2005-2006
Graduating Senior/
Recent Alumni
Survey
Office of Institutional Research and Planning
New Jersey’s Public
Liberal Arts College
OIRP Staff
Babette Varano, Director
Laura Plessner, Admin. Assist.
Linda Wolfson, Secretarial Assist.
Xiurong Zhang, Associate Director
Analyst
Publication Date
New Jersey’s Public
Liberal Arts College
December, 2006
CONTENTS
Table 1: Involvement in College Life...............................................................................................4
Table 2: Student Leadership .............................................................................................................5
Table 3: Participation in College Activities......................................................................................6
Table 4: Satisfaction with Academics and the Campus Climate ......................................................8
Table 5: Personal Development........................................................................................................10
Table 6: Further Education ...............................................................................................................12
Table 7: Graduate Schools and Fields of Study................................................................................13
Table 8: Next Degree Sought............................................................................................................14
Table 9: Highest Degree Planned .....................................................................................................15
Table 10: Employment Plans............................................................................................................16
Table 11: Employment Status...........................................................................................................18
Table 12: Location of Employment ..................................................................................................19
Table 13: Salary Range of Graduates with Full-Time Jobs..............................................................20
Table 14: Relationship of Job to Co-ops or Internships ...................................................................21
Table 15: Relationship of Job to Major Field of Study ....................................................................22
Table 16: Attitude About Current Job ..............................................................................................23
Table 17: Student Involvement by Major .........................................................................................24
Table 18: Student Leadership by Major ...........................................................................................25
Table 19: Student Participation by Major.........................................................................................26
Table 20: Student Satisfaction by Major ..........................................................................................27
Table 21: Student Personal Development by Major.........................................................................28
Table 22: Plans for Further Education by Major ..............................................................................29
Table 23: Highest Degree Sought by Major .....................................................................................30
Table 24: Employment Status by Major ...........................................................................................31
Table 25: Salary Ranges of Respondents Working Full-Time by Major .........................................32
Table 26: Relationship of Job to Field of Study by Major ...............................................................33
Appendix
Table A-1:
Table A-2:
Table A-3:
Table A-4:
Survey Response Rates ..................................................................................................A-1
Response Rates by School and Major ............................................................................A-2
Representativeness of Survey Respondents - Demographics.........................................A-3
Representativeness of Survey Respondents - Academics ..............................................A-4
The Questionnaire..............................................................................................................................2 pages
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TABLE 1: INVOLVEMENT IN COLLEGE LIFE
2001-02
Valid Pct.
2002-03
Valid Pct.
2003-04
Valid Pct.
2004-05
Valid Pct.
2005-06
Valid Pct.
Student Government
2.2%
3.8%
2.9%
2.1%
3.4%
1.2%
1.3%
Student Publications/Media (Radio & T.V.)
7.8%
10.0%
8.8%
5.7%
5.8%
-2.0%
0.1%
Student Clubs
28.9%
28.4%
22.5%
29.1%
27.5%
-1.4%
-1.6%
Intramural Sports
4.1%
5.2%
7.5%
5.2%
6.5%
2.4%
1.3%
Intercollegiate Sports
7.0%
7.6%
6.8%
6.7%
8.8%
1.8%
2.1%
Fraternity/Sorority
12.3%
11.1%
13.0%
9.7%
11.4%
-0.9%
1.7%
Very/Moderately Involved
Pct.Pt.Change
Pct.Pt.Change
01/02 to 05/06
04/05 to 05/06
Chart 1: Involvement
35%
30%
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
Government
Publications
2001-02 Graduates
4
Clubs
2002-03 Graduates
Intramurals
2003-04 Graduates
Intercollegiate
2004-05 Graduates
Frat/Sor
2005-06 Graduates
TABLE 2: STUDENT LEADERSHIP
Elected to Position
More Than Once/Once
2001-02
Valid Pct.
2002-03
Valid Pct.
2003-04
Valid Pct.
2004-05
Valid Pct.
2005-06
Valid Pct.
Student Government
2.3%
5.2%
3.6%
3.3%
2.7%
0.4%
-0.6%
Student Publications/Media (Radio & T.V.)
4.1%
7.3%
3.0%
4.8%
3.4%
-0.7%
-1.4%
Student Clubs
28.3%
25.5%
24.9%
25.8%
24.6%
-3.7%
-1.2%
Intramural Sports
1.8%
3.5%
5.8%
1.5%
2.8%
1.0%
1.3%
Intercollegiate Sports
4.1%
4.5%
4.9%
5.2%
3.7%
-0.4%
-1.5%
Fraternity/Sorority
11.9%
9.7%
13.1%
9.8%
10.4%
-1.5%
0.6%
Pct.Pt.Change
Pct.Pt.Change
01/02 to 05/06
04/05 to 05/06
Chart 2: Leadership Positions
30%
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
Government
Publications
2001-02 Graduates
2002-03 Graduates
Clubs
Intramurals
2003-04 Graduates
Intercollegiate
2004-05 Graduates
Frat/Sor
2005-06 Graduates
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TABLE 3: PARTICIPATION IN COLLEGE ACTIVITIES
2001-02
Valid Pct.
2002-03
Valid Pct.
2003-04
Valid Pct.
2004-05
Valid Pct.
2005-06
Valid Pct.
Volunteer or Service Learning Project
44.6%
46.4%
52.5%
53.9%
53.4%
8.8%
-0.5%
Residence Hall Activity
36.9%
38.4%
44.3%
48.8%
50.6%
13.7%
1.8%
Multicultural Events
50.0%
55.8%
56.4%
60.6%
57.4%
7.4%
-3.2%
International Events
50.6%
51.3%
53.9%
50.8%
55.8%
5.2%
5.0%
Performed in Theater/Music Productions
14.7%
15.9%
12.8%
13.5%
15.3%
0.6%
1.8%
Attended Theater/Music Productions
58.4%
54.3%
63.6%
68.8%
66.4%
8.0%
-2.4%
Study Abroad
15.5%
15.9%
20.4%
16.7%
18.3%
2.8%
1.6%
Faculty Research Project
19.3%
19.3%
23.1%
22.2%
21.2%
1.9%
-1.0%
National Honor Society
30.3%
30.8%
26.3%
31.2%
34.5%
4.2%
3.3%
Presented Paper at Academic Conference
4.5%
6.4%
6.8%
8.5%
8.0%
3.5%
-0.5%
Attended Academic Conference
25.2%
24.8%
25.3%
23.2%
28.5%
3.3%
5.3%
Co-op
34.0%
27.6%
25.9%
26.3%
19.4%
-14.6%
-6.9%
Internship
38.0%
37.2%
44.0%
44.0%
43.9%
5.9%
-0.1%
Career Achievement Program
21.3%
13.8%
16.0%
15.2%
14.4%
-6.9%
-0.8%
More Than Once/Once
6
Pct.Pt.Change
Pct.Pt.Change
01/02 to 05/06
04/05 to 05/06
Chart 3: Participation (5-year means)
62%
AttendCul
56%
Multicultural
52%
International
50%
Volunteer
44%
Residence
41%
Internship
31%
Nat'lHonor
27%
Co-op
25%
AttendConf
21%
FacResrch
17%
StdyAbrd
16%
CAP
14%
PerformCul
7%
ConfPaper
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
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TABLE 4: SATISFACTION WITH ACADEMICS AND THE CAMPUS CLIMATE
2001-02
Valid Pct.
2002-03
Valid Pct.
2003-04
Valid Pct.
2004-05
Valid Pct.
2005-06
Valid Pct.
Received high quality instruction
86.6%
88.9%
89.2%
90.3%
92.7%
6.1%
2.4%
Courses in major were high quality
87.3%
86.5%
88.9%
88.1%
89.7%
2.4%
1.6%
Faculty advisor very helpful
73.7%
65.4%
70.7%
72.3%
71.3%
-2.4%
-1.0%
Advising center was very helpful
66.1%
64.0%
64.9%
72.1%
63.3%
-2.8%
-8.8%
Was able to get classes I needed
90.0%
88.9%
80.6%
83.3%
86.1%
-3.9%
2.8%
Technology was very accessible
84.4%
86.5%
85.1%
88.8%
92.7%
8.3%
3.9%
Major prepared me well for first job
69.8%
70.5%
70.9%
69.3%
71.3%
1.5%
2.0%
Major prepared me well for graduate school
72.9%
75.4%
77.4%
73.8%
76.7%
3.8%
2.9%
Most students were serious about learning
72.2%
67.4%
66.0%
69.8%
71.4%
-0.8%
1.6%
People from different ethnic groups got along
90.0%
91.2%
92.1%
94.3%
92.1%
2.1%
-2.2%
I grew as a person culturally, socially, & ethically
92.6%
88.9%
93.1%
92.7%
91.8%
-0.8%
-0.9%
I felt comfortable here and sensed I belonged
88.9%
84.6%
86.9%
86.4%
87.0%
-1.9%
0.6%
I felt safe
94.1%
95.0%
95.1%
95.7%
95.7%
1.6%
0.0%
Diversity is respected
90.3%
90.3%
94.4%
94.2%
90.8%
0.5%
-3.4%
I would recommend Ramapo to others
88.2%
87.6%
82.5%
90.0%
88.2%
0.0%
-1.8%
Strongly Agree/Agree
8
Pct.Pt.Change
Pct.Pt.Change
01/02 to 05/06
04/05 to 05/06
Chart 4: Academics & Campus Climate (5-year means)
95%
Safe
92%
Diversity
92%
Got Along
92%
I Grew
90%
Instruction
88%
CoursesMajor
88%
Technology
87%
Recommend
87%
Comfortable
86%
GotClasses
75%
GradSchl
71%
FacultyAdvisor
70%
JobPrep
69%
Serious
66%
AdvisingCtr
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
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TABLE 5: PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
2001-02
Valid Pct.
2002-03
Valid Pct.
2003-04
Valid Pct.
2004-05
Valid Pct.
2005-06
Valid Pct.
Skill in writing
74.2%
67.7%
65.7%
71.5%
67.9%
-6.3%
-3.6%
Skill in oral communication
73.8%
69.9%
73.1%
72.8%
72.9%
-0.9%
0.1%
Skill in use of technology
66.5%
64.5%
59.0%
60.3%
60.0%
-6.5%
-0.3%
Ability to understand tables and graphs
43.7%
42.0%
39.4%
38.1%
41.4%
-2.3%
3.3%
Ability to think analytically and logically
76.4%
76.8%
73.7%
75.2%
80.5%
4.1%
5.3%
Understanding of different cultures & lifeways
75.7%
75.6%
77.4%
71.5%
72.9%
-2.8%
1.4%
Appreciation of literature and the arts
60.2%
54.7%
59.6%
58.7%
54.1%
-6.1%
-4.6%
Ability to critically examine personal beliefs
68.0%
70.3%
70.4%
68.3%
70.3%
2.3%
2.0%
Ablity to interact with people different from myself
75.1%
71.0%
69.5%
69.5%
70.8%
-4.3%
1.3%
Interest in U.S. social & political issues
54.0%
51.5%
52.5%
53.0%
52.7%
-1.3%
-0.3%
Interest in international issues
51.9%
51.5%
51.3%
50.6%
52.7%
0.8%
2.1%
A sense of self-worth and self-confidence
69.0%
68.3%
67.1%
66.4%
70.6%
1.6%
4.2%
Career-related knowledge and skills
64.4%
60.2%
68.9%
64.5%
69.7%
5.3%
5.2%
Significant/Much Contribution
10
Pct.Pt.Change
Pct.Pt.Change
01/02 to 05/06
04/05 to 05/06
Chart 5: Personal Development (5-year means)
77%
Analytical
75%
CrossCul
73%
OralComm
71%
Interaction
69%
SelfReflect
69%
Writing
68%
SelfWorth
66%
CareerPrep
62%
Technology
57%
Arts&Lit
53%
USIssues
52%
Int'lIssues
41%
Quantitative
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
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TABLE 6: FURTHER EDUCATION
2001-02
Valid Pct.
2002-03
Valid Pct.
2003-04
Valid Pct.
2004-05
Valid Pct.
2005-06
Valid Pct.
17.2%
20.2%
15.6%
19.6%
19.4%
Have been admitted (of those applying)
(67.4%)
(58.3%)
(72.9%)
(64.6%)
(70.3%)
Have yet to be admitted (of those applying)
(32.6%)
(41.7%)
(27.1%)
(35.4%)
(29.7%)
Plan to apply in the future
65.7%
61.6%
60.4%
55.3%
60.6%
Have no plans for further education
17.1%
18.2%
24.0%
25.1%
20.0%
Plans
Have applied for further education
Chart 6: Further Education
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Have applied
2001-02 Graduates
12
2002-03 Graduates
Will apply
2003-04 Graduates
Will not apply
2004-05 Graduates
2005-06 Graduates
TABLE 7: GRADUATE SCHOOLS AND FIELDS OF STUDY (2005-06)
Institutions Students "Expect to Attend"
UMDNJ
Rutgers University
Fairleigh Dickinson University
New York University
Seton Hall University
Felician College
Fordham University
Kean University
Lehigh University
Montclair State University
Artistic Academy
Belmont Abbey College
Binghamton University
Boston College
Chatham College
Columbia University
Cornell University
Hofstra Law School
Hunter College
Iona College
Middlebury College
National Pilot Academy
New School University
Ocean County College
Pace Law School
Princeton Theological Seminary
Rider University
San Jose State University
University of Oregon
University of Pennsylvania Veterinary Medicine
University of South Florida
William Paterson University
Number [*]
7
6
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Expected Fields of Study
Number [*]
Psychology
9
Education
8
Social Work
7
Law
4
Physical Therapy
3
Physics
3
Chemistry
2
Computer Science
2
Library & Information Science
2
Medicine
2
Nursing
2
Physician Assistant
2
Police Officer /Law Enforcement
2
Accounting
1
Aviation
1
Cosmetology
1
Dental Medicine
1
Econometrics and Corporate Finance
1
Human Resource
1
Marketing
1
Ministry/ Government
1
Molecular Biology
1
Motor Sports /Racing
1
Music Business
1
policy and planning
1
Public Relations
1
Spanish Literature
1
Veterinary
1
[*] Mentioned only by students who have applied for further education.
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TABLE 8: NEXT DEGREE SOUGHT [1]
2001-02
Valid Pct.
2002-03
Valid Pct.
2003-04
Valid Pct.
2004-05
Valid Pct.
2005-06
Valid Pct.
Pct.Pt.Change
Pct.Pt.Change
01/02 to 05/06
04/05 to 05/06
Second Bachelor's
14.3%
5.4%
4.2%
1.6%
1.6%
-12.7%
0.0%
Master's
61.9%
62.5%
72.9%
65.6%
53.1%
-8.8%
-12.5%
Doctoral
14.3%
16.1%
6.3%
14.1%
25.0%
10.7%
10.9%
Other
9.5%
16.1%
16.7%
18.8%
20.3%
10.8%
1.5%
Degree
Chart 8: Next Degree Sought
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Second Bachelor's
2001-02 Graduates
Master's
2002-03 Graduates
Doctoral
2003-04 Graduates
2004-05 Graduates
[1] Next degree or certificate sought by those who have applied for further education.
14
Other
2005-06 Graduates
TABLE 9: HIGHEST DEGREE PLANNED
2001-02
Valid Pct.
2002-03
Valid Pct.
2003-04
Valid Pct.
2004-05
Valid Pct.
2005-06
Valid Pct.
Pct.Pt.Change
Pct.Pt.Change
01/02 to 05/06
04/05 to 05/06
Bachelor's
18.3%
13.9%
24.6%
19.9%
19.7%
1.4%
-0.2%
Master's
60.1%
55.6%
51.4%
56.7%
52.9%
-7.2%
-3.8%
Doctoral
19.0%
26.7%
21.8%
20.2%
23.2%
4.2%
3.0%
Other [1]
2.7%
3.8%
2.1%
3.3%
4.2%
1.5%
0.9%
Highest Degree
[1] Most "Other" degrees listed were first professional, including law, pharmacy, medicine, and dentistry.
Chart 9: Highest Degree Planned
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Bachelor's
2001-02 Graduates
Master's
2002-03 Graduates
Doctoral
2003-04 Graduates
2004-05 Graduates
Other [1]
2005-06 Graduates
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TABLE 10: EMPLOYMENT PLANS
2001-02
Valid Pct.
2002-03
Valid Pct.
2003-04
Valid Pct.
2004-05
Valid Pct.
2005-06
Valid Pct.
Pct.Pt.Change
01/02 to 05/06
Pct.Pt.Change
04/05 to 05/06
Will work at same job held prior to graduation
18.6%
18.2%
18.7%
14.1%
17.1%
-1.5%
3.0%
Will work at same job, but have been promoted
6.8%
6.2%
11.1%
8.3%
9.2%
2.4%
0.9%
Will work at job recently obtained
27.4%
20.2%
21.0%
21.4%
22.9%
-4.5%
1.5%
Am not employed, but am looking
31.9%
38.4%
35.7%
41.9%
33.0%
1.1%
-8.9%
Am not employed, and am not looking
3.0%
3.1%
3.6%
2.8%
3.7%
0.7%
0.9%
Employment plans not formulated
12.2%
14.0%
9.8%
11.6%
14.1%
1.9%
2.5%
Plans
Chart 10A: Employment Plans
45%
40%
35%
30%
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
Same Job
Promoted
2001-02 Graduates
16
New Job
2002-03 Graduates
2003-04 Graduates
Looking
2004-05 Graduates
Not Looking
2005-06 Graduates
Undecided
Chart 10B: Overall Employment
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Employed
Not Employed
2001-02 Graduates
53%
47%
2002-03 Graduates
45%
56%
2003-04 Graduates
51%
49%
2004-05 Graduates
44%
56%
2005-06 Graduates
49%
51%
Chart 10C: Employed Only
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Existing Job
New Job
2001-02 Graduates
48%
52%
2002-03 Graduates
55%
45%
2003-04 Graduates
59%
41%
2004-05 Graduates
51%
49%
2005-06 Graduates
53%
47%
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TABLE 11: EMPLOYMENT STATUS
2001-02
Valid Pct.
2002-03
Valid Pct.
2003-04
Valid Pct.
2004-05
Valid Pct.
2005-06
Valid Pct.
Pct.Pt.Change
Pct.Pt.Change
01/02 to 05/06
04/05 to 05/06
Employed Full-time
86.0%
85.7%
85.8%
80.0%
82.2%
-3.8%
2.2%
Employed Part-time
14.0%
14.3%
14.2%
20.0%
17.8%
3.8%
-2.2%
Status
Chart 11: Employment Status
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Full-time
2001-02 Graduates
18
2002-03 Graduates
Part-time
2003-04 Graduates
2004-05 Graduates
2005-06 Graduates
TABLE 12: LOCATION OF EMPLOYMENT
2001-02
Valid Pct.
2002-03
Valid Pct.
2003-04
Valid Pct.
2004-05
Valid Pct.
2005-06
Valid Pct.
Pct.Pt.Change
Pct.Pt.Change
01/02 to 05/06
04/05 to 05/06
In New Jersey
82.8%
79.2%
76.8%
78.3%
76.6%
-6.2%
-1.7%
Outside New Jersey
17.2%
20.8%
23.2%
21.7%
23.4%
6.2%
1.7%
Location
Chart 12: Location of Employment
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
New Jersey
2001-02 Graduates
2002-03 Graduates
Out-of-State
2003-04 Graduates
2004-05 Graduates
2005-06 Graduates
19
TABLE 13: SALARY RANGE OF GRADUATES WITH FULL-TIME JOBS
2005-06 Percent
2001-02
Valid Pct.
2002-03
Valid Pct.
2003-04
Valid Pct.
2004-05
Valid Pct.
2005-06
Valid Pct.
Pct.Pt.Change
Pct.Pt.Change
01/02 to 05/06
04/05 to 05/06
Previously
Employed
Newly
Employed
Less than $20,000
8.8%
9.6%
9.3%
8.3%
10.2%
1.4%
1.9%
11.1%
9.4%
$20,000 to $24,999
18.4%
11.5%
10.9%
9.2%
10.2%
-8.2%
1.0%
9.5%
10.9%
$25,000 to $29,999
13.2%
14.4%
13.2%
15.6%
9.4%
-3.8%
-6.2%
12.7%
6.3%
$30,000 to $34.999
20.2%
14.4%
13.2%
18.3%
12.6%
-7.6%
-5.7%
4.8%
20.3%
$35,000 to $39,999
10.5%
10.6%
14.7%
16.5%
10.2%
-0.3%
-6.3%
7.9%
12.5%
$40,000 to $44,999
5.3%
8.7%
8.5%
10.1%
15.0%
9.7%
4.9%
14.3%
15.6%
$45,000 or above
23.7%
30.8%
30.2%
22.0%
32.3%
8.6%
10.3%
39.7%
25.0%
Ranges
Chart 13: Overall Salaries of Graduates Employed Full-time
35%
30%
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
<$20,000
$20,000-$24,999
2001-02 Graduates
20
$25,000-$29,999
2002-03 Graduates
$30,000-$34,999
2003-04 Graduates
$35,000-$39,999
2004-05 Graduates
$40,000-$44,999
2005-06 Graduates
>=$45,000
TABLE 14: RELATIONSHIP OF JOB TO CO-OP'S OR INTERNSHIPS
2001-02
Valid Pct.
2002-03
Valid Pct.
2003-04
Valid Pct.
2004-05
Valid Pct.
2005-06
Valid Pct.
Pct.Pt.Change
Pct.Pt.Change
01/02 to 05/06
04/05 to 05/06
Yes
13.2%
10.2%
12.9%
12.7%
12.7%
-0.5%
0.0%
No
86.8%
89.8%
87.1%
87.3%
87.3%
0.5%
0.0%
Linked?
Chart 14: Job Linked to Co-op or Internship?
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Linked to Co-op
2001-02 Graduates
2002-03 Graduates
Not Linked
2003-04 Graduates
2004-05 Graduates
2005-06 Graduates
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TABLE 15: RELATIONSHIP OF JOB TO MAJOR FIELD OF STUDY
2001-02
Valid Pct.
2002-03
Valid Pct.
2003-04
Valid Pct.
2004-05
Valid Pct.
2005-06
Valid Pct.
Pct.Pt.Change
Pct.Pt.Change
01/02 to 05/06
04/05 to 05/06
Directly related to major
41.2%
36.7%
43.9%
41.5%
46.5%
5.3%
5.0%
Somewhat related to major
31.6%
34.4%
28.4%
35.2%
27.4%
-4.2%
-7.8%
Not related to major
27.2%
28.9%
27.7%
23.2%
26.1%
-1.1%
2.9%
Relationship
Chart 15: Relationship of Job to Major Field of Study
50%
45%
40%
35%
30%
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
Directly related
2001-02 Graduates
22
Somewhat related
2002-03 Graduates
2003-04 Graduates
Not related
2004-05 Graduates
2005-06 Graduates
TABLE 16: ATTITUDE ABOUT CURRENT JOB
2001-02
Valid Pct.
2002-03
Valid Pct.
2003-04
Valid Pct.
2004-05
Valid Pct.
2005-06
Valid Pct.
Pct.Pt.Change
Pct.Pt.Change
01/02 to 05/06
04/05 to 05/06
Has definite long-term career potential
33.3%
43.8%
48.7%
36.6%
44.6%
11.3%
8.0%
Has possible long-term career potential
27.4%
33.3%
21.4%
28.9%
17.8%
-9.6%
-11.0%
Temporary job until something found in field
24.4%
3.8%
20.1%
23.2%
24.8%
0.4%
1.6%
Short-term
3.7%
6.7%
2.6%
7.0%
7.0%
3.3%
0.0%
Other
11.1%
12.4%
7.1%
4.2%
5.7%
-5.4%
1.5%
Attitude about current job
Chart 16: Attitude Regarding Current Position
50%
45%
40%
35%
30%
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
Definite career
2001-02 Graduates
Possible career
2002-03 Graduates
Looking for job in field
2003-04 Graduates
Short-term
2004-05 Graduates
Other
2005-06 Graduates
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TABLE 17: STUDENT INVOLVEMENT BY MAJOR [1]
Major
No Involvement
Slightly Involved
Moderately Involved
Very Involved
Accounting
85.8%
5.3%
3.5%
5.3%
19
Business Administration
82.7%
6.9%
3.5%
6.9%
44
Economics
83.3%
0.0%
0.0%
16.7%
2
Information Systems
80.6%
6.9%
1.4%
11.1%
12
International Business
75.0%
8.3%
2.8%
13.9%
6
History
80.8%
9.0%
2.6%
7.7%
13
International Studies
52.9%
5.9%
35.3%
5.9%
3
Literature
93.5%
2.8%
1.9%
1.9%
18
Political Science
72.4%
10.3%
3.4%
13.8%
5
Communication Arts
71.1%
15.8%
6.9%
6.3%
51
Contemporary Arts
89.7%
6.9%
0.0%
3.4%
5
Music
83.3%
16.7%
0.0%
0.0%
2
Theater
64.0%
28.0%
4.0%
4.0%
5
Visual Arts
85.7%
8.6%
0.0%
5.7%
6
History
83.3%
16.7%
0.0%
0.0%
2
Law and Society
81.0%
4.8%
7.1%
7.1%
7
Psychology
82.5%
8.3%
3.9%
5.3%
38
Social Science
83.3%
16.7%
0.0%
0.0%
4
Social Work
80.3%
6.1%
9.1%
4.5%
11
Sociology
90.5%
4.8%
0.0%
4.8%
7
Biochemistry
91.7%
0.0%
8.3%
0.0%
2
Biology
77.4%
9.5%
7.1%
6.0%
14
Computer Science
82.1%
7.7%
10.3%
0.0%
13
Environmental Studies
80.0%
13.3%
3.3%
3.3%
5
Mathematics
52.8%
16.7%
19.4%
11.1%
6
Nursing
88.3%
1.3%
10.4%
0.0%
13
Physics
87.5%
12.5%
0.0%
0.0%
3
Psychology
96.3%
0.0%
1.9%
1.9%
9
All Other Respondents [2]
72.0%
16.0%
4.0%
8.0%
5
80.6%
8.8%
5.1%
5.5%
330
TOTALS
[1] Frequency of responses to the 6 items of question #1 are combined for each of the 4 selection criteria for each major.
Percentage of responses for each criterion is based on total actual responses – missing responses are excluded.
[2] 'All Other Respondents' includes all majors for which fewer than 2 surveys were received.
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Number of
Responses
TABLE 18: STUDENT LEADERSHIP BY MAJOR [1]
Major
No Positions
One Position
Number of
Responses
> One Position
Accounting
94.7%
0.0%
5.3%
19
Business Administration
92.8%
3.0%
4.2%
44
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
2
Information Systems
90.1%
2.8%
7.0%
12
International Business
86.1%
2.8%
11.1%
6
History
90.9%
1.3%
7.8%
13
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
3
Literature
96.3%
0.0%
3.7%
18
Political Science
90.0%
6.7%
3.3%
5
Communication Arts
87.9%
5.2%
6.9%
51
Contemporary Arts
90.0%
10.0%
0.0%
5
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
2
Theater
87.5%
4.2%
8.3%
5
Visual Arts
94.4%
2.8%
2.8%
6
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
2
Law and Society
85.7%
9.5%
4.8%
7
Psychology
93.0%
3.5%
3.5%
38
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
4
Social Work
87.7%
6.2%
6.2%
11
Sociology
92.9%
4.8%
2.4%
7
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
2
Biology
90.5%
8.3%
1.2%
14
Computer Science
98.7%
1.3%
0.0%
13
Environmental Studies
96.7%
0.0%
3.3%
5
Mathematics
86.1%
5.6%
8.3%
6
Nursing
92.3%
7.7%
0.0%
13
Physics
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
3
Psychology
94.4%
3.7%
1.9%
9
All Other Respondents [2]
88.0%
8.0%
4.0%
5
92.0%
3.7%
4.2%
330
Economics
International Studies
Music
History
Social Science
Biochemistry
TOTALS
[1] Frequency of responses to the 6 items of question #2 are combined for each of the 3 selection criteria for each major.
Percentage of responses for each criterion is based on total actual responses – missing responses are excluded.
[2] 'All Other Respondents' includes all majors for which fewer than 2 surveys were received.
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TABLE 19: STUDENT PARTICIPATION IN COLLEGE ACTIVITIES BY MAJOR [1]
Major
Never
Once
2-4 Times
Number of
Responses
>4 Times
Accounting
71.7%
10.9%
10.2%
7.2%
19
Business Administration
67.9%
14.8%
13.2%
4.1%
44
Economics
89.3%
0.0%
7.1%
3.6%
2
Information Systems
68.5%
14.3%
10.1%
7.1%
12
International Business
52.4%
15.5%
17.9%
14.3%
6
History
55.8%
19.9%
16.6%
7.7%
13
International Studies
64.3%
21.4%
10.7%
3.6%
2
Literature
75.1%
11.6%
10.8%
2.4%
18
Political Science
60.9%
13.0%
13.0%
13.0%
5
Communication Arts
60.0%
19.1%
14.8%
6.1%
51
Contemporary Arts
60.0%
18.6%
11.4%
10.0%
5
Music
71.4%
10.7%
7.1%
10.7%
2
Theater
55.4%
10.8%
18.5%
15.4%
5
Visual Arts
70.7%
12.2%
12.2%
4.9%
6
History
85.7%
10.7%
3.6%
0.0%
2
Law and Society
62.2%
16.3%
12.2%
9.2%
7
Psychology
61.3%
17.3%
14.7%
6.8%
38
Social Science
50.9%
10.9%
34.5%
3.6%
4
Social Work
56.5%
16.2%
21.4%
5.8%
11
Sociology
58.8%
13.4%
17.5%
10.3%
7
Biochemistry
67.9%
0.0%
25.0%
7.1%
2
Biology
69.9%
13.8%
12.8%
3.6%
14
Computer Science
86.2%
6.3%
4.6%
2.9%
13
Environmental Studies
60.0%
21.4%
12.9%
5.7%
5
Mathematics
58.3%
17.9%
14.3%
9.5%
6
Nursing
73.5%
12.2%
8.3%
6.1%
13
Physics
69.0%
14.3%
11.9%
4.8%
3
Psychology
69.8%
19.0%
5.6%
5.6%
9
All Other Respondents [2]
45.0%
26.7%
20.0%
8.3%
5
65.2%
15.3%
13.3%
6.2%
329
TOTALS
[1] Frenquency of responses to the 14 items of question #3 are combined for each of the 4 selection criteria for each major.
Percentage of responses for each criterion is based on total actual responses – missing responses are excluded.
[2] 'All Other Respondents' includes all majors for which fewer than 2 surveys were received.
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TABLE 20: STUDENT SATISFACTION BY MAJOR [1]
Major
Very Unsatisfied
Unsatisfied
Satisfied
Very Satisfied
Number of
Responses
Accounting
2.1%
9.9%
61.5%
26.5%
19
Business Administration
2.8%
9.5%
62.2%
25.5%
44
Economics
3.4%
17.2%
65.5%
13.8%
2
Information Systems
3.9%
11.1%
64.4%
20.6%
12
International Business
1.1%
19.1%
60.7%
19.1%
6
History
3.6%
10.8%
42.3%
43.3%
13
15.9%
27.3%
47.7%
9.1%
3
Literature
4.8%
18.1%
50.0%
27.0%
18
Political Science
2.7%
5.3%
40.0%
52.0%
5
Communication Arts
3.7%
15.4%
60.9%
20.0%
51
Contemporary Arts
4.1%
12.3%
72.6%
11.0%
5
Music
3.3%
33.3%
56.7%
6.7%
2
Theater
9.3%
20.0%
61.3%
9.3%
5
Visual Arts
6.7%
22.2%
63.3%
7.8%
6
History
0.0%
3.4%
72.4%
24.1%
2
10.6%
9.6%
63.5%
16.3%
7
3.8%
10.0%
62.9%
23.4%
38
10.0%
20.0%
41.7%
28.3%
4
Social Work
4.3%
12.2%
44.5%
39.0%
11
Sociology
3.8%
21.9%
36.2%
38.1%
7
Biochemistry
3.3%
3.3%
66.7%
26.7%
2
Biology
3.3%
11.4%
60.5%
24.8%
14
Computer Science
2.1%
8.2%
61.0%
28.7%
13
Environmental Studies
1.3%
14.7%
62.7%
21.3%
5
Mathematics
3.4%
8.0%
69.3%
19.3%
6
Nursing
1.0%
8.8%
42.3%
47.9%
13
Physics
4.5%
9.1%
52.3%
34.1%
3
Psychology
3.0%
4.4%
62.2%
30.4%
9
All Other Respondents [2]
0.0%
13.8%
66.2%
20.0%
5
3.7%
12.4%
58.2%
25.8%
330
International Studies
Law and Society
Psychology
Social Science
TOTALS
[1] Frequency of responses to the 15 items of question #4 is combined for each of the 4 selection criteria for each major.
Percentage of responses for each criterion is based on total actual responses – missing responses are excluded.
[2] 'All Other Respondents' includes all majors for which fewer than 2 surveys were received.
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TABLE 21: STUDENT PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT BY MAJOR [1]
Major
No Contribution
Limited Contrib.
Much Contribution
Significant Contrib.
Accounting
8.1%
22.4%
56.5%
13.0%
19
Business Administration
5.1%
27.8%
49.7%
17.4%
44
23.1%
69.2%
0.0%
7.7%
2
Information Systems
2.6%
28.8%
51.3%
17.3%
12
International Business
5.1%
24.4%
50.0%
20.5%
6
History
4.1%
11.8%
32.5%
51.5%
13
17.9%
20.5%
51.3%
10.3%
3
Literature
9.1%
22.6%
43.9%
24.3%
18
Political Science
0.0%
18.5%
30.8%
50.8%
5
Communication Arts
9.5%
26.9%
44.4%
19.2%
51
Contemporary Arts
0.0%
20.0%
56.9%
23.1%
5
Music
32.0%
36.0%
32.0%
0.0%
2
Theater
15.4%
40.0%
35.4%
9.2%
5
Visual Arts
26.9%
41.0%
23.1%
9.0%
6
History
3.8%
30.8%
65.4%
0.0%
2
Law and Society
8.8%
28.6%
52.7%
9.9%
7
Psychology
5.8%
32.8%
43.0%
18.3%
38
Social Science
1.9%
7.7%
61.5%
28.8%
4
11.2%
20.3%
44.8%
23.8%
11
8.8%
24.2%
45.1%
22.0%
7
Biochemistry
11.5%
38.5%
46.2%
3.8%
2
Biology
15.9%
42.3%
36.8%
4.9%
14
Computer Science
9.5%
37.9%
34.9%
17.8%
13
Environmental Studies
6.3%
32.8%
42.2%
18.8%
5
Mathematics
9.0%
34.6%
34.6%
21.8%
6
Nursing
17.2%
19.5%
40.2%
23.1%
13
Physics
12.8%
10.3%
61.5%
15.4%
3
Psychology
6.1%
17.4%
50.4%
26.1%
9
All Other Respondents [2]
0.0%
13.8%
66.2%
20.0%
5
8.5%
27.1%
44.8%
19.6%
330
Economics
International Studies
Social Work
Sociology
TOTALS
[1] Frequency of responses to the 13 items of question #5 are combined for each of the 4 selection criteria for each major.
Percentage of responses for each criterion is based on total actual responses – missing responses are excluded.
[2] 'All Other Respondents' includes all majors for which fewer than 2 surveys were received.
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Number of
Responses
TABLE 22: PLANS FOR FURTHER EDUCATION BY MAJOR [1]
Major
Have Already Applied
Will Apply in Future
Number of
Responses
Will Not Apply
Accounting
5.3%
52.6%
42.1%
19
Business Administration
6.8%
70.5%
22.7%
44
Economics
0.0%
50.0%
50.0%
2
Information Systems
0.0%
58.3%
41.7%
12
International Business
0.0%
83.3%
16.7%
6
30.8%
69.2%
0.0%
13
International Studies
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
3
Literature
5.6%
66.7%
27.8%
18
40.0%
40.0%
20.0%
5
9.8%
49.0%
41.2%
51
60.0%
40.0%
0.0%
5
Music
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
2
Theater
0.0%
80.0%
20.0%
5
16.7%
66.7%
16.7%
6
0.0%
50.0%
50.0%
2
Law and Society
28.6%
57.1%
14.3%
7
Psychology
23.7%
71.1%
5.3%
38
Social Science
50.0%
50.0%
0.0%
4
Social Work
63.6%
36.4%
0.0%
11
0.0%
85.7%
14.3%
7
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
2
Biology
78.6%
21.4%
0.0%
14
Computer Science
15.4%
53.8%
30.8%
13
0.0%
60.0%
40.0%
5
Mathematics
16.7%
83.3%
0.0%
6
Nursing
15.4%
84.6%
0.0%
13
Physics
66.7%
33.3%
0.0%
3
Psychology
22.2%
77.8%
0.0%
9
All Other Respondents [2]
40.0%
40.0%
20.0%
5
19.4%
60.6%
20.0%
330
History
Political Science
Communication Arts
Contemporary Arts
Visual Arts
History
Sociology
Biochemistry
Environmental Studies
TOTALS
[1] This table summarizes responses to question #6.
[2] 'All Other Respondents' includes all majors for which fewer than two surveys were received.
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TABLE 23: HIGHEST DEGREE SOUGHT BY MAJOR [1]
Major
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctoral
Other [3]
Number
Accounting
22.2%
55.6%
11.1%
11.1%
18
Business Administration
19.0%
73.8%
4.8%
2.4%
42
Economics
50.0%
50.0%
0.0%
0.0%
2
Information Systems
45.5%
36.4%
18.2%
0.0%
11
International Business
0.0%
33.3%
50.0%
16.7%
6
History
0.0%
58.3%
33.3%
8.3%
12
International Studies
0.0%
33.3%
66.7%
0.0%
3
Literature
31.3%
56.3%
6.3%
6.3%
16
Political Science
20.0%
20.0%
60.0%
0.0%
5
Communication Arts
37.0%
45.7%
10.9%
6.5%
46
Contemporary Arts
0.0%
50.0%
50.0%
0.0%
4
Music
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
2
Theater
20.0%
60.0%
20.0%
0.0%
5
Visual Arts
16.7%
66.7%
16.7%
0.0%
6
History
50.0%
50.0%
0.0%
0.0%
2
Law and Society
16.7%
50.0%
16.7%
16.7%
6
8.8%
61.8%
26.5%
2.9%
34
25.0%
50.0%
25.0%
0.0%
4
0.0%
63.6%
27.3%
9.1%
11
42.9%
42.9%
14.3%
0.0%
7
Biochemistry
0.0%
50.0%
50.0%
0.0%
2
Biology
7.1%
35.7%
50.0%
7.1%
14
Computer Science
23.1%
46.2%
30.8%
0.0%
13
Environmental Studies
25.0%
50.0%
25.0%
0.0%
4
Mathematics
0.0%
20.0%
80.0%
0.0%
5
Nursing
7.7%
61.5%
30.8%
0.0%
13
Physics
0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
3
Psychology
11.1%
44.4%
44.4%
0.0%
9
All Other Respondents [2]
40.0%
40.0%
20.0%
0.0%
5
19.7%
52.9%
23.2%
4.2%
310
Psychology
Social Science
Social Work
Sociology
TOTALS
[1] This table summarizes responses to question #11.
[2] 'All Other Respondents' includes all majors for which fewer than two surveys were received.
[3] Most "Other" degrees listed were first professional, including law, pharmacy, medicine, and dentistry.
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TABLE 24: EMPLOYMENT STATUS BY MAJOR [1]
Major
Not Currently Employed
Employed - New Position
Employed - Current Position
Number
Accounting
27.8%
33.3%
38.9%
18
Business Administration
36.4%
31.8%
31.8%
44
Economics
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
2
Information Systems
8.3%
50.0%
41.7%
12
International Business
83.3%
0.0%
16.7%
6
History
76.9%
0.0%
23.1%
13
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
3
Literature
50.0%
27.8%
22.2%
18
Political Science
40.0%
0.0%
60.0%
5
Communication Arts
62.7%
9.8%
27.5%
51
Contemporary Arts
40.0%
20.0%
40.0%
5
Music
50.0%
0.0%
50.0%
2
Theater
60.0%
40.0%
0.0%
5
Visual Arts
66.7%
16.7%
16.7%
6
History
50.0%
0.0%
50.0%
2
Law and Society
85.7%
14.3%
0.0%
7
Psychology
60.5%
15.8%
23.7%
38
Social Science
25.0%
25.0%
50.0%
4
Social Work
63.6%
36.4%
0.0%
11
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
7
0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
2
Biology
85.7%
7.1%
7.1%
14
Computer Science
16.7%
50.0%
33.3%
12
Environmental Studies
80.0%
20.0%
0.0%
5
Mathematics
16.7%
50.0%
33.3%
6
Nursing
8.3%
33.3%
58.3%
12
Physics
33.3%
66.7%
0.0%
3
Psychology
44.4%
33.3%
22.2%
9
All Other Respondents [2]
60.0%
20.0%
20.0%
5
50.8%
22.9%
26.3%
327
International Studies
Sociology
Biochemistry
TOTALS
[1] This table summarizes responses to question #12.
[2] 'All Other Respondents' includes all majors for which fewer than two surveys were received.
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TABLE 25: SALARY RANGES OF RESPONDENTS WORKING FULL-TIME BY MAJOR [1
Major
< $20,000
$20,000 - $29,999
$30,000 - $39,999
>= $40,000
Number
Accounting
0.0%
0.0%
15.4%
84.6%
13
Business Administration
4.3%
8.7%
43.5%
43.5%
23
Economics
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
2
11.1%
11.1%
22.2%
55.6%
9
International Business
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
1
Law and Society
0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
1
16.7%
50.0%
33.3%
0.0%
6
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
2
12.5%
43.8%
12.5%
31.3%
16
Contemporary Arts
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
2
Music
0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
1
50.0%
50.0%
0.0%
0.0%
2
Visual Arts
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
1
History
0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
1
Law and Society
0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
1
25.0%
33.3%
0.0%
41.7%
12
Social Science
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
1
Social Work
0.0%
50.0%
50.0%
0.0%
2
Biochemistry
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
1
Biology
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
1
Computer Science
0.0%
11.1%
22.2%
66.7%
9
Environmental Science
0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
1
Environmental Studies
0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
1
20.0%
0.0%
40.0%
40.0%
5
Nursing
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
10
Physics
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
1
50.0%
50.0%
0.0%
0.0%
2
10.2%
19.7%
22.8%
47.2%
127
Information Systems
Literature
Political Science
Communication Arts
Theater
Psychology
Mathematics
Psychology
TOTALS
[1] This table summarizes responses to question #16. It includes salaries of both those previously, and newly, employed full-time.
Percentages are based on total valid responses - data missing are excluded.
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TABLE 26: RELATIONSHIP OF JOB TO FIELD OF STUDY BY MAJOR [1]
Major
Directly Related
Somewhat Related
Not Related
Number
Accounting
83.3%
16.7%
0.0%
12
Business Administration
32.1%
53.6%
14.3%
28
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
2
72.7%
9.1%
18.2%
11
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
1
History
0.0%
33.3%
66.7%
3
Law and Society
0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
1
42.9%
14.3%
42.9%
7
0.0%
33.3%
66.7%
3
27.8%
33.3%
38.9%
18
Contemporary Arts
0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
3
Music
0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
1
50.0%
0.0%
50.0%
2
Visual Arts
0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
2
History
0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
1
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
1
Psychology
40.0%
26.7%
33.3%
15
Social Science
33.3%
66.7%
0.0%
3
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
4
Biochemistry
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
2
Biology
0.0%
50.0%
50.0%
2
80.0%
20.0%
0.0%
10
Environmental Science
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
1
Environmental Studies
0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
1
60.0%
0.0%
40.0%
5
Nursing
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
11
Physics
50.0%
0.0%
50.0%
2
Psychology
20.0%
40.0%
40.0%
5
46.5%
27.4%
26.1%
157
Economics
Information Systems
International Business
Literature
Political Science
Communication Arts
Theater
Law and Society
Social Work
Computer Science
Mathematics
TOTALS
[1] This table summarizes responses to question #18.
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TABLE A-1: SURVEY RESPONSE RATES
Number
Mailed
Number
Undeliverable
Number of
Usable Surveys
Survey
Response
Rate [1]
1996-97
781
8
152
19.7%
1997-98
787
3
170
21.7%
1998-99
762
7
209
27.7%
1999-00
783
10
272
35.2%
2000-01
820
22
278
34.8%
2001-02
903
14
274
30.8%
2002-03
1005
10
300
30.2%
2003-04
1043
15
310
30.2%
2004-05
1098
12
332
30.6%
2005-06
1160
18
330
28.9%
914
12
263
29.0%
Academic Year
Means
[1] The response rate equals the number of usable surveys divided by the total number of surveys mailed
minus the number of undeliverable surveys.
A-1
TABLE A-2: RESPONSE RATES BY SCHOOL AND MAJOR [1]
School
Major
SAB
Accounting
Business Administration
Economics
Information Systems
International Business
AIS
CA
SSHS
TAS
Total
Population
Survey
Respondents
Response
Rate
Sub-total
72
141
14
38
16
281
19
44
2
12
6
83
26.4%
31.2%
14.3%
31.6%
37.5%
29.5%
Sub-total
4
35
12
9
47
29
5
141
1
13
3
1
18
5
1
42
25.0%
37.1%
25.0%
11.1%
38.3%
17.2%
20.0%
29.8%
Sub-total
172
22
10
15
28
247
51
5
2
5
6
69
29.7%
22.7%
20.0%
33.3%
21.4%
27.9%
Sub-total
4
3
49
133
11
30
24
254
0
2
7
38
4
11
7
69
0.0%
66.7%
14.3%
28.6%
36.4%
36.7%
29.2%
27.2%
Sub-total
4
1
40
3
27
5
14
11
66
6
42
219
2
0
14
1
13
1
5
6
13
3
9
67
50.0%
0.0%
35.0%
33.3%
48.1%
20.0%
35.7%
54.5%
19.7%
50.0%
21.4%
30.6%
TOTAL
1,142
330
28.9%
American Studies
History
International Studies
Law and Society
Literature
Political Science
Spanish Language
Communication Arts
Contemporary Arts
Music
Theater
Visual Arts
Economics
History
Law and Society
Psychology
Social Science
Social Work
Sociology
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Mathematics
Nursing
Physics
Psychology
[1] Corrected for undeliverable surveys.
A-2
TABLE A-3: REPRESENTATIVENESS OF SURVEY RESPONDENTS - DEMOGRAPHICS [1]
Representativeness by Age
Total Population
Age Category
Number
Percent
Survey Respondents
Expected
Number
Frequencies Chi-Square
Percent
24 or younger
792
69%
238
72%
229
25 to 29
194
17%
45
14%
56
30 to 39
87
8%
22
7%
25
40 or older
69
6%
25
8%
20
Missing
Totals
0
0
1,142
330
4.22
df=3
Are the differences between groups statistically significant at the .05 level?
Is the sample representative of the total population on this scale?
No
Yes
Representativeness by Sex
Total Population
Sex
Number
Percent
Survey Respondents
Expected
Number
Frequencies Chi-Square
Percent
Female
704
62%
211
64%
203
Male
438
38%
119
36%
127
Missing
Totals
0
0
1,142
330
0.73
df=1
Are the differences between groups statistically significant at the .05 level?
Is the sample representative of the total population on this scale?
No
Yes
Representativeness by Ethnicity
Total Population
Ethnic Category
Number
American Indian/Alaskan Native
Percent
Survey Respondents
Expected
Number
Frequencies Chi-Square
Percent
4
0%
1
0%
1
Asian/Pacific Islander
56
5%
14
4%
16
Black, non-Hispanic
82
7%
25
8%
24
Hispanic
88
8%
20
6%
25
912
80%
270
82%
264
White, non-Hispanic
Missing
Totals
0
0
1,142
330
Are the differences between groups statistically significant at the .05 level?
Is the sample representative of the total population on this scale?
[1] Corrected for undeliverable surveys.
A-3
1.70
df=4
No
Yes
TABLE A-4: REPRESENTATIVENESS OF SURVEY RESPONDENTS - ACADEMICS [1]
Cumulative GPA [2]
Total Population
GPA Category
Number
Percent
Survey Respondents
Expected
Number
Frequencies Chi-Square
Percent
<2.50
158
14%
39
12%
46
2.50 - 2.99
361
32%
91
28%
104
3.00 - 3.49
385
34%
106
32%
111
3.50 - 3.99
236
21%
94
28%
68
4.00
2
0%
0
0%
1
Missing
0
0
1,142
330
Totals
12.68
df=4
Are the differences between groups statistically significant at the .05 level?
Is the sample representative of the total population on this scale?
Yes
No
Representativeness by School
Total Population
School
Administration and Business
American and International Studies
Contemporary Arts
Social Science and Human Services
Theoretical and Applied Sciences
Missing
Totals
Number
Percent
281
141
247
254
219
Survey Respondents
Expected
Number
Frequencies Chi-Square
Percent
25%
83
25%
81
12%
42
13%
41
22%
69
21%
71
22%
69
21%
73
19%
67
20%
63
0
0
1,142
330
Are the differences between groups statistically significant at the .05 level?
Is the sample representative of the total population on this scale?
0.64
df=4
No
Yes
[1] Corrected for undeliverable surveys.
[2] Represents final GPA of August and January graduates, and beginning spring semester GPA
for seniors who have applied for May graduation.
A-4
GRADUATING SENIOR SURVEY
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INCORRECT MARKS
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CORRECT MARK
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All your responses to these questions will be held in
strictest confidence.
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PART A. INVOLVEMENT IN COLLEGE LIFE
1. To what extent were you involved in each of the following activities?
(Please select only one for each item).
very involved
moderately involved
slightly involved
No involvement
Student government
Student publications/ media (radio & TV)
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Intramural sports
Intercollegiate athletics
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Lecture/ event with international focus
Performed in theater/ music production
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Study abroad
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5. To what extent did Ramapo contribute to your personal development in
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significant Contribution
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Skill in writing
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Skill in use of technology
Ability to understand tables and graphs
Ability to think analytically and logically
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personal values and beliefs
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races, nations, and religions
Interest in US social & political issues
interest in international issues
A sense of self worth and self confidence
Knowledge and technical skills for a career
4. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements?
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Yes, I have applied
No, but I intend to apply in the future ⎫
No, and I do not intend to apply
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Please skip to question 11
What kind of degree or certificate would result from the program(s) to
which you have applied?
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PART D: GRADUATE/ PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL PLANS
PART B: ACADEMICS AND THE CAMPUS CLIMATE
I received high quality instruction
The courses in my major were
of high quality
My faculty advisor was very helpful
The advising center was very helpful
I was able to get classes
I needed for my major
I felt technology was very accessible
My major prepared me well for my first job
My major prepared me well for
graduate or professional school
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PART C: PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
2. Were you ever elected to a leadership position in any club or organization
in the following areas of college activity?
more
never once than once
Student government
Student publications/ media (radio & TV)
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Intercollegiate athletics
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serious about learning
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I grew as a person culturally,
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I felt comfortable here and
I have a sense of belonging
I felt safe while on campus
Diversity is respected
I would recommend Ramapo to other
potential college students
Second Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree
Doctoral degree
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What field of study do you plan to pursue?
Field of study:
9.
Have you been admitted to any of the programs to which you have
applied?
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Please turn over page & complete the rest of the questions.
10. Which college or university do you expect to attend?
15. What is your current job title?
Name of college/ university:
Job title:
11. Regardless of whether you are going on to another educational program
at this time, what is the highest degree or certificate you hope to
complete?
16. If you will be working full-time, please indicate your salary range.
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$20,000 to $24,999
$25,000 to $29,999
$30,000 to $34,999
$35,000 to $39,999
$40,000 to $44,999
$45,000 or above
PART E: EMPLOYMENT
12. What are your current employment plans? Please select one.
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b) I plan to work at the same place of employment but have been
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c) I plan to work in a job I recently obtained
d) I am not employed but I am looking for a job
e) I am not employed and I am not looking for a job
f) I have not yet formulated my employment plans
Note: If you have selected a), b), or c) above, please answer the
remaining questions. Otherwise, you have successfully
completed this questionnaire. Thank you for your assistance!
13. Is the job you are going to hold a full-time job?
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14. Are you going to work in New Jersey?
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17. Is the position you will hold after graduation a result of a Cooperative
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18. To what extent is this job related to your major field of study?
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19. Which of the following statements best describes your attitude about the
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This is a short-term job to earn some quick money
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Thank you for completing this questionnaire!
Please return this survey either in person or by campus mail to
the survey collection box outside E-207
Attn: Sue Zhang, Ph.D.
President Office - Institutional Research
Ramapo College of New Jersey
505 Ramapo Valley Road
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