Middle Tennessee State University
Alumni Survey 2012 -- Associate's and Bachelor's Degree Recipients 2002-2011
Survey Comparison: Spring 2010 and Spring 2012
Year
2010
2012
Number of Respondents
Number of Alumni Surveyed
% Response Rate
790
1865
3,191 30,809
24%
6%
Note: The Alumni Survey Spring 2010 was administered to the 2007-08 Bachelor's degree recipients only.
Year
2010
2012
Overall satisfaction
(1. Very Dissatisfied 2. Dissatisfied 3. Satisfied 4. Very satisfied)
Q1. How satisfied are you with the overall educational experience you had at MTSU?
3.37
3.46
3.54
3.50
a. Further study at another college or university
3.07
3.07
b. Employment in your field
2.80
2.83
c. Long-term growth and advancement in your field?
2.79
2.81
(1. Definitely Not 2. Probably Not 3. Probably Yes 4. Definitely Yes)
Q2. Would you recommend MTSU to others?
(1. Poor 2. Fair 3. Good 4. Excellent)
Q7. How would you characterize your satisfaction with the preparation you received at MTSU for the following:
Year
2010
2012
Usage of Student Services
(1. N/A 2. Used)
Q3.1a. Used Library Facilities/Services
1.87
1.96
Q3.1b. Used Registration for classes
1.76
1.99
Q3.1c. Used Financial Aid Services
1.67
1.71
Q3.1d. Used Computer Facilities/Services
1.84
1.89
Q3.1e. Used Advising Services
1.73
1.81
Q3.1f. Used Practicum/internship/service learning experience
1.35
1.47
Q3.1g. Used Career Services
1.32
1.35
Satisfaction with Student Services
Year
2010
2012
(1. Poor 2. Fair 3. Good 4. Excellent)
Q3.2a. Satisfaction with Library Facilities/Services
3.55
3.62
Q3.2b. Satisfaction with Registration for classes
2.87
3.18
Q3.2c. Satisfaction with Financial Aid Services
2.64
2.93
Q3.2d. Satisfaction with Computer Facilities/Services
3.28
3.25
Q3.2e. Satisfaction with Advising Services
2.59
2.79
Q3.2f. Satisfaction with Practicum/internship/service learning experience
2.12
3.02
Q3.2g. Satisfaction with Career Services
1.69
2.47
Office of Institutional Effectiveness, Planning, and Research
Middle Tennessee State University
Alumni Survey 2012 -- Associate's and Bachelor's Degree Recipients 2002-2011
Survey Comparison: Spring 2010 and Spring 2012
Year
2010
2012
Mental Activities
(1. Very Little 2. Some 3. Quite a Bit 4. Very Much)
Q4. Thinking back at your experience at MTSU, how much did your course work emphasize the following mental activities?
a. Memorizing facts, ideas, or methods from your courses and readings so you can repeat them in pretty much the same form
3.04
2.82
3.18
3.15
2.89
2.88
d. Making judgments about the value of information, arguments, or methods, such as examining how others gathered and
interpreted data and assessing the soundness of their conclusions
2.92
2.88
e. Applying theories or concepts to practical problems or in new situations
3.09
2.97
b. Analyzing the basic elements of an idea, experience, or theory, such as examinging a particular case or situation in depth and
considering its components
c. Synthesizing and organizing ideas, information, or experiences into new, more complex interpretations and relationships
Impact of an MTSU Education on Specific Skills
Year
2010
2012
(1. Very Little 2. Some 3. Quite a Bit 4. Very Much)
Q5. To what extent did your experience at MTSU contribute to your knowledge, skills, and personal development in the following
areas?
a. Acquiring a broad general education
3.21
3.16
b. Acquiring job or work-related knowledge and skills
2.83
2.83
c. Writing clearly and effectively
2.98
2.91
d. Speaking clearly and effectively
2.88
2.83
e. Thinking clearly and effectively
2.99
3.02
f. Analyzing quantitative problems
2.74
2.81
g. Working effectively with others
3.03
2.99
h. Developing respect and appreciation for people of diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds
N/A
2.83
i. Understanding global influences on everyday life
N/A
2.47
j. Solving complex real-world problems
N/A
2.53
k. Fostering a sense of personal creativity and self expression
N/A
2.71
l. Effectively leading others
N/A
2.62
m. Using information technology
3.12
2.91
n. Increasing your civic engagement
N/A
2.22
Satisfaction with Major Degree Program
Year
2010
2012
(1. Poor 2. Fair 3. Good 4. Excellent)
Q6. The following questions relate to your major. Thinking about your major, please rate the quality of each item below.
a. Clarity of degree requirements in the major
3.27
3.39
b. Availability of faculty to help students outside of class
3.04
3.23
c. Quality of courses to prepare you for employment
2.82
2.93
d. Quality of instruction in the major
3.25
3.29
e. Opportunities to express ideas in writing in the major
2.99
3.01
f. Usefulness of information learned in class in day-to-day activities
3.00
3.09
Office of Institutional Effectiveness, Planning, and Research
Middle Tennessee State University
Alumni Survey 2012 -- Associate's and Bachelor's Degree Recipients 2002-2011
Survey Comparison: Spring 2010 and Spring 2012
Year
2010
2012
Demographic Information
Q8. What is your gender?
Female
Male
62%
38%
57%
43%
Q9. What is your race/ethnic group?
Asian-American/Pacific Islander
Native American/American Indian
African-American
Caucasian
Hispanic/Latino-Latina
Other
2%
0%
9%
85%
2%
3%
2%
0%
10%
83%
3%
2%
Q10. For the most part, were you a part-time or full-time student?
Full-Time
Part-Time
94%
5%
91%
9%
Year
2010
2012
Employment Information
Q11. Which of the following best describes your present employment situation?
Working full-time (not self-employed)
Self-employed
Unemployed, not seeking employment
Retired
Working part-time (not self-employed)
Unemployed, seeking employment
Full-time student/not employed
67%
4%
2%
N/A
10%
8%
9%
71%
5%
2%
1%
9%
5%
7%
Q12. Are you employed in the field in which you were educated? If not, why? (choose best response)
I am employed in my major field
I could not find a job in my field
I developed new career interests after leaving college
The jobs in my field did not pay well
The jobs in my field did not offer opportunities for advancement
I am a full-time student/not presently employed
48%
24%
14%
3%
1%
10%
51%
20%
17%
3%
1%
8%
Q13. How did you become aware of the opening that became your first job after graduating from college?
I was already working in the job
Cooperative education project/faculty contact/service learning/internship
Campus Career Services
Employment/placement agency
Newspaper advertisement
Contact through friend or relative
Employer website
National job board website
Other
23%
8%
N/A
4%
4%
19%
N/A
N/A
38%
23%
9%
3%
3%
2%
19%
13%
4%
23%
Q14. What is your current annual salary?
Less Than $24,999
$25,000 to $49,999
$50,000 to $74,999
$75,000 to $99,999
$100,000 to $124,999
$125,000 to $149,999
$150,000 or more
Not applicable
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
12%
20%
41%
17%
6%
2%
1%
1%
12%
Q15. Are you presently enrolled in a college or university?
Yes, part-time undergraduate
Yes, full-time undergraduate
Yes, part-time graduate/professional student
Yes, full-time graduate/professional student
Not presently enrolled in a college or university
3%
1%
6%
16%
74%
2%
2%
8%
12%
77%
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