2004-2005
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
October, 2005
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 ..................................................................................................36
Response Rates by School and Major ............................................................................37
Representativeness of Survey Respondents - Demographics.........................................38
Representativeness of Survey Respondents - Academics ..............................................39
The Questionnaire..............................................................................................................................40
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TABLE 1: INVOLVEMENT IN COLLEGE LIFE
2000-01
Valid Pct.
2001-02
Valid Pct.
2002-03
Valid Pct.
2003-04
Valid Pct.
2004-05
Valid Pct.
Student Government
2.2%
2.2%
3.8%
2.9%
2.1%
-0.1%
-0.8%
Student Publications/Media (Radio & T.V.)
8.5%
7.8%
10.0%
8.8%
5.7%
-2.8%
-3.1%
Student Clubs
24.9%
28.9%
28.4%
22.5%
29.1%
4.2%
6.6%
Intramural Sports
7.0%
4.1%
5.2%
7.5%
5.2%
-1.8%
-2.3%
Intercollegiate Sports
7.7%
7.0%
7.6%
6.8%
6.7%
-1.0%
-0.1%
Fraternity/Sorority
12.1%
12.3%
11.1%
13.0%
9.7%
-2.4%
-3.3%
Very/Moderately Involved
Pct.Pt.Change
Pct.Pt.Change
00/01 to 04/05
03/04 to 04/05
Chart 1: Involvement
35%
30%
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
Government
Publications
2000-01 Graduates
4
Clubs
2001-02 Graduates
Intramurals
2002-03 Graduates
Intercollegiate
2003-04 Graduates
Frat/Sor
2004-05 Graduates
TABLE 2: STUDENT LEADERSHIP
Elected to Position
More Than Once/Once
2000-01
Valid Pct.
2001-02
Valid Pct.
2002-03
Valid Pct.
2003-04
Valid Pct.
2004-05
Valid Pct.
Student Government
3.3%
2.3%
5.2%
3.6%
3.3%
0.0%
-0.3%
Student Publications/Media (Radio & T.V.)
5.4%
4.1%
7.3%
3.0%
4.8%
-0.6%
1.8%
Student Clubs
20.3%
28.3%
25.5%
24.9%
25.8%
5.5%
0.9%
Intramural Sports
4.8%
1.8%
3.5%
5.8%
1.5%
-3.3%
-4.3%
Intercollegiate Sports
5.9%
4.1%
4.5%
4.9%
5.2%
-0.7%
0.3%
Fraternity/Sorority
9.8%
11.9%
9.7%
13.1%
9.8%
0.0%
-3.3%
Pct.Pt.Change
Pct.Pt.Change
00/01 to 04/05
03/04 to 04/05
Chart 2: Leadership Positions
30%
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
Government
Publications
2000-01 Graduates
2001-02 Graduates
Clubs
Intramurals
2002-03 Graduates
Intercollegiate
2003-04 Graduates
Frat/Sor
2004-05 Graduates
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TABLE 3: PARTICIPATION IN COLLEGE ACTIVITIES
2000-01
Valid Pct.
2001-02
Valid Pct.
2002-03
Valid Pct.
2003-04
Valid Pct.
2004-05
Valid Pct.
Volunteer or Service Learning Project
42.7%
44.6%
46.4%
52.5%
53.9%
11.2%
1.4%
Residence Hall Activity
27.1%
36.9%
38.4%
44.3%
48.8%
21.7%
4.5%
Multicultural Events
49.8%
50.0%
55.8%
56.4%
60.6%
10.8%
4.2%
International Events
51.2%
50.6%
51.3%
53.9%
50.8%
-0.4%
-3.1%
Performed in Theater/Music Productions
8.9%
14.7%
15.9%
12.8%
13.5%
4.6%
0.7%
Attended Theater/Music Productions
52.6%
58.4%
54.3%
63.6%
68.8%
16.2%
5.2%
Study Abroad
14.2%
15.5%
15.9%
20.4%
16.7%
2.5%
-3.7%
Faculty Research Project
13.9%
19.3%
19.3%
23.1%
22.2%
8.3%
-0.9%
National Honor Society
28.0%
30.3%
30.8%
26.3%
31.2%
3.2%
4.9%
Presented Paper at Academic Conference
5.1%
4.5%
6.4%
6.8%
8.5%
3.4%
1.7%
Attended Academic Conference
26.6%
25.2%
24.8%
25.3%
23.2%
-3.4%
-2.1%
Co-op
35.2%
34.0%
27.6%
25.9%
26.3%
-8.9%
0.4%
Internship
39.6%
38.0%
37.2%
44.0%
44.0%
4.4%
0.0%
Career Achievement Program
18.9%
21.3%
13.8%
16.0%
15.2%
-3.7%
-0.8%
More Than Once/Once
6
Pct.Pt.Change
Pct.Pt.Change
00/01 to 04/05
03/04 to 04/05
Chart 3: Participation (5-year means)
60%
AttendCul
55%
Multicultural
52%
International
48%
Volunteer
41%
Internship
39%
Residence
30%
Co-op
29%
Nat'lHonor
25%
AttendConf
20%
FacResrch
17%
CAP
17%
StdyAbrd
13%
PerformCul
6%
ConfPaper
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
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TABLE 4: SATISFACTION WITH ACADEMICS AND THE CAMPUS CLIMATE
2000-01
Valid Pct.
2001-02
Valid Pct.
2002-03
Valid Pct.
2003-04
Valid Pct.
2004-05
Valid Pct.
Received high quality instruction
90.9%
86.6%
88.9%
89.2%
90.3%
-0.6%
1.1%
Courses in major were high quality
89.7%
87.3%
86.5%
88.9%
88.1%
-1.6%
-0.8%
Faculty advisor very helpful
71.5%
73.7%
65.4%
70.7%
72.3%
0.8%
1.6%
Advising center was very helpful
66.7%
66.1%
64.0%
64.9%
72.1%
5.4%
7.2%
Was able to get classes I needed
90.3%
90.0%
88.9%
80.6%
83.3%
-7.0%
2.7%
Technology was very accessible
81.7%
84.4%
86.5%
85.1%
88.8%
7.1%
3.7%
Major prepared me well for first job
68.9%
69.8%
70.5%
70.9%
69.3%
0.4%
-1.6%
Major prepared me well for graduate school
77.5%
72.9%
75.4%
77.4%
73.8%
-3.7%
-3.6%
Most students were serious about learning
69.2%
72.2%
67.4%
66.0%
69.8%
0.6%
3.8%
People from different ethnic groups got along
86.6%
90.0%
91.2%
92.1%
94.3%
7.7%
2.2%
I grew as a person culturally, socially, & ethically
89.3%
92.6%
88.9%
93.1%
92.7%
3.4%
-0.4%
I felt comfortable here and sensed I belonged
84.3%
88.9%
84.6%
86.9%
86.4%
2.1%
-0.5%
I felt safe
94.9%
94.1%
95.0%
95.1%
95.7%
0.8%
0.6%
Diversity is respected
91.9%
90.3%
90.3%
94.4%
94.2%
2.3%
-0.2%
I would recommend Ramapo to others
89.8%
88.2%
87.6%
82.5%
90.0%
0.2%
7.5%
Strongly Agree/Agree
8
Pct.Pt.Change
Pct.Pt.Change
00/01 to 04/05
03/04 to 04/05
Chart 4: Academics & Campus Climate (5-year means)
95%
Safe
92%
Diversity
91%
I Grew
91%
GotAlong
89%
Instruction
88%
CoursesMajor
88%
Recommend
87%
GotClasses
86%
Comfortable
85%
Technology
75%
GradSchl
71%
FacultyAdvisor
70%
JobPrep
69%
Serious
67%
AdvisingCtr
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
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TABLE 5: PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
2000-01
Valid Pct.
2001-02
Valid Pct.
2002-03
Valid Pct.
2003-04
Valid Pct.
2004-05
Valid Pct.
Skill in writing
69.7%
74.2%
67.7%
65.7%
71.5%
1.8%
5.8%
Skill in oral communication
70.4%
73.8%
69.9%
73.1%
72.8%
2.4%
-0.3%
Skill in use of technology
65.6%
66.5%
64.5%
59.0%
60.3%
-5.3%
1.3%
Ability to understand tables and graphs
48.0%
43.7%
42.0%
39.4%
38.1%
-9.9%
-1.3%
Ability to think analytically and logically
78.1%
76.4%
76.8%
73.7%
75.2%
-2.9%
1.5%
Understanding of different cultures & lifeways
75.6%
75.7%
75.6%
77.4%
71.5%
-4.1%
-5.9%
Appreciation of literature and the arts
52.3%
60.2%
54.7%
59.6%
58.7%
6.4%
-0.9%
Ability to critically examine personal beliefs
68.0%
68.0%
70.3%
70.4%
68.3%
0.3%
-2.1%
Ablity to interact with people different from myself
68.9%
75.1%
71.0%
69.5%
69.5%
0.6%
0.0%
Interest in U.S. social & political issues
51.0%
54.0%
51.5%
52.5%
53.0%
2.0%
0.5%
Interest in international issues
51.6%
51.9%
51.5%
51.3%
50.6%
-1.0%
-0.7%
A sense of self-worth and self-confidence
65.3%
69.0%
68.3%
67.1%
66.4%
1.1%
-0.7%
Career-related knowledge and skills
67.1%
64.4%
60.2%
68.9%
64.5%
-2.6%
-4.4%
Significant/Much Contribution
10
Pct.Pt.Change
Pct.Pt.Change
00/01 to 04/05
03/04 to 04/05
Chart 5: Personal Development (5-year means)
76%
Analytical
75%
CrossCul
72%
OralComm
71%
Interaction
70%
Writing
69%
SelfReflect
67%
SelfWorth
65%
CareerPrep
63%
Technology
57%
Arts&Lit
52%
USIssues
51%
Int'lIssues
42%
Quantitative
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
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TABLE 6: FURTHER EDUCATION
2000-01
Valid Pct.
2001-02
Valid Pct.
2002-03
Valid Pct.
2003-04
Valid Pct.
2004-05
Valid Pct.
20.5%
17.2%
20.2%
15.6%
19.6%
Have been admitted (of those applying)
(62.7%)
(67.4%)
(58.3%)
(72.9%)
(64.6%)
Have yet to be admitted (of those applying)
(37.3%)
(32.6%)
(41.7%)
(27.1%)
(35.4%)
Plan to apply in the future
57.9%
65.7%
61.6%
60.4%
55.3%
Have no plans for further education
21.6%
17.1%
18.2%
24.0%
25.1%
Plans
Have applied for further education
Chart 6: Further Education
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Have applied
2000-01 Graduates
12
2001-02 Graduates
Will apply
2002-03 Graduates
Will not apply
2003-04 Graduates
2004-05 Graduates
TABLE 7: GRADUATE SCHOOLS AND FIELDS OF STUDY (2004-05)
Institutions Students "Expect to Attend"
Montclair State University
New York University
Rutgers University
Fordham University
Ramapo College
UMDNJ
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Carnegie Mellon University
Kean University
Seton Hall
University of Pennsylvania
William Paterson University
City College of NY
Geneva College
Harvard University
IONA college of New Rochelle
Monmouth University
Ohio State
Pratt Institute
Saint Peter's College
School of Visual Arts
St. George's School of Medicine
Touro College
Trinity University
University of Cincinnati
University of Pittsburgh
University of Tennessee
Widener University
Number [*]
6
5
5
4
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Expected Fields of Study
Number [*]
Education
12
Social Work
8
Psychology
5
Biological Sciences
4
Computer Science
4
Counseling
2
Environmental Studies
2
Law
2
Medicine
2
Nursing
2
Bioinformatics
1
Business
1
Chemistry
1
Communications
1
Criminal Justice Administration
1
English
1
Genomics and Computational Biology
1
Graphic Design
1
Human Resources
1
Information Systems
1
Italian Studies
1
Journalism/Writing
1
Mathematics
1
Occupational Therapy
1
Outreach work
1
Photography Arts
1
Playwriting/Screenwriting
1
Production/Stage Management
1
Student Affairs
1
[*] Mentioned only by students who have applied for further education.
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TABLE 8: NEXT DEGREE SOUGHT [1]
2000-01
Valid Pct.
2001-02
Valid Pct.
2002-03
Valid Pct.
2003-04
Valid Pct.
2004-05
Valid Pct.
Pct.Pt.Change
Pct.Pt.Change
00/01 to 04/05
03/04 to 04/05
Second Bachelor's
5.5%
14.3%
5.4%
4.2%
1.6%
-3.9%
-2.6%
Master's
76.9%
61.9%
62.5%
72.9%
65.6%
-11.3%
-7.3%
Doctoral
8.8%
14.3%
16.1%
6.3%
14.1%
5.3%
7.8%
Other
8.8%
9.5%
16.1%
16.7%
18.8%
10.0%
2.1%
Degree
Chart 8: Next Degree Sought
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Second Bachelor's
2000-01 Graduates
Master's
2001-02 Graduates
Doctoral
2002-03 Graduates
2003-04 Graduates
[1] Next degree or certificate sought by those who have applied for further education.
14
Other
2004-05 Graduates
TABLE 9: HIGHEST DEGREE PLANNED
2000-01
Valid Pct.
2001-02
Valid Pct.
2002-03
Valid Pct.
2003-04
Valid Pct.
2004-05
Valid Pct.
Pct.Pt.Change
Pct.Pt.Change
00/01 to 04/05
03/04 to 04/05
Bachelor's
19.5%
18.3%
13.9%
24.6%
19.9%
0.4%
-4.7%
Master's
56.1%
60.1%
55.6%
51.4%
56.7%
0.6%
5.3%
Doctoral
20.6%
19.0%
26.7%
21.8%
20.2%
-0.4%
-1.6%
Other [1]
3.8%
2.7%
3.8%
2.1%
3.3%
-0.5%
1.2%
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
2000-01 Graduates
Master's
2001-02 Graduates
Doctoral
2002-03 Graduates
2003-04 Graduates
Other [1]
2004-05 Graduates
15
TABLE 10: EMPLOYMENT PLANS
2000-01
Valid Pct.
2001-02
Valid Pct.
2002-03
Valid Pct.
2003-04
Valid Pct.
2004-05
Valid Pct.
Pct.Pt.Change
Pct.Pt.Change
00/01 to 04/05
03/04 to 04/05
Will work at same job held prior to graduation
24.1%
18.6%
18.2%
18.7%
14.1%
-10.0%
-4.6%
Will work at same job, but have been promoted
6.9%
6.8%
6.2%
11.1%
8.3%
1.4%
-2.8%
Will work at job recently obtained
23.0%
27.4%
20.2%
21.0%
21.4%
-1.6%
0.4%
Am not employed, but am looking
26.8%
31.9%
38.4%
35.7%
41.9%
15.1%
6.2%
Am not employed, and am not looking
4.2%
3.0%
3.1%
3.6%
2.8%
-1.4%
-0.8%
Employment plans not formulated
14.9%
12.2%
14.0%
9.8%
11.6%
-3.3%
1.8%
Plans
Chart 10A: Employment Plans
45%
40%
35%
30%
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
Same Job
Promoted
2000-01 Graduates
16
New Job
2001-02 Graduates
2002-03 Graduates
Looking
2003-04 Graduates
Not Looking
2004-05 Graduates
Undecided
Chart 10B: Overall Employment
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Employed
Not Employed
2000-01 Graduates
54%
46%
2001-02 Graduates
53%
47%
2002-03 Graduates
45%
56%
2003-04 Graduates
51%
49%
2004-05 Graduates
44%
56%
Chart 10C: Employed Only
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Existing Job
New Job
2000-01 Graduates
57%
43%
2001-02 Graduates
48%
52%
2002-03 Graduates
55%
45%
2003-04 Graduates
59%
41%
2004-05 Graduates
51%
49%
17
TABLE 11: EMPLOYMENT STATUS
2000-01
Valid Pct.
2001-02
Valid Pct.
2002-03
Valid Pct.
2003-04
Valid Pct.
2004-05
Valid Pct.
Pct.Pt.Change
Pct.Pt.Change
00/01 to 04/05
03/04 to 04/05
Employed Full-time
90.8%
86.0%
85.7%
85.8%
80.0%
-10.8%
-5.8%
Employed Part-time
9.2%
14.0%
14.3%
14.2%
20.0%
10.8%
5.8%
Status
Chart 11: Employment Status
100%
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Full-time
2000-01 Graduates
18
2001-02 Graduates
Part-time
2002-03 Graduates
2003-04 Graduates
2004-05 Graduates
TABLE 12: LOCATION OF EMPLOYMENT
2000-01
Valid Pct.
2001-02
Valid Pct.
2002-03
Valid Pct.
2003-04
Valid Pct.
2004-05
Valid Pct.
Pct.Pt.Change
Pct.Pt.Change
00/01 to 04/05
03/04 to 04/05
In New Jersey
78.9%
82.8%
79.2%
76.8%
78.3%
-0.6%
1.5%
Outside New Jersey
21.1%
17.2%
20.8%
23.2%
21.7%
0.6%
-1.5%
Location
Chart 12: Location of Employment
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
New Jersey
2000-01 Graduates
2001-02 Graduates
Out-of-State
2002-03 Graduates
2003-04 Graduates
2004-05 Graduates
19
TABLE 13: SALARY RANGE OF GRADUATES WITH FULL-TIME JOBS
2004-05 Percent
2000-01
Valid Pct.
2001-02
Valid Pct.
2002-03
Valid Pct.
2003-04
Valid Pct.
2004-05
Valid Pct.
Pct.Pt.Change
Pct.Pt.Change
00/01 to 04/05
03/04 to 04/05
Previously
Employed
Newly
Employed
Less than $20,000
5.3%
8.8%
9.6%
9.3%
8.3%
3.0%
-1.0%
10.2%
6.7%
$20,000 to $24,999
9.9%
18.4%
11.5%
10.9%
9.2%
-0.7%
-1.7%
10.2%
8.3%
$25,000 to $29,999
19.1%
13.2%
14.4%
13.2%
15.6%
-3.5%
2.4%
10.2%
20.0%
$30,000 to $34.999
15.8%
20.2%
14.4%
13.2%
18.3%
2.5%
5.1%
14.3%
21.7%
$35,000 to $39,999
14.5%
10.5%
10.6%
14.7%
16.5%
2.0%
1.8%
14.3%
18.3%
$40,000 to $44,999
8.6%
5.3%
8.7%
8.5%
10.1%
1.5%
1.6%
6.1%
13.3%
$45,000 or above
27.0%
23.7%
30.8%
30.2%
22.0%
-5.0%
-8.2%
34.7%
11.7%
Ranges
Chart 13: Overall Salaries of Graduates Employed Full-time
35%
30%
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
<$20,000
$20,000-$24,999
2000-01 Graduates
20
$25,000-$29,999
2001-02 Graduates
$30,000-$34,999
2002-03 Graduates
$35,000-$39,999
2003-04 Graduates
$40,000-$44,999
2004-05 Graduates
>=$45,000
TABLE 14: RELATIONSHIP OF JOB TO CO-OP'S OR INTERNSHIPS
2000-01
Valid Pct.
2001-02
Valid Pct.
2002-03
Valid Pct.
2003-04
Valid Pct.
2004-05
Valid Pct.
Pct.Pt.Change
Pct.Pt.Change
00/01 to 04/05
03/04 to 04/05
Yes
19.2%
13.2%
10.2%
12.9%
12.7%
-6.5%
-0.2%
No
80.8%
86.8%
89.8%
87.1%
87.3%
6.5%
0.2%
Linked?
Chart 14: Job Linked to Co-op or Internship?
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Linked to Co-op
2000-01 Graduates
2001-02 Graduates
Not Linked
2002-03 Graduates
2003-04 Graduates
2004-05 Graduates
21
TABLE 15: RELATIONSHIP OF JOB TO MAJOR FIELD OF STUDY
2000-01
Valid Pct.
2001-02
Valid Pct.
2002-03
Valid Pct.
2003-04
Valid Pct.
2004-05
Valid Pct.
Pct.Pt.Change
Pct.Pt.Change
00/01 to 04/05
03/04 to 04/05
Directly related to major
43.2%
41.2%
36.7%
43.9%
41.5%
-1.7%
-2.4%
Somewhat related to major
37.3%
31.6%
34.4%
28.4%
35.2%
-2.1%
6.8%
Not related to major
19.5%
27.2%
28.9%
27.7%
23.2%
3.7%
-4.5%
Relationship
Chart 15: Relationship of Job to Major Field of Study
45%
40%
35%
30%
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
Directly related
1999-00 Graduates
22
Somewhat related
2000-01 Graduates
2001-02 Graduates
Not related
2002-03 Graduates
2003-04 Graduates
TABLE 16: ATTITUDE ABOUT CURRENT JOB
2000-01
Valid Pct.
2001-02
Valid Pct.
2002-03
Valid Pct.
2003-04
Valid Pct.
2004-05
Valid Pct.
Pct.Pt.Change
Pct.Pt.Change
00/01 to 04/05
03/04 to 04/05
Has definite long-term career potential
43.7%
33.3%
43.8%
48.7%
36.6%
-7.1%
-12.1%
Has possible long-term career potential
28.2%
27.4%
33.3%
21.4%
28.9%
0.7%
7.5%
Temporary job until something found in field
14.4%
24.4%
3.8%
20.1%
23.2%
8.8%
3.1%
Short-term
5.7%
3.7%
6.7%
2.6%
7.0%
1.3%
4.4%
Other
8.0%
11.1%
12.4%
7.1%
4.2%
-3.8%
-2.9%
Attitude about current job
Chart 16: Attitude Regarding Current Position
50%
45%
40%
35%
30%
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
Definite career
2000-01 Graduates
Possible career
2001-02 Graduates
Looking for job in field
2002-03 Graduates
Short-term
2003-04 Graduates
Other
2004-05 Graduates
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TABLE 17: STUDENT INVOLVEMENT BY MAJOR [1]
Major
No Involvement
Slightly Involved
Moderately Involved
Very Involved
Accounting
77.3%
10.6%
10.6%
1.5%
11
Business Administration
85.6%
8.2%
3.4%
2.7%
49
Information Systems
87.0%
1.3%
6.5%
5.2%
13
International Business
66.7%
25.9%
3.7%
3.7%
9
History
77.1%
12.5%
2.1%
8.3%
8
International Studies
72.0%
8.0%
4.0%
16.0%
5
Law and Society
79.2%
12.5%
4.2%
4.2%
4
Literature
78.5%
11.8%
6.3%
3.5%
25
Communication Arts
72.3%
10.3%
7.0%
10.3%
51
86.1%
8.3%
2.8%
2.8%
6
76.2%
16.7%
4.8%
2.4%
7
90.9%
4.5%
1.5%
3.0%
11
84.6%
11.5%
2.6%
1.3%
13
84.7%
6.9%
5.3%
3.1%
44
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
3
Social Work
87.0%
3.7%
7.4%
1.9%
9
Biology
69.4%
11.1%
8.3%
11.1%
12
Computer Science
69.0%
19.0%
2.4%
9.5%
7
Environmental Studies
97.6%
0.0%
2.4%
0.0%
7
75.0%
12.5%
8.3%
4.2%
4
Nursing
96.2%
2.6%
0.0%
1.3%
13
Psychology
88.1%
2.4%
7.1%
2.4%
7
All Other Respondents
79.5%
8.4%
4.8%
7.2%
14
81.3%
8.9%
5.0%
4.8%
Contemporary Arts
Theater
Visual Arts
Law and Society
Psychology
Social Science
Mathematics
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 two or fewer surveys were received.
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Number of
Responses
332
TABLE 18: STUDENT LEADERSHIP BY MAJOR [1]
Major
No Positions
One Position
Number of
Responses
> One Position
Accounting
89.2%
6.2%
4.6%
11
Business Administration
92.8%
3.8%
3.4%
49
Information Systems
96.1%
2.6%
1.3%
13
International Business
85.2%
11.1%
3.7%
9
History
91.7%
0.0%
8.3%
8
International Studies
86.7%
3.3%
10.0%
5
Law and Society
87.5%
12.5%
0.0%
4
Literature
93.1%
2.8%
4.1%
25
Communication Arts
85.0%
5.9%
9.2%
51
94.4%
0.0%
5.6%
6
Theater
92.9%
2.4%
4.8%
7
Visual Arts
98.5%
0.0%
1.5%
11
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
13
92.8%
4.5%
2.7%
44
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
3
Social Work
92.6%
5.6%
1.9%
9
Biology
82.9%
7.1%
10.0%
12
Computer Science
92.9%
2.4%
4.8%
7
Environmental Studies
97.6%
0.0%
2.4%
7
95.8%
4.2%
0.0%
4
Nursing
97.4%
2.6%
0.0%
13
Psychology
92.7%
2.4%
4.9%
7
All Other Respondents [2]
89.3%
6.0%
4.8%
14
91.6%
4.0%
4.3%
332
Contemporary Arts
Law and Society
Psychology
Social Science
Mathematics
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 two or fewer 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
64.3%
20.8%
10.4%
4.5%
11
Business Administration
72.5%
14.6%
8.2%
4.6%
49
Information Systems
69.8%
13.4%
10.1%
6.7%
13
International Business
49.2%
23.0%
15.9%
11.9%
9
History
73.0%
6.3%
16.2%
4.5%
8
International Studies
47.1%
11.4%
20.0%
21.4%
5
Law and Society
70.4%
14.8%
11.1%
3.7%
4
Literature
65.6%
12.2%
16.9%
5.3%
25
Communication Arts
59.1%
20.1%
14.1%
6.6%
51
66.3%
12.0%
16.9%
4.8%
6
63.3%
14.3%
6.1%
16.3%
7
Visual Arts
70.8%
8.4%
16.2%
4.5%
11
Law and Society
68.1%
12.1%
14.3%
5.5%
13
Psychology
68.7%
15.3%
12.1%
3.9%
44
73.8%
11.9%
14.3%
0.0%
3
Social Work
54.4%
20.8%
15.2%
9.6%
9
Biology
52.7%
18.2%
24.2%
4.8%
12
Computer Science
69.1%
14.4%
14.4%
2.1%
7
Environmental Studies
68.4%
25.5%
4.1%
2.0%
7
67.9%
23.2%
5.4%
3.6%
4
Nursing
76.9%
12.6%
8.8%
1.6%
13
Psychology
74.5%
12.2%
10.2%
3.1%
7
All Other Respondents [2]
53.1%
14.8%
20.4%
11.7%
14
65.4%
15.6%
13.1%
5.8%
332
Contemporary Arts
Theater
Social Science
Mathematics
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 two or fewer 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
3.0%
9.1%
77.0%
10.9%
11
Business Administration
3.3%
11.9%
65.2%
19.6%
49
Information Systems
3.6%
17.2%
53.6%
25.5%
13
International Business
1.5%
12.0%
69.9%
16.5%
9
History
4.2%
8.3%
50.8%
36.7%
8
International Studies
9.5%
9.5%
44.6%
36.5%
5
Law and Society
8.3%
25.0%
60.0%
6.7%
4
Literature
2.2%
12.5%
56.1%
29.3%
25
Communication Arts
4.5%
13.2%
61.5%
20.8%
51
3.3%
11.1%
65.6%
20.0%
6
4.8%
19.2%
54.8%
21.2%
7
Visual Arts
4.3%
9.8%
50.6%
35.4%
11
Law and Society
5.7%
7.2%
61.9%
25.3%
13
Psychology
2.4%
14.8%
60.6%
22.2%
44
Social Science
4.4%
24.4%
46.7%
24.4%
3
Social Work
0.7%
2.2%
40.0%
57.0%
9
Biology
1.7%
5.6%
48.9%
43.9%
12
Computer Science
5.7%
13.3%
44.8%
36.2%
7
Environmental Studies
2.9%
11.8%
66.7%
18.6%
7
1.7%
18.3%
71.7%
8.3%
4
Nursing
2.1%
13.4%
47.4%
37.1%
13
Psychology
2.9%
9.6%
60.6%
26.9%
7
All Other Respondents [2]
5.1%
14.4%
57.9%
22.6%
13
3.5%
12.4%
59.0%
25.1%
331
Contemporary Arts
Theater
Mathematics
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 two or fewer 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
5.6%
38.5%
52.4%
3.5%
11
Business Administration
6.5%
28.8%
50.1%
14.6%
49
11.8%
19.5%
46.2%
22.5%
13
International Business
2.6%
28.2%
50.4%
18.8%
9
History
0.0%
26.0%
41.3%
32.7%
8
International Studies
13.8%
30.8%
33.8%
21.5%
5
Law and Society
23.1%
23.1%
44.2%
9.6%
4
Literature
4.6%
24.4%
44.8%
26.2%
25
Communication Arts
8.6%
28.5%
44.9%
17.9%
51
5.1%
28.2%
50.0%
16.7%
6
13.3%
46.7%
26.7%
13.3%
7
4.9%
19.0%
50.0%
26.1%
11
13.2%
17.4%
47.9%
21.6%
13
6.5%
36.1%
39.6%
17.9%
44
2.6%
38.5%
28.2%
30.8%
3
Social Work
6.1%
20.9%
33.0%
40.0%
9
Biology
3.9%
24.5%
38.7%
32.9%
12
Computer Science
11.0%
41.8%
31.9%
15.4%
7
Environmental Studies
11.1%
30.0%
48.9%
10.0%
7
7.7%
32.7%
51.9%
7.7%
4
Nursing
10.1%
44.0%
31.0%
14.9%
13
Psychology
14.3%
29.7%
34.1%
22.0%
7
6.5%
23.1%
48.5%
21.9%
13
7.6%
29.3%
43.7%
19.4%
331
Information Systems
Contemporary Arts
Theater
Visual Arts
Law and Society
Psychology
Social Science
Mathematics
All Other Respondents [2]
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 two or fewer 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
0.0%
90.9%
9.1%
11
Business Administration
4.2%
75.0%
20.8%
48
Information Systems
15.4%
38.5%
46.2%
13
International Business
11.1%
55.6%
33.3%
9
History
25.0%
62.5%
12.5%
8
International Studies
20.0%
80.0%
0.0%
5
0.0%
25.0%
75.0%
4
Literature
12.0%
84.0%
4.0%
25
Communication Arts
13.7%
35.3%
51.0%
51
0.0%
33.3%
66.7%
6
50.0%
50.0%
0.0%
2
0.0%
57.1%
42.9%
7
9.1%
45.5%
45.5%
11
Law and Society
30.8%
53.8%
15.4%
13
Psychology
29.5%
59.1%
11.4%
44
0.0%
66.7%
33.3%
3
Social Work
33.3%
66.7%
0.0%
9
Biochemistry
50.0%
50.0%
0.0%
2
Bioinformatics
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
2
Biology
75.0%
25.0%
0.0%
12
Computer Science
42.9%
28.6%
28.6%
7
Environmental Studies
28.6%
14.3%
57.1%
7
Mathematics
50.0%
50.0%
0.0%
4
Nursing
15.4%
61.5%
23.1%
13
Psychology
42.9%
42.9%
14.3%
7
All Other Respondents [2]
12.5%
62.5%
25.0%
8
19.6%
55.3%
25.1%
331
Law and Society
Contemporary Arts
Music
Theater
Visual Arts
Social Science
TOTALS
[1] This table summarizes responses to question #6.
[2] 'All Other Respondents' includes all majors for which two or fewer surveys were received.
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TABLE 23: HIGHEST DEGREE SOUGHT BY MAJOR [1]
Major [2]
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctoral
Other [3]
10.0%
80.0%
10.0%
0.0%
10
Business Administration
20.5%
65.9%
11.4%
2.3%
44
Information Systems
23.1%
61.5%
15.4%
0.0%
13
International Business
25.0%
50.0%
25.0%
0.0%
8
History
0.0%
71.4%
14.3%
14.3%
7
International Studies
0.0%
40.0%
60.0%
0.0%
5
75.0%
25.0%
0.0%
0.0%
4
8.0%
56.0%
32.0%
4.0%
25
37.0%
54.3%
6.5%
2.2%
46
60.0%
40.0%
0.0%
0.0%
5
0.0%
50.0%
50.0%
0.0%
2
28.6%
71.4%
0.0%
0.0%
7
Visual Arts
36.4%
63.6%
0.0%
0.0%
11
Law and Society
20.0%
70.0%
0.0%
10.0%
10
5.0%
60.0%
32.5%
2.5%
40
Social Science
66.7%
33.3%
0.0%
0.0%
3
Social Work
11.1%
66.7%
22.2%
0.0%
9
Biochemistry
0.0%
50.0%
50.0%
0.0%
2
Bioinformatics
0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
2
Biology
0.0%
36.4%
45.5%
18.2%
11
Computer Science
14.3%
42.9%
42.9%
0.0%
7
Environmental Studies
33.3%
50.0%
16.7%
0.0%
6
0.0%
50.0%
50.0%
0.0%
4
Nursing
33.3%
50.0%
16.7%
0.0%
12
Psychology
14.3%
42.9%
42.9%
0.0%
7
0.0%
42.9%
28.6%
28.6%
7
19.9%
56.7%
20.2%
3.3%
307
Law and Society
Literature
Communication Arts
Contemporary Arts
Music
Theater
Psychology
Mathematics
All Other Respondents
TOTALS
[1] This table summarizes responses to question #11.
[2] 'All Other Respondents' includes all majors for which two or fewer surveys were received.
[3] Most "Other" degrees listed were first professional, including law, pharmacy, medicine, and dentistry.
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Number
Accounting
TABLE 24: EMPLOYMENT STATUS BY MAJOR [1]
Major
Not Currently Employed
Employed - New Position
Employed - Current Position
Number
Accounting
60.0%
30.0%
10.0%
10
Business Administration
28.6%
32.7%
38.8%
49
Information Systems
53.8%
23.1%
23.1%
13
International Business
55.6%
11.1%
33.3%
9
History
87.5%
0.0%
12.5%
8
International Studies
60.0%
40.0%
0.0%
5
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
4
Literature
80.0%
8.0%
12.0%
25
Communication Arts
58.8%
27.5%
13.7%
51
83.3%
0.0%
16.7%
6
Theater
57.1%
0.0%
42.9%
7
Visual Arts
50.0%
20.0%
30.0%
10
Law and Society
53.8%
23.1%
23.1%
13
Psychology
62.8%
18.6%
18.6%
43
Social Science
33.3%
0.0%
66.7%
3
Social Work
44.4%
55.6%
0.0%
9
Biochemistry
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
2
Bioinformatics
50.0%
0.0%
50.0%
2
Biology
58.3%
33.3%
8.3%
12
Computer Science
71.4%
14.3%
14.3%
7
Environmental Studies
66.7%
0.0%
33.3%
6
Mathematics
75.0%
0.0%
25.0%
4
Nursing
15.4%
30.8%
53.8%
13
Psychology
71.4%
14.3%
14.3%
7
All Other Respondents [2]
66.7%
11.1%
22.2%
9
56.3%
21.4%
22.3%
327
Law and Society
Contemporary Arts
TOTALS
[1] This table summarizes responses to question #12.
[2] 'All Other Respondents' includes all majors for which two or fewer 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%
100.0%
0.0%
4
Business Administration
6.1%
6.1%
39.4%
48.5%
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20.0%
0.0%
60.0%
20.0%
5
0.0%
50.0%
0.0%
50.0%
4
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
1
Literature
0.0%
0.0%
33.3%
66.7%
3
Political Science
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
1
11.1%
44.4%
44.4%
0.0%
18
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
1
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
1
50.0%
50.0%
0.0%
0.0%
2
0.0%
50.0%
25.0%
25.0%
4
Psychology
9.1%
54.5%
18.2%
18.2%
11
Social Science
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
1
Social Work
0.0%
0.0%
75.0%
25.0%
4
33.3%
0.0%
66.7%
0.0%
3
Computer Science
0.0%
0.0%
50.0%
50.0%
2
Nursing
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
9
Psychology
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
2
8.3%
24.8%
34.9%
32.1%
109
Information Systems
International Business
International Studies
Communication Arts
Contemporary Arts
Theater
Visual Arts
Law and Society
Biology
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 vaild 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
50.0%
50.0%
0.0%
4
Business Administration
42.9%
45.7%
11.4%
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Information Systems
16.7%
33.3%
50.0%
6
International Business
25.0%
50.0%
25.0%
4
American Studies
0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
1
History
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
1
International Studies
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
2
20.0%
60.0%
20.0%
5
0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
1
33.3%
42.9%
23.8%
21
0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
1
Theater
33.3%
33.3%
33.3%
3
Visual Arts
20.0%
20.0%
60.0%
5
50.0%
33.3%
16.7%
6
31.3%
43.8%
25.0%
16
0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
2
Social Work
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
5
Bioinformatics
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
1
Biology
50.0%
0.0%
50.0%
4
Computer Science
50.0%
0.0%
50.0%
2
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
1
0.0%
50.0%
50.0%
2
0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
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0.0%
0.0%
11
50.0%
50.0%
0.0%
2
41.5%
35.2%
23.2%
142
Literature
Political Science
Communication Arts
Contemporary Arts
Law and Society
Psychology
Social Science
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Mathematics
Nursing
Psychology
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%
887
11
255
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.
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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
44
141
10
44
26
265
11
49
1
13
9
83
25.0%
34.8%
10.0%
29.5%
34.6%
31.3%
Sub-total
3
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12
74
15
144
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25
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44
33.3%
25.8%
55.6%
33.3%
33.8%
6.7%
30.6%
Sub-total
170
16
13
21
39
259
51
6
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7
11
77
30.0%
37.5%
15.4%
33.3%
28.2%
29.7%
Sub-total
2
3
1
42
140
10
21
12
231
0
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44
3
9
1
71
0.0%
33.3%
0.0%
31.0%
31.4%
30.0%
42.9%
8.3%
30.7%
Sub-total
3
2
28
3
28
2
17
1
8
72
2
21
187
2
2
12
1
7
1
7
1
4
13
0
7
57
66.7%
100.0%
42.9%
33.3%
25.0%
50.0%
41.2%
100.0%
50.0%
18.1%
0.0%
33.3%
30.5%
TOTAL
1,086
332
30.6%
American Studies
History
International Studies
Law and Society
Literature
Political Science
Communication Arts
Contemporary Arts
Music
Theater
Visual Arts
Economics
Environmental Studies
History
Law and Society
Psychology
Social Science
Social Work
Sociology
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Integrated Science
Mathematics
Nursing
Physics
Psychology
[1] Corrected for undeliverable surveys.
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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
729
67%
257
77%
223
25 to 29
208
19%
36
11%
64
30 to 39
84
8%
13
4%
26
40 or older
65
6%
26
8%
20
Missing
Totals
0
0
1,086
332
25.35
df=3
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 Sex
Total Population
Sex
Number
Percent
Survey Respondents
Expected
Number
Frequencies Chi-Square
Percent
Female
681
63%
223
67%
208
Male
405
37%
109
33%
124
Missing
Totals
0
0
1,086
332
2.83
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
2
0%
2
1%
1
Asian/Pacific Islander
64
6%
16
5%
20
Black, non-Hispanic
68
6%
19
6%
21
Hispanic
68
6%
27
8%
21
884
81%
268
81%
270
White, non-Hispanic
Missing
Totals
0
0
1,086
332
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.
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5.83
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
132
12%
26
8%
40
2.50 - 2.99
331
30%
95
29%
101
3.00 - 3.49
392
36%
126
38%
120
3.50 - 3.99
231
21%
85
26%
71
4.00
0
0%
0
0%
0
Missing
0
0
1,086
332
Totals
8.73
df=3
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
Number
Percent
Survey Respondents
Expected
Number
Frequencies Chi-Square
Percent
Administration and Business
265
24%
83
25%
81
American and International Studies
144
13%
44
13%
44
Contemporary Arts
259
24%
77
23%
79
Social Science and Human Services
231
21%
71
21%
71
Theoretical and Applied Sciences
187
17%
57
17%
57
Missing
Totals
0
0
1,086
332
Are the differences between groups statistically significant at the .05 level?
Is the sample representative of the total population on this scale?
0.11
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.
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GRADUATING SENIOR SURVEY
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
INCORRECT MARKS
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CORRECT MARK
strongly agree
agree
All your responses to these questions will be held in
strictest confidence.
disagree
strongly disagree
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)
Student clubs
Intramural sports
Intercollegiate athletics
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Residence hall activity
Events with students of other racial
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Lecture/ event with international focus
Performed in theater/ music production
Attended college theater/ music production
Study abroad
Participated in a faculty research project
Elected to national honor society
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Attended an academic conference
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5. To what extent did Ramapo contribute to your personal development in
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significant Contribution
much contribution
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Skill in writing
Skill in oral communication
Skill in use of technology
Ability to understand tables and graphs
Ability to think analytically and logically
Understanding different philosophies,
cultures, and ways of life
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music, art and drama
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personal values and beliefs
Ability to interact with people of different
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
⎭
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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Intramural sports
Intercollegiate athletics
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serious about learning
People from different racial/ ethnic
backgrounds got along well
I grew as a person culturally,
socially, and ethically
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
Other (Please specify):
____________________________________
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
promoted
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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to my major
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.
Academic Affairs -Institutional Research
Ramapo College of New Jersey
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