% 7.0% 10.3% 4.7% 13.1% 1.9% 36.5% 10.8% 17.6% 8.1% 10.8% 1.4% 14.9% 0.0% 51.8% 10.0% 13.6% 3.6% 10.9% 1.8% 8.2% 0.0% ­15.3% 0.8% 4.0% 4.5% ­0.1% ­0.4% 6.7% 0.0% 10. Are you currently enrolled in an advanced degree (beyond your graduate degree at CU­Colorado Springs) or certificate program? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No (go to Q. 10b) 12.3% 87.7% 11.0% 89.0% 4.4% 95.6% 6.6% ­6.6% 185 8 5 ­ 10a. If yes, what is the program in which you are enrolled and at what university? N= Program: Ph.D. Other University: Other CU­Colorado Springs 30.8% 69.2% 25.0% 75.0% 40.0% 60.0% ­15.0% 15.0% 100.0% 0.0% 100.0% 0.0% 75.0% 25.0% 25.0% ­25.0% 10b. If no, do you plan to pursue another advanced degree, credentials, licenses, and/or certifications within the next year? N= 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 185 26.5% 73.5% 64 29.7% 70.3% 108 27.0% 73.0% ­ 2.7% ­2.7% 11. Upon graduation, what did you do? 1 ­ Sought new employment 2 ­ Continued current employment 3 ­ Attended further graduate school 4 ­Took Time Off 5 ­ Other 19.9% 68.5% 3.2% 5.1% 3.2% 12.2% 78.4% 1.4% 5.4% 2.7% 23.0% 68.1% 1.8% 4.4% 2.7% ­10.8% 10.3% ­0.4% 1.0% 0.0% 12. What is your current employment status? 1 ­ Employed full­time (go to Q. 13) 2 ­ Employed part­time (go to Q. 13) 3 ­ Unemployed but seeking employment 4 ­ Unemployed and not seeking employment 82.7% 10.7% 3.3% 3.3% 82.2% 9.6% 5.5% 2.7% 87.5% 2.7% 6.3% 3.6% ­5.3% 6.9% ­0.8% ­0.9% 23.0% 6 8 ­ 38.5% 23.1% 15.4% 7.7% 33.3% 33.3% 16.7% 16.7% 37.5% 50.0% 12.5% 0.0% ­4.2% ­16.7% 4.2% 16.7% SECTION B: EMPLOYMENT 12a. If unemployed, what is your current source of income? (go to Q.21) N= Spouse Other Savings Retirement Office of Institutional Research 2004 Grad Alum Reports.xls 5/2/2007 11
13. In which sector of the economy is your primary employment? 1 ­ Aerospace Industry 2 ­ Agricultural 3 ­ Contract Construction 4 ­ Education 5 ­ Finance 6 ­ Government 7 ­ Homemaker 8 ­ Insurance ­­ Real Estate 9 ­ Manufacturing 10 ­ Mining 11 ­ Medical/Nursing/Allied Health 12 ­ Professional (Medical or Law) 13 ­ Public Service 14 ­ Service 15 ­ Transportation & Public Utilities 16 ­ Wholesale & Retail Trades 17 ­ Other (specify) 6.4% 0.0% 0.5% 37.3% 5.4% 11.3% 0.5% 0.0% 4.9% 0.5% 7.8% 0.5% 1.0% 2.9% 1.0% 1.0% 19.1% 7.2% 0.0% 0.0% 13.0% 14.5% 14.5% 0.0% 0.0% 13.0% 0.0% 5.8% 1.4% 1.4% 4.3% 1.4% 1.4% 21.7% 9.3% 0.9% 0.0% 2.8% 8.3% 19.4% 1.9% 3.7% 12.0% 0.0% 6.5% 1.9% 0.0% 5.6% 1.9% 5.6% 20.4% ­2.1% ­0.9% 0.0% 10.2% 6.2% ­4.9% ­1.9% ­3.7% 1.0% 0.0% ­0.7% ­0.5% 1.4% ­1.3% ­0.5% ­4.2% 1.3% 14a. Are you currently employed in your chosen profession/occupation? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 87.1% 12.9% 82.4% 17.6% 84.9% 15.1% ­2.5% 2.5% 14b. Overall, are you satisfied with your current job? 1 ­ Yes 2­ Neutral 3 ­ No 76.4% 18.7% 4.9% 69.1% 20.6% 10.3% 72.9% 20.6% 6.5% ­3.8% 0.0% 3.8% 58.3% 41.7% 62.0% 38.0% 59.3% 40.7% 2.7% ­2.7% 15a. How long did it take for you to find your first job related to your graduate degree after graduation? MEAN Days= < 30 days 31­ 60 days > 60 days 159 5.7% 37.7% 56.6% 155 16.7% 16.7% 66.7% 184 26.1% 13.0% 60.9% ­ ­9.4% 3.7% 5.8% 15b. After graduation, was your employment changed to an area related to your graduate degree? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 36.3% 63.7% 25.5% 74.5% 21.7% 78.3% 3.8% ­3.8% 16. Was it necessary for you to relocate for your first job after graduation? 1 ­ Did not have to relocate 2 ­ Relocated within Colorado 3 ­ Relocated to another state 4 ­ Relocated to another country 5 ­ N/A (e.g., already had a job in my field) 58.2% 3.0% 10.0% 1.0% 27.9% 48.5% 0.0% 7.4% 1.5% 42.6% 46.7% 2.9% 14.0% 3.7% 32.7% 1.8% ­2.9% ­6.6% ­2.2% 9.9% 17. How much previous experience did you have in your current field of employment? 1 ­ Had no previous employment experience 2 ­ Had some previous employment experience 3 ­ Had substantial previous employment experience 12.1% 41.9% 46.0% 7.4% 41.2% 51.5% 20.4% 25.0% 54.6% ­13.0% 16.2% ­3.1% 3.9% 3.4% 2.4% 12.7% 22.9% 54.6% 5.11 7.1% 8.6% 4.3% 15.7% 28.6% 35.7% 4.57 3.8% 2.9% 4.8% 17.1% 43.8% 27.6% 4.54 3.3% 5.7% ­0.5% ­1.4% ­15.2% 8.1% ­ 15. Did you already have your current job prior to graduation? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No Please circle the number for each item that most closely matches your opinion: 18. My job is closely related to my chosen field of study. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree MEAN= Office of Institutional Research 2004 Grad Alum Reports.xls 5/2/2007 12
19. My graduate studies at CU­Colorado Springs enhanced my ability to get a job. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree MEAN= 3.5% 3.5% 2.0% 19.0% 35.0% 37.0% 4.89 4.3% 4.3% 2.9% 24.6% 42.0% 21.7% 4.61 3.8% 2.9% 4.8% 17.1% 43.8% 27.6% 4.77 0.5% 1.4% ­1.9% 7.5% ­1.8% ­5.9% ­ MEAN= 7.3% 10.2% 8.8% 19.0% 22.0% 32.7% 4.36 12.7% 14.1% 9.9% 23.9% 31.0% 8.5% 3.72 11.3% 13.2% 14.2% 27.4% 21.7% 12.3% 3.72 1.4% 0.9% ­4.3% ­3.5% 9.3% ­3.8% ­ 21. My CU­Colorado Springs graduate degree prepared me well for my chosen career. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree MEAN= 2.4% 1.9% 3.3% 22.6% 44.3% 25.5% 4.81 2.7% 4.1% 4.1% 20.3% 51.4% 17.6% 4.66 1.8% 2.7% 7.2% 33.3% 44.1% 10.8% 4.48 0.9% 1.4% ­3.1% ­13.0% 7.3% 6.8% ­ 22. The technical skills I learned at CU­Colorado Springs during my graduate studies were complete and up­to­date. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree MEAN= 3.3% 3.7% 6.1% 16.8% 49.1% 21.0% 4.68 1.4% 6.8% 8.1% 17.6% 48.6% 17.6% 4.58 0.9% 3.5% 6.2% 21.2% 52.2% 15.9% 4.68 0.5% 3.3% 1.9% ­3.6% ­3.6% 1.7% ­ MEAN= 2.3% 0.5% 3.3% 12.6% 41.6% 39.7% 5.10 1.4% 0.0% 0.0% 16.4% 49.3% 32.9% 5.11 0.0% 1.8% 3.5% 11.5% 52.2% 31.0% 5.07 1.4% ­1.8% ­3.5% 4.9% ­2.9% 1.9% ­ 24. The specific knowledge, skills, and expertise I acquired at CU­Colorado Springs in my graduate program have been useful in my present occupation. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree MEAN= 2.8% 1.9% 2.8% 19.9% 40.3% 32.2% 4.90 4.2% 2.8% 5.6% 23.6% 41.7% 22.2% 4.63 2.7% 2.7% 5.4% 27.7% 44.6% 17.0% 4.60 1.5% 0.1% 0.2% ­4.1% ­2.9% 5.2% ­ 25. Overall, I am satisfied with the graduate education I received at CU­Colorado Springs. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree MEAN= 1.9% 1.4% 2.3% 13.5% 44.7% 36.3% 5.07 1.4% 1.4% 1.4% 12.2% 54.1% 29.7% 5.05 0.0% 0.9% 0.9% 10.6% 55.8% 31.9% 5.17 1.4% 0.5% 0.5% 1.6% ­1.7% ­2.2% ­ 20. A graduate degree is required to do my job well. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree Section C: Rating My Education at CU­Colorado Springs Please circle the number for each item that most closely matches your opinion: 23. I would recommend my graduate degree program to another interested person. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree Office of Institutional Research 2004 Grad Alum Reports.xls 5/2/2007 13
26. In retrospect, I wish I had chosen a different graduate program of study at CU­Colorado Springs. 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No (go to Q. 26b) 7.5% 92.5% 8.3% 91.7% 2.7% 97.3% 5.6% ­5.6% 26a. If yes, what degree program do you wish you had chosen? N= Other Computer Science (MS, Ph.D.) 16 31.3% 6.3% 6 83.3% 16.7% 3 33.3% 33.3% ­ 50.0% ­16.6% 26b. Do you wish you had attended a different institution? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 18.4% 81.6% 16.2% 83.8% 11.3% 88.7% 4.9% ­4.9% 26c. Could you have attended a different institution? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 79.6% 20.4% 81.8% 18.2% 85.4% 14.6% ­3.6% 3.6% 39.7% 60.3% 21.6% 78.4% 28.2% 71.8% ­6.6% 6.6% 28. How would you evaluate the advising you received in your graduate program? 0 ­ Never was advised 1 ­ Very Poor 2 ­ Poor 3 ­ Fair 4 ­ Good 5 ­ Excellent 6 ­ Never requested or needed advisement (* the mean does not include category 0 or 6 responses) *MEAN= 6.1% 3.7% 3.7% 22.0% 26.2% 29.9% 8.4% 8.2% 2.7% 5.5% 23.3% 21.9% 27.4% 11.0% 10.6% 2.7% 0.9% 15.9% 39.8% 27.4% 2.7% 4.02 ­2.4% 0.0% 4.6% 7.4% ­17.9% 0.0% 8.3% ­ 29. How would you evaluate the mentoring you received in your graduate program? 0 ­ Never had a mentor 1 ­ Very Poor 2 ­ Poor 3 ­ Fair 4 ­ Good 5 ­ Excellent (* the mean does not include category 0 responses) *MEAN= 38.5% 2.8% 6.1% 14.6% 21.6% 16.4% 58.3% 2.8% 8.3% 11.1% 18.1% 1.4% 59.3% 2.7% 4.4% 8.8% 17.7% 7.1% 3.54 ­1.0% 0.1% 3.9% 2.3% 0.4% ­5.7% ­ 37.0% 55.0% 8.1% 18.1% 68.1% 13.9% 13.4% 73.2% 13.4% 4.7% ­5.1% 0.5% 28.6% 30.0% 32.9% 7.1% 1.4% 2.23 12.7% 36.6% 40.8% 8.5% 1.4% 2.49 16.1% 41.1% 37.5% 3.6% 1.8% 2.34 ­3.4% ­4.5% 3.3% 4.9% ­0.4% ­ 27. I sought formal graduate advisement on a regular basis (at least once a semester). 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 30. Did you work directly with any faculty member on research, service, or creative projects semester during your time at CU­Colorado Springs, either in or outside of class? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 3 ­ No, but I wanted a mentor 31. How often were courses needed for your graduate program unavailable in the that you needed them? 1 ­ Never 2 ­ Rarely 3 ­ Sometimes 4 ­ Often 5 ­ Always MEAN= Office of Institutional Research 2004 Grad Alum Reports.xls 5/2/2007 14
32. In your opinion, what were the advantages of going to graduate school at CU­Colorado Springs? Location Faculty Convenient Class hours/schedule Good departmental programs Cost Curriculum Other Good reputation Night classes Quality education Small class size Accredited Good equipment, facilities, resources Orientation to non­traditional students Small school/atmosphere Part of CU system, affiliation w/Boulder Diversity among students Good cohesiveness, communication Friendly Atmosphere Availability of Faculty Diverse course offerings Diversity on campus Able to get a degree Had major I wanted High academic standards Older, mature student body Personable/small student:teacher ratio 14.2% 11.3% 19.9% 6.6% 2.4% 8.9% 2.1% 3.1% 3.7% 1.6% 3.1% 3.1% 2.1% 2.4% 0.8% 1.8% 1.3% 0.5% 0.0% 1.0% 0.3% 1.0% 0.0% 0.3% 1.6% 0.8% 0.3% 3.7% 11.5% 9.9% 20.6% 5.3% 0.0% 12.2% 3.1% 1.5% 7.6% 0.8% 4.6% 2.3% 3.8% 1.5% 0.8% 3.8% 1.5% 1.5% 0.0% 0.8% 0.0% 0.8% 0.0% 0.8% 0.8% 0.8% 0.8% 3.1% 8.2% 16.5% 14.4% 4.1% 2.1% 8.2% 1.0% 16.5% 3.6% 4.6% 3.1% 2.1% 3.1% 1.5% 0.5% 1.5% 2.1% 2.6% 0.5% 0.5% 1.0% 1.0% 0.5% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.3% ­6.6% 6.2% 1.2% ­2.1% 4.0% 2.1% ­15.0% 4.0% ­3.8% 1.5% 0.2% 0.7% 0.0% 0.3% 2.3% ­0.6% ­1.1% ­0.5% 0.3% ­1.0% ­0.2% ­0.5% 0.8% 0.8% 0.8% 0.8% 3.1% 33. In your opinion, what were the disadvantages of going to graduate school at CU­Colorado Springs? Parking Other Faculty High fees, costs School lacks a big name Department/program disorganized Lacking equipment/facilities/resources Class hours/schedule Need wider selection of courses No career placement, guidance Lacking cohesiveness/communication Poor academic advising Need more graduate programs Classes taught by TA's, not PhD's Group projects Curriculum Inadequate Library Resources Lack of internships, work experience School is too small 11.5% 15.4% 8.7% 6.3% 7.7% 4.8% 1.4% 5.8% 6.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.5% 0.0% 0.0% 1.4% 10.6% 1.9% 0.5% 1.0% 6.5% 20.8% 11.3% 3.2% 11.3% 1.6% 4.8% 8.1% 9.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.8% 8.1% 3.2% 4.8% 1.6% 8.2% 42.4% 4.7% 8.2% 9.4% 1.2% 4.7% 2.4% 3.5% 3.5% 3.5% 1.2% 1.2% 3.5% 2.4% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% ­1.7% ­21.6% 6.6% ­5.0% 1.9% 0.4% 0.1% 5.7% 6.2% ­3.5% ­3.5% ­1.2% ­1.2% ­3.5% 2.4% 8.1% 3.2% 4.8% 1.6% Office of Institutional Research 2004 Grad Alum Reports.xls 5/2/2007 15
34. Where did you first hear about your graduate program at UCCS? 1 ­ I was a UCCS student at the time 2 ­ Professional publication 3 ­ Brochure 4 ­ Web site 5 ­ Word of mouth 6­ Other 14.6% 1.9% 5.2% 21.2% 32.5% 24.5% 11.3% 1.4% 2.8% 40.8% 19.7% 23.9% 6.3% 4.5% 3.6% 28.8% 29.7% 27.0% 5.0% ­3.1% ­0.8% 12.0% ­10.0% ­3.1% 206 6.8% 44.7% 48.5% 71 5.6% 42.3% 52.1% 110 6.4% 43.6% 50.0% ­0.8% ­1.3% 2.1% Section D. Demographics 35. Your gender is: 1 ­ Male 2 ­ Female 43.7% 56.3% 55.4% 44.6% 63.7% 36.3% ­8.3% 8.3% 36. Your primary ethnic group is? 1 ­ White / Anglo / Caucasian 2 ­ African American 3 ­ Chicano(a) / Mexican American 4 ­ Latino(a) / Latin American, South and Central American 87.0% 4.3% 1.9% 1.9% 84.7% 6.9% 1.4% 0.0% 87.3% 0.9% 1.8% 1.8% ­2.6% 6.0% ­0.4% ­1.8% 0.0% 0.0% 0.9% ­0.9% 1.4% 2.8% 0.0% 2.8% 0.5% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.0% 1.4% 0.0% 1.4% 1.4% 1.4% 2.7% ­1.3% 0.5% 1.4% 4.5% ­3.1% 34a. To what degree did you find the UCCS website helpful? N= 1 ­ Not helpful 2 ­ Somewhat helpful 3 ­ Very helpful 5 ­ Native American / Alaskan Native / Aleut 6 ­ Asian American / Asian / Pacific Islander 7 ­ Asian American / Asian / Southwest Asian (Region consisting of Afghanistan, Bakrain, Cyprus, Gaza Strip, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey, United Arab Empire, and Yemen) 8 ­ Asian American / Asian / South Asian (Region consisting of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka) 9 ­ Asian American / Asian / East Asian (Region consisting of China, Japan, Mongolia, North/South Korea, and Taiwan) 10 ­ Asian American / Asian / Southeast Asian (Region consisting of Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam) 37. Your year of birth is: MEAN= RANGE 1964 1966 1967 1943­1980 1948­1977 1947­1979 ­ ­ 38. Your marital status is: 1 ­ Single, Never Married 2 ­ Married 3 ­ Separated 4 ­ Divorced 5­ Widowed 6 ­ Other 17.0% 70.3% 0.0% 10.4% 0.9% 1.4% 15.1% 75.3% 0.0% 8.2% 0.0% 1.4% 15.2% 75.0% 3.6% 3.6% 0.0% 2.7% ­0.1% 0.3% ­3.6% 4.6% 0.0% ­1.3% 39. How many dependants are in your household? MEAN= 0 1 2 3 4 5­7 2.01 1.6% 34.6% 37.8% 17.3% 5.5% 3.1% 2.02 2.2% 35.6% 40.0% 8.9% 6.7% 6.7% 2.34 36.8% 14.2% 23.6% 17.0% 6.6% 1.9% ­ ­34.6% 21.4% 16.4% ­8.1% 0.1% 4.8% 40. Your total personal annual salary (before deductions) in the year following your graduation was: 1 ­ Less than $9,999 2 ­ $10,000 ­ $19,999 3 ­ $20,000 ­ $29,999 4 ­ $30,000 ­ $39,999 5 ­ $40,000 ­ $54,999 6 ­ $55,000 ­ $79,999 7 ­ $80,000 ­ $99,999 8 ­ $100,000 or more 4.9% 7.3% 7.3% 19.9% 19.9% 22.8% 10.7% 7.3% 1.4% 8.7% 1.4% 11.6% 15.9% 30.4% 11.6% 18.8% 6.3% 0.0% 1.8% 8.0% 18.8% 46.4% 11.6% 7.1% ­4.9% 8.7% ­0.4% 3.6% ­2.9% ­16.0% 0.0% 11.7% Office of Institutional Research 2004 Grad Alum Reports.xls 5/2/2007 16
Graduate Alumni 2004 Survey Results Comparison of University Totals to the College of Education % ALL GRAD 2004 EDU 2003 EDU Difference ALUMNI GRADS GRADS 2004­2003 N=216 N=67 N=72 1. What year did you start work toward a graduate degree at CU­Colorado Springs? 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 and before 1.4% 11.1% 30.8% 26.4% 18.8% 4.8% 2.9% 3.4% 3.1% 12.5% 37.5% 26.6% 12.5% 4.7% 1.6% 1.6% 0.0% 0.0% 22.5% 46.5% 21.1% 4.2% 4.2% 1.4% 3.1% 12.5% 15.0% ­19.9% ­8.6% 0.5% ­2.6% 0.2% 2. What was your initial student level? 1 ­ Fully Accepted 2 ­ Provisionally Accepted 3 ­ Unclassified 68.5% 9.7% 21.8% 73.1% 6.0% 20.9% 63.4% 12.7% 23.9% 9.7% ­6.7% ­3.0% 3. What was your initial student tuition classification? 1 ­ Resident 2 ­ Non­resident 3­ Online instruction only 74.4% 13.5% 12.1% 93.9% 6.1% 0.0% 88.9% 11.1% 0.0% 5.0% ­5.0% 0.0% 4. During your graduate studies at CU­Colorado Springs, what was your course load during most semesters? 1 ­ Full­time (5 or more hours a semester) 2 ­ Part­time (less than 5 hours a semester) 68.9% 31.1% 75.8% 24.2% 74.6% 25.4% 1.2% ­1.2% 5. Please indicate when you received your last graduate degree from CU­Colorado Springs. 1 ­ May 2 ­ August 3 ­ December 2002 51.9% 10.6% 37.5% 2002 56.7% 13.4% 29.9% 2001 58.3% 19.4% 22.2% ­1.6% ­6.0% 7.7% 6. Which degree did you receive at the time of the above graduation? Master of Arts Master of Science Master of Public Administration 39.4% 8.8% 4.2% 97.0% 3.0% 0.0% 97.2% 1.4% 1.4% ­0.2% 1.6% ­1.4% 7. In what major field(s) or area(s) of emphasis did you receive your graduate degree from CU­Colorado Springs? Counseling and Human Services (MA) Curriculum and Instruction (MA) Special Education (MA) 6.0% 18.1% 7.9% 17.9% 56.7% 25.4% 20.6% 61.8% 17.6% ­2.7% ­5.1% 7.8% 8. In which school/college were you enrolled as a graduate student? 2 ­ Education 31.0% 100.0% 100.0% 0.0% Office of Institutional Research 2004 Grad Alum Reports.xls 5/2/2007 17
8a. Did you take any of your courses on­line? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No (go to Q. 9) 32.9% 67.1% 1.5% 98.5% 5.6% 94.4% ­4.1% 4.1% 70 54.7% 51.4% 48.6% 1 40.0% 100.0% 0.0% 4 18.8% 100.0% 0.0% ­ ­ 0.0% 0.0% 9. What was your primary purpose in obtaining a graduate degree? CIRCLE ONE ANSWER ONLY 1 ­ To become better qualified for future employment. 2 ­ To become better qualified for my present employment. 3 ­ To qualify for advancement in my field of employment. 4 ­ To prepare for a better job than my present employment. 5 ­ To prepare for changing my occupation. 6 ­ To prepare for a further graduate degree (e.g., earning a masters and a Ph.D.). 7 ­ For self­development. 8 ­ Other 30.4% 16.4% 16.4% 7.0% 10.3% 4.7% 13.1% 1.9% 24.6% 30.8% 13.8% 6.2% 18.5% 0.0% 1.5% 4.6% 26.4% 22.2% 27.8% 1.4% 15.3% 5.6% 1.4% 0.0% ­1.8% 8.6% ­14.0% 4.8% 3.2% ­5.6% 0.1% 4.6% 10. Are you currently enrolled in an advanced degree (beyond your graduate degree at CU­Colorado Springs) or certificate program? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No (go to Q. 10b) 12.3% 87.7% 6.0% 94.0% 9.7% 90.3% ­3.7% 3.7% 26 4 5 ­ 8b. If yes, estimate what percent of your course work was done online N= MEAN= Percent <= 50% Percent > 50% 10a. If yes, what is the program in which you are enrolled and at what university? N= Program: MS Ph.D. Other University: Other CU­Colorado Springs 7.7% 30.8% 61.5% 0.0% 0.0% 100.0% 42.9% 28.6% 28.6% ­42.9% ­28.6% 71.4% 100.0% 0.0% 100.0% 0.0% 71.4% 28.6% 28.6% ­28.6% 10b. If no, do you plan to pursue another advanced degree, credentials, licenses, and/or certifications within the next year? N= 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 185 26.5% 73.5% 62 17.7% 82.3% 62 25.8% 74.2% ­ ­8.1% 8.1% 11. Upon graduation, what did you do? 1 ­ Sought new employment 2 ­ Continued current employment 3 ­ Attended further graduate school 4 ­Took Time Off 5 ­ Other 19.9% 68.5% 3.2% 5.1% 3.2% 19.4% 76.1% 0.0% 3.1% 1.5% 38.9% 51.4% 2.8% 2.8% 4.2% ­19.5% 24.7% ­2.8% 0.3% ­2.7% 12. What is your current employment status? 1 ­ Employed full­time (go to Q. 13) 2 ­ Employed part­time (go to Q. 13) 3 ­ Unemployed but seeking employment 4 ­ Unemployed and not seeking employment 82.7% 10.7% 3.3% 3.3% 88.1% 9.0% 1.5% 1.5% 87.5% 5.6% 0.0% 6.9% 0.6% 3.4% 1.5% ­5.4% 23 2 5 ­ 38.5% 23.1% 50.0% 50.0% 100.0% 0.0% ­50.0% 50.0% SECTION B: EMPLOYMENT 12a. If unemployed, what is your current source of income? (go to Q.21) N= Spouse Other Office of Institutional Research 2004 Grad Alum Reports.xls 5/2/2007 18
13. In which sector of the economy is your primary employment? 1 ­ Aerospace Industry 2 ­ Agricultural 3 ­ Contract Construction 4 ­ Education 5 ­ Finance 6 ­ Government 7 ­ Homemaker 8 ­ Insurance ­­ Real Estate 9 ­ Manufacturing 10 ­ Mining 11 ­ Medical/Nursing/Allied Health 12 ­ Professional (Medical or Law) 13 ­ Public Service 14 ­ Service 15 ­ Transportation & Public Utilities 16 ­ Wholesale & Retail Trades 17 ­ Other (specify) 6.4% 0.0% 0.5% 37.3% 5.4% 11.3% 0.5% 0.0% 4.9% 0.5% 7.8% 0.5% 1.0% 2.9% 1.0% 1.0% 19.1% 0.0% 0.0% 1.5% 87.9% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.5% 1.5% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 7.6% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 86.8% 0.0% 2.9% 2.9% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.5% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 5.9% 0.0% 0.0% 1.5% 1.1% 0.0% ­2.9% ­2.9% 0.0% 0.0% 1.5% 1.5% 0.0% ­1.5% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.7% 14a. Are you currently employed in your chosen profession/occupation? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 87.1% 12.9% 90.8% 9.2% 95.6% 4.4% ­4.8% 4.8% 14b. Overall, are you satisfied with your current job? 1 ­ Yes 2­ Neutral 3 ­ No 76.4% 18.7% 4.9% 84.8% 13.6% 1.5% 94.0% 0.0% 6.0% ­9.2% 13.6% ­4.5% 58.3% 41.7% 61.5% 38.5% 56.5% 43.5% 5.0% ­5.0% 15a. How long did it take for you to find your first job related to your graduate degree after graduation? MEAN Days= < 30 days 31­ 60 days > 60 days 159 5.7% 37.7% 56.6% 172 31.6% 10.5% 57.9% 127 34.6% 19.2% 46.2% ­ ­3.0% ­8.7% 11.7% 15b. After graduation, was your employment changed to an area related to your graduate degree? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 36.3% 63.7% 36.5% 63.5% 40.0% 60.0% ­3.5% 3.5% 16. Was it necessary for you to relocate for your first job after graduation? 1 ­ Did not have to relocate 2 ­ Relocated within Colorado 3 ­ Relocated to another state 4 ­ Relocated to another country 5 ­ N/A (e.g., already had a job in my field) 58.2% 3.0% 10.0% 1.0% 27.9% 78.1% 1.6% 3.1% 0.0% 17.2% 75.4% 4.3% 2.9% 1.4% 15.9% 2.7% ­2.7% 0.2% ­1.4% 1.3% 17. How much previous experience did you have in your current field of employment? 1 ­ Had no previous employment experience 2 ­ Had some previous employment experience 3 ­ Had substantial previous employment experience 12.1% 41.9% 46.0% 17.7% 43.5% 38.7% 17.6% 47.1% 35.3% 0.1% ­3.6% 3.4% 3.9% 3.4% 2.4% 12.7% 22.9% 54.6% 5.11 1.5% 0.0% 1.5% 4.5% 15.2% 77.3% 5.62 1.5% 1.5% 4.4% 0.0% 23.5% 69.1% 5.54 0.0% ­1.5% ­2.9% 4.5% ­8.3% 8.2% ­ 15. Did you already have your current job prior to graduation? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No Please circle the number for each item that most closely matches your opinion: 18. My job is closely related to my chosen field of study. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree MEAN= Office of Institutional Research 2004 Grad Alum Reports.xls 5/2/2007 19
19. My graduate studies at CU­Colorado Springs enhanced my ability to get a job. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree MEAN= 3.5% 3.5% 2.0% 19.0% 35.0% 37.0% 4.89 4.7% 1.6% 1.6% 14.1% 31.3% 46.9% 5.06 2.9% 4.3% 1.4% 5.7% 38.6% 47.1% 5.14 1.8% ­2.7% 0.2% 8.4% ­7.3% ­0.2% ­ 7.3% 10.2% 8.8% 19.0% 22.0% 32.7% 4.36 4.5% 6.1% 1.5% 19.7% 18.2% 50.0% 4.91 4.3% 11.4% 5.7% 14.3% 27.1% 37.1% 4.60 0.2% ­5.3% ­4.2% 5.4% ­8.9% 12.9% ­ 21. My CU­Colorado Springs graduate degree prepared me well for my chosen career. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree MEAN= 2.4% 1.9% 3.3% 22.6% 44.3% 25.5% 4.81 1.5% 0.0% 3.0% 22.4% 44.8% 28.4% 4.94 1.4% 7.0% 5.6% 16.9% 42.3% 26.8% 4.72 0.1% ­7.0% ­2.6% 5.5% 2.5% 1.6% ­ 22. The technical skills I learned at CU­Colorado Springs during my graduate studies were complete and up­to­date. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree MEAN= 3.3% 3.7% 6.1% 16.8% 49.1% 21.0% 4.68 4.5% 3.0% 4.5% 16.7% 48.5% 22.7% 4.7 4.3% 4.3% 10.0% 18.6% 42.9% 20.0% 4.51 0.2% ­1.3% ­5.5% ­1.9% 5.6% 2.7% ­ 23. I would recommend my graduate degree program to another interested person. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree MEAN= 2.3% 0.5% 3.3% 12.6% 41.6% 39.7% 5.10 3.0% 1.5% 4.5% 11.9% 35.8% 43.3% 5.06 4.2% 2.8% 4.2% 12.7% 38.0% 38.0% 4.92 ­1.2% ­1.3% 0.3% ­0.8% ­2.2% 5.3% ­ 24. The specific knowledge, skills, and expertise I acquired at CU­Colorado Springs in my graduate program have been useful in my present occupation. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree MEAN= 2.8% 1.9% 2.8% 19.9% 40.3% 32.2% 4.90 1.5% 0.0% 1.5% 16.4% 46.3% 34.3% 5.09 2.9% 2.9% 1.4% 17.1% 37.1% 38.6% 4.99 ­1.4% ­2.9% 0.1% ­0.7% 9.2% ­4.3% ­ 20. A graduate degree is required to do my job well. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree MEAN= Section C: Rating My Education at CU­Colorado Springs Please circle the number for each item that most closely matches your opinion: Office of Institutional Research 2004 Grad Alum Reports.xls 5/2/2007 20
25. Overall, I am satisfied with the graduate education I received at CU­Colorado Springs. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree MEAN= 1.9% 1.4% 2.3% 13.5% 44.7% 36.3% 5.07 1.5% 3.0% 1.5% 18.2% 42.4% 33.3% 4.97 2.9% 2.9% 1.4% 17.1% 37.1% 38.6% 4.89 ­1.4% 0.1% 0.1% 1.1% 5.3% ­5.3% ­ 26. In retrospect, I wish I had chosen a different graduate program of study at CU­Colorado Springs. 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No (go to Q. 26b) 7.5% 92.5% 9.1% 90.9% 7.0% 93.0% 2.1% ­2.1% 26a. If yes, what degree program do you wish you had chosen? N= Other Counseling & Human Services 16 31.3% 18.8% 5 40.0% 60.0% 5 100.0% 0.0% ­60.0% 60.0% 26b. Do you wish you had attended a different institution? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 18.4% 81.6% 12.9% 87.1% 6.1% 93.9% 6.8% ­6.8% 26c. Could you have attended a different institution? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 79.6% 20.4% 75.9% 24.1% 85.7% 14.3% ­9.8% 9.8% 39.7% 60.3% 46.3% 53.7% 50.0% 50.0% ­3.7% 3.7% 28. How would you evaluate the advising you received in your graduate program? 0 ­ Never was advised 1 ­ Very Poor 2 ­ Poor 3 ­ Fair 4 ­ Good 5 ­ Excellent 6 ­ Never requested or needed advisement (* the mean does not include category 0 or 6 responses) *MEAN= 6.1% 3.7% 3.7% 22.0% 26.2% 29.9% 8.4% 4.5% 6.1% 1.5% 24.2% 28.8% 28.8% 6.1% 1.4% 2.8% 8.5% 19.7% 31.0% 29.6% 7.0% 3.83 3.1% 3.3% ­7.0% 4.5% ­2.2% ­0.8% ­0.9% ­ 29. How would you evaluate the mentoring you received in your graduate program? 0 ­ Never had a mentor 1 ­ Very Poor 2 ­ Poor 3 ­ Fair 4 ­ Good 5 ­ Excellent (* the mean does not include category 0 responses) *MEAN= 38.5% 2.8% 6.1% 14.6% 21.6% 16.4% 32.8% 4.5% 6.0% 19.4% 23.9% 13.4% 31.4% 1.4% 7.1% 7.1% 32.9% 20.0% 3.92 1.4% 3.1% ­1.1% 12.3% ­9.0% ­6.6% ­ 37.0% 55.0% 8.1% 31.8% 66.7% 1.5% 53.5% 43.7% 2.8% ­21.7% 23.0% ­1.3% 28.6% 30.0% 32.9% 7.1% 1.4% 2.23 45.5% 25.8% 22.7% 6.1% 0.0% 1.89 38.6% 35.7% 18.6% 5.7% 1.4% 1.96 6.9% ­9.9% 4.1% 0.4% ­1.4% ­ 27. I sought formal graduate advisement on a regular basis (at least once a semester). 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 30. Did you work directly with any faculty member on research, service, or creative projects during your time at CU­Colorado Springs, either in or outside of class? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 3 ­ No, but I wanted a mentor 31. How often were courses needed for your graduate program unavailable in the semester that you needed them? 1 ­ Never 2 ­ Rarely 3 ­ Sometimes 4 ­ Often 5 ­ Always MEAN= Office of Institutional Research 2004 Grad Alum Reports.xls 5/2/2007 21
32. In your opinion, what were the advantages of going to graduate school at CU­Colorado Springs? Location Faculty Convenient Class hours/schedule Good departmental programs Cost Other Good reputation Night classes Quality education Small class size Had major I wanted Accredited Good equipment, facilities, resources High academic standards Small school/atmosphere Good cohesiveness, communication Availability of Faculty Diverse course offerings Curriculum Friendly Atmosphere Good career placement, guidance Personable/small student:teacher ratio Quality education 14.2% 11.3% 19.9% 6.6% 2.4% 8.9% 2.1% 0.0% 3.7% 0.0% 3.1% 1.6% 2.1% 2.4% 0.8% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.0% 2.1% 1.0% 1.3% 3.7% 3.1% 18.1% 9.4% 22.0% 10.2% 5.5% 9.4% 3.9% 0.0% 2.4% 0.0% 3.1% 2.4% 1.6% 2.4% 0.8% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.6% 0.8% 1.6% 2.4% 0.8% 1.6% 15.7% 10.7% 13.6% 5.0% 7.1% 12.9% 10.0% 2.9% 2.9% 1.4% 1.4% 3.6% 0.7% 1.4% 0.7% 5.7% 1.4% 0.7% 2.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.4% ­1.3% 8.4% 5.2% ­1.6% ­3.5% ­6.1% ­2.9% ­0.5% ­1.4% 1.7% ­1.2% 0.9% 1.0% 0.1% ­5.7% ­1.4% ­0.7% ­0.5% 0.8% 1.6% 2.4% 0.8% 1.6% 33. In your opinion, what were the disadvantages of going to graduate school at CU­Colorado Springs? Parking Other Faculty High fees, costs Department/program disorganized Lacking equipment/facilities/resources Class hours/schedule Need wider selection of courses Too many unnecessary requirements Location Lack of diversity among instructors Lack of internships, work experience Poor academic advising Need more graduate programs Classes taught by TA's, not PhD's Lack of sports Unfriendly, uncaring atmosphere Curriculum Construction Lack of financial aid Use of student funds 11.5% 15.4% 8.7% 6.3% 4.8% 0.0% 5.8% 6.7% 0.0% 4.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.5% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.1% 1.0% 1.0% 0.5% 16.0% 16.1% 10.7% 8.9% 7.1% 0.0% 5.4% 5.4% 0.0% 7.1% 0.0% 0.0% 1.8% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 16.1% 1.8% 1.8% 1.8% 10.9% 36.4% 7.3% 3.6% 3.6% 1.8% 3.6% 5.5% 5.5% 1.8% 3.6% 5.5% 3.6% 1.8% 1.8% 1.8% 1.8% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 5.1% ­20.3% 3.4% 5.3% 3.5% ­1.8% 1.8% ­0.1% ­5.5% 5.3% ­3.6% ­5.5% ­1.8% ­1.8% ­1.8% ­1.8% ­1.8% 16.1% 1.8% 1.8% 1.8% 34. Where did you first hear about your graduate program at UCCS? 1 ­ I was a UCCS student at the time 2 ­ Professional publication 3 ­ Brochure 4 ­ Web site 5 ­ Word of mouth 6­ Other 14.6% 1.9% 5.2% 21.2% 32.5% 24.5% 11.9% 0.0% 7.5% 11.9% 41.8% 26.9% 12.9% 4.3% 10.0% 10.0% 34.3% 28.6% ­1.0% ­4.3% ­2.5% 1.9% 7.5% ­1.7% 206 6.8% 44.7% 48.5% 64 9.4% 40.6% 50.0% 64 7.8% 48.4% 43.8% ­ 1.6% ­7.8% 6.2% 34a. To what degree did you find the UCCS website helpful? N= 1 ­ Not helpful 2 ­ Somewhat helpful 3 ­ Very helpful Office of Institutional Research 2004 Grad Alum Reports.xls 5/2/2007 22
Section D. Demographics 35. Your gender is: 1 ­ Male 2 ­ Female 36. Your primary ethnic group is? 1 ­ White / Anglo / Caucasian 2 ­ African American 3 ­ Chicano(a) / Mexican American 4 ­ Latino(a) / Latin American, South and Central American 5 ­ Native American / Alaskan Native / Aleut 6 ­ Asian American / Asian / Pacific Islander 7 ­ Asian American / Asian / Southwest Asian (Region consisting of Afghanistan, Bakrain, Cyprus, Gaza Strip, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey, United Arab Empire, and Yemen) 8 ­ Asian American / Asian / South Asian (Region consisting of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka) 9 ­ Asian American / Asian / East Asian (Region consisting of China, Japan, Mongolia, North/South Korea, and Taiwan) 10 ­ Asian American / Asian / Southeast Asian (Region consisting of Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam) 37. Your year of birth is: MEAN= RANGE 43.7% 56.3% 23.9% 76.1% 22.5% 77.5% 1.4% ­1.4% 87.0% 4.3% 1.9% 1.9% 0.0% 1.4% 91.0% 1.5% 4.5% 3.0% 0.0% 0.0% 94.4% 1.4% 1.4% 1.4% 0.0% 0.0% ­3.4% 0.1% 3.1% 1.6% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.4% ­1.4% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.5% 0.0% 1.0% 1.4% 0.0% 0.0% 0.5% 0.0% 1964 1962 1962 1943­1980 1943­1978 1942­1977 ­ ­ 38. Your marital status is: 1 ­ Single, Never Married 2 ­ Married 3 ­ Separated 4 ­ Divorced 5­ Widowed 6 ­ Other 17.0% 70.3% 0.0% 10.4% 0.9% 1.4% 10.4% 74.6% 0.0% 10.4% 1.5% 3.0% 12.9% 78.6% 1.4% 5.7% 1.4% 0.0% ­2.5% ­4.0% ­1.4% 4.7% 0.1% 3.0% 39. How many dependants are in your household? MEAN= 0 1 2 3 4 5­7 2.01 1.6% 34.6% 37.8% 17.3% 5.5% 3.1% 1.98 2.1% 29.8% 40.4% 23.4% 4.3% 0.0% 1.90 29.4% 27.9% 29.4% 7.4% 4.4% 1.5% ­ ­27.3% 1.9% 11.0% 16.0% ­0.1% ­1.5% 40. Your total personal annual salary (before deductions) in the year following your graduation was: 1 ­ Less than $9,999 2 ­ $10,000 ­ $19,999 3 ­ $20,000 ­ $29,999 4 ­ $30,000 ­ $39,999 5 ­ $40,000 ­ $54,999 6 ­ $55,000 ­ $79,999 7 ­ $80,000 ­ $99,999 8 ­ $100,000 or more 4.9% 7.3% 7.3% 19.9% 19.9% 22.8% 10.7% 7.3% 1.5% 4.5% 13.6% 42.4% 22.7% 12.1% 3.0% 0.0% 5.9% 1.5% 20.6% 29.4% 29.4% 13.2% 0.0% 0.0% ­4.4% 3.0% ­7.0% 13.0% ­6.7% ­1.1% 3.0% 0.0% Office of Institutional Research 2004 Grad Alum Reports.xls 5/2/2007 23
Graduate Alumni 2004 Survey Results Comparison of University Totals to the College of Engineering 2003 % Difference ALL GRAD 2004 ENGR ENGR 2004­2003 ALUMNI GRADS GRADS N=28 N=30 1. What year did you start work toward a graduate degree at CU­Colorado Springs? 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 and before 1.4% 11.1% 30.8% 26.4% 18.8% 4.8% 2.9% 3.4% 3.6% 7.1% 25.0% 14.3% 25.0% 10.7% 3.6% 10.7% 0.0% 0.0% 10.3% 37.9% 24.1% 3.4% 6.9% 17.2% 3.6% 7.1% 14.7% ­23.6% 0.9% 7.3% ­3.3% ­6.5% 2. What was your initial student level? 1 ­ Fully Accepted 2 ­ Provisionally Accepted 3 ­ Unclassified 68.5% 9.7% 21.8% 35.7% 14.3% 50.0% 43.3% 13.3% 43.3% ­7.6% 1.0% 6.7% 3. What was your initial student tuition classification? 1 ­ Resident 2 ­ Non­resident 3­ Online instruction only 74.4% 13.5% 12.1% 75.0% 21.4% 3.6% 80.0% 20.0% 0.0% ­5.0% 1.4% 3.6% 4. During your graduate studies at CU­Colorado Springs, what was your course load during most semesters? 1 ­ Full­time (5 or more hours a semester) 2 ­ Part­time (less than 5 hours a semester) 68.9% 31.1% 53.6% 46.4% 46.7% 53.3% 6.9% ­6.9% 5. Please indicate when you received your last graduate degree from CU­Colorado Springs. 1 ­ May 2 ­ August 3 ­ December 2002 51.9% 10.6% 37.5% 2002 39.3% 10.7% 50.0% 2001 72.4% 3.4% 24.1% ­ ­33.1% 7.3% 25.9% 6. Which degree did you receive at the time of the above graduation? Master of Science Master of Engineering Doctor of Philosophy 8.8% 5.1% 0.5% 53.6% 42.9% 3.6% 41.4% 55.2% 3.4% 12.2% ­12.3% 0.2% 7. In what major field(s) or area(s) of emphasis did you receive your graduate degree from CU­Colorado Springs? Applied Mathematics (MS) Computer Science (MS) Computer Science (PhD) Electrical Engineering (MS) Electrical Engineering (PhD) Engineering (MS) Mechanical Engineering (MS) Other 1.4% 3.2% 0.5% 3.2% 0.0% 1.4% 1.4% 2.8% 10.7% 25.0% 3.6% 21.4% 0.0% 14.3% 10.7% 14.3% 0.0% 30.0% 0.0% 23.3% 3.3% 16.7% 26.7% 0.0% 10.7% ­5.0% 3.6% ­1.9% ­3.3% ­2.4% ­16.0% 14.3% 8. In which school/college were you enrolled as a graduate student? 3 ­ Engineering & Applied Science 13.4% 100.0% 100.0% 0.0% Office of Institutional Research 2004 Grad Alum Reports.xls 5/2/2007 24
8a. Did you take any of your courses on­line? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No (go to Q. 9) 32.9% 67.1% 21.4% 78.6% 16.7% 83.3% 4.7% ­4.7% 70 54.7% 51.4% 48.6% 6 43.3% 66.7% 33.3% 5 13.0% 100.0% 0.0% ­ ­ ­33.3% 33.3% 9. What was your primary purpose in obtaining a graduate degree? CIRCLE ONE ANSWER ONLY 1 ­ To become better qualified for future employment. 30.4% 2 ­ To become better qualified for my present employment. 16.4% 3 ­ To qualify for advancement in my field of employment. 16.4% 4 ­ To prepare for a better job than my present employment. 7.0% 5 ­ To prepare for changing my occupation. 10.3% 6 ­ To prepare for a further graduate degree (e.g., earning a masters and a Ph.D.). 4.7% 7 ­ For self­development. 13.1% 28.6% 21.4% 7.1% 10.7% 3.6% 3.6% 25.0% 26.7% 20.0% 16.7% 6.7% 6.7% 0.0% 23.3% 1.9% 1.4% ­9.6% 4.0% ­3.1% 3.6% 1.7% 10. Are you currently enrolled in an advanced degree (beyond your graduate degree at CU­Colorado Springs) or certificate program? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No (go to Q. 10b) 12.3% 87.7% 21.4% 78.6% 6.7% 93.3% 14.7% ­14.7% 26 6 2 ­ 30.8% 57.7% 16.6% 83.3% 50.0% 50.0% ­33.4% 33.3% 100.0% 100.0% 50.0% 50.0% 10b. If no, do you plan to pursue another advanced degree, credentials, licenses, and/or certifications within the next year? N= 185 1 ­ Yes 26.5% 2 ­ No 73.5% 23 21.7% 78.3% 25 36.0% 64.0% ­ ­14.3% 14.3% 8b. If yes, estimate what percent of your course work was done online N = MEAN= Percent <= 50% Percent > 50% 10a. If yes, what is the program in which you are enrolled and at what university? N= Program: Ph.D. Other University: Other SECTION B: EMPLOYMENT 11. Upon graduation, what did you do? 1 ­ Sought new employment 2 ­ Continued current employment 3 ­ Attended further graduate school 4 ­Took Time Off 5 ­ Other 19.9% 68.5% 3.2% 5.1% 3.2% 25.0% 67.9% 0.0% 3.6% 3.6% 23.3% 70.0% 0.0% 0.0% 6.7% 1.7% ­2.1% 0.0% 3.6% ­3.1% 12. What is your current employment status? 1 ­ Employed full­time (go to Q. 13) 2 ­ Employed part­time (go to Q. 13) 3 ­ Unemployed but seeking employment 4 ­ Unemployed and not seeking employment 82.7% 10.7% 3.3% 3.3% 96.4% 3.6% 0.0% 0.0% 86.7% 6.7% 3.3% 3.3% 9.7% ­3.1% ­3.3% ­3.3% 23 0 1 ­ 38.5% 0.0% 100.0% ­100.0% 12a. If unemployed, what is your current source of income? (go to Q.21) N= Spouse Office of Institutional Research 2004 Grad Alum Reports.xls 5/2/2007 25
13. In which sector of the economy is your primary employment? 1 ­ Aerospace Industry 2 ­ Agricultural 3 ­ Contract Construction 4 ­ Education 5 ­ Finance 6 ­ Government 7 ­ Homemaker 8 ­ Insurance ­­ Real Estate 9 ­ Manufacturing 10 ­ Mining 11 ­ Medical/Nursing/Allied Health 12 ­ Professional (Medical or Law) 13 ­ Public Service 14 ­ Service 15 ­ Transportation & Public Utilities 16 ­ Wholesale & Retail Trades 17 ­ Other (specify) 6.4% 0.0% 0.5% 37.3% 5.4% 11.3% 0.5% 0.0% 4.9% 0.5% 7.8% 0.5% 1.0% 2.9% 1.0% 1.0% 19.1% 25.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.6% 3.6% 28.6% 0.0% 0.0% 3.6% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 7.1% 0.0% 3.6% 25.0% 16.7% 0.0% 0.0% 20.0% 0.0% 13.3% 0.0% 3.3% 3.3% 0.0% 3.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 6.7% 0.0% 33.3% 8.3% 0.0% 0.0% ­16.4% 3.6% 15.3% 0.0% ­3.3% 0.3% 0.0% ­3.3% 0.0% 0.0% 7.1% ­6.7% 3.6% ­8.3% 14a. Are you currently employed in your chosen profession/occupation? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 87.1% 12.9% 89.3% 10.7% 86.7% 13.3% 2.6% ­2.6% 14b. Overall, are you satisfied with your current job? 1 ­ Yes 2­ Neutral 3 ­ No 76.4% 18.7% 4.9% 67.9% 25.0% 7.1% 79.3% 10.3% 10.3% ­11.4% 14.7% ­3.2% 58.3% 41.7% 60.7% 39.3% 70.0% 30.0% ­9.3% 9.3% 15a. How long did it take for you to find your first job related to your graduate degree after graduation? MEAN Days= < 30 days 31­ 60 days > 60 days 159 5.7% 37.7% 56.6% 211 25.0% 25.0% 50.0% 164 11.1% 22.2% 66.7% ­ 13.9% 2.8% ­16.7% 15b. After graduation, was your employment changed to an area related to your graduate degree? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 36.3% 63.7% 27.8% 72.2% 21.7% 78.3% 6.1% ­6.1% 16. Was it necessary for you to relocate for your first job after graduation? 1 ­ Did not have to relocate 2 ­ Relocated within Colorado 3 ­ Relocated to another state 4 ­ Relocated to another country 5 ­ N/A (e.g., already had a job in my field) 58.2% 3.0% 10.0% 1.0% 27.9% 48.1% 0.0% 18.5% 3.7% 29.6% 55.2% 3.4% 13.8% 0.0% 27.6% ­7.1% ­3.4% 4.7% 3.7% 2.0% 17. How much previous experience did you have in your current field of employment? 1 ­ Had no previous employment experience 2 ­ Had some previous employment experience 3 ­ Had substantial previous employment experience 12.1% 41.9% 46.0% 14.8% 33.3% 51.9% 13.3% 33.3% 53.3% 1.5% 0.0% ­1.4% 3.9% 3.4% 2.4% 12.7% 22.9% 54.6% 5.11 3.7% 0.0% 3.7% 14.8% 33.3% 44.4% 5.07 10.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.3% 50.0% 36.7% 4.93 ­6.3% 0.0% 3.7% 11.5% ­16.7% 7.7% ­ 15. Did you already have your current job prior to graduation? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No Please circle the number for each item that most closely matches your opinion: 18. My job is closely related to my chosen field of study. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree MEAN= Office of Institutional Research 2004 Grad Alum Reports.xls 5/2/2007 26
19. My graduate studies at CU­Colorado Springs enhanced my ability to get a job. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree MEAN= 3.5% 3.5% 2.0% 19.0% 35.0% 37.0% 4.89 3.7% 3.7% 3.7% 29.6% 33.3% 25.9% 4.63 3.3% 0.0% 0.0% 20.0% 56.7% 20.0% 4.87 0.4% 3.7% 3.7% 9.6% ­23.4% 5.9% ­ 7.3% 10.2% 8.8% 19.0% 22.0% 32.7% 4.36 7.4% 14.8% 22.2% 18.5% 14.8% 22.2% 3.85 3.3% 6.7% 6.7% 30.0% 40.0% 13.3% 4.37 4.1% 8.1% 15.5% ­11.5% ­25.2% 8.9% ­ 2.4% 1.9% 3.3% 22.6% 44.3% 25.5% 4.81 0.0% 0.0% 8.0% 36.0% 32.0% 24.0% 4.72 3.3% 0.0% 0.0% 23.3% 60.0% 13.3% 4.77 ­3.3% 0.0% 8.0% 12.7% ­28.0% 10.7% ­ 22. The technical skills I learned at CU­Colorado Springs during my graduate studies were complete and up­to­date. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 3.3% 2 ­ Disagree 3.7% 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 6.1% 4 ­ Slightly Agree 16.8% 5 ­ Agree 49.1% 6 ­ Strongly Agree 21.0% MEAN= 4.68 0.0% 0.0% 3.6% 17.9% 53.6% 25.0% 5.00 3.3% 0.0% 6.7% 10.0% 66.7% 13.3% 4.77 ­3.3% 0.0% ­3.1% 7.9% ­13.1% 11.7% ­ 23. I would recommend my graduate degree program to another interested person. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree MEAN= 0.0% 0.0% 10.7% 3.6% 46.4% 39.3% 5.14 3.3% 0.0% 0.0% 16.7% 56.7% 23.3% 4.93 ­3.3% 0.0% 10.7% ­13.1% ­10.3% 16.0% ­ 0.0% 7.1% 3.6% 28.6% 35.7% 25.0% 4.68 3.3% 0.0% 0.0% 23.3% 50.0% 23.3% 4.87 ­3.3% 7.1% 3.6% 5.3% ­14.3% 1.7% ­ 0.0% 0.0% 3.6% 14.3% 39.3% 42.9% 5.21 3.3% 0.0% 3.3% 10.0% 60.0% 23.3% 4.93 ­3.3% 0.0% 0.3% 4.3% ­20.7% 19.6% ­ 20. A graduate degree is required to do my job well. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree MEAN= Section C: Rating My Education at CU­Colorado Springs Please circle the number for each item that most closely matches your opinion: 21. My CU­Colorado Springs graduate degree prepared me well for my chosen career. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree MEAN= 2.3% 0.5% 3.3% 12.6% 41.6% 39.7% 5.10 24. The specific knowledge, skills, and expertise I acquired at CU­Colorado Springs in my graduate program have been useful in my present occupation. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2.8% 2 ­ Disagree 1.9% 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 2.8% 4 ­ Slightly Agree 19.9% 5 ­ Agree 40.3% 6 ­ Strongly Agree 32.2% MEAN= 4.90 25. Overall, I am satisfied with the graduate education I received at CU­Colorado Springs. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 1.9% 2 ­ Disagree 1.4% 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 2.3% 4 ­ Slightly Agree 13.5% 5 ­ Agree 44.7% 6 ­ Strongly Agree 36.3% MEAN= 5.07 Office of Institutional Research 2004 Grad Alum Reports.xls 5/2/2007 27
26. In retrospect, I wish I had chosen a different graduate program of study at CU­Colorado Springs. 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No (go to Q. 26b) 7.5% 92.5% 3.6% 96.4% 6.9% 93.1% ­3.3% 3.3% 26a. If yes, what degree program do you wish you had chosen? N= Other Business Administration 16 31.2% 37.5% 1 100.0% 0.0% 2 50.0% 50.0% ­ 50.0% ­50.0% 26b. Do you wish you had attended a different institution? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 18.4% 81.6% 25.0% 75.0% 10.7% 89.3% 14.3% ­14.3% 26c. Could you have attended a different institution? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 79.6% 20.4% 76.0% 24.0% 85.2% 14.8% ­9.2% 9.2% 39.7% 60.3% 33.3% 67.7% 50.0% 50.0% ­16.7% 17.7% 28. How would you evaluate the advising you received in your graduate program? 0 ­ Never was advised 1 ­ Very Poor 2 ­ Poor 3 ­ Fair 4 ­ Good 5 ­ Excellent 6 ­ Never requested or needed advisement (* the mean does not include category 0 or 6 responses) *MEAN= 6.1% 3.7% 3.7% 22.0% 26.2% 29.9% 8.4% 3.6% 3.6% 0.0% 17.9% 32.1% 28.6% 14.3% 10.0% 6.7% 0.0% 10.0% 33.3% 23.3% 16.7% 3.91 ­6.4% ­3.1% 0.0% 7.9% ­1.2% 5.3% ­2.4% ­ 29. How would you evaluate the mentoring you received in your graduate program? 0 ­ Never had a mentor 1 ­ Very Poor 2 ­ Poor 3 ­ Fair 4 ­ Good 5 ­ Excellent (* the mean does not include category 0 responses) *MEAN= 38.5% 2.8% 6.1% 14.6% 21.6% 16.4% 39.3% 0.0% 0.0% 14.3% 21.4% 25.0% 36.7% 3.3% 0.0% 16.7% 23.3% 20.0% 3.89 2.6% ­3.3% 0.0% ­2.4% ­1.9% 5.0% 30. Did you work directly with any faculty member on research, service, or creative projects during your time at CU­Colorado Springs, either in or outside of class? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 3 ­ No, but I wanted a mentor 37.0% 55.0% 8.1% 60.7% 32.1% 7.1% 65.5% 34.5% 0.0% ­4.8% ­2.4% 7.1% 31. How often were courses needed for your graduate program unavailable in the semester that you needed them? 1 ­ Never 2 ­ Rarely 3 ­ Sometimes 4 ­ Often 5 ­ Always MEAN= 28.6% 30.0% 32.9% 7.1% 1.4% 2.23 21.4% 28.6% 39.3% 7.1% 3.6% 2.43 20.0% 16.7% 50.0% 13.3% 0.0% 2.57 1.4% 11.9% ­10.7% ­6.2% 3.6% ­ 27. I sought formal graduate advisement on a regular basis (at least once a semester). 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No Office of Institutional Research 2004 Grad Alum Reports.xls 5/2/2007 28
32. In your opinion, what were the advantages of going to graduate school at CU­Colorado Springs? Location Faculty Convenient Class hours/schedule Good departmental programs Cost Curriculum Other Good reputation Night classes Quality education Small class size Personable/small student:teacher ratio Good equipment, facilities, resources Small school/atmosphere Diverse course offerings Accredited Friendly Atmosphere Good customer, student services Had major I wanted Orientation to non­traditional students Part of CU system, affiliation w/Boulder Quality education 14.2% 11.3% 19.9% 6.6% 2.4% 8.9% 2.1% 3.1% 3.7% 1.6% 3.1% 3.1% 3.7% 2.4% 0.0% 1.0% 2.1% 1.0% 0.3% 1.6% 0.8% 1.3% 3.1% 6.4% 10.6% 23.4% 4.3% 2.1% 6.4% 2.1% 2.1% 4.3% 4.3% 0.0% 0.0% 6.4% 4.3% 0.0% 2.1% 2.1% 2.1% 2.1% 2.1% 4.3% 4.3% 4.3% 8.8% 15.8% 12.3% 5.3% 7.0% 8.8% 5.3% 10.5% 1.8% 10.5% 1.8% 3.5% 1.8% 1.8% 1.8% 3.5% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% ­2.4% ­5.2% 11.1% ­1.0% ­4.9% ­2.4% ­3.2% ­8.4% 2.5% ­6.2% ­1.8% ­3.5% 4.6% 2.5% ­1.8% ­1.4% 2.1% 2.1% 2.1% 2.1% 4.3% 4.3% 4.3% 33. In your opinion, what were the disadvantages of going to graduate school at CU­Colorado Springs? Parking Other High fees, costs School lacks a big name Department/program disorganized Lacking equipment/facilities/resources Class hours/schedule Need wider selection of courses Bureaucracy Inadequate Library Resources Lack of Diversity on Campus Use of student funds Curriculum Faculty Need more graduate programs School is too small 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.5% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 10.6% 8.7% 2.9% 1.0% 15.2% 15.1% 3.0% 18.2% 6.1% 0.0% 9.1% 6.1% 3.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 6.1% 6.1% 9.1% 3.0% 12.5% 28.1% 6.3% 9.4% 6.3% 3.1% 9.4% 12.5% 3.1% 3.1% 3.1% 3.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.7% ­13.0% ­3.3% 8.8% ­0.2% ­3.1% ­0.3% ­6.4% ­0.1% ­3.1% ­3.1% ­3.1% 6.1% 6.1% 9.1% 3.0% 34. Where did you first hear about your graduate program at UCCS? 1 ­ I was a UCCS student at the time 2 ­ Professional publication 3 ­ Brochure 4 ­ Web site 5 ­ Word of mouth 6­ Other 14.6% 1.9% 5.2% 21.2% 32.5% 24.5% 17.9% 0.0% 7.1% 7.1% 50.0% 17.9% 23.3% 0.0% 3.3% 16.7% 53.3% 3.3% ­5.4% 0.0% 3.8% ­9.6% ­3.3% 14.6% 206 6.8% 44.7% 48.5% 27 3.7% 55.6% 40.7% 29 3.4% 51.7% 44.8% ­ 0.3% 3.9% ­4.1% 43.7% 56.3% 78.6% 21.4% 73.3% 26.7% 5.3% ­5.3% 34a. To what degree did you find the UCCS website helpful? N= 1 ­ Not helpful 2 ­ Somewhat helpful 3 ­ Very helpful Section D. Demographics 35. Your gender is: 1 ­ Male 2 ­ Female Office of Institutional Research 2004 Grad Alum Reports.xls 5/2/2007 29
36. Your primary ethnic group is? 1 ­ White / Anglo / Caucasian 2 ­ African American 3 ­ Chicano(a) / Mexican American 4 ­ Latino(a) / Latin American, South and Central American 5 ­ Native American / Alaskan Native / Aleut 6 ­ Asian American / Asian / Pacific Islander 7 ­ Asian American / Asian / Southwest Asian (Region consisting of Afghanistan, Bakrain, Cyprus, Gaza Strip, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey, United Arab Empire, and Yemen) 8 ­ Asian American / Asian / South Asian (Region consisting of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka) 9 ­ Asian American / Asian / East Asian (Region consisting of China, Japan, Mongolia, North/South Korea, and Taiwan) 10 ­ Asian American / Asian / Southeast Asian (Region consisting of Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam) 37. Your year of birth is: MEAN= RANGE 87.0% 4.3% 1.9% 1.9% 0.0% 1.4% 76.9% 3.8% 0.0% 3.8% 0.0% 3.8% 70.4% 7.4% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 6.5% ­3.6% 0.0% 3.8% 0.0% 3.8% 0.5% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.0% 3.8% 11.1% ­7.3% 1.4% 7.7% 3.7% 4.0% 0.5% 0.0% 7.4% ­7.4% 1964 1965 1967 1943­1980 1944­1980 1949­1976 38. Your marital status is: 1 ­ Single, Never Married 2 ­ Married 3 ­ Separated 4 ­ Divorced 5­ Widowed 6 ­ Other 17.0% 70.3% 0.0% 10.4% 0.9% 1.4% 23.1% 61.5% 0.0% 15.4% 0.0% 0.0% 14.3% 82.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.6% 8.8% ­20.6% 0.0% 15.4% 0.0% ­3.6% 39. How many dependants are in your household? MEAN= 0 1 2 3 4 5­7 2.01 1.6% 34.6% 37.8% 17.3% 5.5% 3.1% 2.00 0.0% 38.5% 30.8% 23.1% 7.7% 0.0% 2.17 35.7% 21.4% 17.9% 21.4% 0.0% 3.6% ­ ­35.7% 17.1% 12.9% 1.7% 7.7% ­3.6% 40. Your total personal annual salary (before deductions) in the year following your graduation was: 1 ­ Less than $9,999 2 ­ $10,000 ­ $19,999 3 ­ $20,000 ­ $29,999 4 ­ $30,000 ­ $39,999 5 ­ $40,000 ­ $54,999 6 ­ $55,000 ­ $79,999 7 ­ $80,000 ­ $99,999 8 ­ $100,000 or more 4.9% 7.3% 7.3% 19.9% 19.9% 22.8% 10.7% 7.3% 8.0% 4.0% 8.0% 4.0% 16.0% 28.0% 32.0% 0.0% 7.4% 0.0% 3.7% 3.7% 11.1% 51.9% 14.8% 7.4% 0.6% 4.0% 4.3% 0.3% 4.9% ­23.9% 17.2% ­7.4% Office of Institutional Research 2004 Grad Alum Reports.xls 5/2/2007 30
Graduate Alumni 2004 Survey Results Comparison of University Totals to the College of Letters, Arts & Sciences ALL GRAD ALUMNI N=216 % 2004 LAS 2003 LAS Difference GRADS GRADS 2004­2003 N=25 N=33 ­ 1. What year did you start work toward a graduate degree at CU­Colorado Springs? 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 and before 11.1% 30.8% 26.4% 18.8% 4.8% 2.9% 3.4% 20.8% 41.7% 12.5% 12.5% 0.0% 4.2% 8.3% 0.0% 9.4% 50.0% 15.6% 12.5% 0.0% 12.5% 20.8% 32.3% ­37.5% ­3.1% ­12.5% 4.2% ­4.2% 2. What was your initial student level? 1 ­ Fully Accepted 2 ­ Provisionally Accepted 3 ­ Unclassified 68.5% 9.7% 21.8% 88.0% 4.0% 8.0% 63.6% 21.2% 15.2% 24.4% ­17.2% ­7.2% 3. What was your initial student tuition classification? 1 ­ Resident 2 ­ Non­resident 3­ Online instruction only 74.4% 13.5% 12.1% 72.0% 28.0% 0.0% 75.8% 24.2% 0.0% ­3.8% 3.8% 0.0% 4. During your graduate studies at CU­Colorado Springs, what was your course load during most semesters? 1 ­ Full­time (5 or more hours a semester) 2 ­ Part­time (less than 5 hours a semester) 68.9% 31.1% 76.0% 24.0% 84.8% 15.2% ­8.8% 8.8% 5. Please indicate when you received your last graduate degree from CU­Colorado Springs. 1 ­ May 2 ­ August 3 ­ December 2002 51.9% 10.6% 37.5% 2002 52.0% 4.0% 44.0% 2001 72.7% 15.2% 12.1% ­20.7% ­11.2% 31.9% 6. Which degree did you receive at the time of the above graduation? Master of Arts Master of Science Master of Basic Science Master of Public Administration 39.4% 8.8% 2.3% 4.2% 80.0% 8.0% 12.0% ­ 63.6% 9.1% 24.2% 3.0% 16.4% ­1.1% ­12.2% ­ 2.3% 1.9% 6.0% 18.1% 0.0% 3.2% 2.8% 0.5% 2.8% 16.0% 16.0% 0.0% 4.0% 0.0% 28.0% 24.0% 4.0% 8.0% 33.3% 13.3% 3.3% 6.7% 10.0% 33.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% ­17.3% 2.7% ­3.3% ­2.7% ­10.0% ­5.3% 24.0% 4.0% 8.0% 7. In what major field(s) or area(s) of emphasis did you receive your graduate degree from CU­Colorado Springs? Basic Science (MS) Communication (MA) Counseling and Human Services (MA) Curriculum and Instruction (MA) History (MA) Psychology (MA) Sociology (MA) Applied Geography (MA) Other Office of Institutional Research 2004 Grad Alum Reports.xls 5/2/2007 31
8. In which school/college were you enrolled as a graduate student? 4 ­ Letters, Arts, & Sciences 11.6% 100.0% 100.0% 0.0% 32.9% 67.1% 16.0% 84.0% 3.0% 97.0% 13.0% ­13.0% 70 54.7% 51.4% 48.6% 4 8.8% 100.0% 0.0% 1 10.0% 100.0% 0.0% ­ ­ 0.0% 0.0% 9. What was your primary purpose in obtaining a graduate degree? CIRCLE ONE ANSWER ONLY 1 ­ To become better qualified for future employment. 2 ­ To become better qualified for my present employment. 3 ­ To qualify for advancement in my field of employment. 4 ­ To prepare for a better job than my present employment. 5 ­ To prepare for changing my occupation. 6 ­ To prepare for a further graduate degree (e.g., earning a masters and a Ph.D.). 7 ­ For self­development. 8 ­ Other 30.4% 16.4% 16.4% 7.0% 10.3% 4.7% 13.1% 1.9% 36.0% 4.0% 8.0% 0.0% 4.0% 32.0% 12.0% 4.0% 36.4% 9.1% 12.1% 6.1% 6.1% 24.2% 6.1% 0.0% ­0.4% ­5.1% ­4.1% ­6.1% ­2.1% 7.8% 5.9% 4.0% 10. Are you currently enrolled in an advanced degree (beyond your graduate degree at CU­Colorado Springs) or certificate program? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No (go to Q. 10b) 12.3% 87.7% 28.0% 72.0% 12.1% 87.9% 15.9% ­15.9% 26 7 5 ­ 8a. Did you take any of your courses on­line? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No (go to Q. 9) 8b. If yes, estimate what percent of your course work was done online N= MEAN= Percent <= 50% Percent > 50% 10a. If yes, what is the program in which you are enrolled and at what university? N= Program: MS Ph.D. Other University: Other CU­Colorado Springs CTU (Colorado Technical University) 7.7% 30.8% 57.7% 14.3% 71.4% 14.3% 20.0% 20.0% 60.0% ­5.7% 51.4% ­45.7% 100.0% 0.0% 0.0% 100.0% 0.0% 0.0% 20.0% 40.0% 20.0% 80.0% ­40.0% ­20.0% 10b. If no, do you plan to pursue another advanced degree, credentials, licenses, and/or certifications within the next year? N= 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 185 26.5% 73.5% 18 50.0% 50.0% 30 26.7% 73.3% ­ 23.3% ­23.3% 11. Upon graduation, what did you do? 1 ­ Sought new employment 2 ­ Continued current employment 3 ­ Attended further graduate school 4 ­Took Time Off 5 ­ Other 19.9% 68.5% 3.2% 5.1% 3.2% 28.0% 32.0% 20.0% 12.0% 8.0% 54.5% 36.4% 0.0% 9.1% 0.0% ­26.5% ­4.4% 20.0% 2.9% 8.0% 12. What is your current employment status? 1 ­ Employed full­time (go to Q. 13) 2 ­ Employed part­time (go to Q. 13) 3 ­ Unemployed but seeking employment 4 ­ Unemployed and not seeking employment 82.7% 10.7% 3.3% 3.3% 60.0% 24.0% 4.0% 12.0% 81.8% 15.2% 0.0% 3.0% ­21.8% 8.8% 4.0% 9.0% 23 3 1 ­ 38.5% 7.7% 7.7% 33.3% 33.3% 33.3% 100.0% 0.0% 0.0% ­66.7% 33.3% 33.3% SECTION B: EMPLOYMENT 12a. If unemployed, what is your current source of income? (go to Q.21) N= Spouse Loans/Grants Stipend Office of Institutional Research 2004 Grad Alum Reports.xls 5/2/2007 32
13. In which sector of the economy is your primary employment? 1 ­ Aerospace Industry 2 ­ Agricultural 3 ­ Contract Construction 4 ­ Education 5 ­ Finance 6 ­ Government 7 ­ Homemaker 8 ­ Insurance ­­ Real Estate 9 ­ Manufacturing 10 ­ Mining 11 ­ Medical/Nursing/Allied Health 12 ­ Professional (Medical or Law) 13 ­ Public Service 14 ­ Service 15 ­ Transportation & Public Utilities 16 ­ Wholesale & Retail Trades 17 ­ Other (specify) 6.4% 0.0% 0.5% 37.3% 5.4% 11.3% 0.5% 0.0% 4.9% 0.5% 7.8% 0.5% 1.0% 2.9% 1.0% 1.0% 19.1% 4.5% 0.0% 0.0% 31.8% 0.0% 9.1% 4.5% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.5% 4.5% 0.0% 40.9% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 37.5% 0.0% 9.4% 3.1% 3.1% 0.0% 0.0% 6.3% 3.1% 3.1% 9.4% 0.0% 0.0% 25.0% 4.5% 0.0% 0.0% ­5.7% 0.0% ­0.3% 1.4% ­3.1% 0.0% 0.0% ­6.3% ­3.1% ­3.1% ­4.9% 4.5% 0.0% 15.9% 14a. Are you currently employed in your chosen profession/occupation? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 87.1% 12.9% 81.8% 18.2% 84.4% 15.6% ­2.6% 2.6% 14b. Overall, are you satisfied with your current job? 1 ­ Yes 2­ Neutral 3 ­ No 76.4% 18.7% 4.9% 77.3% 22.7% 0.0% 78.1% 12.5% 9.4% ­0.8% 10.2% ­9.4% 58.3% 41.7% 27.3% 72.7% 37.5% 62.5% ­10.2% 10.2% 15a. How long did it take for you to find your first job related to your graduate degree after graduation? MEAN Days= < 30 days 31­ 60 days > 60 days 159 5.7% 37.7% 56.6% 124 22.2% 22.2% 55.6% 175 12.5% 18.8% 68.8% ­ 9.7% 3.4% ­13.2% 15b. After graduation, was your employment changed to an area related to your graduate degree? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 36.3% 63.7% 52.6% 47.4% 48.3% 51.7% 4.3% ­4.3% 16. Was it necessary for you to relocate for your first job after graduation? 1 ­ Did not have to relocate 2 ­ Relocated within Colorado 3 ­ Relocated to another state 4 ­ Relocated to another country 5 ­ N/A (e.g., already had a job in my field) 58.2% 3.0% 10.0% 1.0% 27.9% 54.5% 13.6% 27.3% 0.0% 4.5% 65.5% 12.5% 21.9% 0.0% 0.0% ­11.0% 1.1% 5.4% 0.0% 4.5% 17. How much previous experience did you have in your current field of employment? 1 ­ Had no previous employment experience 2 ­ Had some previous employment experience 3 ­ Had substantial previous employment experience 12.1% 41.9% 46.0% 9.1% 50.0% 40.9% 21.9% 56.3% 21.9% ­12.8% ­6.3% 19.0% 3.9% 3.4% 2.4% 12.7% 22.9% 54.6% 5.11 4.5% 0.0% 0.0% 13.6% 22.7% 59.1% 5.27 6.3% 3.1% 0.0% 18.8% 37.5% 34.4% 4.81 ­1.8% ­3.1% 0.0% ­5.2% ­14.8% 24.7% 46.0% 15. Did you already have your current job prior to graduation? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No Please circle the number for each item that most closely matches your opinion: 18. My job is closely related to my chosen field of study. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree MEAN= Office of Institutional Research 2004 Grad Alum Reports.xls 5/2/2007 33
19. My graduate studies at CU­Colorado Springs enhanced my ability to get a job. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree MEAN= 3.5% 3.5% 2.0% 19.0% 35.0% 37.0% 4.89 0.0% 4.8% 0.0% 4.8% 28.6% 61.9% 5.43 3.1% 0.0% 6.3% 6.3% 37.5% 46.9% 5.16 ­3.1% 4.8% ­6.3% ­1.5% ­8.9% 15.0% 27.0% MEAN= 7.3% 10.2% 8.8% 19.0% 22.0% 32.7% 4.36 4.5% 4.5% 9.1% 4.5% 18.2% 59.1% 5.05 9.4% 9.4% 6.3% 9.4% 18.8% 46.9% 4.59 ­4.9% ­4.9% 2.8% ­4.9% ­0.6% 12.2% ­ 21. My CU­Colorado Springs graduate degree prepared me well for my chosen career. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree MEAN= 2.4% 1.9% 3.3% 22.6% 44.3% 25.5% 4.81 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 12.5% 33.3% 54.2% 5.42 3.1% 12.5% 3.1% 6.3% 40.6% 34.4% 4.72 ­3.1% ­12.5% ­3.1% 6.2% ­7.3% 19.8% ­ 22. The technical skills I learned at CU­Colorado Springs during my graduate studies were complete and up­to­date. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree MEAN= 3.3% 3.7% 6.1% 16.8% 49.1% 21.0% 4.68 0.0% 4.0% 8.0% 16.0% 40.0% 32.0% 4.88 0.0% 3.1% 0.0% 25.0% 37.5% 34.4% 5.00 0.0% 0.9% 8.0% ­9.0% 2.5% ­2.4% ­ MEAN= 2.3% 0.5% 3.3% 12.6% 41.6% 39.7% 5.10 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 8.3% 25.0% 66.7% 5.58 3.1% 3.1% 3.1% 18.8% 28.1% 43.8% 4.97 ­3.1% ­3.1% ­3.1% ­10.5% ­3.1% 22.9% ­ 24. The specific knowledge, skills, and expertise I acquired at CU­Colorado Springs in my graduate program have been useful in my present occupation. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree MEAN= 2.8% 1.9% 2.8% 19.9% 40.3% 32.2% 4.9 4.2% 0.0% 0.0% 4.2% 25.0% 66.7% 5.46 6.3% 0.0% 3.1% 3.1% 37.5% 50.0% 5.16 ­2.1% 0.0% ­3.1% 1.1% ­12.5% 16.7% ­ 20. A graduate degree is required to do my job well. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree Section C: Rating My Education at CU­Colorado Springs Please circle the number for each item that most closely matches your opinion: 23. I would recommend my graduate degree program to another interested person. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree Office of Institutional Research 2004 Grad Alum Reports.xls 5/2/2007 34
25. Overall, I am satisfied with the graduate education I received at CU­Colorado Springs. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree MEAN= 1.9% 1.4% 2.3% 13.5% 44.7% 36.3% 5.07 0.0% 0.0% 4.0% 4.0% 28.0% 64.0% 5.52 3.1% 3.1% 6.3% 6.3% 34.4% 46.9% 5.06 ­3.1% ­3.1% ­2.3% ­2.3% ­6.4% 17.1% ­ 26. In retrospect, I wish I had chosen a different graduate program of study at CU­Colorado Springs. 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No (go to Q. 26b) 7.5% 92.5% 8.0% 92.0% 12.1% 87.9% ­4.1% 4.1% 26a. If yes, what degree program do you wish you had chosen? N= Other Business Administration Public Administration 16 31.3% 37.5% 6.3% 2 50.0% 0.0% 50.0% 3 66.7% 33.3% 0.0% ­ ­16.7% ­33.3% 50.0% 26b. Do you wish you had attended a different institution? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 18.4% 81.6% 12.5% 87.5% 16.1% 83.9% ­3.6% 3.6% 26c. Could you have attended a different institution? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 79.6% 20.4% 86.4% 13.6% 73.1% 26.9% 13.3% ­13.3% 39.7% 60.3% 68.0% 32.0% 48.5% 51.5% 19.5% ­19.5% 28. How would you evaluate the advising you received in your graduate program? 0 ­ Never was advised 1 ­ Very Poor 2 ­ Poor 3 ­ Fair 4 ­ Good 5 ­ Excellent 6 ­ Never requested or needed advisement (* the mean does not include category 0 or 6 responses) *MEAN= 6.1% 3.7% 3.7% 22.0% 26.2% 29.9% 8.4% 4.0% 0.0% 0.0% 8.0% 36.0% 52.0% 0.0% 3.0% 0.0% 9.1% 6.1% 45.5% 36.4% 0.0% 4.13 1.0% 0.0% ­9.1% 1.9% ­9.5% 15.6% 0.0% ­ 29. How would you evaluate the mentoring you received in your graduate program? 0 ­ Never had a mentor 1 ­ Very Poor 2 ­ Poor 3 ­ Fair 4 ­ Good 5 ­ Excellent (* the mean does not include category 0 responses) *MEAN= 38.5% 2.8% 6.1% 14.6% 21.6% 16.4% 8.3% 0.0% 0.0% 8.3% 29.2% 54.2% 18.2% 6.1% 6.1% 9.1% 30.3% 30.3% 3.89 ­9.9% ­6.1% ­6.1% ­0.8% ­1.1% 23.9% ­ 37.0% 55.0% 8.1% 73.9% 13.0% 13.0% 72.7% 24.2% 3.0% 1.2% ­11.2% 10.0% 28.6% 30.0% 32.9% 7.1% 1.4% 2.23 34.8% 17.4% 43.5% 0.0% 4.3% 2.22 36.4% 27.3% 24.2% 9.1% 3.0% 2.15 ­1.6% ­9.9% 19.3% ­9.1% 1.3% ­ 27. I sought formal graduate advisement on a regular basis (at least once a semester). 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 30. Did you work directly with any faculty member on research, service, or creative projects during your time at CU­Colorado Springs, either in or outside of class? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 3 ­ No, but I wanted a mentor 31. How often were courses needed for your graduate program unavailable in the semester that you needed them? 1 ­ Never 2 ­ Rarely 3 ­ Sometimes 4 ­ Often 5 ­ Always MEAN= Office of Institutional Research 2004 Grad Alum Reports.xls 5/2/2007 35
32. In your opinion, what were the advantages of going to graduate school at CU­Colorado Springs? Location Faculty Convenient Good departmental programs Cost Curriculum Other Good reputation Night classes Quality education Small class size Had major I wanted Personable/small student:teacher ratio High academic standards Small school/atmosphere Availability of Faculty Good academic advising Good career placement, guidance Good equipment, facilities, resources Well Rounded Education 14.2% 11.3% 19.9% 2.4% 8.9% 2.1% 3.1% 3.7% 1.6% 3.1% 3.1% 1.6% 3.7% 0.8% 1.8% 0.0% 0.3% 1.3% 2.4% 0.3% 15.6% 24.4% 4.4% 2.2% 4.4% 2.2% 6.7% 2.2% 0.0% 2.2% 6.7% 0.0% 13.3% 2.2% 4.4% 0.0% 2.2% 2.2% 2.2% 2.2% 9.1% 16.4% 18.2% 9.1% 3.6% 1.8% 3.6% 7.3% 1.8% 1.8% 9.1% 1.8% 7.3% 1.8% 5.5% 1.8% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 6.5% 8.0% ­13.8% ­6.9% 0.8% 0.4% 3.1% ­5.1% ­1.8% 0.4% ­2.4% ­1.8% 6.0% 0.4% ­1.1% ­1.8% 2.2% 2.2% 2.2% 2.2% 33. In your opinion, what were the disadvantages of going to graduate school at CU­Colorado Springs? Parking Other High fees, costs School lacks a big name Department/program disorganized Need wider selection of courses No career placement, guidance No involvement with community Lack of internships, work experience Inadequate Library Resources Need more graduate programs Unfriendly, uncaring atmosphere Classes too small Construction Curriculum Growing to fast, overcrowded Faculty Little campus life / social life Lack of financial aid 11.5% 15.4% 6.3% 7.7% 4.8% 6.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.5% 0.0% 2.9% 0.0% 0.5% 1.0% 10.6% 1.0% 8.7% 1.0% 1.0% 10.3% 24.1% 6.9% 3.4% 3.4% 10.3% 0.0% 0.0% 3.4% 0.0% 10.3% 0.0% 3.4% 3.4% 6.9% 3.4% 3.4% 3.4% 3.4% 6.9% 41.4% 6.9% 3.4% 6.9% 10.3% 3.4% 3.4% 3.4% 3.4% 6.9% 3.4% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.4% ­17.3% 0.0% 0.0% ­3.5% 0.0% ­3.4% ­3.4% 0.0% ­3.4% 3.4% ­3.4% 3.4% 3.4% 6.9% 3.4% 3.4% 3.4% 3.4% 34. Where did you first hear about your graduate program at UCCS? 1 ­ I was a UCCS student at the time 2 ­ Professional publication 3 ­ Brochure 4 ­ Web site 5 ­ Word of mouth 6­ Other 14.6% 1.9% 5.2% 21.2% 32.5% 24.5% 41.7% 4.2% 4.2% 8.3% 12.5% 29.2% 33.3% 9.1% 12.1% 3.0% 30.3% 12.1% 8.4% ­4.9% ­7.9% 5.3% ­17.8% 17.1% 206 6.8% 44.7% 48.5% 23 8.7% 47.8% 43.5% 33 18.2% 45.4% 36.4% ­ ­9.5% 2.4% 7.1% 43.7% 56.3% 33.3% 67.3% 36.4% 63.6% ­3.1% 3.7% 34a. To what degree did you find the UCCS website helpful? N= 1 ­ Not helpful 2 ­ Somewhat helpful 3 ­ Very helpful Section D. Demographics 35. Your gender is: 1 ­ Male 2 ­ Female Office of Institutional Research 2004 Grad Alum Reports.xls 5/2/2007 36
36. Your primary ethnic group is? 1 ­ White / Anglo / Caucasian 2 ­ African American 3 ­ Chicano(a) / Mexican American 4 ­ Latino(a) / Latin American, South and Central American 5 ­ Native American / Alaskan Native / Aleut 6 ­ Asian American / Asian / Pacific Islander 7 ­ Asian American / Asian / Southwest Asian (Region consisting of Afghanistan, Bakrain, Cyprus, Gaza Strip, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey, United Arab Empire, and Yemen) 8 ­ Asian American / Asian / South Asian (Region consisting of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka) 9 ­ Asian American / Asian / East Asian (Region consisting of China, Japan, Mongolia, North/South Korea, and Taiwan) 10 ­ Asian American / Asian / Southeast Asian (Region consisting of Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam) 37. Your year of birth is: MEAN= RANGE 87.0% 4.3% 1.9% 1.9% 0.0% 1.4% 87.0% 4.3% 0.0% 4.3% 0.0% 0.0% 82.0% 3.0% 3.0% 3.0% 3.0% 0.0% 5.0% 1.3% ­3.0% 1.3% ­3.0% 0.0% 0.5% 4.3% 3.0% 1.3% 1.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.4% 0.0% 3.0% ­3.0% 0.5% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1964 1943­1980 1966 1965 1948­1977 1937­1978 ­ ­ 38. Your marital status is: 1 ­ Single, Never Married 2 ­ Married 3 ­ Separated 4 ­ Divorced 5­ Widowed 6 ­ Other 17.0% 70.3% 0.0% 10.4% 0.9% 1.4% 29.7% 62.5% 0.0% 8.3% 0.0% 0.0% 33.3% 57.6% 0.0% 3.0% 6.1% 0.0% ­3.6% 4.9% 0.0% 5.3% ­6.1% 0.0% 39. How many dependants are in your household? MEAN= 0 1 2 3 4 5­7 2.01 1.6% 34.6% 37.8% 17.3% 5.5% 3.1% 2.33 0.0% 44.4% 11.1% 33.3% 0.0% 11.1% 1.71 43.3% 36.7% 13.3% 3.3% 0.0% 3.3% ­ ­43.3% 7.7% ­2.2% 30.0% 0.0% 7.8% 40. Your total personal annual salary (before deductions) in the year following your graduation was: 1 ­ Less than $9,999 2 ­ $10,000 ­ $19,999 3 ­ $20,000 ­ $29,999 4 ­ $30,000 ­ $39,999 5 ­ $40,000 ­ $54,999 6 ­ $55,000 ­ $79,999 7 ­ $80,000 ­ $99,999 8 ­ $100,000 or more 4.9% 7.3% 7.3% 19.9% 19.9% 22.8% 10.7% 7.3% 20.8% 20.8% 8.3% 12.5% 16.7% 8.3% 4.2% 8.3% 6.3% 0.0% 21.9% 28.1% 25.0% 9.4% 3.1% 6.3% 14.5% 20.8% ­13.6% ­15.6% ­8.3% ­1.1% 1.1% 2.0% Office of Institutional Research 2004 Grad Alum Reports.xls 5/2/2007 37
Graduate Alumni 2004 Survey Results Comparison of University Totals to the College of Nursing % ALL GRAD 2004 NUR 2003 NUR Difference ALUMNI GRADS GRADS 2004­2003 N=216 N=12 N=13 ­ 1. What year did you start work toward a graduate degree at CU­Colorado Springs? 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 and before 11.1% 30.8% 26.4% 18.8% 4.8% 2.9% 3.4% 0.0% 45.5% 18.2% 27.3% 0.0% 9.1% 0.0% 7.7% 0.0% 15.4% 23.1% 46.2% 7.7% 0.0% ­7.7% 45.5% 2.8% 4.2% ­46.2% 1.4% 0.0% 2. What was your initial student level? 1 ­ Fully Accepted 2 ­ Provisionally Accepted 3 ­ Unclassified 68.5% 9.7% 21.8% 83.3% 8.3% 8.3% 61.5% 23.1% 15.4% 21.8% ­14.8% ­7.1% 3. What was your initial student tuition classification? 1 ­ Resident 2 ­ Non­resident 3­ Online instruction only 74.4% 13.5% 12.1% 75.0% 25.0% 0.0% 84.6% 15.4% 0.0% ­9.6% 9.6% 0.0% 4. During your graduate studies at CU­Colorado Springs, what was your course load during most semesters? 1 ­ Full­time (5 or more hours a semester) 2 ­ Part­time (less than 5 hours a semester) 68.9% 31.1% 91.7% 8.3% 76.9% 23.1% 14.8% ­14.8% 5. Please indicate when you received your last graduate degree from CU­Colorado Springs. 1 ­ May 2 ­ August 3 ­ December 2002 51.9% 10.6% 37.5% 2002 58.3% 0.0% 41.7% 2001 66.7% 0.0% 33.3% ­8.4% 0.0% 8.4% 6. Which degree did you receive at the time of the above graduation? 4 ­ Master of Science Nursing 5.6% 100.0% 100.0% 0.0% 7. In what major field(s) or area(s) of emphasis did you receive your graduate degree from CU­Colorado Springs? Nurse Practitioner (MSN) 5.6% 100.0% 100.0% 0.0% 8. In which school/college were you enrolled as a graduate student? 5 ­ Nursing 5.6% 100.0% 100.0% 0.0% 32.9% 67.1% 75.0% 25.0% 38.5% 61.5% 36.5% ­36.5% 70 54.7% 51.4% 48.6% 9 46.2% 66.7% 33.3% 4 4.3% 100.0% 0.0% ­ ­ ­33.3% 33.3% 30.4% 16.7% 46.2% ­29.5% 8a. Did you take any of your courses on­line? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No (go to Q. 9) 8b. If yes, estimate what percent of your course work was done online N= MEAN= Percent <= 50% Percent > 50% 9. What was your primary purpose in obtaining a graduate degree? CIRCLE ONE ANSWER ONLY 1 ­ To become better qualified for future employment. Office of Institutional Research 2004 Grad Alum Reports.xls 5/2/2007 38
2 ­ To become better qualified for my present employment. 3 ­ To qualify for advancement in my field of employment. 4 ­ To prepare for a better job than my present employment. 5 ­ To prepare for changing my occupation. 6 ­ To prepare for a further graduate degree (e.g., earning a masters and a Ph.D.). 7 ­ For self­development. 8 ­ Other 10. Are you currently enrolled in an advanced degree (beyond your graduate degree at CU­Colorado Springs) or certificate program? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No (go to Q. 10b) 16.4% 16.4% 7.0% 10.3% 4.7% 13.1% 1.9% 0.0% 50.0% 8.3% 0.0% 0.0% 25.0% 0.0% 0.0% 38.5% 7.7% 7.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 11.5% 0.6% ­7.7% 0.0% 25.0% 0.0% 12.3% 87.7% 0.0% 100.0% 7.7% 92.3% ­7.7% 7.7% 26 0 1 ­ 10a. If yes, what is the program in which you are enrolled and at what university? N= Program: Other University: Other 57.7% 0.0% 100.0% ­100.0% 100.0% 0.0% 100.0% ­100.0% 10b. If no, do you plan to pursue another advanced degree, credentials, licenses, and/or certifications within the next year? N= 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 185 26.5% 73.5% 11 27.3% 72.7% 12 25.0% 75.0% ­ 2.3% ­2.3% 11. Upon graduation, what did you do? 1 ­ Sought new employment 2 ­ Continued current employment 3 ­ Attended further graduate school 4 ­Took Time Off 5 ­ Other 19.9% 68.5% 3.2% 5.1% 3.2% 58.3% 33.3% 0.0% 0.0% 8.3% 69.2% 30.8% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% ­10.9% 2.5% 0.0% 0.0% 8.3% 12. What is your current employment status? 1 ­ Employed full­time (go to Q. 13) 2 ­ Employed part­time (go to Q. 13) 3 ­ Unemployed but seeking employment 4 ­ Unemployed and not seeking employment 82.7% 10.7% 3.3% 3.3% 66.7% 25.0% 8.3% 0.0% 92.3% 7.7% 0.0% 0.0% ­25.6% 17.3% 8.3% 0.0% 23 15.4% 1 100.00% 0 ­ 7.8% 100.0% 100.0% 0.0% 14a. Are you currently employed in your chosen profession/occupation? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 87.1% 12.9% 100.0% 0.0% 91.7% 8.3% 8.3% ­8.3% 14b. Overall, are you satisfied with your current job? 1 ­ Yes 2­ Neutral 3 ­ No 76.4% 18.7% 4.9% 90.9% 9.1% 0.0% 69.2% 23.1% 7.7% 21.7% ­14.0% ­7.7% 58.3% 41.7% 45.5% 54.5% 38.5% 61.5% 7.0% ­7.0% 15a. How long did it take for you to find your first job related to your graduate degree after graduation? MEAN Days= < 30 days 31­ 60 days > 60 days 159 5.7% 37.7% 56.6% 96 40.0% 20.0% 40.0% 117 28.6% 0.0% 71.4% ­ 11.4% 20.0% ­31.4% 15b. After graduation, was your employment changed to an area related to your graduate degree? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 36.3% 63.7% 81.8% 18.2% 46.2% 53.8% 35.6% ­35.6% SECTION B: EMPLOYMENT 12a. If unemployed, what is your current source of income? (go to Q.21) N= Savings 13. In which sector of the economy is your primary employment? 11 ­ Medical/Nursing/Allied Health 15. Did you already have your current job prior to graduation? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No Office of Institutional Research 2004 Grad Alum Reports.xls 5/2/2007 39
16. Was it necessary for you to relocate for your first job after graduation? 1 ­ Did not have to relocate 2 ­ Relocated within Colorado 3 ­ Relocated to another state 4 ­ Relocated to another country 5 ­ N/A (e.g., already had a job in my field) 58.2% 3.0% 10.0% 1.0% 27.9% 63.6% 9.1% 18.2% 0.0% 9.1% 53.8% 0.0% 23.1% 7.7% 15.4% 9.8% 9.1% ­4.9% ­7.7% ­6.3% 17. How much previous experience did you have in your current field of employment? 1 ­ Had no previous employment experience 2 ­ Had some previous employment experience 3 ­ Had substantial previous employment experience 12.1% 41.9% 46.0% 18.2% 27.3% 54.5% 23.1% 30.8% 46.2% ­4.9% ­3.5% 8.3% MEAN= 3.9% 3.4% 2.4% 12.7% 22.9% 54.6% 5.11 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 9.1% 9.1% 81.8% 5.73 7.7% 0.0% 0.0% 15.4% 23.1% 53.8% 5.08 ­7.7% 0.0% 0.0% ­6.3% ­14.0% 28.0% ­ 19. My graduate studies at CU­Colorado Springs enhanced my ability to get a job. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree MEAN= 3.5% 3.5% 2.0% 19.0% 35.0% 37.0% 4.89 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 18.2% 81.8% 5.82 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 23.1% 23.1% 53.8% 5.31 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% ­23.1% ­4.9% 28.0% ­ 7.3% 10.2% 8.8% 19.0% 22.0% 32.7% 4.36 0.0% 9.1% 0.0% 0.0% 18.2% 72.7% 5.45 7.7% 0.0% 0.0% 15.4% 23.1% 53.8% 5.08 ­7.7% 9.1% 0.0% ­15.4% ­4.9% 18.9% ­ 21. My CU­Colorado Springs graduate degree prepared me well for my chosen career. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree MEAN= 2.4% 1.9% 3.3% 22.6% 44.3% 25.5% 4.81 16.7% 0.0% 0.0% 25.0% 41.7% 16.7% 4.25 7.7% 0.0% 0.0% 15.4% 61.5% 15.4% 4.69 9.0% 0.0% 0.0% 9.6% ­19.8% 1.3% ­ 22. The technical skills I learned at CU­Colorado Springs during my graduate studies were complete and up­to­date. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree MEAN= 3.3% 3.7% 6.1% 16.8% 49.1% 21.0% 4.68 25.0% 0.0% 8.3% 8.3% 50.0% 8.3% 3.83 0.0% 7.7% 0.0% 38.5% 38.5% 15.4% 4.54 25.0% ­7.7% 8.3% ­30.2% 11.5% ­7.1% ­ 23. I would recommend my graduate degree program to another interested person. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 2.3% 0.5% 16.7% 0.0% 0.0% 15.4% 16.7% ­15.4% Please circle the number for each item that most closely matches your opinion: 18. My job is closely related to my chosen field of study. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree 20. A graduate degree is required to do my job well. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree MEAN= Section C: Rating My Education at CU­Colorado Springs Please circle the number for each item that most closely matches your opinion: Office of Institutional Research 2004 Grad Alum Reports.xls 5/2/2007 40
3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree MEAN= 3.3% 12.6% 41.6% 39.7% 5.10 0.0% 8.3% 50.0% 25.0% 4.50 7.7% 15.4% 46.2% 15.4% 4.38 ­7.7% ­7.1% 3.8% 9.6% ­ 24. The specific knowledge, skills, and expertise I acquired at CU­Colorado Springs in my graduate program have been useful in my present occupation. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree MEAN= 2.8% 1.9% 2.8% 19.9% 40.3% 32.2% 4.90 8.3% 0.0% 0.0% 25.0% 41.7% 25.0% 4.67 0.0% 23.1% 0.0% 30.8% 30.8% 15.4% 4.15 8.3% ­23.1% 0.0% ­5.8% 10.9% 9.6% ­ 25. Overall, I am satisfied with the graduate education I received at CU­Colorado Springs. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree MEAN= 1.9% 1.4% 2.3% 13.5% 44.7% 36.3% 5.07 16.7% 0.0% 0.0% 16.7% 33.3% 33.3% 4.50 0.0% 15.4% 7.7% 15.4% 46.2% 15.4% 4.38 16.7% ­15.4% ­7.7% 1.3% ­12.9% 17.9% ­ 26. In retrospect, I wish I had chosen a different graduate program of study at CU­Colorado Springs. 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No (go to Q. 26b) 7.5% 92.5% 0.0% 100.0% 7.7% 92.3% ­7.7% 7.7% 26a. If yes, what degree program do you wish you had chosen? N= Other 16 31.3% 0 0.0% 1 100.0% ­ ­100.0% 26b. Do you wish you had attended a different institution? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 18.4% 81.6% 50.0% 50.0% 36.4% 63.6% 13.6% ­13.6% 26c. Could you have attended a different institution? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 79.6% 20.4% 72.7% 27.3% 91.7% 8.3% ­19.0% 19.0% 39.7% 60.3% 75.0% 25.0% 76.9% 23.1% ­1.9% 1.9% 28. How would you evaluate the advising you received in your graduate program? 0 ­ Never was advised 1 ­ Very Poor 2 ­ Poor 3 ­ Fair 4 ­ Good 5 ­ Excellent 6 ­ Never requested or needed advisement (* the mean does not include category 0 or 6 responses) *MEAN= 6.1% 3.7% 3.7% 22.0% 26.2% 29.9% 8.4% 0.0% 8.3% 8.3% 33.3% 25.0% 25.0% 0.0% 15.4% 0.0% 0.0% 23.1% 46.2% 15.4% 0.0% 3.91 ­15.4% 8.3% 8.3% 10.2% ­21.2% 9.6% 0.0% ­ 29. How would you evaluate the mentoring you received in your graduate program? 0 ­ Never had a mentor 1 ­ Very Poor 2 ­ Poor 3 ­ Fair 4 ­ Good 5 ­ Excellent (* the mean does not include category 0 responses) *MEAN= 38.5% 2.8% 6.1% 14.6% 21.6% 16.4% 8.3% 8.3% 16.7% 25.0% 8.3% 33.3% 23.1% 0.0% 15.4% 30.8% 23.1% 7.7% 3.30 ­14.8% 8.3% 1.3% ­5.8% ­14.8% 25.6% ­ 37.0% 55.0% 50.0% 50.0% 46.2% 46.2% 3.8% 3.8% 27. I sought formal graduate advisement on a regular basis (at least once a semester). 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 30. Did you work directly with any faculty member on research, service, or creative projects during your time at CU­Colorado Springs, either in or outside of class? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No Office of Institutional Research 2004 Grad Alum Reports.xls 5/2/2007 41
3 ­ No, but I wanted a mentor 8.1% 0.0% 7.7% ­7.7% 31. How often were courses needed for your graduate program unavailable in the semester that you needed them? 1 ­ Never 2 ­ Rarely 3 ­ Sometimes 4 ­ Often 5 ­ Always MEAN= 28.6% 30.0% 32.9% 7.1% 1.4% 2.23 41.7% 33.3% 8.3% 16.7% 0.0% 2.00 46.2% 46.2% 7.7% 0.0% 0.0% 1.62 ­4.5% ­12.9% 0.6% 16.7% 0.0% ­ 32. In your opinion, what were the advantages of going to graduate school at CU­Colorado Springs? Location Faculty Convenient Class hours/schedule Good departmental programs Other Good reputation Night classes Small class size Good equipment, facilities, resources Cost Good career placement, guidance 14.2% 11.3% 19.9% 6.6% 2.4% 3.1% 3.7% 1.6% 3.1% 2.4% 8.9% 1.3% 15.4% 15.4% 38.5% 7.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 7.7% 7.7% 7.7% 22.7% 9.1% 22.7% 4.5% 9.1% 9.1% 4.5% 4.5% 13.6% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% ­7.3% 6.3% 15.8% 3.2% ­9.1% ­9.1% ­4.5% ­4.5% ­13.6% 7.7% 7.7% 7.7% 33. In your opinion, what were the disadvantages of going to graduate school at CU­Colorado Springs? Parking Other Faculty High fees, costs Department/program disorganized Need wider selection of courses Poor academic advising School is too small Curriculum Inadequate Library Resources Location Unfriendly, uncaring atmosphere 11.5% 15.4% 8.7% 6.3% 4.8% 6.7% 0.5% 1.0% 10.6% 1.9% 4.3% 0.5% 0.0% 0.0% 7.1% 14.3% 7.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 28.6% 7.1% 28.6% 7.1% 9.1% 36.4% 9.1% 9.1% 9.1% 9.1% 9.1% 9.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% ­9.1% ­36.4% ­2.0% 5.2% ­2.0% ­9.1% ­9.1% ­9.1% 28.6% 7.1% 28.6% 7.1% 34. Where did you first hear about your graduate program at UCCS? 1 ­ I was a UCCS student at the time 2 ­ Professional publication 3 ­ Brochure 4 ­ Web site 5 ­ Word of mouth 6­ Other 14.6% 1.9% 5.2% 21.2% 32.5% 24.5% 0.0% 8.3% 8.3% 8.3% 58.3% 16.7% 7.7% 0.0% 15.4% 15.4% 46.2% 15.4% ­7.7% 8.3% ­7.1% ­7.1% 12.1% 1.3% 206 6.8% 44.7% 48.5% 11 9.1% 63.6% 27.3% 13 23.1% 61.5% 15.4% ­ ­14.0% 2.1% 11.9% Section D. Demographics 35. Your gender is: 1 ­ Male 2 ­ Female 43.7% 56.3% 8.3% 91.7% 0.0% 100.0% 8.3% ­8.3% 36. Your primary ethnic group is? 1 ­ White / Anglo / Caucasian 2 ­ African American 3 ­ Chicano(a) / Mexican American 4 ­ Latino(a) / Latin American, South and Central American 5 ­ Native American / Alaskan Native / Aleut 6 ­ Asian American / Asian / Pacific Islander 87.0% 4.3% 1.9% 1.9% 0.0% 1.4% 100.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 92.3% 0.0% 7.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 7.7% 0.0% ­7.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 34a. To what degree did you find the UCCS website helpful? N= 1 ­ Not helpful 2 ­ Somewhat helpful 3 ­ Very helpful Office of Institutional Research 2004 Grad Alum Reports.xls 5/2/2007 42
7 ­ Asian American / Asian / Southwest Asian (Region consisting of Afghanistan, Bakrain, Cyprus, Gaza Strip, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey, United Arab Empire, and Yemen) 8 ­ Asian American / Asian / South Asian (Region consisting of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka) 9 ­ Asian American / Asian / East Asian (Region consisting of China, Japan, Mongolia, North/South Korea, and Taiwan) 10 ­ Asian American / Asian / Southeast Asian (Region consisting of Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam) 37. Your year of birth is: MEAN= RANGE 0.5% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.4% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.5% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1964 1961 1957 1943­1980 1952­1974 1948­1970 ­ ­ 38. Your marital status is: 1 ­ Single, Never Married 2 ­ Married 3 ­ Separated 4 ­ Divorced 5­ Widowed 6 ­ Other 17.0% 70.3% 0.0% 10.4% 0.9% 1.4% 25.0% 41.7% 0.0% 25.0% 8.3% 0.0% 7.7% 76.9% 0.0% 15.4% 0.0% 0.0% 17.3% ­35.2% 0.0% 9.6% 8.3% 0.0% 39. How many dependants are in your household? MEAN= 0 1 2 3 4 5­7 2.01 1.6% 34.6% 37.8% 17.3% 5.5% 3.1% 2.00 0.0% 37.5% 37.5% 12.5% 12.5% 0.0% 2.14 46.2% 15.4% 23.1% 7.7% 7.7% 0.0% ­ ­46.2% 22.1% 14.4% 4.8% 4.8% 0.0% 40. Your total personal annual salary (before deductions) in the year following your graduation was: 1 ­ Less than $9,999 2 ­ $10,000 ­ $19,999 3 ­ $20,000 ­ $29,999 4 ­ $30,000 ­ $39,999 5 ­ $40,000 ­ $54,999 6 ­ $55,000 ­ $79,999 7 ­ $80,000 ­ $99,999 8 ­ $100,000 or more 4.9% 7.3% 7.3% 19.9% 19.9% 22.8% 10.7% 7.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 33.3% 58.3% 8.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 15.4% 38.5% 38.5% 0.0% 7.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% ­15.4% ­5.2% 19.8% 8.3% ­7.7% Office of Institutional Research 2004 Grad Alum Reports.xls 5/2/2007 43
Graduate Alumni 2004 Survey Results Comparison of University Totals to the Graduate School of Public Affairs 2004 All GRAD GSPA ALUMNI GRADS N=216 N=9 2003 % GSPA Difference GRADS 2004­2003 N=19 ­ 1. What year did you start work toward a graduate degree at CU­Colorado Springs? 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 and before 11.1% 30.8% 26.4% 18.8% 4.8% 2.9% 3.4% 11.1% 33.3% 33.3% 11.1% 0.0% 0.0% 11.1% 5.3% 5.3% 36.8% 26.3% 10.5% 0.0% 15.8% 5.8% 28.0% ­3.5% ­15.2% ­10.5% 0.0% ­4.7% 2. What was your initial student level? 1 ­ Fully Accepted 2 ­ Provisionally Accepted 3 ­ Unclassified 68.5% 9.7% 21.8% 44.4% 11.1% 44.4% 52.6% 15.8% 31.6% ­8.2% ­4.7% 12.8% 3. What was your initial student tuition classification? 1 ­ Resident 2 ­ Non­resident 3­ Online instruction only 74.4% 13.5% 12.1% 88.9% 11.1% 0.0% 94.7% 5.3% 0.0% ­5.8% 5.8% 0.0% 4. During your graduate studies at CU­Colorado Springs, what was your course load during most semesters? 1 ­ Full­time (5 or more hours a semester) 2 ­ Part­time (less than 5 hours a semester) 68.9% 31.1% 55.6% 44.4% 84.2% 15.8% ­28.6% 28.6% 5. Please indicate when you received your last graduate degree from CU­Colorado Springs. 1 ­ May 2 ­ August 3 ­ December 2002 51.9% 10.6% 37.5% 2002 55.6% 0.0% 44.4% 2001 55.6% 0.0% 44.4% ­ 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 6. Which degree did you receive at the time of the above graduation? 6 ­ Master of Public Administration 4.2% 100.0% 100.0% 0.0% 7. In what major field(s) or area(s) of emphasis did you receive your graduate degree from CU­Colorado Springs? Public Administration (MPA) 4.2% 100.0% 100.0% 0.0% 8. In which school/college were you enrolled as a graduate student? 6 ­ Public Affairs 4.2% 100.0% 100.0% 0.0% Office of Institutional Research 2004 Grad Alum Reports.xls 5/2/2007 44
8a. Did you take any of your courses on­line? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No (go to Q. 9) 32.9% 67.1% 66.7% 33.3% 36.8% 63.2% 29.9% ­29.9% 70 54.7% 51.4% 48.6% 6 16.3% 100.0% 0.0% 5 11.2% 100.0% 0.0% ­ ­ 0.0% 0.0% 9. What was your primary purpose in obtaining a graduate degree? CIRCLE ONE ANSWER ONLY 1 ­ To become better qualified for future employment. 2 ­ To become better qualified for my present employment. 3 ­ To qualify for advancement in my field of employment. 4 ­ To prepare for a better job than my present employment. 5 ­ To prepare for changing my occupation. 6 ­ To prepare for a further graduate degree (e.g., earning a masters and a Ph.D.). 7 ­ For self­development. 8 ­ Other 30.4% 16.4% 16.4% 7.0% 10.3% 4.7% 13.1% 1.9% 22.2% 0.0% 33.3% 11.1% 0.0% 0.0% 33.3% 0.0% 15.8% 10.5% 26.3% 15.8% 5.3% 10.5% 15.8% 0.0% 6.4% ­10.5% 7.0% ­4.7% ­5.3% ­10.5% 17.5% 0.0% 10. Are you currently enrolled in an advanced degree (beyond your graduate degree at CU­Colorado Springs) or certificate program? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No (go to Q. 10b) 12.3% 87.7% 0.0% 100.0% 21.1% 78.9% ­21.1% 21.1% 26 0 4 ­ 8b. If yes, estimate what percent of your course work was done online N= MEAN= Percent <= 50% Percent > 50% 10a. If yes, what is the program in which you are enrolled and at what university? N= Program: Ph.D. Other University: Other CTU (Colorado Technical University) 30.8% 57.7% 0.0% 0.0% 75.0% 25.0% ­75.0% ­25.0% 100.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 75.0% 25.0% ­75.0% ­25.0% 10b. If no, do you plan to pursue another advanced degree, credentials, licenses, and/or certifications within the next year? N= 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 185 26.5% 73.5% 7 28.6% 71.4% 15 13.3% 86.7% ­ 15.3% ­15.3% 11. Upon graduation, what did you do? 1 ­ Sought new employment 2 ­ Continued current employment 3 ­ Attended further graduate school 4 ­Took Time Off 5 ­ Other 19.9% 68.5% 3.2% 5.1% 3.2% 0.0% 88.9% 0.0% 11.1% 0.0% 10.5% 73.7% 10.5% 0.0% 5.3% ­10.5% 15.2% ­10.5% 11.1% ­5.3% 12. What is your current employment status? 1 ­ Employed full­time (go to Q. 13) 2 ­ Employed part­time (go to Q. 13) 3 ­ Unemployed but seeking employment 4 ­ Unemployed and not seeking employment 82.7% 10.7% 3.3% 3.3% 88.9% 0.0% 11.1% 0.0% 89.5% 0.0% 5.3% 5.3% ­0.6% 0.0% 5.8% ­5.3% 23 23.1% 38.5% 1 0.0% 100.0% 2 100.0% 0.0% ­ ­100.0% 100.0% SECTION B: EMPLOYMENT 12a. If unemployed, what is your current source of income? (go to Q.21) N= Other Spouse Office of Institutional Research 2004 Grad Alum Reports.xls 5/2/2007 45
13. In which sector of the economy is your primary employment? 1 ­ Aerospace Industry 2 ­ Agricultural 3 ­ Contract Construction 4 ­ Education 5 ­ Finance 6 ­ Government 7 ­ Homemaker 8 ­ Insurance ­­ Real Estate 9 ­ Manufacturing 10 ­ Mining 11 ­ Medical/Nursing/Allied Health 12 ­ Professional (Medical or Law) 13 ­ Public Service 14 ­ Service 15 ­ Transportation & Public Utilities 16 ­ Wholesale & Retail Trades 17 ­ Other (specify) 6.4% 0.0% 0.5% 37.3% 5.4% 11.3% 0.5% 0.0% 4.9% 0.5% 7.8% 0.5% 1.0% 2.9% 1.0% 1.0% 19.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 12.5% 0.0% 37.5% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 12.5% 37.5% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 11.1% 0.0% 27.8% 0.0% 5.6% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 27.8% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 27.8% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.4% 0.0% 9.7% 0.0% ­5.6% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% ­15.3% 37.5% 0.0% 0.0% ­27.8% 14a. Are you currently employed in your chosen profession/occupation? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 87.1% 12.9% 87.5% 12.5% 88.2% 11.8% ­0.7% 0.7% 14b. Overall, are you satisfied with your current job? 1 ­ Yes 2­ Neutral 3 ­ No 76.4% 18.7% 4.9% 75.0% 25.0% 0.0% 82.4% 17.6% 0.0% ­7.4% 7.4% 0.0% 58.3% 41.7% 87.5% 12.5% 94.1% 5.9% ­6.6% 6.6% 15a. How long did it take for you to find your first job related to your graduate degree after graduation? MEAN Days= < 30 days 31­ 60 days > 60 days 159 5.7% 37.7% 56.6% 0 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 212 33.3% 0.0% 66.7% ­ ­33.3% 0.0% ­66.7% 15b. After graduation, was your employment changed to an area related to your graduate degree? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 36.3% 63.7% 16.7% 83.3% 7.7% 92.3% 9.0% ­9.0% 16. Was it necessary for you to relocate for your first job after graduation? 1 ­ Did not have to relocate 2 ­ Relocated within Colorado 3 ­ Relocated to another state 4 ­ Relocated to another country 5 ­ N/A (e.g., already had a job in my field) 58.2% 3.0% 10.0% 1.0% 27.9% 25.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 75.0% 41.2% 11.8% 0.0% 0.0% 47.1% ­16.2% ­11.8% 0.0% 0.0% 27.9% 17. How much previous experience did you have in your current field of employment? 1 ­ Had no previous employment experience 2 ­ Had some previous employment experience 3 ­ Had substantial previous employment experience 12.1% 41.9% 46.0% 0.0% 62.5% 37.5% 17.6% 17.6% 64.7% ­17.6% 44.9% ­27.2% 3.9% 3.4% 2.4% 12.7% 22.9% 54.6% 5.11 0.0% 0.0% 12.5% 37.5% 25.0% 25.0% 4.63 5.9% 5.9% 0.0% 23.5% 29.4% 35.3% 4.71 ­5.9% ­5.9% 12.5% 14.0% ­4.4% ­10.3% ­ 15. Did you already have your current job prior to graduation? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No Please circle the number for each item that most closely matches your opinion: 18. My job is closely related to my chosen field of study. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree MEAN= Office of Institutional Research 2004 Grad Alum Reports.xls 5/2/2007 46
19. My graduate studies at CU­Colorado Springs enhanced my ability to get a job. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree MEAN= 3.5% 3.5% 2.0% 19.0% 35.0% 37.0% 4.89 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 42.9% 57.1% 0.0% 4.57 0.0% 6.3% 6.3% 25.0% 18.8% 43.8% 4.88 0.0% ­6.3% ­6.3% 17.9% 38.4% ­43.8% ­ MEAN= 7.3% 10.2% 8.8% 19.0% 22.0% 32.7% 4.36 0.0% 12.5% 25.0% 37.5% 12.5% 12.5% 3.88 11.8% 17.6% 0.0% 29.4% 35.3% 5.9% 3.76 ­11.8% ­5.1% 25.0% 8.1% ­22.8% 6.6% ­ MEAN= 2.4% 1.9% 3.3% 22.6% 44.3% 25.5% 4.81 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 33.3% 55.6% 11.1% 4.78 0.0% 10.5% 10.5% 15.8% 31.6% 31.6% 4.63 0.0% ­10.5% ­10.5% 17.5% 24.0% ­20.5% ­ 22. The technical skills I learned at CU­Colorado Springs during my graduate studies were complete and up­to­date. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree MEAN= 3.3% 3.7% 6.1% 16.8% 49.1% 21.0% 4.68 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 22.2% 66.7% 11.1% 4.89 0.0% 5.3% 5.3% 15.8% 36.8% 36.8% 4.95 0.0% ­5.3% ­5.3% 6.4% 29.9% ­25.7% ­ MEAN= 2.3% 0.5% 3.3% 12.6% 41.6% 39.7% 5.10 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 33.3% 44.4% 22.2% 4.89 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 5.3% 47.4% 47.4% 5.42 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 28.0% ­3.0% ­25.2% ­ 24. The specific knowledge, skills, and expertise I acquired at CU­Colorado Springs in my graduate program have been useful in my present occupation. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree MEAN= 2.8% 1.9% 2.8% 19.9% 40.3% 32.2% 4.90 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 25.0% 37.5% 37.5% 5.13 0.0% 10.5% 0.0% 15.8% 31.6% 42.1% 4.95 0.0% ­10.5% 0.0% 9.2% 5.9% ­4.6% ­ 20. A graduate degree is required to do my job well. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree Section C: Rating My Education at CU­Colorado Springs Please circle the number for each item that most closely matches your opinion: 21. My CU­Colorado Springs graduate degree prepared me well for my chosen career. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree 23. I would recommend my graduate degree program to another interested person. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree Office of Institutional Research 2004 Grad Alum Reports.xls 5/2/2007 47
25. Overall, I am satisfied with the graduate education I received at CU­Colorado Springs. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree MEAN= 1.9% 1.4% 2.3% 13.5% 44.7% 36.3% 5.07 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 11.0% 66.7% 22.2% 5.11 0.0% 0.0% 5.3% 0.0% 52.6% 42.1% 5.32 0.0% 0.0% ­5.3% 11.0% 14.1% ­19.9% ­ 26. In retrospect, I wish I had chosen a different graduate program of study at CU­Colorado Springs. 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No (go to Q. 26b) 7.5% 92.5% 11.1% 88.9% 5.3% 94.7% 5.8% ­5.8% 26a. If yes, what degree program do you wish you had chosen? N= Business Administration 16 37.5% 1 100.0% 1 100.0% 0.0% 26b. Do you wish you had attended a different institution? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 18.4% 81.6% 25.0% 75.0% 10.5% 89.5% 14.5% ­14.5% 26c. Could you have attended a different institution? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 79.6% 20.4% 87.5% 12.5% 81.3% 18.8% 6.2% ­6.3% 39.7% 60.3% 25.0% 75.0% 21.1% 78.9% 3.9% ­3.9% 28. How would you evaluate the advising you received in your graduate program? 0 ­ Never was advised 1 ­ Very Poor 2 ­ Poor 3 ­ Fair 4 ­ Good 5 ­ Excellent 6 ­ Never requested or needed advisement (* the mean does not include category 0 or 6 responses) *MEAN= 6.1% 3.7% 3.7% 22.0% 26.2% 29.9% 8.4% 22.2% 0.0% 11.1% 33.3% 0.0% 11.1% 22.2% 5.3% 0.0% 0.0% 31.6% 31.6% 26.3% 5.3% 3.94 16.9% 0.0% 11.1% 1.7% ­31.6% ­15.2% 16.9% ­ 29. How would you evaluate the mentoring you received in your graduate program? 0 ­ Never had a mentor 1 ­ Very Poor 2 ­ Poor 3 ­ Fair 4 ­ Good 5 ­ Excellent (* the mean does not include category 0 responses) *MEAN= 38.5% 2.8% 6.1% 14.6% 21.6% 16.4% 44.4% 0.0% 11.1% 11.1% 22.2% 11.1% 36.8% 0.0% 0.0% 26.3% 10.5% 26.3% 4.00 7.6% 0.0% 11.1% ­15.2% 11.7% ­15.2% ­ 30. Did you work directly with any faculty member on research, service, or creative projects during your time at CU­Colorado Springs, either in or outside of class? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 3 ­ No, but I wanted a mentor 37.0% 55.0% 8.1% 33.3% 55.6% 11.1% 36.8% 57.9% 5.3% ­3.5% ­2.3% 5.8% 31. How often were courses needed for your graduate program unavailable in the semester that you needed them? 1 ­ Never 2 ­ Rarely 3 ­ Sometimes 4 ­ Often 5 ­ Always MEAN= 28.6% 30.0% 32.9% 7.1% 1.4% 2.23 22.2% 44.4% 33.3% 0.0% 0.0% 2.11 15.8% 52.6% 31.6% 0.0% 0.0% 2.16 6.4% ­8.2% 1.7% 0.0% 0.0% ­ 27. I sought formal graduate advisement on a regular basis (at least once a semester). 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No Office of Institutional Research 2004 Grad Alum Reports.xls 5/2/2007 48
32. In your opinion, what were the advantages of going to graduate school at CU­Colorado Springs? Location Faculty Convenient Class hours/schedule Cost Other Good reputation Night classes Quality education Small class size Personable/small student:teacher ratio Accredited Good equipment, facilities, resources Small school/atmosphere Availability of Faculty Had major I wanted Part of CU system, affiliation w/Boulder 14.2% 11.3% 19.9% 6.6% 8.9% 3.1% 3.7% 1.6% 3.1% 3.1% 3.7% 2.1% 2.4% 1.8% 0.3% 1.6% 1.3% 20.0% 0.0% 20.0% 13.3% 0.0% 6.7% 6.7% 0.0% 6.7% 6.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 6.7% 6.7% 6.7% 5.3% 18.4% 7.9% 7.9% 2.6% 5.3% 7.9% 2.6% 2.6% 15.8% 5.3% 2.6% 7.9% 5.3% 2.6% 0.0% 0.0% 14.7% ­18.4% 12.1% 5.4% ­2.6% 1.4% ­1.2% ­2.6% 4.1% ­9.1% ­5.3% ­2.6% ­7.9% ­5.3% 4.1% 6.7% 6.7% 33. In your opinion, what were the disadvantages of going to graduate school at CU­Colorado Springs? Parking Other High fees, costs Class hours/schedule Need wider selection of courses No career placement, guidance Lack of internships, work experience Lack of financial aid Construction Faculty Inadequate Library Resources Location School lacks a big name 11.5% 15.4% 6.3% 5.8% 6.7% 0.0% 0.5% 1.0% 1.0% 8.7% 1.9% 4.3% 7.7% 27.3% 27.3% 9.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 9.1% 9.1% 9.1% 9.1% 25.0% 31.3% 6.3% 6.3% 6.3% 6.3% 6.3% 6.3% 6.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.3% ­4.0% 2.9% ­6.3% ­6.3% ­6.3% ­6.3% ­6.3% ­6.3% 9.1% 9.1% 9.1% 9.1% 34. Where did you first hear about your graduate program at UCCS? 1 ­ I was a UCCS student at the time 2 ­ Professional publication 3 ­ Brochure 4 ­ Web site 5 ­ Word of mouth 6­ Other 14.6% 1.9% 5.2% 21.2% 32.5% 24.5% 0.0% 11.1% 0.0% 33.3% 33.3% 22.2% 15.8% 0.0% 5.3% 10.5% 26.3% 42.1% ­15.8% 11.1% ­5.3% 22.8% 7.0% ­19.9% 206 6.8% 44.7% 48.5% 9 0.0% 22.2% 77.8% 17 5.9% 58.8% 35.3% ­ ­5.9% ­36.6% 42.5% 43.7% 56.3% 66.7% 33.3% 31.6% 68.4% 35.1% ­35.1% 87.0% 4.3% 1.9% 1.9% 0.0% 1.4% 88.9% 11.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 84.2% 5.3% 5.3% 5.3% 0.0% 0.0% 4.7% 5.8% ­5.3% ­5.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.5% 0.0% 0.0% 1.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.4% 0.0% 0.0% 0.5% 0.0% 0.0% 34a. To what degree did you find the UCCS website helpful? N= 1 ­ Not helpful 2 ­ Somewhat helpful 3 ­ Very helpful Section D. Demographics 35. Your gender is: 1 ­ Male 2 ­ Female 36. Your primary ethnic group is? 1 ­ White / Anglo / Caucasian 2 ­ African American 3 ­ Chicano(a) / Mexican American 4 ­ Latino(a) / Latin American, South and Central American 5 ­ Native American / Alaskan Native / Aleut 6 ­ Asian American / Asian / Pacific Islander 7 ­ Asian American / Asian / Southwest Asian (Region consisting of Afghanistan, Bakrain, Cyprus, Gaza Strip, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey, United Arab Empire, and Yemen) 8 ­ Asian American / Asian / South Asian (Region consisting of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka) 9 ­ Asian American / Asian / East Asian (Region consisting of China, Japan, Mongolia, North/South Korea, and Taiwan) 10 ­ Asian American / Asian / Southeast Asian (Region consisting of Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam) Office of Institutional Research 2004 Grad Alum Reports.xls 5/2/2007 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 49
37. Your year of birth is: MEAN= RANGE 1964 1969 1963 1943­1980 1955­1976 1948­1976 ­ ­ 38. Your marital status is: 1 ­ Single, Never Married 2 ­ Married 3 ­ Separated 4 ­ Divorced 5­ Widowed 6 ­ Other 17.0% 70.3% 0.0% 10.4% 0.9% 1.4% 11.1% 88.9% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 26.3% 47.4% 0.0% 15.8% 0.0% 10.5% ­15.2% 41.5% 0.0% ­15.8% 0.0% ­10.5% 39. How many dependants are in your household? MEAN= 0 1 2 2.01 1.6% 34.6% 37.8% 0.0% 40.0% 60.0% 2.14 61.1% 11.1% 11.1% ­ ­61.1% 28.9% 48.9% 17.3% 5.5% 3.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 16.7% 0.0% 0.0% ­16.7% 0.0% 0.0% 4.9% 7.3% 7.3% 19.9% 19.9% 22.8% 10.7% 7.3% 0.0% 0.0% 11.1% 11.1% 33.3% 22.2% 22.2% 0.0% 5.3% 10.5% 5.3% 5.3% 42.1% 21.1% 10.5% 0.0% ­5.3% ­10.5% 5.8% 5.8% ­8.8% 1.1% 11.7% 0.0% 3 4 5­7 40. Your total personal annual salary (before deductions) in the year following your graduation was: 1 ­ Less than $9,999 2 ­ $10,000 ­ $19,999 3 ­ $20,000 ­ $29,999 4 ­ $30,000 ­ $39,999 5 ­ $40,000 ­ $54,999 6 ­ $55,000 ­ $79,999 7 ­ $80,000 ­ $99,999 8 ­ $100,000 or more Office of Institutional Research 2004 Grad Alum Reports.xls 5/2/2007 50
Graduate Alumni 2004 Survey Results 2004 Ethnic Minority 2004 GRAD % Difference ALUMNI SECTION A: EDUCATION AT CU­COLORADO SPRINGS N=27 N=216 ­ 1. What year did you start work toward a graduate degree at CU­Colorado Springs? 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 and before 4.0% 4.0% 8.0% 24.0% 40.0% 16.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.0% 0.5% 1.4% 11.1% 30.8% 26.4% 18.8% 4.8% 2.9% 3.4% ­3.5% ­2.6% 3.1% 6.8% ­13.6% 2.8% 4.8% 2.9% ­0.6% 2. What was your initial student level? 1 ­ Fully Accepted 2 ­ Provisionally Accepted 3 ­ Unclassified 63.0% 11.1% 25.9% 68.5% 9.7% 21.8% 5.5% ­1.4% ­4.1% 3. What was your initial student tuition classification? 1 ­ Resident 2 ­ Non­resident 3­ Online Instruction Only 63.0% 22.2% 14.8% 74.4% 13.5% 12.1% 11.4% ­8.7% ­2.7% 4. During your graduate studies at CU­Colorado Springs, what was your course load during most semesters? 1 ­ Full­time (5 or more hours a semester) 2 ­ Part­time (less than 5 hours a semester) 65.4% 34.6% 68.9% 31.1% 3.5% ­3.5% 5. Please indicate when you received your last graduate degree from CU­Colorado Springs. 1 ­ May 44.4% 2 ­ August 18.5% 3 ­ December 37.0% 2002 51.9% 10.6% 37.5% 7.5% ­7.9% 0.5% 6. Which degree did you receive at the time of the above graduation? 1 ­ Master of Arts 2 ­ Master of Science 3 ­ Master of Basic Science 4 ­ Master of Science Nursing 5 ­ Master of Business Administration 6 ­ Master of Public Administration 7 ­ Master of Engineering 8 ­ Doctor of Philosophy 39.4% 8.8% 2.3% 5.6% 34.3% 4.2% 5.1% 0.5% 6.1% 1.4% 2.3% 5.6% ­6.4% 0.5% ­9.7% 0.5% Office of Institutional Research 2004 Grad Alum Reports.xls 5/2/2007 33.3% 7.4% 0.0% 0.0% 40.7% 3.7% 14.8% 0.0% 51
7. In what major field(s) or area(s) of emphasis did you receive your graduate degree from CU­Colorado Springs? Applied Mathematics (MS) Basic Science (MS) Business Administration (MBA) Communication (MA) Computer Science (MS) Computer Science (PhD) Counseling & Human Services (MA) Curriculum & Instruction (MA) Electrical Engineering (MS) Electrical Engineering (PhD) Engineering (MS) Public Administration (MPA) History (MA) Mechanical Engineering (MS) Nurse Practitioner (MSN) Psychology (MA) Sociology (MA) Special Education (MA) Applied Geography (MA) Other 0.0% 0.0% 40.7% 0.0% 3.7% 0.0% 3.7% 11.1% 7.4% 0.0% 0.0% 3.7% 0.0% 3.7% 0.0% 0.0% 7.4% 7.4% 0.0% 11.1% 1.4% 2.3% 33.8% 1.9% 3.2% 0.5% 6.0% 18.1% 3.2% 0.0% 1.4% 4.2% 0.0% 1.4% 5.6% 3.2% 2.8% 7.9% 0.5% 2.8% 1.4% 2.3% ­6.9% 1.9% ­0.5% 0.5% 2.3% 7.0% ­4.2% 0.0% 1.4% 0.5% 0.0% ­2.3% 5.6% 3.2% ­4.6% 0.5% 0.5% ­8.3% 8. In which school/college were you enrolled as a graduate student? 1 ­ Business 2 ­ Education 3 ­ Engineering & Applied Science 4 ­ Letters, Arts, & Sciences 5 ­ Nursing 6 ­ Public Affairs 40.7% 22.2% 22.2% 11.1% 0.0% 3.7% 34.3% 31.0% 13.4% 11.6% 5.6% 4.2% ­6.4% 8.8% ­8.8% 0.5% 5.6% 0.5% 44.4% 55.6% 32.9% 67.1% ­11.5% 11.5% 8b. If yes, estimate what percent of your course work was done online N= MEAN= Percent <= 50% Percent > 50% 12 61.5% 41.7% 58.3% 70 0.5 51.4% 48.6% ­0.1 9.7% ­9.7% 9. What was your primary purpose in obtaining a graduate degree? CIRCLE ONE ANSWER ONLY 1 ­ To become better qualified for future employment. 2 ­ To become better qualified for my present employment. 3 ­ To qualify for advancement in my field of employment. 4 ­ To prepare for a better job than my present employment. 5 ­ To prepare for changing my occupation. 6 ­ To prepare for a further graduate degree (e.g., earning a masters and a Ph.D.). 7 ­ For self­development. 8 ­ Other 40.7% 22.2% 7.4% 3.7% 0.0% 11.1% 11.1% 3.7% 30.4% 16.4% 16.4% 7.0% 10.3% 4.7% 13.1% 1.9% ­10.3% ­5.8% 9.0% 3.3% 10.3% ­6.4% 2.0% ­1.8% 10. Are you currently enrolled in an advanced degree (beyond your graduate degree at CU­Colorado Springs) or certificate program? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No (go to Q. 10b) 25.9% 74.1% 12.3% 87.7% ­13.6% 13.6% 7 26 28.6% 28.6% 42.9% 0.0% 30.8% 57.7% 3.8% 7.7% 2.2% 14.8% 3.8% 7.7% 100.0% 0.0% 0.0% 100.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 8a. Did you take any of your courses on­line? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No (go to Q. 9) 10a. If yes, what is the program in which you are enrolled and at what university? N= Program: Ph.D. Other Master of Arts (MA) Master of Science (MS) University: Other CU­Colorado Springs CTU (Colorado Technical University) Office of Institutional Research 2004 Grad Alum Reports.xls 5/2/2007 52
10b. If no, do you plan to pursue another advanced degree, credentials, licenses, and/or certifications within the next year? N= 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 20 30.0% 70.0% 185 26.5% 73.5% ­3.5% 3.5% 14.8% 66.7% 3.7% 7.4% 7.4% 19.9% 68.5% 3.2% 5.1% 3.2% 5.1% 1.8% ­0.5% ­2.3% ­4.2% 74.1% 18.5% 7.4% 82.7% 10.7% 3.3% 3.3% 8.6% ­7.8% ­4.1% 3.3% 2 23 50.0% 0.0% 0.0% 50.0% 0.0% 0.0% 38.5% 23.1% 15.4% 7.7% 7.7% 7.7% ­11.5% 23.1% 15.4% ­42.3% 7.7% 7.7% 8.0% 0.0% 0.0% 36.0% 8.0% 16.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.0% 0.0% 28.0% 6.4% 0.0% 0.5% 37.3% 5.4% 11.3% 0.5% 0.0% 4.9% 0.5% 7.8% 0.5% 1.0% 2.9% 1.0% 1.0% 19.1% ­1.6% 0.0% 0.5% 1.3% ­2.6% ­4.7% 0.5% 0.0% 4.9% 0.5% 7.8% 0.5% 1.0% 2.9% ­3.0% 1.0% ­8.9% SECTION B: EMPLOYMENT 11. Upon graduation, what did you do? 1 ­ Sought new employment 2 ­ Continued current employment 3 ­ Attended further graduate school 4 ­Took Time Off 5 ­ Other 12. What is your current employment status? 1 ­ Employed full­time (go to Q. 13) 2 ­ Employed part­time (go to Q. 13) 3 ­ Unemployed but seeking employment 4 ­ Unemployed and not seeking employment 12a. If unemployed, what is your current source of income? (go to Q.21) N= Spouse Other Savings Loans/Grants Stipend Retirement 13. In which sector of the economy is your primary employment? 1 ­ Aerospace Industry 2 ­ Agricultural 3 ­ Contract Construction 4 ­ Education 5 ­ Finance 6 ­ Government 7 ­ Homemaker 8 ­ Insurance ­­ Real Estate 9 ­ Manufacturing 10 ­ Mining 11 ­ Medical/Nursing/Allied Health 12 ­ Professional (Medical or Law) 13 ­ Public Service 14 ­ Service 15 ­ Transportation & Public Utilities 16 ­ Wholesale & Retail Trades 17 ­ Other (specify) Office of Institutional Research 2004 Grad Alum Reports.xls 5/2/2007 53
14a. Are you currently employed in your chosen profession/occupation? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 83.3% 16.7% 87.1% 12.9% 3.8% ­3.8% 14b. Overall, are you satisfied with your current job? 1 ­ Yes 2­ Neutral 3 ­ No 76.0% 16.0% 8.0% 76.4% 18.7% 4.9% 0.4% 2.7% ­3.1% 56.0% 44.0% 58.3% 41.7% 2.3% ­2.3% 15a. How long did it take for you to find your first job related to your graduate degree after graduation? MEAN Days= < 30 days 30­ 60 days > 61 days 171 0.0% 33.3% 66.7% 159 5.7% 37.7% 56.6% ­12.0 5.7% 4.4% ­10.1% 15b. After graduation, was your employment changed to an area related to your graduate degree? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 42.1% 57.9% 36.3% 63.7% ­5.8% 5.8% 16. Was it necessary for you to relocate for your first job after graduation? 1 ­ Did not have to relocate 2 ­ Relocated within Colorado 3 ­ Relocated to another state 4 ­ Relocated to another country 5 ­ N/A (e.g., already had a job in my field) 40.0% 0.0% 24.0% 0.0% 36.0% 58.2% 3.0% 10.0% 1.0% 27.9% 18.2% 3.0% ­14.0% 1.0% ­8.1% 17. How much previous experience did you have in your current field of employment? 1 ­ Had no previous employment experience 2 ­ Had some previous employment experience 3 ­ Had substantial previous employment experience 16.7% 58.3% 25.0% 12.1% 41.9% 46.0% ­4.6% ­16.4% 21.0% MEAN= 4.0% 0.0% 4.0% 20.0% 16.0% 56.0% 5.10 3.9% 3.4% 2.4% 12.7% 22.9% 54.6% 5.11 ­0.1% 3.4% ­1.6% ­7.3% 6.9% ­1.4% 0.01 19. My graduate studies at CU­Colorado Springs enhanced my ability to get a job. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree MEAN= 8.0% 0.0% 8.0% 24.0% 28.0% 32.0% 4.60 3.5% 3.5% 2.0% 19.0% 35.0% 37.0% 4.89 ­4.5% 3.5% ­6.0% ­5.0% 7.0% 5.0% 0.29 15. Did you already have your current job prior to graduation? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No Please circle the number for each item that most closely matches your opinion: 18. My job is closely related to my chosen field of study. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree Office of Institutional Research 2004 Grad Alum Reports.xls 5/2/2007 54
20. A graduate degree is required to do my job well. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree 4.0% 16.0% 0.0% 24.0% 20.0% 36.0% 4.48 7.3% 10.2% 8.8% 19.0% 22.0% 32.7% 4.36 3.3% ­5.8% 8.8% ­5.0% 2.0% ­3.3% ­0.12 21. My CU­Colorado Springs graduate degree prepared me well for my chosen career. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree MEAN= 3.7% 0.0% 3.7% 22.2% 44.4% 25.9% 4.81 2.4% 1.9% 3.3% 22.6% 44.3% 25.5% 4.81 ­1.3% 1.9% ­0.4% 0.4% ­0.1% ­0.4% 0.00 22. The technical skills I learned at CU­Colorado Springs during my graduate studies were complete and up­to­date. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree MEAN= 0.0% 7.7% 0.0% 23.1% 46.2% 23.1% 4.77 3.3% 3.7% 6.1% 16.8% 49.1% 21.0% 4.68 3.3% ­4.0% 6.1% ­6.3% 2.9% ­2.1% ­0.09 23. I would recommend my graduate degree program to another interested person. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree MEAN= 3.7% 0.0% 11.1% 11.1% 37.0% 37.0% 4.89 2.3% 0.5% 3.3% 12.6% 41.6% 39.7% 5.10 ­1.4% 0.5% ­7.8% 1.5% 4.6% 2.7% 0.21 24. The specific knowledge, skills, and expertise I acquired at CU­Colorado Springs in my graduate program have been useful in my present occupation. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree MEAN= 8.0% 0.0% 8.0% 16.0% 36.0% 32.0% 4.68 2.8% 1.9% 2.8% 19.9% 40.3% 32.2% 4.90 ­5.2% 1.9% ­5.2% 3.9% 4.3% 0.2% 0.22 25. Overall, I am satisfied with the graduate education I received at CU­Colorado Springs. 1 ­ Strongly Disagree 2 ­ Disagree 3 ­ Slightly Disagree 4 ­ Slightly Agree 5 ­ Agree 6 ­ Strongly Agree MEAN= 3.7% 0.0% 0.0% 22.2% 33.3% 40.7% 5.04 1.9% 1.4% 2.3% 13.5% 44.7% 36.3% 5.07 ­1.8% 1.4% 2.3% ­8.7% 11.4% ­4.4% 0.03 MEAN= Section C: Rating My Education at CU­Colorado Springs Please circle the number for each item that most closely matches your opinion: Office of Institutional Research 2004 Grad Alum Reports.xls 5/2/2007 55
26. In retrospect, I wish I had chosen a different graduate program of study at CU­Colorado Springs. 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No (go to Q. 26b) 7.7% 92.3% 7.5% 92.5% ­0.2% 0.2% 26a. If yes, what degree program do you wish you had chosen? N= Other Computer Science (MS, Ph.D.) Business Administration Technology Management Leadership & Human Resources Management Counseling & Human Services Public Administration 2 0.0% 0.0% 50.0% 0.0% 0.0% 50.0% 0.0% 16 31.3% 6.3% 37.5% 0.0% 0.0% 18.8% 6.3% 31.3% 6.3% ­12.5% 0.0% 0.0% ­31.2% 6.3% 26b. Do you wish you had attended a different institution? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 23.8% 76.2% 18.4% 81.6% ­5.4% 5.4% 26c. Could you have attended a different institution? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 83.3% 16.7% 79.6% 20.4% ­3.7% 3.7% 27. I sought formal graduate advisement on a regular basis (at least once a semester). 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 40.7% 59.3% 39.7% 60.3% ­1.0% 1.0% 28. How would you evaluate the advising you received in your graduate program? 0 ­ Never was advised 1 ­ Very Poor 2 ­ Poor 3 ­ Fair 4 ­ Good 5 ­ Excellent 6 ­ Never requested or needed advisement (* the mean does not include category 0 or 6 responses) *MEAN= 7.4% 7.4% 3.7% 7.4% 25.9% 33.3% 14.8% 4.28 6.1% 3.7% 3.7% 22.0% 26.2% 29.9% 8.4% 3.96 ­1.3% ­3.7% 0.0% 14.6% 0.3% ­3.4% ­6.4% ­0.32 29. How would you evaluate the mentoring you received in your graduate program? 0 ­ Never had a mentor 1 ­ Very Poor 2 ­ Poor 3 ­ Fair 4 ­ Good 5 ­ Excellent (* the mean does not include category 0 responses) *MEAN= 37.0% 3.7% 3.7% 7.4% 22.2% 25.9% 4.00 38.5% 2.8% 6.1% 14.6% 21.6% 16.4% 3.77 1.5% ­0.9% 2.4% 7.2% ­0.6% ­9.5% ­0.23 30. Did you work directly with any faculty member on research, service, or creative projects during your time at CU­Colorado Springs, either in or outside of class? 1 ­ Yes 2 ­ No 3 ­ No, but I wanted a mentor 37.0% 59.3% 3.7% 37.0% 55.0% 8.1% 0.0% ­4.3% 4.4% 25.9% 29.6% 40.7% 3.7% 28.6% 30.0% 32.9% 7.1% 1.4% 2.23 2.7% 0.4% ­7.8% 3.4% 1.4% ­0.03 31. How often were courses needed for your graduate program unavailable in the semester that you needed them? 1 ­ Never 2 ­ Rarely 3 ­ Sometimes 4 ­ Often 5 ­ Always MEAN= Office of Institutional Research 2004 Grad Alum Reports.xls 5/2/2007 2.26 56
32. In your opinion, what were the advantages of going to graduate school at CU­Colorado Springs? Convenient Location Faculty Cost Class hours/schedule Personable/small student:teacher ratio Good reputation Small class size Quality education Other Good equipment, facilities, resources Good departmental programs Accredited Curriculum Small school/atmosphere Had major I wanted Night classes Good career placement, guidance Part of CU system, affiliation w/Boulder Diverse course offerings Friendly Atmosphere High academic standards Orientation to non­traditional students Diversity among students Availability of Faculty Well Rounded Education Able to get a degree Good academic advising Good customer, student services Older, mature student body Classes taught by PhD's, not TA's Diversity on campus Good cohesiveness, communication Had no Choice Office of Institutional Research 2004 Grad Alum Reports.xls 5/2/2007 23.4% 10.6% 4.3% 6.4% 6.4% 10.6% 0.0% 6.4% 4.3% 2.1% 6.4% 0.0% 2.1% 2.1% 4.3% 0.0% 0.0% 2.1% 2.1% 2.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.1% 2.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 19.9% 14.2% 11.3% 8.9% 6.6% 3.7% 3.7% 3.1% 3.1% 3.1% 2.4% 2.4% 2.1% 2.1% 1.8% 1.6% 1.6% 1.3% 1.3% 1.0% 1.0% 0.8% 0.8% 0.5% 0.3% 0.3% 0.3% 0.3% 0.3% 0.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% ­3.5% 3.6% 7.0% 2.5% 0.2% ­6.9% 3.7% ­3.3% ­1.2% 1.0% ­4.0% 2.4% 0.0% 0.0% ­2.5% 1.6% 1.6% ­0.8% ­0.8% ­1.1% 1.0% 0.8% 0.8% 0.5% ­1.8% ­1.8% 0.3% 0.3% 0.3% 0.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 57
33. In your opinion, what were the disadvantages of going to graduate school at CU­Colorado Springs? Other Parking Curriculum Faculty School lacks a big name Need wider selection of courses High fees, costs Class hours/schedule Department/program disorganized Location Need more graduate programs Lack of student/customer services Inadequate Library Resources Group projects Lacking equipment/facilities/resources Construction Growing to fast, overcrowded Lack of financial aid Little campus life / social life School is too small Bureaucracy Classes too small Lack of internships, work experience Poor academic advising Unfriendly, uncaring atmosphere Use of student funds No career placement, guidance Classes taught by TA's, not PhD's Lack of diversity among instructors Lack of diversity on campus Lack of sports Lacking cohesiveness/communication No involvement with community Overshadowed by Boulder Students too young Too many unnecessary requirements 24.0% 8.0% 12.0% 12.0% 16.0% 8.0% 4.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.0% 4.0% 4.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 15.4% 11.5% 10.6% 8.7% 7.7% 6.7% 6.3% 5.8% 4.8% 4.3% 2.9% 2.4% 1.9% 1.4% 1.4% 1.0% 1.0% 1.0% 1.0% 1.0% 0.5% 0.5% 0.5% 0.5% 0.5% 0.5% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% ­8.6% 3.5% ­1.4% ­3.3% ­8.3% ­1.3% 2.3% 5.8% 4.8% 4.3% 2.9% 2.4% ­2.1% ­2.6% ­2.6% 1.0% 1.0% 1.0% 1.0% 1.0% 0.5% 0.5% 0.5% 0.5% 0.5% 0.5% ­4.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 34. Where did you first hear about your graduate program at UCCS? 1 ­ I was a UCCS student at the time 2 ­ Professional publication 3 ­ Brochure 4 ­ Web site 5 ­ Word of mouth 6­ Other 25.9% 0.0% 11.1% 29.6% 14.8% 18.5% 14.6% 1.9% 5.2% 21.2% 32.5% 24.5% ­11.3% 1.9% ­5.9% ­8.4% 17.7% 6.0% Office of Institutional Research 2004 Grad Alum Reports.xls 5/2/2007 58
34a. To what degree did you find the UCCS website helpful? N= 1 ­ Not helpful 2 ­ Somewhat helpful 3 ­ Very helpful Section D. Demographics 35. Your gender is: 1 ­ Male 2 ­ Female 36. Your primary ethnic group is? 1 ­ White / Anglo / Caucasian 2 ­ African American 3 ­ Chicano(a) / Mexican American 4 ­ Latino(a) / Latin American, South and Central American 5 ­ Native American / Alaskan Native / Aleut 6 ­ Asian American / Asian / Pacific Islander 7 ­ Asian American / Asian / Southwest Asian (Region consisting of Afghanistan, Bakrain, Cyprus, Gaza Strip, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey, United Arab Empire, and Yemen) 8 ­ Asian American / Asian / South Asian (Region consisting of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka) 9 ­ Asian American / Asian / East Asian (Region consisting of China, Japan, Mongolia, North/South Korea, and Taiwan) 10 ­ Asian American / Asian / Southeast Asian (Region consisting of Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam) 25 4.0% 32.0% 64.0% 206 6.8% 44.7% 48.5% 2.8% 12.7% ­15.5% 37.0% 63.0% 43.7% 56.3% 6.7% ­6.7% 0.0% 33.3% 14.8% 14.8% 87.0% 4.3% 1.9% 1.9% 0.0% 1.4% 87.0% ­29.0% ­12.9% ­12.9% 0.0% ­9.7% 0.5% ­3.2% 1.0% ­6.4% 1.4% ­9.7% 0.5% ­3.2% 11.1% 3.7% 7.4% 11.1% 3.7% 0.0% 0.0% 37. Your year of birth is: MEAN= 20 1964 RANGE 1943­1977 1943­1980 38. Your marital status is: 1 ­ Single, Never Married 2 ­ Married 3 ­ Separated 4 ­ Divorced 5­ Widowed 6 ­ Other 11.1% 77.8% 0.0% 11.1% 0.0% 0.0% 17.0% 70.3% 0.0% 10.4% 0.9% 1.4% 5.9% ­7.5% 0.0% ­0.7% 0.9% 1.4% 39. How many dependants are in your household? MEAN= 0 1 2 3 4 5­7 1.6% 0.0% 43.8% 50.0% 6.3% 0.0% 0.0% 2.01 1.6% 34.6% 37.8% 17.3% 5.5% 3.1% 1.99 1.6% ­9.2% ­12.2% 11.0% 5.5% 3.1% 40. Your total personal annual salary (before deductions) in the year following your graduation was: 1 ­ Less than $9,999 2 ­ $10,000 ­ $19,999 3 ­ $20,000 ­ $29,999 4 ­ $30,000 ­ $39,999 5 ­ $40,000 ­ $54,999 6 ­ $55,000 ­ $79,999 7 ­ $80,000 ­ $99,999 8 ­ $100,000 or more 15.4% 3.8% 3.8% 7.7% 23.1% 34.6% 3.8% 7.7% 4.9% 7.3% 7.3% 19.9% 19.9% 22.8% 10.7% 7.3% ­10.5% 3.5% 3.5% 12.2% ­3.2% ­11.8% 6.9% ­0.4% Office of Institutional Research 2004 Grad Alum Reports.xls 5/2/2007 59