2008 ONE-YEAR ALUMNI SURVEY
UNIVERSITY SUMMARY REPORT
Prepared by:
Steven Hawks
William Weyhrauch
Bryan Kracht
Office of Assessment
Kansas State University
January, 2009
ABOUT THE 2008 ONE-YEAR ALUMNI SURVEY
•
Surveys were sent electronically to alumni who graduated in December 2006, May 2007, and
August 2007 for whom e-mail addresses were provided by the Alumni Association.
• The Office of Assessment obtained e-mail addresses for 1,633 graduates; 91 were
undeliverable.
•
The overall response rate was 47% (724 out of 1,542).
•
This report consists of frequencies on each question and statistically significant differences
by gender and survey year from the 2008 One-Year Alumni survey.
i
Table of Contents
Page
INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................ 1
SELECTION OF KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY ................................................................... 4
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCES ............................................................................................... 12
CURRENTLY ATTENDING GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL ................................ 20
SIGNIFICANT DIFFERENCES BY GENDER .......................................................................... 23
ii
List of Tables
Page
TABLE 1
Demographic Information............................................................................................1
TABLE 2
Alumni’s Major(s)........................................................................................................2
TABLE 3
Alumni Who Transferred Credits.................................................................................2
TABLE 4
Type of Institution Transferred From & Number of Credits Transferred....................2
TABLE 5
Graduated with an Undergraduate Certificate and/or Minor(s) ...................................3
TABLE 6
Satisfaction with K-State..............................................................................................4
TABLE 7
Choice of Applying to K-State.....................................................................................4
TABLE 8
Features of Advising ....................................................................................................5
TABLE 9
Contribution of Growth from Experiences at K-State .................................................5
TABLE 10
More or Less Emphasis................................................................................................8
TABLE 11
Quality of Life Enhancement .......................................................................................10
TABLE 12
Present Residence ........................................................................................................10
TABLE 13
Current Activities .........................................................................................................12
TABLE 14
Primary Reason Not Employed....................................................................................12
TABLE 15
Seeking Employment and Seriousness of Unemployment ..........................................12
TABLE 16
Alumni who Benefited from a Certificate and/or Minor(s) .........................................13
TABLE 17
Type of Organization Alumni’s are Employed ............................................................14
TABLE 18
Job Skill Requirements ................................................................................................14
TABLE 19
First Job after Graduation.............................................................................................15
TABLE 20
Sources of Finding Job.................................................................................................15
TABLE 21
Job Relationship to Major ............................................................................................15
TABLE 22
Job not Related to Major ..............................................................................................16
TABLE 23
Job Search ....................................................................................................................16
TABLE 24
Preparation for Job .......................................................................................................17
TABLE 25
Current Employment....................................................................................................18
TABLE 26
Satisfaction with Present Position................................................................................18
TABLE 27
Requirements for Position............................................................................................19
TABLE 28
Degree Seeking ............................................................................................................20
TABLE 29
Relationship to Graduate Major ...................................................................................20
TABLE 30
First Choice for Graduate School.................................................................................21
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TABLE 31
Financial Assistance.....................................................................................................21
TABLE 32
Preparation for Graduate School..................................................................................21
TABLE 33
University Information.................................................................................................22
TABLE 34
Recommendation of K-State ........................................................................................22
TABLE 35
Significant Differences in Demographics (by Gender) ............................................23
TABLE 36
Significant Differences in Growth at K-State (by Gender) ......................................23
TABLE 37
Significant Differences in Emphasis at K-State (by Gender) ..................................24
TABLE 38
Significant Differences in Current Activities (by Gender) ......................................25
TABLE 39
Significant Differences in Organization of Employment (by Gender) ...................25
TABLE 40
Significant Differences in First Job (by Gender) ......................................................26
TABLE 41
Significant Differences in Relationship of Major to Job (by Gender) ....................26
TABLE 42
Significant Differences in Job Search (by Gender) ..................................................26
TABLE 43
Significant Differences in Salary (by Gender) ..........................................................27
TABLE 44
Significant Differences in Describing Current Position (by Gender)......................27
TABLE 45
Significant Differences about Satisfaction with Job (by Gender) ...........................27
TABLE 46
Significant Differences in Challenge of Position (by Gender) ................................29
APPENDIX A
2008 One-Year Alumni Survey...............................................................................30
iv
INTRODUCTION
TABLE 1
Demographic Information
N
Percentage
Gender
Male
Female
Total
313
405
718
43.6
56.4
100.0
Are you a U.S. citizen?
Yes
No
Total
712
6
718
99.2
0.8
100.0
Ethnicity/Race
American Indian/Alaskan Native
Asian or Pacific Islander
Black, Non-Hispanic
Hispanic,/Spanish/Latin American
Mexican/Mexican American
White/Non-Hispanic
Multiracial
Other
No Response
Total
5
6
7
9
4
659
8
2
18
718
0.7
0.8
1.0
1.3
0.6
91.8
1.1
0.3
2.5
100.0
242
250
116
68
42
718
33.7
34.8
16.2
9.5
5.8
100.0
Age
Under 24
24
25
26-30
Over 30
Total
1
TABLE 2
Alumni’s Major(s)
What was your undergraduate major?
College of Agriculture
College of Architecture
College of Arts & Sciences
College of Business
College of Education
College of Engineering
College of Human Ecology
College of Technology & Aviation
Total
N
109
60
184
106
41
110
95
19
724
Percentage
15.1
8.3
25.4
14.6
5.7
15.2
13.1
2.6
100.0
What was your second major (if applicable)?
College of Agriculture
College of Architecture
College of Arts & Sciences
College of Business
College of Education
College of Engineering
College of Human Ecology
College of Technology & Aviation
Total
15
0
28
14
2
4
11
6
80
18.8
0.0
35.0
17.5
2.5
5.0
13.8
7.5
100.0
N
535
181
716
Percentage
74.7
25.3
100.0
TABLE 3
Alumni Who Transferred Credits
Did you transfer credit to K-State from another college or university?
Yes
No
Total
TABLE 4
Type of Institution Transferred From & Number of Credits Transferred
A two year college
Another Kansas 4 year public university
An out-of-state 4 year public university
A private 4 year college or university
Other
1-20
237
82
48
46
49
21-30
75
11
4
5
5
31-40
25
9
4
6
0
41-60
31
7
8
5
2
61 +
38
4
9
4
2
2
TABLE 5
Graduated with an undergraduate certificate and/or minor(s)
Did you graduate with an undergraduate certificate or minor(s)?
Yes
No
Total
N
391
333
724
Percentage
54.0
46.0
100.0
3
SELECTION OF KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY
TABLE 6
Satisfaction with K-State
If you could start over, would you still choose to:
Attend K-State?
Definitely No
Probably No
Uncertain
Probably Yes
Definitely Yes
Total
N
Percentage
1
13
25
206
465
710
0.1
1.8
3.5
29.0
65.5
100.0
Graduate with same first major?
Definitely No
Probably No
Uncertain
Probably Yes
Definitely Yes
Total
16
98
72
235
289
710
2.3
13.8
10.1
33.1
40.7
100.0
Graduate with same second major?
Definitely No
Probably No
Uncertain
Probably Yes
Definitely Yes
Does Not Apply
Total
13
25
89
60
41
482
710
1.8
3.5
12.5
8.5
5.8
67.9
100.0
N
608
73
12
17
710
Percentage
85.6
10.3
1.7
2.4
100.0
TABLE 7
Choice of Applying to K-State
When you applied to K-State, it was your:
First Choice
Second Choice
Third Choice
Not one of top three choices
Total
4
TABLE 8
Features of Advising
After having a year to reflect, how satisfied are you with the following
features of advising provided to you at K-State:
Access to academic advising
Very Dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very Satisfied
Total
N
Percentage
17
58
111
296
228
710
2.4
8.2
15.6
41.7
32.1
100.0
Assistance in course selection/developing a program of study
Very Dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very Satisfied
Total
21
80
147
272
190
710
3.0
11.3
20.7
38.3
26.8
100.0
Information provided about career/graduate school opportunities
Very Dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very Satisfied
Total
48
106
180
242
134
710
6.8
14.9
25.4
34.1
18.9
100.0
TABLE 9
Contribution of Growth from Experiences at K-State
How much has your K-State college experience contributed to your
growth in each of the following areas?
Increasing knowledge and understanding in an academic field
None
Little
Somewhat
Very Much
N
Percentage
0
16
207
449
0.0
2.4
30.8
66.8
Gaining knowledge, technical skills and/or competence required
for a job/career
None
Little
Somewhat
Very Much
5
57
228
382
0.7
8.5
33.9
56.8
Developing skills in leading or participating in groups or teams
None
Little
Somewhat
Very Much
8
51
268
345
1.2
7.6
39.9
51.3
5
TABLE 9 (cont.)
Contribution of Growth from Experiences at K-State
How much has your K-State college experience contributed to your
growth in each of the following areas?
Gaining knowledge that will enrich your daily life or make you a more
complete person
None
Little
Somewhat
Very Much
N
Percentage
4
69
270
329
0.6
10.3
40.2
49.0
Becoming independent, self-reliant, and responsible
None
Little
Somewhat
Very Much
9
56
221
386
1.3
8.3
32.9
57.4
Developing an understanding and awareness of yourself (interests, abilities,
values, needs, etc.)
None
Little
Somewhat
Very Much
9
72
275
316
1.3
10.7
40.9
47.0
Becoming a more satisfied, responsible family member
None
Little
Somewhat
Very Much
45
147
260
220
6.7
21.9
38.7
32.7
Becoming more aware of world issues and pressing social, political, and
economic problems
None
Little
Somewhat
Very Much
39
160
270
203
5.8
23.8
40.2
30.2
Thinking critically, problem-solving
None
Little
Somewhat
Very Much
2
60
283
327
0.3
8.9
42.1
48.7
Identifying a sense of values and priorities in life
None
Little
Somewhat
Very Much
28
101
274
269
4.2
15.0
40.8
40.0
6
TABLE 9 (cont.)
Contribution of Growth from Experiences at K-State
How much has your K-State college experience contributed to your
growth in each of the following areas?
Developing lasting friendships and personal ties
None
Little
Somewhat
Very Much
N
Percentage
14
55
193
410
2.1
8.2
28.7
61.0
Handling personal/family finances and consumer issues
None
Little
Somewhat
Very Much
49
170
260
193
7.3
25.3
38.7
28.7
Increasing your intellectual curiosity
None
Little
Somewhat
Very Much
9
54
287
322
1.3
8.0
42.7
47.9
Caring for your mental/physical health
None
Little
Somewhat
Very Much
42
153
285
192
6.3
22.8
42.4
28.6
Organizing time effectively
None
Little
Somewhat
Very Much
12
78
312
270
1.8
11.6
46.4
40.2
Increasing a commitment to public service
None
Little
Somewhat
Very Much
58
176
274
164
8.6
26.2
40.8
24.4
Developing satisfying leisure time activities
None
Little
Somewhat
Very Much
46
129
283
214
6.8
19.2
42.1
31.8
7
TABLE 9 (cont.)
Contribution of Growth from Experiences at K-State
How much has your K-State college experience contributed to your
growth in each of the following areas?
Becoming more willing to consider opposing points of view
None
Little
Somewhat
Very Much
N
Percentage
18
103
304
247
2.7
15.3
45.2
36.8
Interacting and working effectively with people from different racial/ethnic
backgrounds
None
Little
Somewhat
Very Much
37
112
280
243
5.5
16.7
41.7
36.2
Locating and evaluating information sources
None
Little
Somewhat
Very Much
7
67
326
272
1.0
10.0
48.5
40.5
TABLE 10
More or Less Emphasis
Looking back on your college experience, do you believe (less, the same or
more) emphasis should have been placed on:
Written communications skills
Less
Same
More
N
Percentage
12
451
205
1.8
67.5
30.7
Oral communications skills
Less
Same
More
6
367
295
0.9
54.9
44.2
Mathematical skills
Less
Same
More
48
478
142
7.2
71.6
21.3
Computer skills
Less
Same
More
14
366
288
2.1
54.8
43.1
8
TABLE 10 (cont.)
More or Less Emphasis
Looking back on your college experience, do you believe (less, the same or
more) emphasis should have been placed on:
Problem-solving skills
Less
Same
More
N
Percentage
3
410
255
0.4
61.4
38.2
Learning to think and reason
Less
Same
More
6
398
264
0.9
59.6
39.5
Understanding and relating to people
Less
Same
More
18
399
251
2.7
59.7
37.6
Background in natural sciences (e.g. chemistry, biology, physics)
Less
Same
More
94
481
93
14.1
72.0
13.9
Background in social sciences (e.g. economics, sociology, psychology)
Less
Same
More
54
431
183
8.1
64.5
27.4
Background in humanities and fine arts (e.g. art, music, history)
Less
Same
More
108
431
129
16.2
64.5
19.3
Theory courses related to my major
Less
Same
More
77
433
158
11.5
64.8
23.7
Application courses related to my major(s)
Less
Same
More
7
302
359
1.0
45.2
53.7
9
TABLE 11
Quality of Life Enhancement
How much has your overall quality of life been enhanced by your K-State
undergraduate experience?
None
Little
Somewhat
Very Much
N
Percentage
5
25
236
402
0.7
3.7
35.3
60.2
N
5
4
1
13
31
1
1
8
5
2
11
4
7
436
1
1
2
2
3
2
2
39
2
14
10
3
2
8
2
2
3
9
1
3
1
1
3
50
Percentage
0.7
0.6
0.1
1.8
4.3
0.1
0.1
1.1
0.7
0.3
1.5
0.6
1.0
60.7
0.1
0.1
0.3
0.3
0.4
0.3
0.3
5.4
0.3
1.9
1.4
0.4
0.3
1.1
0.3
0.3
0.4
1.3
0.1
0.4
0.1
0.1
0.4
7.0
TABLE 12
Present Residence
Present residence:
Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
10
TABLE 12 (cont.)
Present Residence
Present residence:
Virginia
Washington
Washington, D.C.
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Total
N
12
5
2
3
1
718
Percentage
1.7
0.7
0.3
0.4
0.1
100.0
11
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCES
TABLE 13
Current Activities
Please fill in the one statement that best describes your current activities
Not engaged in paid employment
Enrolled in graduate or professional school
Both employed (other than graduate assistant) and continuing my
education
Employed 35 hours per week or more
Self-employed
N
27
106
Percentage
4.0
15.9
71
447
17
10.6
66.9
2.5
(Base for Questions 17-20: Those who are currently not employed)
TABLE 14
Primary Reason Not Employed
Indicate the primary reason you are not employed
I have chosen not to be employed
I was laid off by my employer
I quit a job to seek other employment
I chose to confine my job search to a specific city or region
My job search was limited due to a need to find career opportunities in the
same geographic region with someone else
I have not limited my job search in any way, but have been unable to find a
satisfactory job since graduation
Having/Expecting a child changed my employment plans
Other
Total
N
3
6
1
0
Percentage
11.1
22.2
3.7
0.0
6
22.2
2
5
4
27
7.4
18.5
14.8
100.0
TABLE 15
Seeking Employment and Seriousness of Unemployment
Have you sought job placement assistance from K-State's Office of Career
and Employment Services?
Yes, it has been helpful
Yes, it has not been helpful
No, I didn't register with the office
No, I registered with the office but didn't seek further assistance
Total
N
Percentage
2
5
15
5
27
7.4
18.5
55.6
18.5
100.0
12
TABLE 15 (cont.)
Seeking Employment and Seriousness of Unemployment
N
Percentage
Have you sought job placement assistance from K-State's Office of Career
and Employment Services?
Yes, it has been helpful
Yes, it has not been helpful
No, I didn't register with the office
No, I registered with the office but didn't seek further assistance
Total
2
5
15
5
27
7.4
18.5
55.6
18.5
100.0
Do you plan to seek paid employment
Yes, within 12 months
Yes, in 1 to 5 years
Yes, in more than 5 years
No
Total
21
1
0
5
27
77.8
3.7
0.0
18.5
100.0
How would you describe your current status of not being employed?
Serious problem
Minor problem
No problem, my choice
Total
11
4
12
27
40.7
14.8
44.4
100.0
(Base for Questions 27-42: Those who are currently employed)
TABLE 16
Alumni who Benefited from a Certificate and/or Minor(s)
Did your certificate or minor(s) give you an advantage when applying for
jobs?
Yes
No
Total
N
Percentage
258
128
386
66.8
33.2
100.0
13
TABLE 17
Type of Organization Alumni’s are Employed
In what type of organization did you find full-time employment?
Agriculture
Animal care
Architecture
Aviation
Child care
Communications
Computer services
Construction
Education
Energy
Engineering
Fashion/Design/Art
Finance/Insurance
Food services
Government
Healthcare
Human resources
Legal services
Manufacturing
Media
Military
Non-profit
Professional services
Public relations
Real-estate
Recreation/Fitness
Religion
Retail/Sales
Social services
Technology
Transportation
Other
Total
N
48
4
54
0
4
2
9
5
23
0
0
0
63
12
46
5
0
22
7
23
27
6
3
16
0
14
0
9
12
6
0
107
527
Percentage
9.1
0.8
10.2
0.0
0.8
0.4
1.7
0.9
4.4
0.0
0.0
0.0
12.0
2.3
8.7
0.9
0.0
4.2
1.3
4.4
5.1
1.1
0.6
3.0
0.0
2.7
0.0
1.7
2.3
1.1
0.0
20.3
100.0
TABLE 18
Job Skill Requirements
What types of skills does your job require (check all that apply)
A computer
Conducting research
Extensive training
Math skills
Problem solving/Analytical reasoning
Speaking to a group
Use of specialized machinery
Use of specialized software
Working with a diverse group of people
Writing reports, memos, papers, publications, etc.
N
510
253
247
331
459
369
111
411
441
339
14
Table 19
First Job after Graduation
Is this your first job after graduation?
Yes
No
Total
N
389
138
527
Percentage
73.8
26.2
100.0
TABLE 20
Sources of Finding Job
How did you learn of this job?
Job lead from professor or advisor
Job lead from relative or friend
Job lead from college internship
Government employment listing
Employment agency
Job listing on the internet
Newspaper
Worked previously for employer
Applied for job without knowledge of opening
K-State's Career and Employment Services
Other
N
42
100
56
15
20
115
35
51
37
79
90
TABLE 21
Job Relationship to Major
How closely is your job related to your undergraduate field of study?
Major 1
Not Related
Somewhat Related
Directly Related
Total
N
Percentage
63
123
337
523
12.0
23.5
64.4
100.0
Major 2
Not Related
Somewhat Related
Directly Related
Total
29
20
38
87
33.3
23.0
43.7
100.0
15
TABLE 22
Job not Related to Major
If you indicated that your job is not related or only somewhat related to your major,
what is the principle reason? (Multiple responses. Base: Among those whose job is not
related or only somewhat related to major).
I looked, but could not find a job closely related to my major
My major had no direct connection with specific employment opportunities
I confined my job search to a specific city or region
My job search was limited due to a need to match my career interests with someone else’s
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 found an exceptional opportunity in an unrelated field
Other
N
43
40
37
7
28
22
8
45
28
TABLE 23
Job Search
N
Percentage
When did you initiate your job search for a career position?
More than one year prior to graduation
Nine months to one year prior to graduation
Six to eight months prior to graduation
Three to five months prior to graduation
One to two months prior to graduation
At graduation time
One month after graduation
More than one month after graduation
Total
97
87
121
118
32
25
12
35
527
18.4
16.5
23.0
22.4
6.1
4.7
2.3
6.6
100.0
How long did it take you to obtain your current full-time job after
graduation?
Had job at graduation
Less than 1 month
1 to 3 months
4 to 6 months
7 or more months
Total
258
57
98
51
63
527
49.0
10.8
18.6
9.7
12.0
100.0
How difficult was it for you to find employment?
Very difficult
Fairly Difficult
Somewhat Easy
Very Easy
Total
30
127
218
152
527
5.7
24.1
41.4
28.8
100.0
16
TABLE 23 (cont.)
Job Search
N
Percentage
Approximately how many job interviews did you have before accepting
your current position?
0-1
2-5
6-9
10-14
15-19
20+
Total
117
288
83
25
10
4
527
22.2
54.6
15.7
4.7
1.9
0.8
100.0
How close is your job to the type of job you desired prior to graduation?
Very Close
Fairly Close
Not Very Close
Had no clear expectations
Total
232
171
89
35
527
44.0
32.4
16.9
6.6
100.0
TABLE 24
Preparation for Job
N
Percentage
How do you feel that K-State prepared you for your present job?
Inadequately
Fairly Well
Well
Excellently
Total
20
153
237
117
527
3.8
29.0
45.0
22.2
100.0
Compared to new employees from other colleges/universities, do you feel
that your K-State academic preparation gave you an:
Advantage
Disadvantage
Neither
Total
331
3
193
527
62.8
0.6
36.6
100.0
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TABLE 25
Current Employment
What is your current annual salary, before taxes?
Less than $20,000
$20,000-$29,999
$30,000-$39,999
$40,000-$49,999
$50,000-$59,999
$60,000-$69,999
$70,000-$79,999
$80,000-$89,999
$90,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Total
Which statement best describes your current job?
Employment with definite long-term potential
Employment with possible long-term potential
Employment primarily to earn money with little or no other satisfaction or
disadvantages
Temporary employment while I look for something more suitable
Temporary position that will last only for a limited time
Total
N
Percentage
31
63
167
118
85
26
7
1
0
6
504
6.2
12.5
33.1
23.4
16.9
5.2
1.4
0.2
0.0
1.2
100.0
260
178
49.3
33.8
42
28
19
527
8.0
5.3
3.6
100.0
TABLE 26
Satisfaction with Present Position
Indicate your satisfaction with the following aspects of your present job:
Salary/Benefits
Very Dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very Satisfied
N
Percentage
20
49
113
220
125
3.8
9.3
21.4
41.7
23.7
Location
Very Dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very Satisfied
8
31
95
204
189
1.5
5.9
18.0
38.7
35.9
Opportunity to use your qualifications
Very Dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very Satisfied
11
49
81
214
172
2.1
9.3
15.4
40.6
32.6
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TABLE 26 (cont.)
Satisfaction with Present Position
Indicate your satisfaction with the following aspects of your present job:
Opportunity to advance
Very Dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very Satisfied
N
Percentage
20
43
133
180
151
3.8
8.2
25.2
34.2
28.7
Prestige/Recognition
Very Dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very Satisfied
18
58
158
186
107
3.4
11.0
30.0
35.3
20.3
Interest/Challenge of work
Very Dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very Satisfied
18
45
82
207
175
3.4
8.5
15.6
39.3
33.2
Working conditions
Very Dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very Satisfied
11
27
85
222
182
2.1
5.1
16.1
42.1
34.5
Opportunity to learn
Very Dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very Satisfied
10
25
66
189
237
1.9
4.7
12.5
35.9
45.0
TABLE 27
Requirements for Position
N
Percentage
Is your position challenging?
Yes
No
443
84
84.1
15.9
Is a B.A. / B.S. degree required for your current job?
Yes
No, but helpful
No, irrelevant
351
139
37
66.6
26.4
7.0
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CURRENTLY ATTENDING GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL
(Base for Questions 21-26: Those who are currently attending graduate/professional school)
TABLE 28
Degree Seeking
N
Percentage
What degree are you currently seeking?
M.A./M.S.
M.B.A.
M.D.
Ph.D.
D.V.M.
Other
Total
91
15
7
6
8
50
177
51.4
8.5
4.0
3.4
4.5
28.2
100.0
What is the highest degree you are planning to complete?
M.A./M.S.
M.B.A.
M.D.
Ph.D.
Ed.D
D.V.M.
Other
Total
68
13
7
37
3
10
39
177
38.4
7.3
4.0
20.9
1.7
5.6
22.0
100.0
TABLE 29
Relationship to Graduate Major
How closely was your undergraduate major related to your graduate
major?
Major 1
Not Related
Somewhat Related
Directly Related
Total
N
Percentage
25
57
93
175
14.3
32.6
53.1
100.0
Major 2
Not Related
Somewhat Related
Directly Related
Total
14
8
14
36
38.9
22.2
38.9
100.0
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TABLE 30
First Choice for Graduate School
Was this graduate/professional program your first choice? ^
Yes
No, I was accepted but could not afford to attend my first choice
No, I did not apply to first choice
No, I was not accepted by first choice
No, I did not attend because I need to match my plans with someone else
Other
Total
N
138
5
8
11
3
12
177
Percentage
78.0
2.8
4.5
6.2
1.7
6.8
100.0
N
Percentage
48
37
18
44
37
95
20
177
27.1
20.9
10.2
24.9
20.9
53.7
11.3
N
Percentage
5
36
89
47
177
2.8
20.3
50.3
26.6
100.0
^Refer to the comments section in your college report for student comments.
TABLE 31
Financial Assistance
What sources of financial assistance have supported your graduate study?
(Respondents were asked to “check all that apply”)
Departmental graduate assistance
Institutional fellowship/scholarship
Non-institutional fellowship/scholarship
Full-time employment
Part-time employment
Loan(s)
Other
Total
TABLE 32
Preparation for Graduate School
How would you rate the quality of your K-State undergraduate
preparation for graduate/professional education?
Inadequate
Fair
Good
Excellent
Total
21
TABLE 33
University Information
N
Percentage
Did poor advising require you to enroll for an additional semester (or
longer) at K-State? ^
Yes
No
Total
67
593
660
10.2
89.8
100.0
Upon completion of your B.A / B.S. degree, what was your total amount of
student loan debt?
None
Less than $10,000
$10,000 - $19,999
$20,000 - $29,999
$30,000 - $39,999
$40,000 or more
Total
212
86
143
118
56
45
660
32.1
13.0
21.7
17.9
8.5
6.8
100.0
N
Percentage
649
9
658
98.6
1.4
100.0
^Refer to the comments section in your college report for student comments.
TABLE 34
Recommendation of K-State
Would you recommend K-State to a potential student?
Yes
No
Total
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SIGNIFICANT DIFFERENCES IN RESPONSES BY GENDER
TABLE 35
Significant Differences in Demographics (by Gender)
Male
Female
Percentages
Age
Under 24
24
25
26-30
Over 30
20.4
37.1
22.7
12.5
7.3
44.0
33.1
11.1
7.2
4.7
* Significant differences exist between female and male respondents on this item. (p<.05)
TABLE 36
Significant Differences in Growth at K-State (by Gender)
How much has your K-State college experience contributed to your growth
in each of the following areas?
Male
Female
Percentages
Becoming a more satisfied, responsible family member*
None
Little
Somewhat
Very much
9.5
25.1
37.8
27.6
4.6
19.5
39.3
36.5
Identifying a sense of values and priorities in life*
None
Little
Somewhat
Very much
5.7
18.0
46.3
30.0
3.1
12.9
36.8
47.3
Organizing time effectively*
None
Little
Somewhat
Very much
2.5
15.2
47.3
35.0
1.3
9.0
45.8
44.0
* Significant differences exist between female and male respondents on this item. (p<.05)
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TABLE 36 (cont.)
Significant Differences in Growth at K-State (by Gender)
How much has your K-State college experience contributed to your growth
in each of the following areas?
Male
Female
Percentages
Increasing a commitment to public services*
None
Little
Somewhat
Very much
12.4
35.3
35.7
16.6
5.9
19.5
44.5
30.1
Becoming more willing to consider opposing points of view*
None
Little
Somewhat
Very much
3.9
18.0
45.9
32.2
1.8
13.4
44.7
40.1
Interacting and working effectively with people from different racial/ethnic
backgrounds
None
Little
Somewhat
Very much
7.4
20.8
43.1
28.6
4.1
13.6
40.6
41.6
* Significant differences exist between female and male respondents on this item. (p<.05)
TABLE 37
Significant Differences in Emphasis at K-State (by Gender)
Looking back on your college experience, do you believe (less, same, or
more) emphasis should have been placed on:
Male
Female
Percentages
Background in humanities and fine arts (art, music, history)*
Less
Same
More
24.3
59.3
16.4
10.3
68.3
21.4
Theory courses related to my major(s)*
Less
Same
More
15.4
62.1
22.5
8.8
66.8
24.5
* Significant differences exist between female and male respondents on this item. (p<.05)
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TABLE 38
Significant Differences in Current Activities (by Gender)
Male
Please fill in the one statement that describes your current activities*
Not engaged in paid employment
Enrolled in graduate or professional school
Both employed (other than graduate assistant) and continuing my
education
Employed 35 hours per week or more
Self-employed
Female
Percentages
2.1
13.9
5.4
17.3
6.8
73.9
3.2
13.4
61.9
2.1
* Significant differences exist between female and male respondents on this item. (p<.05)
TABLE 39
Significant Differences in Organization of Employment (by Gender)
In what type of organization did you find full-time employment?*
Agriculture
Animal care
Architecture
Child care
Communications
Computer services
Construction
Education
Finance/Insurance
Food services
Government
Healthcare
Legal services
Manufacturing
Media
Military
Non-profit
Professional services
Public relations
Recreation/Fitness
Retail/Sales
Social services
Technology
Other
Male
13.0
0.5
10.6
1.9
0.0
0.5
1.4
8.7
4.8
4.3
18.8
1.0
3.9
0.5
5.3
1.4
0.0
0.0
5.8
2.9
3.4
1.0
1.4
8.8
Female
Percentages
7.9
1.1
12.0
0.0
0.8
3.0
0.8
1.9
19.9
1.1
2.6
1.1
5.3
2.3
4.5
9.0
2.3
1.1
1.5
3.0
0.8
3.8
1.1
13.2
* Significant differences exist between female and male respondents on this item. (p<.05)
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TABLE 40
Significant Differences in First Job (by Gender)
Male
Is this your first job after graduation?*
Yes
No
Female
Percentages
78.8
21.2
69.9
30.1
* Significant differences exist between female and male respondents on this item. (p<.05)
TABLE 41
Significant Differences in Relationship of Major to Job (by Gender)
How closely was your undergraduate major related to your graduate
major?
Male
Female
Percentages
Major 1
Not Related
Somewhat Related
Directly Related
8.3
20.5
71.2
15.0
25.9
59.2
* Significant differences exist between female and male respondents on this item. (p<.05)
TABLE 42
Significant Differences in Job Search (by Gender)
Male
Female
Percentages
When did you initiate your job search for a career position?*
More than one year prior to graduation
Nine months to one year prior to graduation
Six to eight months prior to graduation
Three to five months prior to graduation
One to two months prior to graduation
At graduation time
One month after graduation
More than one month after graduation
27.7
20.3
17.7
20.8
3.9
3.9
0.9
4.8
11.1
13.5
27.0
23.6
7.8
5.4
3.4
8.1
How long did it take you to obtain your current full-time job after
graduation?*
Had job at graduation
Less than 1 month
1 to 3 months
4 to 6 months
7 or more months
59.7
9.1
13.4
7.4
10.4
40.5
12.2
22.6
11.5
13.2
How close is your job to the type of job you desired prior to graduatioin?*
Very close
Fairly close
Not very close
Had no clear expectations
51.9
31.2
10.8
6.1
37.8
33.4
21.6
7.1
* Significant differences exist between female and male respondents on this item. (p<.05)
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TABLE 43
Significant Differences in Salary (by Gender)
Male
What is your current annual salary?*
Less than $20,000
$20,000-$29,999
$30,000-$39,999
$40,000-$49,999
$50,000-$59,999
$60,000-$69,999
$70,000-$79,999
$80,000-$89,999
$90,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Female
Percentages
4.1
5.9
18.7
25.1
30.6
9.6
2.7
0.5
0.0
2.7
7.7
17.5
44.2
22.1
6.3
1.8
0.4
0.0
0.0
0.0
* Significant differences exist between female and male respondents on this item. (p<.05)
TABLE 44
Significant Differences in Describing Current Position (by Gender)
Male
Which statement best describes your current job?
Employment with definite long-term potential
Employment with possible long-term potential
Employment primarily to earn money with little or no other satisfaction or
disadvantages
Temporary employment while I look for something more suitable
Temporary position that will last only for a limited time
Female
Percentages
55.8
33.3
44.3
34.1
2.6
5.2
3.0
12.2
5.4
4.1
* Significant differences exist between female and male respondents on this item. (p<.05)
TABLE 45
Significant Differences about Satisfaction with Job (by Gender)
Indicate your satisfaction with the following aspects of your present job:
Male
Salary/Benefits*
Very Dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very Satisfied
2.6
4.8
19.9
43.3
29.4
Female
Percentages
4.7
12.8
22.6
40.5
19.3
* Significant differences exist between female and male respondents on this item. (p<.05)
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TABLE 45 (cont.)
Significant Differences about Satisfaction with Job (by Gender)
Indicate your satisfaction with the following aspects of your present job:
Male
Female
Percentages
Opportunity to use your qualifications*
Very Dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very Satisfied
0.9
5.2
14.7
43.7
35.5
3.0
12.5
15.9
38.2
30.4
Opportunity to advance*
Very Dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very Satisfied
2.6
5.6
19.0
35.1
37.7
4.7
10.1
30.1
33.4
21.6
Prestige/Recognition
Very Dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very Satisfied
1.3
7.8
26.8
35.9
28.1
5.1
13.5
32.4
34.8
14.2
Interest/Challenge of work*
Very Dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very Satisfied
1.7
3.9
15.2
39.8
39.4
4.7
12.2
15.9
38.9
28.4
Working conditions*
Very Dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very Satisfied
0.4
4.3
16.0
39.0
40.3
3.4
5.7
16.2
44.6
30.1
Opportunity to learn*
Very Dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very Satisfied
1.7
3.0
8.7
37.2
49.4
2.0
6.1
15.5
34.8
41.6
* Significant differences exist between female and male respondents on this item. (p<.05)
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TABLE 46
Significant Differences in Challenge of Position (by Gender)
Male
Is your position challenging?*
Yes
No
88.7
11.3
Female
Percentages
80.4
19.6
* Significant differences exist between female and male respondents on this item. (p<.05)
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Appendix A:
2008 One-Year Alumni Survey
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