2003-2004
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. Assistant
Xiurong Zhang, Research Analyst
Publication Date
New Jersey’s Public
Liberal Arts College
August, 2004
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
1999-00
Valid Pct.
2000-01
Valid Pct.
2001-02
Valid Pct.
2002-03
Valid Pct.
2003-04
Valid Pct.
Student Government
3.7%
2.2%
2.2%
3.8%
2.9%
Student Publications/Media (Radio & T.V.)
6.5%
8.5%
7.8%
10.0%
8.8%
Student Clubs
27.4%
24.9%
28.9%
28.4%
22.5%
Intramural Sports
8.3%
7.0%
4.1%
5.2%
7.5%
Intercollegiate Sports
7.9%
7.7%
7.0%
7.6%
6.8%
Fraternity/Sorority
9.8%
12.1%
12.3%
11.1%
13.0%
Very/Moderately Involved
Chart 1: Involvement
30%
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
Government
1999-00 Graduates
4
Publications
2000-01 Graduates
Clubs
Intramurals
2001-02 Graduates
Intercollegiate
2002-03 Graduates
Frat/Sor
2003-04 Graduates
TABLE 2: STUDENT LEADERSHIP
Elected to Position
More Than Once/Once
1999-00
Valid Pct.
2000-01
Valid Pct.
2001-02
Valid Pct.
2002-03
Valid Pct.
2003-04
Valid Pct.
Student Government
4.9%
3.3%
2.3%
5.2%
3.6%
Student Publications/Media (Radio & T.V.)
3.8%
5.4%
4.1%
7.3%
3.0%
Student Clubs
21.8%
20.3%
28.3%
25.5%
24.9%
Intramural Sports
4.6%
4.8%
1.8%
3.5%
5.8%
Intercollegiate Sports
4.6%
5.9%
4.1%
4.5%
4.9%
Fraternity/Sorority
9.8%
9.8%
11.9%
9.7%
13.1%
Chart 2: Leadership Positions
30%
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
Government
Publications
1999-2000 Graduates
Clubs
2000-01 Graduates
Intramurals
2001-02 Graduates
Intercollegiate
2002-03 Graduates
Frat/Sor
2003-04 Graduates
5
TABLE 3: PARTICIPATION IN COLLEGE ACTIVITIES
1999-00
Valid Pct.
2000-01
Valid Pct.
2001-02
Valid Pct.
2002-03
Valid Pct.
2003-04
Valid Pct.
Volunteer or Service Learning Project
45.0%
42.7%
44.6%
46.4%
52.5%
Residence Hall Activity
28.1%
27.1%
36.9%
38.4%
44.3%
Multicultural Events
53.7%
49.8%
50.0%
55.8%
56.4%
International Events
52.8%
51.2%
50.6%
51.3%
53.9%
Performed in Theater/Music Productions
11.7%
8.9%
14.7%
15.9%
12.8%
Attended Theater/Music Productions
45.7%
52.6%
58.4%
54.3%
63.6%
Study Abroad
16.8%
14.2%
15.5%
15.9%
20.4%
Faculty Research Project
18.8%
13.9%
19.3%
19.3%
23.1%
National Honor Society
31.4%
28.0%
30.3%
30.8%
26.3%
Presented Paper at Academic Conference
5.7%
5.1%
4.5%
6.4%
6.8%
Attended Academic Conference
27.5%
26.6%
25.2%
24.8%
25.3%
Co-op
34.4%
35.2%
34.0%
27.6%
25.9%
Internship
36.4%
39.6%
38.0%
37.2%
44.0%
Career Achievement Program
14.7%
18.9%
21.3%
13.8%
16.0%
More Than Once/Once
6
Chart 3: Participation (5-year means)
55%
AttendCul
53%
Multicultural
52%
International
46%
Volunteer
39%
Internship
35%
Residence
31%
Co-op
29%
Nat'lHonor
26%
AttendConf
19%
FacResrch
17%
CAP
17%
StdyAbrd
13%
PerformCul
6%
ConfPaper
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
7
TABLE 4: SATISFACTION WITH ACADEMICS AND THE CAMPUS CLIMATE
1999-00
Valid Pct.
2000-01
Valid Pct.
2001-02
Valid Pct.
2002-03
Valid Pct.
2003-04
Valid Pct.
Received high quality instruction
89.6%
90.9%
86.6%
88.9%
89.2%
Courses in major were high quality
88.1%
89.7%
87.3%
86.5%
88.9%
Faculty advisor very helpful
80.4%
71.5%
73.7%
65.4%
70.7%
Advising center was very helpful
72.1%
66.7%
66.1%
64.0%
64.9%
Was able to get classes I needed
91.1%
90.3%
90.0%
88.9%
80.6%
Technology was very accessible
81.6%
81.7%
84.4%
86.5%
85.1%
Major prepared me well for first job
77.5%
68.9%
69.8%
70.5%
70.9%
Major prepared me well for graduate school
79.7%
77.5%
72.9%
75.4%
77.4%
Most students were serious about learning
75.6%
69.2%
72.2%
67.4%
66.0%
People from different ethnic groups got along
88.8%
86.6%
90.0%
91.2%
92.1%
I grew as a person culturally, socially, & ethically
92.5%
89.3%
92.6%
88.9%
93.1%
I felt comfortable here and sensed I belonged
82.7%
84.3%
88.9%
84.6%
86.9%
I felt safe
93.3%
94.9%
94.1%
95.0%
95.1%
Diversity is respected
92.5%
91.9%
90.3%
90.3%
94.4%
I would recommend Ramapo to others
89.9%
89.8%
88.2%
87.6%
82.5%
Strongly Agree/Agree
8
Chart 4: Academics & Campus Climate (5-year means)
94%
Safe
92%
Diversity
91%
I Grew
90%
GotAlong
89%
Instruction
88%
GotClasses
88%
CoursesMajor
88%
Recommend
85%
Comfortable
84%
Technology
77%
GradSchl
72%
FacultyAdvisor
72%
JobPrep
70%
Serious
67%
AdvisingCtr
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
9
TABLE 5: PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
1999-00
Valid Pct.
2000-01
Valid Pct.
2001-02
Valid Pct.
2002-03
Valid Pct.
2003-04
Valid Pct.
Skill in writing
69.1%
69.7%
74.2%
67.7%
65.7%
Skill in oral communication
70.3%
70.4%
73.8%
69.9%
73.1%
Skill in use of technology
60.3%
65.6%
66.5%
64.5%
59.0%
Ability to understand tables and graphs
47.6%
48.0%
43.7%
42.0%
39.4%
Ability to think analytically and logically
77.8%
78.1%
76.4%
76.8%
73.7%
Understanding of different cultures & lifeways
80.4%
75.6%
75.7%
75.6%
77.4%
Appreciation of literature and the arts
50.3%
52.3%
60.2%
54.7%
59.6%
Ability to critically examine personal beliefs
70.8%
68.0%
68.0%
70.3%
70.4%
Ablity to interact with people different from myself
68.6%
68.9%
75.1%
71.0%
69.5%
Interest in U.S. social & political issues
47.0%
51.0%
54.0%
51.5%
52.5%
Interest in international issues
56.1%
51.6%
51.9%
51.5%
51.3%
A sense of self-worth and self-confidence
66.9%
65.3%
69.0%
68.3%
67.1%
Career-related knowledge and skills
65.3%
67.1%
64.4%
60.2%
68.9%
Significant/Much Contribution
10
Chart 5: Personal Development (5-year means)
77%
CrossCul
77%
Analytical
72%
OralComm
71%
Interaction
70%
SelfReflect
69%
Writing
67%
SelfWorth
65%
CareerPrep
63%
Technology
55%
Arts&Lit
52%
Int'lIssues
51%
USIssues
44%
Quantitative
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
11
TABLE 6: FURTHER EDUCATION
1999-00
Valid Pct.
2000-01
Valid Pct.
2001-02
Valid Pct.
2002-03
Valid Pct.
2003-04
Valid Pct.
20.7%
20.5%
17.2%
20.2%
15.6%
Have been admitted (of those applying)
(71.2%)
(62.7%)
(67.4%)
(58.3%)
(72.9%)
Have yet to be admitted (of those applying)
(28.8%)
(37.3%)
(32.6%)
(41.7%)
(27.1%)
Plan to apply in the future
58.6%
57.9%
65.7%
61.6%
60.4%
Have no plans for further education
20.7%
21.6%
17.1%
18.2%
24.0%
Plans
Have applied for further education
Chart 6: Further Education
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Have applied
1999-00 Graduates
12
2000-01 Graduates
Will apply
2001-02 Graduates
Will not apply
2002-03 Graduates
2003-04 Graduates
TABLE 7: GRADUATE SCHOOLS AND FIELDS OF STUDY (2003-04)
Institutions Students "Expect to Attend"
Ramapo College
Montclair State University
Monmouth University
William Paterson University
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Fordham University
Kean University
Rutgers University
Long Island University
Cittone Institute
Hunter College
John Jay
Lehigh University
SUNY at New Paltz
New York University
Seton Hall
St. Peter's College
Touro College
UMDNJ
University of Massachusetts
University of South Carolina
Widener University School of Law
Yeshiva University
Number [*]
6
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Expected Fields of Study
Number [*]
Education
7
Social Work
6
Psychology
5
Business /Accounting
3
Counseling
3
Nursing /Health sciences
3
Biochemistry /Pharmacology
2
Sociology
2
Librarian
1
Communication Disorders
1
Environmental management
1
General Surgery
1
History
1
Information Technology
1
International Affairs
1
Law
1
Math
1
Physics
1
Speech-Language Pathology
1
Studio Art
1
[*] Mentioned only by students who have applied for further education.
13
TABLE 8: NEXT DEGREE SOUGHT [1]
1999-00
Valid Pct.
2000-01
Valid Pct.
2001-02
Valid Pct.
2002-03
Valid Pct.
2003-04
Valid Pct.
Second Bachelor's
3.8%
5.5%
14.3%
5.4%
4.2%
Master's
78.8%
76.9%
61.9%
62.5%
72.9%
Doctoral
2.5%
8.8%
14.3%
16.1%
6.3%
Other
15.0%
8.8%
9.5%
16.1%
16.7%
Degree
Chart 8: Next Degree Sought
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Second Bachelor's
1999-00 Graduates
Master's
2000-01 Graduates
2001-02 Graduates
Doctoral
2002-03 Graduates
[1] Next degree or certificate sought by those who have applied for further education.
14
Other
2003-04 Graduates
TABLE 9: HIGHEST DEGREE PLANNED
1999-00
Valid Pct.
2000-01
Valid Pct.
2001-02
Valid Pct.
2002-03
Valid Pct.
2003-04
Valid Pct.
Bachelor's
14.0%
19.5%
18.3%
13.9%
24.6%
Master's
59.3%
56.1%
60.1%
55.6%
51.4%
Doctoral
22.5%
20.6%
19.0%
26.7%
21.8%
Other [1]
4.3%
3.8%
2.7%
3.8%
2.1%
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
1999-00 Graduates
Master's
2000-01 Graduates
2001-02 Graduates
Doctoral
2002-03 Graduates
Other [1]
2003-04 Graduates
15
TABLE 10: EMPLOYMENT PLANS
1999-00
Valid Pct.
2000-01
Valid Pct.
2001-02
Valid Pct.
2002-03
Valid Pct.
2003-04
Valid Pct.
Will work at same job held prior to graduation
17.6%
24.1%
18.6%
18.2%
18.7%
Will work at same job, but have been promoted
11.5%
6.9%
6.8%
6.2%
11.1%
Will work at job recently obtained
30.7%
23.0%
27.4%
20.2%
21.0%
Am not employed, but am looking
23.8%
26.8%
31.9%
38.4%
35.7%
Am not employed, and am not looking
3.4%
4.2%
3.0%
3.1%
3.6%
Employment plans not formulated
13.0%
14.9%
12.2%
14.0%
9.8%
Plans
Chart 10A: Employment Plans
40%
35%
30%
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
Same Job
1999-00 Graduates
16
Promoted
2000-01 Graduates
New Job
Looking
2001-02 Graduates
Not Looking
2002-03 Graduates
Undecided
2003-04 Graduates
Chart 10B: Overall Employment
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Employed
Not Employed
1999-00 Graduates
60%
40%
2000-01 Graduates
54%
46%
2001-02 Graduates
53%
47%
2002-03 Graduates
45%
56%
2003-04 Graduates
51%
49%
Chart 10C: Employed Only
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Existing Job
New Job
1999-00 Graduates
49%
51%
2000-01 Graduates
57%
43%
2001-02 Graduates
48%
52%
2002-03 Graduates
55%
45%
2003-04 Graduates
59%
41%
17
TABLE 11: EMPLOYMENT STATUS
1999-00
Valid Pct.
2000-01
Valid Pct.
2001-02
Valid Pct.
2002-03
Valid Pct.
2003-04
Valid Pct.
Employed Full-time
92.5%
90.8%
86.0%
85.7%
85.8%
Employed Part-time
7.5%
9.2%
14.0%
14.3%
14.2%
Status
Chart 11: Employment Status
100%
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Full-time
1999-00 Graduates
18
2000-01 Graduates
Part-time
2001-02 Graduates
2002-03 Graduates
2003-04 Graduates
TABLE 12: LOCATION OF EMPLOYMENT
1999-00
Valid Pct.
2000-01
Valid Pct.
2001-02
Valid Pct.
2002-03
Valid Pct.
2003-04
Valid Pct.
In New Jersey
76.6%
78.9%
82.8%
79.2%
76.8%
Outside New Jersey
23.4%
21.1%
17.2%
20.8%
23.2%
Location
Chart 12: Location of Employment
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
New Jersey
1999-00 Graduates
2000-01 Graduates
Out-of-State
2001-02 Graduates
2002-03 Graduates
2003-04 Graduates
19
TABLE 13: SALARY RANGE OF GRADUATES WITH FULL-TIME JOBS
2003-04 Percent
1999-00
Valid Pct.
2000-01
Valid Pct.
2001-02
Valid Pct.
2002-03
Valid Pct.
2003-04
Valid Pct.
Previously
Employed
Newly
Employed
Less than $20,000
5.8%
5.3%
8.8%
9.6%
9.3%
9.3%
9.3%
$20,000 to $24,999
16.1%
9.9%
18.4%
11.5%
10.9%
9.3%
13.0%
$25,000 to $29,999
14.2%
19.1%
13.2%
14.4%
13.2%
13.3%
13.0%
$30,000 to $34.999
21.9%
15.8%
20.2%
14.4%
13.2%
10.7%
16.7%
$35,000 to $39,999
12.9%
14.5%
10.5%
10.6%
14.7%
18.7%
9.3%
$40,000 to $44,999
5.8%
8.6%
5.3%
8.7%
8.5%
5.3%
13.0%
$45,000 or above
23.2%
27.0%
23.7%
30.8%
30.2%
33.3%
25.9%
Ranges
Chart 13: Overall Salaries of Graduates Employed Full-time
35%
30%
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
<$20,000
$20,000-$24,999
1999-00 Graduates
20
$25,000-$29,999
2000-01 Graduates
$30,000-$34,999
2001-02 Graduates
$35,000-$39,999
$40,000-$44,999
2002-03 Graduates
>=$45,000
2003-04 Graduates
TABLE 14: RELATIONSHIP OF JOB TO CO-OP'S OR INTERNSHIPS
1999-00
Valid Pct.
2000-01
Valid Pct.
2001-02
Valid Pct.
2002-03
Valid Pct.
2003-04
Valid Pct.
Yes
19.0%
19.2%
13.2%
10.2%
12.9%
No
81.0%
80.8%
86.8%
89.8%
87.1%
Linked?
Chart 14: Job Linked to Co-op or Internship?
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Linked to Co-op
1999-00 Graduates
2000-01 Graduates
Not Linked
2001-02 Graduates
2002-03 Graduates
2003-04 Graduates
21
TABLE 15: RELATIONSHIP OF JOB TO MAJOR FIELD OF STUDY
1999-00
Valid Pct.
2000-01
Valid Pct.
2001-02
Valid Pct.
2002-03
Valid Pct.
2003-04
Valid Pct.
Directly related to major
46.3%
43.2%
41.2%
36.7%
43.9%
Somewhat related to major
34.3%
37.3%
31.6%
34.4%
28.4%
Not related to major
19.4%
19.5%
27.2%
28.9%
27.7%
Relationship
Chart 15: Relationship of Job to Major Field of Study
50%
45%
40%
35%
30%
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
Directly related
1999-00 Graduates
22
2000-01 Graduates
Somewhat related
2001-02 Graduates
Not related
2002-03 Graduates
2003-04 Graduates
TABLE 16: ATTITUDE ABOUT CURRENT JOB
1999-00
Valid Pct.
2000-01
Valid Pct.
2001-02
Valid Pct.
2002-03
Valid Pct.
2003-04
Valid Pct.
Has definite long-term career potential
44.8%
43.7%
33.3%
43.8%
48.7%
Has possible long-term career potential
29.3%
28.2%
27.4%
33.3%
21.4%
Temporary job until something found in field
14.4%
14.4%
24.4%
3.8%
20.1%
Short-term
5.0%
5.7%
3.7%
6.7%
2.6%
Other
6.6%
8.0%
11.1%
12.4%
7.1%
Attitude about current job
Chart 16: Attitude Regarding Current Position
50%
45%
40%
35%
30%
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
Definite career
1999-00 Graduates
Possible career
2000-01 Graduates
Looking for job in field
2001-02 Graduates
Short-term
Other
2002-03 Graduates
2003-04 Graduates
23
TABLE 17: STUDENT INVOLVEMENT BY MAJOR [1]
Major
No Involvement
Slightly Involved
Moderately Involved
Very Involved
Number of
Responses
Accounting
88.9%
3.7%
1.9%
5.6%
9
Business Administration
87.1%
6.6%
3.3%
2.9%
46
Information Systems
84.7%
2.8%
5.6%
6.9%
12
International Business
66.7%
10.0%
13.3%
10.0%
5
American Studies
88.9%
5.6%
5.6%
0.0%
3
History
59.6%
21.3%
4.3%
14.9%
8
International Studies
94.4%
0.0%
0.0%
5.6%
3
Literature
82.3%
7.1%
3.5%
7.1%
19
Political Science
94.4%
0.0%
5.6%
0.0%
3
Communication Arts
73.5%
13.1%
5.4%
8.1%
50
73.3%
10.0%
6.7%
10.0%
5
83.3%
9.5%
6.0%
1.2%
14
81.1%
7.5%
7.5%
3.8%
9
87.2%
5.8%
3.1%
3.9%
43
50.0%
25.0%
16.7%
8.3%
2
85.2%
11.1%
0.0%
3.7%
9
83.3%
4.2%
4.2%
8.3%
4
83.3%
0.0%
0.0%
16.7%
2
Biology
79.6%
7.4%
7.4%
5.6%
9
Computer Science
57.1%
20.0%
14.3%
8.6%
6
91.7%
0.0%
0.0%
8.3%
2
76.3%
16.9%
1.7%
5.1%
10
50.0%
8.3%
25.0%
16.7%
2
86.8%
4.2%
2.8%
6.3%
24
75.0%
16.7%
0.0%
8.3%
2
Psychology
91.7%
2.8%
2.8%
2.8%
6
All Other Respondents
66.7%
16.7%
8.3%
8.3%
2
81.3%
8.5%
4.5%
5.8%
Contemporary Arts
Fine Arts
Law and Society
Psychology
Social Science
Social Work
Sociology
Biochemistry
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Mathematics
Nursing
Physics
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 two surveys were received.
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TABLE 18: STUDENT LEADERSHIP BY MAJOR [1]
Major
No Positions
One Position
Number of
Responses
> One Position
Accounting
92.6%
1.9%
5.6%
9
Business Administration
92.1%
4.9%
3.0%
45
Information Systems
86.1%
6.9%
6.9%
12
International Business
83.3%
3.3%
13.3%
5
94.4%
5.6%
0.0%
3
83.0%
6.4%
10.6%
8
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
3
Literature
91.2%
4.4%
4.4%
19
Political Science
94.4%
5.6%
0.0%
3
Communication Arts
86.6%
6.5%
6.8%
49
86.7%
3.3%
10.0%
5
95.2%
2.4%
2.4%
14
94.4%
1.9%
3.7%
9
93.8%
1.9%
4.3%
43
75.0%
16.7%
8.3%
2
Social Work
94.4%
5.6%
0.0%
9
Sociology
83.3%
4.2%
12.5%
4
83.3%
0.0%
16.7%
2
Biology
88.9%
7.4%
3.7%
9
Computer Science
88.9%
0.0%
11.1%
6
91.7%
8.3%
0.0%
2
94.9%
1.7%
3.4%
10
75.0%
8.3%
16.7%
2
92.3%
2.1%
5.6%
24
91.7%
0.0%
8.3%
2
94.4%
0.0%
5.6%
6
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
2
90.8%
4.0%
5.2%
307
American Studies
History
International Studies
Contemporary Arts
Fine Arts
Law and Society
Psychology
Social Science
Biochemistry
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Mathematics
Nursing
Physics
Psychology
All Other Respondents [2]
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 two 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
62.4%
20.0%
12.8%
4.8%
9
Business Administration
77.3%
10.3%
9.0%
3.4%
46
Information Systems
78.0%
7.1%
11.3%
3.6%
12
International Business
51.4%
20.0%
12.9%
15.7%
5
68.3%
14.6%
12.2%
4.9%
3
History
54.5%
15.2%
23.2%
7.1%
8
International Studies
73.8%
7.1%
16.7%
2.4%
3
Literature
63.5%
16.2%
14.3%
6.0%
19
Political Science
59.5%
9.5%
23.8%
7.1%
3
Communication Arts
60.4%
18.9%
14.5%
6.2%
50
62.9%
10.0%
12.9%
14.3%
5
Fine Arts
65.5%
12.4%
11.9%
10.3%
14
Law and Society
59.5%
24.6%
12.7%
3.2%
9
Psychology
67.8%
16.9%
10.9%
4.5%
43
57.1%
10.7%
14.3%
17.9%
2
Social Work
67.5%
13.5%
13.5%
5.6%
9
Sociology
66.1%
8.9%
10.7%
14.3%
4
35.7%
21.4%
21.4%
21.4%
2
Biology
69.1%
13.8%
12.2%
4.9%
9
Computer Science
65.9%
7.3%
15.9%
11.0%
6
59.3%
18.5%
22.2%
0.0%
2
52.5%
18.0%
17.3%
12.2%
10
64.3%
3.6%
17.9%
14.3%
2
74.3%
13.2%
8.4%
4.2%
24
50.0%
35.7%
3.6%
10.7%
2
Psychology
65.5%
13.1%
14.3%
7.1%
6
All Other Respondents [2]
60.7%
10.7%
25.0%
3.6%
2
66.4%
14.8%
12.7%
6.2%
309
American Studies
Contemporary Arts
Social Science
Biochemistry
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Mathematics
Nursing
Physics
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 two 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
2.2%
12.6%
54.8%
30.4%
9
Business Administration
4.9%
15.0%
59.3%
20.8%
46
Information Systems
4.4%
7.8%
70.6%
17.2%
12
International Business
5.4%
14.9%
50.0%
29.7%
5
0.0%
0.0%
68.3%
31.7%
3
History
2.5%
11.7%
60.8%
25.0%
8
International Studies
0.0%
13.3%
57.8%
28.9%
3
Literature
1.8%
11.0%
49.5%
37.7%
19
Political Science
8.9%
24.4%
48.9%
17.8%
3
Communication Arts
3.5%
18.4%
63.2%
14.9%
51
1.3%
22.7%
54.7%
21.3%
5
Fine Arts
4.8%
18.1%
58.6%
18.6%
14
Law and Society
3.7%
11.1%
57.8%
27.4%
9
Psychology
4.2%
13.8%
59.2%
22.8%
43
Social Science
0.0%
16.7%
30.0%
53.3%
2
Social Work
3.0%
6.1%
53.8%
37.1%
9
Sociology
1.7%
10.2%
35.6%
52.5%
4
6.7%
3.3%
36.7%
53.3%
2
Biology
3.8%
12.9%
50.8%
32.6%
9
Computer Science
3.4%
10.2%
43.2%
43.2%
6
0.0%
0.0%
56.7%
43.3%
2
2.1%
16.1%
55.2%
26.6%
10
3.6%
14.3%
35.7%
46.4%
2
1.4%
12.4%
67.7%
18.4%
24
6.7%
3.3%
63.3%
26.7%
2
2.2%
7.8%
61.1%
28.9%
6
33.3%
10.0%
13.3%
43.3%
2
3.7%
13.7%
58.1%
24.5%
310
American Studies
Contemporary Arts
Biochemistry
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Mathematics
Nursing
Physics
Psychology
All Other Respondents [2]
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 two surveys were received.
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TABLE 21: STUDENT PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT BY MAJOR [1]
Major
No Contribution
Limited Contrib.
Much Contribution
Significant Contrib.
Number of
Responses
Accounting
4.3%
34.2%
51.3%
10.3%
9
Business Administration
8.1%
31.7%
42.8%
17.4%
46
Information Systems
1.3%
26.9%
55.8%
16.0%
12
16.9%
13.8%
24.6%
44.6%
5
American Studies
0.0%
10.5%
55.3%
34.2%
3
History
1.0%
30.8%
47.1%
21.2%
8
International Studies
0.0%
20.5%
71.8%
7.7%
3
Literature
6.9%
23.2%
31.7%
38.2%
19
Political Science
7.9%
50.0%
28.9%
13.2%
3
Communication Arts
7.1%
28.9%
48.8%
15.2%
50
0.0%
44.6%
18.5%
36.9%
5
17.8%
35.6%
34.4%
12.2%
14
Law and Society
9.5%
33.6%
42.2%
14.7%
9
Psychology
6.1%
32.2%
45.0%
16.7%
43
0.0%
30.8%
11.5%
57.7%
2
Social Work
6.0%
18.8%
47.9%
27.4%
9
Sociology
0.0%
0.0%
50.0%
50.0%
4
7.7%
15.4%
30.8%
46.2%
2
Biology
6.8%
25.6%
47.9%
19.7%
9
Computer Science
6.4%
19.2%
34.6%
39.7%
6
0.0%
0.0%
53.8%
46.2%
2
3.8%
27.7%
36.2%
32.3%
10
0.0%
34.6%
42.3%
23.1%
2
15.1%
30.8%
38.5%
15.7%
24
30.8%
34.6%
30.8%
3.8%
2
7.8%
24.7%
46.8%
20.8%
6
30.8%
3.8%
11.5%
53.8%
2
7.7%
28.7%
42.7%
21.0%
309
International Business
Contemporary Arts
Fine Arts
Social Science
Biochemistry
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Mathematics
Nursing
Physics
Psychology
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 fewer than two surveys were received.
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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%
100.0%
0.0%
9
Business Administration
4.3%
65.2%
30.4%
46
Information Systems
16.7%
50.0%
33.3%
12
International Business
20.0%
60.0%
20.0%
5
33.3%
33.3%
33.3%
3
25.0%
75.0%
0.0%
8
0.0%
33.3%
66.7%
3
10.5%
73.7%
15.8%
19
Political Science
0.0%
66.7%
33.3%
3
Communication Arts
8.2%
46.9%
44.9%
49
0.0%
80.0%
20.0%
5
7.1%
57.1%
35.7%
14
Law and Society
22.2%
55.6%
22.2%
9
Psychology
23.3%
62.8%
14.0%
43
Social Science
50.0%
50.0%
0.0%
2
Social Work
44.4%
55.6%
0.0%
9
Sociology
25.0%
50.0%
25.0%
4
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
2
33.3%
44.4%
22.2%
9
Computer Science
0.0%
66.7%
33.3%
6
Environmental Science
0.0%
50.0%
50.0%
2
Environmental Studies
20.0%
50.0%
30.0%
10
Mathematics
50.0%
50.0%
0.0%
2
8.3%
83.3%
8.3%
24
50.0%
50.0%
0.0%
2
Psychology
50.0%
50.0%
0.0%
6
All Other Respondents [2]
50.0%
0.0%
50.0%
2
15.6%
60.4%
24.0%
308
American Studies
History
International Studies
Literature
Contemporary Arts
Fine Arts
Biochemistry
Biology
Nursing
Physics
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 [2]
Bachelor's
Accounting
Master's
Doctoral
Other [3]
Number
0.0%
44.4%
22.2%
33.3%
9
Business Administration
33.3%
63.9%
2.8%
0.0%
36
Information Systems
33.3%
66.7%
0.0%
0.0%
12
International Business
25.0%
25.0%
50.0%
0.0%
4
33.3%
66.7%
0.0%
0.0%
3
History
14.3%
57.1%
28.6%
0.0%
7
International Studies
66.7%
0.0%
33.3%
0.0%
3
Literature
16.7%
50.0%
33.3%
0.0%
18
Political Science
33.3%
33.3%
33.3%
0.0%
3
Communication Arts
44.9%
51.0%
4.1%
0.0%
49
20.0%
40.0%
40.0%
0.0%
5
Fine Arts
36.4%
54.5%
0.0%
9.1%
11
Law and Society
22.2%
55.6%
22.2%
0.0%
9
Psychology
10.8%
45.9%
43.2%
0.0%
37
Social Science
0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
2
Social Work
0.0%
77.8%
22.2%
0.0%
9
33.3%
33.3%
33.3%
0.0%
3
0.0%
0.0%
50.0%
50.0%
2
Biology
22.2%
22.2%
55.6%
0.0%
9
Computer Science
40.0%
40.0%
20.0%
0.0%
5
Environmental Science
0.0%
50.0%
50.0%
0.0%
2
Environmental Studies
44.4%
22.2%
22.2%
11.1%
9
9.1%
72.7%
18.2%
0.0%
22
0.0%
50.0%
50.0%
0.0%
2
Psychology
0.0%
50.0%
50.0%
0.0%
6
All Other Respondents
0.0%
66.7%
33.3%
0.0%
3
24.6%
51.4%
21.8%
2.1%
280
American Studies
Contemporary Arts
Sociology
Biochemistry
Nursing
Physics
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
22.2%
33.3%
44.4%
9
Business Administration
47.8%
23.9%
28.3%
46
Information Systems
27.3%
27.3%
45.5%
11
International Business
80.0%
0.0%
20.0%
5
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
3
History
62.5%
0.0%
37.5%
8
International Studies
66.7%
33.3%
0.0%
3
Literature
47.4%
26.3%
26.3%
19
Political Science
66.7%
33.3%
0.0%
3
Communication Arts
58.8%
19.6%
21.6%
51
60.0%
20.0%
20.0%
5
Fine Arts
61.5%
23.1%
15.4%
13
Law and Society
55.6%
0.0%
44.4%
9
Psychology
52.4%
9.5%
38.1%
42
Social Science
50.0%
50.0%
0.0%
2
Social Work
75.0%
12.5%
12.5%
8
Sociology
75.0%
0.0%
25.0%
4
0.0%
50.0%
50.0%
2
Biology
33.3%
22.2%
44.4%
9
Computer Science
33.3%
33.3%
33.3%
6
Environmental Science
50.0%
0.0%
50.0%
2
Environmental Studies
55.6%
11.1%
33.3%
9
0.0%
50.0%
50.0%
2
16.7%
45.8%
37.5%
24
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
2
Psychology
33.3%
16.7%
50.0%
6
All Other Respondents [2]
50.0%
50.0%
0.0%
2
49.2%
21.0%
29.8%
305
American Studies
Contemporary Arts
Biochemistry
Mathematics
Nursing
Physics
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%
20.0%
20.0%
60.0%
5
Business Administration
0.0%
18.2%
45.5%
36.4%
22
Information Systems
0.0%
12.5%
12.5%
75.0%
8
International Business
0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
1
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
2
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
1
14.3%
14.3%
42.9%
28.6%
7
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
1
11.1%
33.3%
38.9%
16.7%
18
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
2
60.0%
20.0%
0.0%
20.0%
5
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
1
0.0%
66.7%
33.3%
0.0%
3
Psychology
0.0%
15.4%
61.5%
23.1%
13
Social Work
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
2
Sociology
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
1
Biology
20.0%
40.0%
20.0%
20.0%
5
Computer Science
50.0%
25.0%
0.0%
25.0%
4
0.0%
66.7%
33.3%
0.0%
3
0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
2
Nursing
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
20
Psychology
0.0%
66.7%
0.0%
33.3%
3
9.3%
24.0%
27.9%
38.8%
129
History
International Studies
Literature
Political Science
Communication Arts
Contemporary Arts
Fine Arts
History
Law and Society
Environmental Studies
Mathematics
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
71.4%
14.3%
14.3%
7
Business Administration
54.2%
33.3%
12.5%
24
Information Systems
37.5%
50.0%
12.5%
8
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
1
33.3%
0.0%
66.7%
3
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
1
50.0%
10.0%
40.0%
10
0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
1
38.1%
42.9%
19.0%
21
0.0%
50.0%
50.0%
2
40.0%
20.0%
40.0%
5
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
1
0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
4
25.0%
35.0%
40.0%
20
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
1
50.0%
0.0%
50.0%
2
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
1
Biochemistry
50.0%
0.0%
50.0%
2
Biology
16.7%
16.7%
66.7%
6
0.0%
50.0%
50.0%
4
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
1
25.0%
25.0%
50.0%
4
50.0%
50.0%
0.0%
2
95.0%
0.0%
5.0%
20
0.0%
75.0%
25.0%
4
43.9%
28.4%
27.7%
155
International Business
History
International Studies
Literature
Political Science
Communication Arts
Contemporary Arts
Fine Arts
History
Law and Society
Psychology
Social Science
Social Work
Sociology
Computer 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%
861
11
246
28.8%
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
37
156
17
50
18
278
9
46
0
12
5
72
24.3%
29.5%
0.0%
24.0%
27.8%
25.9%
Sub-total
7
34
5
6
51
14
117
3
8
3
1
19
3
37
42.9%
23.5%
60.0%
16.7%
37.3%
21.4%
31.6%
Sub-total
148
20
51
219
51
5
14
70
34.5%
25.0%
27.5%
32.0%
Sub-total
1
2
29
149
13
29
21
244
1
0
9
43
2
9
4
68
100.0%
0.0%
31.0%
28.9%
15.4%
31.0%
19.0%
27.9%
Sub-total
4
1
23
2
19
3
21
6
60
2
29
170
2
0
9
0
6
2
10
2
24
2
6
63
50.0%
0.0%
39.1%
0.0%
31.6%
66.7%
47.6%
33.3%
40.0%
100.0%
20.7%
37.1%
TOTAL
1,028
310
30.2%
American Studies
History
International Studies
Law and Society
Literature
Political Science
Communication Arts
Contemporary Arts
Fine 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.
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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
660
64%
205
66%
199
25 to 29
214
21%
56
18%
65
30 to 39
81
8%
21
7%
24
40 or older
73
7%
28
9%
22
Missing
Totals
0
0
1,028
310
3.42
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
612
60%
201
65%
185
Male
416
40%
109
35%
125
Missing
Totals
0
0
1,028
310
3.62
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
1
0%
0
0%
0
Asian/Pacific Islander
55
5%
19
6%
17
Black, non-Hispanic
61
6%
13
4%
18
Hispanic
62
6%
18
6%
19
849
83%
260
84%
256
White, non-Hispanic
Missing
Totals
0
0
1,028
310
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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2.32
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
156
15%
26
8%
47
2.50 - 2.99
360
35%
92
30%
109
3.00 - 3.49
345
34%
120
39%
104
3.50 - 3.99
165
16%
71
23%
50
4.00
2
0%
1
0%
1
Missing
0
0
1,028
310
Totals
23.72
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
Number
Percent
Survey Respondents
Expected
Number
Frequencies Chi-Square
Percent
Administration and Business
278
27%
72
23%
84
American and International Studies
117
11%
37
12%
35
Contemporary Arts
219
21%
70
23%
66
Social Science and Human Services
244
24%
68
22%
74
Theoretical and Applied Sciences
170
17%
63
20%
51
Missing
Totals
0
0
1,028
310
Are the differences between groups statistically significant at the .05 level?
Is the sample representative of the total population on this scale?
5.10
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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