2007 ONE-YEAR ALUMNI SURVEY
UNIVERSITY SUMMARY REPORT
Steven Hawks
&
Bryan Kracht
Office of Assessment
Kansas State University
January, 2008
ABOUT THE 2007 ONE-YEAR ALUMNI SURVEY
•
Surveys were sent electronically to alumni who graduated in December 2005, May 2006, and
August 2006 for whom e-mail addresses were provided by the Alumni Association.
• The Office of Assessment obtained e-mail addresses for 1,405 graduates; 172 were
undeliverable.
•
The overall response rate was 50% (618 out of 1,233).
•
We applied two new approaches to the survey process in 2007: 1) we asked the Dean of each
college to write the introductory letter (in the past it was a letter from Provost Nellis), and 2)
we promoted the Alumni surveys with articles in the @K-State electronic alumni newsletter.
There were articles published in the September and October e-newsletter about last year’s
results, and inviting participation in the 2007 surveys. For comparison, the overall response
rate in 2006 was 33% (474 out of 1,429)
•
This report consists of frequencies on each question from the 2007 One-Year Alumni survey.
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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
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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 ..........................................13
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 Satisfaction of Advising at K-State (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) ..................................25
TABLE 38
Significant Differences in Quality of Life (by Gender) ...........................................25
TABLE 39
Significant Differences in Current Activities (by Gender) ......................................26
TABLE 40
Significant Differences in Degrees (by Gender) .......................................................26
TABLE 41
Significant Differences in Organization of Employment (by Gender) ...................26
TABLE 42
Significant Differences in First Job (by Gender) ......................................................27
TABLE 43
Significant Differences in Job Search (by Gender) ..................................................28
TABLE 44
Significant Differences in Salary (by Gender) ..........................................................28
TABLE 45
Significant Differences about Satisfaction with Job (by Gender) ...........................29
TABLE 46
Significant Differences in Educational Requirements for Job (by Gender) ...........29
TABLE 47
Significant Differences in Recommending K-State to Others (by Gender) ............29
APPENDIX A
2007 One-Year Alumni Survey...............................................................................30
iv
INTRODUCTION
TABLE 1
Demographic Information
N
Percentage
Gender
Male
Female
I prefer not to respond
Total
264
347
7
618
42.7
56.1
1.1
100.0
Are you a U.S. citizen?
Yes
No
I prefer not to respond
Total
606
5
7
618
98.1
0.8
1.1
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
1
3
11
10
3
557
5
4
24
618
0.2
0.5
1.8
1.6
0.5
90.1
0.8
0.6
3.9
100.0
173
250
94
73
28
618
28.0
40.5
15.2
11.8
4.5
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
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
N
Percentage
32
77
192
52
75
89
81
20
618
5.2
12.5
31.1
8.4
12.1
14.4
13.1
3.2
100.0
7
0
31
12
1
1
9
1
62
11.3
0.0
50.0
19.4
1.6
1.6
14.5
1.6
100.0
N
429
182
611
Percentage
70.2
29.8
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
198
50
29
27
50
21-30
51
10
5
12
6
31-40
22
3
4
4
3
41-60
29
2
1
1
0
61 +
19
1
8
2
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
332
286
618
Percentage
53.7
46.3
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
Does Not Apply
Total
N
Percentage
5
5
31
101
463
4
609
0.8
1.8
5.1
16.6
76.0
0.7
100.0
Graduate with same first major?
Definitely No
Probably No
Uncertain
Probably Yes
Definitely Yes
Does Not Apply
Total
31
49
79
148
297
5
609
5.1
8.0
13.0
24.3
48.8
0.8
100.0
Graduate with same second major?
Definitely No
Probably No
Uncertain
Probably Yes
Definitely Yes
Does Not Apply
Total
11
18
41
38
54
447
609
1.8
3.0
6.7
6.2
8.9
73.4
100.0
N
507
71
9
22
609
Percentage
83.3
11.7
1.5
3.6
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
18
55
124
260
152
609
3.0
9.0
20.4
42.7
25.0
100.0
Assistance in course selection/developing a program of study
Very Dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very Satisfied
Total
25
74
136
226
148
609
4.1
12.2
22.3
37.1
24.3
100.0
Information provided about career/graduate school opportunities
Very Dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very Satisfied
Total
44
118
153
192
102
609
7.2
19.4
25.1
31.5
16.7
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
2
15
200
369
0.3
2.6
34.1
63.0
Gaining knowledge, technical skills and/or competence required
for a job/career
None
Little
Somewhat
Very Much
3
53
219
311
0.5
9.0
37.4
53.1
Developing skills in leading or participating in groups or teams
None
Little
Somewhat
Very Much
8
60
257
261
1.4
10.2
43.9
44.5
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
6
46
237
297
1.0
7.8
40.4
50.7
Becoming independent, self-reliant, and responsible
None
Little
Somewhat
Very Much
8
39
184
355
1.4
6.7
31.4
60.6
Developing an understanding and awareness of yourself (interests, abilities,
values, needs, etc.)
None
Little
Somewhat
Very Much
6
58
239
283
1.0
9.9
40.8
48.3
Becoming a more satisfied, responsible family member
None
Little
Somewhat
Very Much
41
114
243
188
7.0
19.5
41.5
32.1
Becoming more aware of world issues and pressing social, political, and
economic problems
None
Little
Somewhat
Very Much
26
146
238
176
4.4
24.9
40.6
30.0
Thinking critically, problem-solving
None
Little
Somewhat
Very Much
5
44
230
307
0.9
7.5
39.2
52.4
Identifying a sense of values and priorities in life
None
Little
Somewhat
Very Much
21
94
231
240
3.6
16.0
39.4
41.0
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
13
50
142
381
2.2
8.5
24.2
65.0
Handling personal/family finances and consumer issues
None
Little
Somewhat
Very Much
48
141
252
145
8.2
24.1
43.0
24.7
Increasing your intellectual curiosity
None
Little
Somewhat
Very Much
7
62
262
255
1.2
10.6
44.7
43.5
Caring for your mental/physical health
None
Little
Somewhat
Very Much
39
129
255
163
6.7
22.0
43.5
27.8
Organizing time effectively
None
Little
Somewhat
Very Much
7
67
259
253
1.2
11.4
44.2
43.2
Increasing a commitment to public service
None
Little
Somewhat
Very Much
47
169
209
161
8.0
28.8
35.7
27.5
Developing satisfying leisure time activities
None
Little
Somewhat
Very Much
33
122
242
189
5.6
20.8
41.3
32.3
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
12
98
269
207
2.0
16.7
45.9
35.3
Interacting and working effectively with people from different racial/ethnic
backgrounds
None
Little
Somewhat
Very Much
29
107
227
223
4.9
18.3
38.7
38.1
Locating and evaluating information sources
None
Little
Somewhat
Very Much
9
66
280
231
1.5
11.3
47.8
39.4
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
14
380
187
2.4
65.4
32.2
Oral communications skills
Less
Same
More
6
300
275
1.0
51.6
47.3
Mathematical skills
Less
Same
More
31
448
102
5.3
77.1
17.6
Computer skills
Less
Same
More
14
311
256
2.4
53.5
44.1
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
5
358
218
0.9
61.6
37.5
Learning to think and reason
Less
Same
More
3
361
217
0.5
62.1
37.3
Understanding and relating to people
Less
Same
More
11
362
208
1.9
62.3
35.8
Background in natural sciences (e.g. chemistry, biology, physics)
Less
Same
More
107
400
74
18.4
68.8
12.7
Background in social sciences (e.g. economics, sociology, psychology)
Less
Same
More
57
391
133
9.8
67.3
22.9
Background in humanities and fine arts (e.g. art, music, history)
Less
Same
More
86
376
119
14.8
64.7
20.5
Theory courses related to my major
Less
Same
More
66
357
158
11.4
61.4
27.2
Application courses related to my major(s)
Less
Same
More
10
233
338
1.7
40.1
58.2
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
4
13
200
364
0.7
2.2
34.4
62.7
N
9
1
17
21
2
11
4
1
10
3
3
345
1
2
1
2
3
4
5
49
2
8
3
1
9
2
5
14
2
1
1
1
3
49
Percentage
1.5
0.2
2.8
3.4
0.3
1.8
0.7
0.2
1.6
0.5
0.5
56.5
0.2
0.3
0.2
0.3
0.5
0.7
0.8
8.0
0.3
1.3
0.5
0.2
1.5
0.3
0.8
2.3
0.3
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.5
8.0
TABLE 12
Present Residence
Present residence:
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
10
TABLE 12 (cont.)
Present Residence
Present residence:
Utah
Virginia
Washington
Washington, D.C.
West Virginia
Total
N
2
8
4
1
1
611
Percentage
0.3
1.3
0.7
0.2
0.2
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
12
87
Percentage
2.1
15.0
69
402
11
11.9
69.2
1.9
(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
1
0
1
0
Percentage
10.0
0.0
10.0
0.0
2
20.0
2
4
0
10
20.0
40.0
0.0
100.0
12
TABLE 15
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
2
5
2
11
18.2
18.2
45.5
18.2
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
8
1
0
2
11
72.7
9.1
0.0
18.2
100.0
How would you describe your current status of not being employed?
Serious problem
Minor problem
No problem, my choice
Total
4
2
5
11
36.4
18.2
45.5
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
209
120
329
63.5
36.5
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
Non-response
Total
N
16
6
69
3
2
6
5
14
97
15
9
6
25
5
17
26
3
3
19
11
10
20
34
4
4
2
3
17
12
13
1
3
480
Percentage
3.3
1.3
14.4
0.6
0.4
1.3
1.0
2.9
20.2
3.1
1.9
1.3
5.2
1.0
3.5
5.4
0.6
0.6
4.0
2.3
2.1
4.2
7.1
0.8
0.8
0.4
0.6
3.5
2.5
2.7
0.4
0.6
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
466
246
235
301
427
349
102
361
425
334
14
Table 19
First Job after Graduation
Is this your first job after graduation?
Yes
No
Total
N
344
136
470
Percentage
71.7
28.3
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
30
103
48
11
16
117
19
42
24
64
92
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
71
103
306
480
14.8
21.5
63.8
100.0
Major 2
Not Related
Somewhat Related
Directly Related
Total
32
26
24
82
39.0
31.7
29.3
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
31
34
34
3
28
22
6
49
34
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
77
60
101
116
46
23
16
41
480
16.0
12.5
21.0
24.2
9.6
4.8
3.3
8.5
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
223
50
95
36
76
480
46.5
10.4
19.8
7.5
15.8
100.0
How difficult was it for you to find employment?
Very difficult
Fairly Difficult
Somewhat Easy
Very Easy
Total
33
107
213
127
480
6.9
22.3
44.4
26.5
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
115
263
66
31
3
2
480
24.0
54.8
13.8
6.5
0.6
0.4
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
223
136
84
37
480
46.5
28.3
17.5
7.7
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
487
120
480
4.2
31.9
39.0
25.0
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
313
10
457
480
65.2
2.1
32.7
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
21
73
194
86
53
18
6
5
2
2
460
4.6
15.9
42.2
18.7
11.5
3.9
1.3
1.1
0.4
0.4
100.0
226
184
47.1
38.3
29
27
14
480
6.0
5.6
2.9
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
12
70
76
205
117
2.5
14.6
15.8
42.7
24.4
Location
Very Dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very Satisfied
12
36
93
160
179
2.5
7.5
19.4
33.3
37.3
Opportunity to use your qualifications
Very Dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very Satisfied
13
44
88
180
155
2.7
9.2
18.3
37.5
32.3
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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
14
34
123
172
137
2.9
7.1
25.6
34.8
28.5
Prestige/Recognition
Very Dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very Satisfied
19
37
149
173
102
4.0
7.7
31.0
36.0
21.3
Interest/Challenge of work
Very Dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very Satisfied
16
31
71
197
165
3.3
6.5
14.8
41.0
34.4
Working conditions
Very Dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very Satisfied
8
30
65
181
196
1.7
6.3
13.5
37.7
40.8
Opportunity to learn
Very Dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very Satisfied
12
20
47
178
223
2.5
4.2
9.8
37.1
46.5
TABLE 27
Requirements for Position
N
Percentage
Is your position challenging?
Yes
No
412
68
85.8
14.2
Is a B.A. / B.S. degree required for your current job?
Yes
No, but helpful
No, irrelevant
349
108
23
72.7
22.5
4.8
19
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
72
13
7
4
3
57
156
46.2
8.3
4.5
2.6
1.9
36.5
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
57
15
8
25
5
3
43
156
36.5
9.6
5.1
16.0
3.2
1.9
27.6
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
17
55
80
152
11.2
36.2
52.6
100.0
Major 2
Not Related
Somewhat Related
Directly Related
Total
5
11
15
31
16.1
35.5
48.4
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
Others
N
118
5
5
13
2
13
Percentage
75.6
3.2
3.2
8.3
1.3
8.3
N
Percentage
41
26
15
43
33
88
21
15.4
9.7
5.6
16.1
12.4
33.0
7.9
N
Percentage
5
13
93
45
156
3.2
8.3
59.6
28.8
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
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
60
512
572
10.5
89.5
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
166
78
132
113
51
32
572
29.0
13.6
23.1
19.8
8.9
5.6
100.0
N
Percentage
563
7
570
98.8
1.2
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 Satisfaction of Advising at K-State (by Gender)
After having a year to reflect, how satisfied are you with the following
features of advising provided to you at K-State
Male
Female
Percentages
Information provided about career/graduate school opportunities*
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied
5.3
12.9
23.2
38.0
20.5
8.7
24.3
26.6
26.6
13.9
* 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
Developing an understanding and awareness of yourself (interests, abilities,
values, needs, etc.)*
None
Little
Somewhat
Very much
2.0
9.5
47.4
41.1
0.3
10.2
35.7
53.8
Becoming a more satisfied, responsible family member*
None
Little
Somewhat
Very much
7.5
24.9
37.9
29.6
6.6
15.3
44.1
33.9
* 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
Thinking critically, problem-solving*
None
Little
Somewhat
Very much
1.2
7.9
32.8
52.1
0.6
7.2
44.1
48.0
Identifying a sense of values and priorities in life*
None
Little
Somewhat
Very much
4.3
20.6
41.9
33.2
3.0
12.6
37.5
46.8
Caring for your mental/physical health*
None
Little
Somewhat
Very much
9.5
24.5
39.5
26.5
4.5
20.1
46.5
28.8
Organizing time effectively*
None
Little
Somewhat
Very much
2.0
15.8
44.7
37.5
0.6
8.1
43.8
47.4
Increasing a commitment to public services*
None
Little
Somewhat
Very much
12.6
36.0
30.4
20.9
4.5
23.4
39.6
32.4
Becoming more willing to consider opposing points of view*
None
Little
Somewhat
Very much
2.4
20.2
47.8
29.6
1.8
14.1
44.4
39.6
* Significant differences exist between female and male respondents on this item. (p<.05)
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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
Problem-solving skills*
Less
Same
More
1.2
55.4
43.4
0.6
66.4
33.0
Learning to think and reason*
Less
Same
More
0.8
53.8
45.4
0.3
68.5
31.2
Understanding and relating to people*
Less
Same
More
4.0
53.8
42.2
0.3
68.8
30.9
Background in natural sciences (chemistry, biology, physics)*
Less
Same
More
13.9
70.9
15.1
21.8
67.3
10.9
Background in humanities and fine arts (art, music, history)*
Less
Same
More
18.7
55.8
25.5
11.8
71.5
16.7
Theory courses related to my major(s)*
Less
Same
More
13.5
54.2
32.3
9.7
67.0
23.3
* Significant differences exist between female and male respondents on this item. (p<.05)
TABLE 38
Significant Differences in Quality of Life (by Gender)
Male
How much has your overall quality of life been enhanced by your K-State
undergraduate experience?*
None
Little
Somewhat
Very much
1.6
0.8
35.5
62.2
Female
Percentages
0.0
3.3
33.6
63.0
* Significant differences exist between female and male respondents on this item. (p<.05)
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TABLE 39
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
0.8
16.3
3.0
13.9
8.0
71.3
3.6
14.8
67.6
0.6
* Significant differences exist between female and male respondents on this item. (p<.05)
TABLE 40
Significant Differences in Degrees (by Gender)
Male
Female
Percentages
What degree are you currently seeking?*
M.A./M.S.
M.B.A.
M.D.
Ph.D.
D.V.M.
60.5
18.6
14.0
7.0
0.0
82.1
8.9
1.8
1.8
5.4
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.
31.8
18.2
15.9
29.5
4.5
0.0
62.3
10.1
1.4
17.4
4.3
4.3
* Significant differences exist between female and male respondents on this item. (p<.05)
TABLE 41
Significant Differences in Organization of Employment (by Gender)
In what type of organization did you find full-time employment?*
Agriculture
Animal care
Architecture
Aviation
Child care
Communications
Male
4.8
0.0
18.4
1.5
0.0
1.5
Female
Percentages
2.2
2.2
11.4
0.0
0.7
1.1
* Significant differences exist between female and male respondents on this item. (p<.05)
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TABLE 41 (cont.)
Significant Differences in Organization of Employment (by Gender)
In what type of organization did you find full-time employment?*
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
Male
1.0
5.8
10.1
4.3
3.9
1.5
3.4
0.5
3.9
2.9
0.5
0.5
5.8
3.9
3.4
1.5
7.7
1.0
1.5
0.5
0.5
1.9
1.0
5.3
0.5
Female
Percentages
1.1
0.7
27.8
2.2
0.4
1.1
6.6
1.5
3.3
7.3
0.7
0.7
2.6
1.1
1.1
6.2
6.6
0.7
0.4
0.4
0.7
4.4
3.7
0.7
0.0
* Significant differences exist between female and male respondents on this item. (p<.05)
TABLE 42
Significant Differences in First Job (by Gender)
Male
Is this your first job after graduation?*
Yes
No
77.3
22.7
Female
Percentages
67.4
32.6
* Significant differences exist between female and male respondents on this item. (p<.05)
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TABLE 43
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
25.1
16.9
16.9
20.8
5.8
3.9
1.9
8.7
9.2
9.2
24.2
26.7
12.5
5.5
4.4
8.4
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
54.6
11.6
19.3
4.3
10.1
40.3
9.5
20.1
9.9
20.1
How difficult was it for you to find employment?*
Very difficult
Fairly difficult
Fairly easy
Very easy
4.3
15.0
47.3
33.3
8.8
27.8
42.1
21.2
How do you feel that K-State prepared you for your present job?*
Inadequately
Fairly well
Well
Excellently
5.8
28.0
35.7
30.4
2.9
34.8
41.4
20.9
* Significant differences exist between female and male respondents on this item. (p<.05)
TABLE 44
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
3.6
9.2
28.7
22.6
22.1
7.2
2.6
2.1
1.0
1.0
Female
Percentages
5.3
20.8
52.1
15.8
3.8
1.5
0.4
0.4
0.0
0.0
* Significant differences exist between female and male respondents on this item. (p<.05)
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TABLE 45
Significant Differences about Satisfaction with Job (by Gender)
Indicate your satisfaction with the following aspects of your present job:
Male
Opportunity to advance*
Very Dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very Satisfied
1.0
4.8
29.0
33.3
31.9
Female
Percentages
4.4
8.8
23.1
37.7
26.0
* Significant differences exist between female and male respondents on this item. (p<.05)
TABLE 46
Significant Differences in Educational Requirements for Job (by Gender)
Male
Is a B.A. / B.S. degree required for your current job?*
Yes
No, but helpful
No, irrelevant
Female
Percentages
77.8
16.9
5.3
68.9
26.7
4.4
* Significant differences exist between female and male respondents on this item. (p<.05)
TABLE 47
Significant Differences in Recommending K-State to Others (by Gender)
Male
Would you recommend K-State to a potential student?*
Yes
No
97.6
2.4
Female
Percentages
99.7
0.3
* Significant differences exist between female and male respondents on this item. (p<.05)
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Appendix A:
2007 One-Year Alumni Survey
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