2011 Alumni Survey Final Results
What is your gender?
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
Male
Female
62
121
33.9%
66.1%
33.9%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
22
0
2
0
156
1
0
1
12.1%
0.0%
1.1%
0.0%
85.7%
0.5%
0.0%
0.5%
12.1%
12.1%
13.2%
13.2%
98.9%
99.5%
99.5%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
21
6
154
11.6%
3.3%
85.1%
11.6%
14.9%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
8
141
31
4
0
4.3%
76.6%
16.8%
2.2%
0.0%
4.3%
81.0%
97.8%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
8
133
35
4
0
2
1
4.4%
72.7%
19.1%
2.2%
0.0%
1.1%
0.5%
4.4%
77.0%
96.2%
98.4%
98.4%
99.5%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
4
52
87
4
7
25
3
2.2%
28.6%
47.8%
2.2%
3.8%
13.7%
1.6%
2.2%
30.8%
78.6%
80.8%
84.6%
98.4%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
118
41
8
9
6
64.8%
22.5%
4.4%
4.9%
3.3%
64.8%
87.4%
91.8%
96.7%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
63
90
26
3
0
34.6%
49.5%
14.3%
1.6%
0.0%
34.6%
84.1%
98.4%
100.0%
100.0%
To which racial/ethnic group do you belong?
Response
African-American, non-Hispanic
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Asian
Pacific Islander
Caucasian, non-Hispanic
Hispanic
Two or More Races
Other
Which of the following best describes your present educational status?
Response
Currently enrolled full-time
Currently enrolled part-time
Not in school at this time
What is the highest degree you earned from Nicholls State University?
Response
Associate
Baccalaureate
Master's
Specialist
Other
What is the highest degree you now hold?
Response
Associate
Baccalaureate
Master's
Specialist
Professional
Doctorate
Other
What is the highest degree you plan to attain?
Response
Associate
Baccalaureate
Master's
Specialist
Professional
Doctorate
Other
Regardless of the financial benefits, has your college education improved the quality of your life?
Response
Definitely Yes
Probably Yes
Uncertain
Probably No
Definitely No
How would you rank the preparation you received at Nicholls for more advanced education?
Response
Excellent
Good
Average
Fair
Poor
Which of the following best describes your present primary work status?
Response
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
148
18
0
6
4
6
81.3%
9.9%
0.0%
3.3%
2.2%
3.3%
81.3%
91.2%
91.2%
94.5%
96.7%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
26
40
43
57
15.7%
24.1%
25.9%
34.3%
15.7%
39.8%
65.7%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
51
8
2
3
0
17
10
3
2
11
56
31.3%
4.9%
1.2%
1.8%
0.0%
10.4%
6.1%
1.8%
1.2%
6.7%
34.4%
31.3%
36.2%
37.4%
39.3%
39.3%
49.7%
55.8%
57.7%
58.9%
65.6%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
15
11
12
8
5
57
4
3
14
29
9.5%
7.0%
7.6%
5.1%
3.2%
36.1%
2.5%
1.9%
8.9%
18.4%
9.5%
16.5%
24.1%
29.1%
32.3%
68.4%
70.9%
72.8%
81.6%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
33
26
62
24
8
7
5
20.0%
15.8%
37.6%
14.5%
4.8%
4.2%
3.0%
20.0%
35.8%
73.3%
87.9%
92.7%
97.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
103
18
40
2
63.2%
11.0%
24.5%
1.2%
63.2%
74.2%
98.8%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
20
10
7
6
15
82
14.3%
7.1%
5.0%
4.3%
10.7%
58.6%
14.3%
21.4%
26.4%
30.7%
41.4%
100.0%
Employed full-time
Employed part-time
Serving in the military
Caring for my family full-time
Unemployed, searching
Other
If you are currently employed, approximately how many employees work for your employer?
Response
1 to 10
11 to 100
101 to 1000
More than 1000
If you are currently employed, in what type of industry are you employed?
Response
Education
Retail Business
Wholesale Business
Manufacturing
Distribution
Service
Financial
Research or Scientific
Military
Other Government Agency
Other
If you are employed, what is your current level of employment?
Response
Management
Entry level management
Sales
Training/Education
Consulting
Professional
Professional Trainee
Military
Skilled Labor
School Teacher
If you are employed, what is your approximate gross salary?
Response
$25,000 or Less
$25,001 to $35,000
$35,001 to $50,000
$50,001 to $65,000
$65,001 to $80,000
$80,001 to $100,000
More than $100,000
Are you employed in the field in which you were educated?
Response
Yes.
No, I am employed in a similar field.
No, I am employed in a completely different field.
No, I am unemployed.
If you are employed in a field other than your major filed of study, what is the main reason?
Response
Because I could not find a job in my major field
Because my major field did not have as much opportunity
Because my major field did not pay as well
Because I was able to work in a better location than I would
Because I developed new career interests since leaving
I am not employed in a field other than my major field of
How would you rank the preparation you received at Nicholls for your present occupation?
Response
Excellent
Good
Average
Fair
Poor
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
58
76
23
7
3
34.7%
45.5%
13.8%
4.2%
1.8%
34.7%
80.2%
94.0%
98.2%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
55
91
22
9
1
1
30.7%
50.8%
12.3%
5.0%
0.6%
0.6%
30.7%
81.6%
93.9%
98.9%
99.4%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
63
82
21
11
1
3
34.8%
45.3%
11.6%
6.1%
0.6%
1.7%
34.8%
80.1%
91.7%
97.8%
98.3%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
47
70
42
12
3
7
26.0%
38.7%
23.2%
6.6%
1.7%
3.9%
26.0%
64.6%
87.8%
94.5%
96.1%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
78
70
23
8
0
0
43.6%
39.1%
12.8%
4.5%
0.0%
0.0%
43.6%
82.7%
95.5%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
86
66
17
5
1
2
48.6%
37.3%
9.6%
2.8%
0.6%
1.1%
48.6%
85.9%
95.5%
98.3%
98.9%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
72
64
24
13
5
2
40.0%
35.6%
13.3%
7.2%
2.8%
1.1%
40.0%
75.6%
88.9%
96.1%
98.9%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
63
69
21
13
1
12
35.2%
38.5%
11.7%
7.3%
0.6%
6.7%
35.2%
73.7%
85.5%
92.7%
93.3%
100.0%
Ability to write well
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Somewhat Helpful
Not Helpful
Not Applicable
Ability to speak effectively
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Somewhat Helpful
Not Helpful
Not Applicable
Ability to use mathematical concepts and tools
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Somewhat Helpful
Not Helpful
Not Applicable
Ability to use critical thinking skills
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Somewhat Helpful
Not Helpful
Not Applicable
Belief in yourself as a capable person
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Somewhat Helpful
Not Helpful
Not Applicable
Skills for work (knowledge and skills applicable to a specific job or type of work)
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Somewhat Helpful
Not Helpful
Not Applicable
Preparation for further education in some professional, scientific, or scholarly field
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Somewhat Helpful
Not Helpful
Not Applicable
Acquisition of a broad, general education about a variety of subject areas
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Somewhat Helpful
Not Helpful
Not Applicable
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
60
83
28
11
3
4
31.7%
43.9%
14.8%
5.8%
1.6%
2.1%
31.7%
75.7%
90.5%
96.3%
97.9%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
64
89
28
5
3
0
33.9%
47.1%
14.8%
2.6%
1.6%
0.0%
33.9%
81.0%
95.8%
98.4%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
38
73
48
21
4
5
20.1%
38.6%
25.4%
11.1%
2.1%
2.6%
20.1%
58.7%
84.1%
95.2%
97.4%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
33
54
60
29
5
7
17.6%
28.7%
31.9%
15.4%
2.7%
3.7%
17.6%
46.3%
78.2%
93.6%
96.3%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
70
80
24
6
3
4
37.4%
42.8%
12.8%
3.2%
1.6%
2.1%
37.4%
80.2%
93.0%
96.3%
97.9%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
46
69
40
24
7
3
24.3%
36.5%
21.2%
12.7%
3.7%
1.6%
24.3%
60.8%
82.0%
94.7%
98.4%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
95
71
12
6
2
4
50.0%
37.4%
6.3%
3.2%
1.1%
2.1%
50.0%
87.4%
93.7%
96.8%
97.9%
100.0%
Acquisition of a range of information that may be relevant to a career
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Somewhat Helpful
Not Helpful
Not Applicable
Awareness of the historical factors which influence current events
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Somewhat Helpful
Not Helpful
Not Applicable
Wide acquaintance with literature
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Somewhat Helpful
Not Helpful
Not Applicable
Understanding of your own capabilities
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Somewhat Helpful
Not Helpful
Not Applicable
Awareness of how political and economic events impact families and communities
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Somewhat Helpful
Not Helpful
Not Applicable
Ability to meet deadlines
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Somewhat Helpful
Not Helpful
Not Applicable
Ability to see relationships, similarities and distinctions between ideas
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Somewhat Helpful
Not Helpful
Not Applicable
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
73
81
25
6
2
2
38.6%
42.9%
13.2%
3.2%
1.1%
1.1%
38.6%
81.5%
94.7%
97.9%
98.9%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
73
69
30
10
3
3
38.8%
36.7%
16.0%
5.3%
1.6%
1.6%
38.8%
75.5%
91.5%
96.8%
98.4%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
84
70
24
3
2
4
44.9%
37.4%
12.8%
1.6%
1.1%
2.1%
44.9%
82.4%
95.2%
96.8%
97.9%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
95
62
16
7
2
5
50.8%
33.2%
8.6%
3.7%
1.1%
2.7%
50.8%
84.0%
92.5%
96.3%
97.3%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
90
73
19
5
0
1
47.9%
38.8%
10.1%
2.7%
0.0%
0.5%
47.9%
86.7%
96.8%
99.5%
99.5%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
87
68
15
8
1
9
46.3%
36.2%
8.0%
4.3%
0.5%
4.8%
46.3%
82.4%
90.4%
94.7%
95.2%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
102
60
15
8
0
1
54.8%
32.3%
8.1%
4.3%
0.0%
0.5%
54.8%
87.1%
95.2%
99.5%
99.5%
100.0%
Own set of values
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Somewhat Helpful
Not Helpful
Not Applicable
Ability to make ethical decisions
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Somewhat Helpful
Not Helpful
Not Applicable
Ability to take responsibility for your own actions
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Somewhat Helpful
Not Helpful
Not Applicable
Ability to interact with others
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Somewhat Helpful
Not Helpful
Not Applicable
Ability to interact comfortably with people of a different race
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Somewhat Helpful
Not Helpful
Not Applicable
Ability to learn independently
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Somewhat Helpful
Not Helpful
Not Applicable
Understanding of the nature and value of at least one of the fine arts (e.g. theater, dance, classical music, visual art)
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Somewhat Helpful
Not Helpful
Not Applicable
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
45
67
35
21
8
14
23.7%
35.3%
18.4%
11.1%
4.2%
7.4%
23.7%
58.9%
77.4%
88.4%
92.6%
100.0%
Recognition of the value of coming into contact with people whose ideas, race and/or culture differ from your own
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Somewhat Helpful
Not Helpful
Not Applicable
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
78
64
30
9
2
4
41.7%
34.2%
16.0%
4.8%
1.1%
2.1%
41.7%
75.9%
92.0%
96.8%
97.9%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
65
73
34
11
1
2
34.9%
39.2%
18.3%
5.9%
0.5%
1.1%
34.9%
74.2%
92.5%
98.4%
98.9%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
78
61
24
18
1
6
41.5%
32.4%
12.8%
9.6%
0.5%
3.2%
41.5%
73.9%
86.7%
96.3%
96.8%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
45
42
43
27
8
20
24.3%
22.7%
23.2%
14.6%
4.3%
10.8%
24.3%
47.0%
70.3%
84.9%
89.2%
100.0%
Ability to comprehend reading material
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Somewhat Helpful
Not Helpful
Not Applicable
Ability to utilize computers
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Somewhat Helpful
Not Helpful
Not Applicable
Understanding of experimentation in science
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Somewhat Helpful
Not Helpful
Not Applicable
Familiarity with key applications of the basic sciences (e.g. in medicine, industry, agriculture, communications, energy, transportation, etc.)
Response
Very Helpful
Helpful
Moderately Helpful
Somewhat Helpful
Not Helpful
Not Applicable
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
43
54
32
31
9
16
23.2%
29.2%
17.3%
16.8%
4.9%
8.6%
23.2%
52.4%
69.7%
86.5%
91.4%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
78
76
25
2
4
0
42.2%
41.1%
13.5%
1.1%
2.2%
0.0%
42.2%
83.2%
96.8%
97.8%
100.0%
100.0%
Overall impression of courses in major
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Moderately Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Not Satisfied
Not Applicable
Overall quality of instruction
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Moderately Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Not Satisfied
Not Applicable
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
73
80
27
5
0
0
39.5%
43.2%
14.6%
2.7%
0.0%
0.0%
39.5%
82.7%
97.3%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
70
83
23
7
0
0
38.3%
45.4%
12.6%
3.8%
0.0%
0.0%
38.3%
83.6%
96.2%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
83
74
20
4
3
1
44.9%
40.0%
10.8%
2.2%
1.6%
0.5%
44.9%
84.9%
95.7%
97.8%
99.5%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
51
63
39
14
12
3
28.0%
34.6%
21.4%
7.7%
6.6%
1.6%
28.0%
62.6%
84.1%
91.8%
98.4%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
44
87
37
9
6
1
23.9%
47.3%
20.1%
4.9%
3.3%
0.5%
23.9%
71.2%
91.3%
96.2%
99.5%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
54
71
40
11
5
2
29.5%
38.8%
21.9%
6.0%
2.7%
1.1%
29.5%
68.3%
90.2%
96.2%
98.9%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
59
86
27
6
2
3
32.2%
47.0%
14.8%
3.3%
1.1%
1.6%
32.2%
79.2%
94.0%
97.3%
98.4%
100.0%
Faculty
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Moderately Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Not Satisfied
Not Applicable
Accessibility of instructors
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Moderately Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Not Satisfied
Not Applicable
Academic Advising
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Moderately Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Not Satisfied
Not Applicable
Overall classroom conditions
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Moderately Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Not Satisfied
Not Applicable
Administration
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Moderately Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Not Satisfied
Not Applicable
Library
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Moderately Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Not Satisfied
Not Applicable
Financial Aid Office
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Moderately Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Not Satisfied
Not Applicable
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
37
69
31
21
6
21
20.0%
37.3%
16.8%
11.4%
3.2%
11.4%
20.0%
57.3%
74.1%
85.4%
88.6%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
41
81
36
16
7
1
22.5%
44.5%
19.8%
8.8%
3.8%
0.5%
22.5%
67.0%
86.8%
95.6%
99.5%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
43
74
43
10
14
0
23.4%
40.2%
23.4%
5.4%
7.6%
0.0%
23.4%
63.6%
87.0%
92.4%
100.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
49
74
35
14
8
3
26.8%
40.4%
19.1%
7.7%
4.4%
1.6%
26.8%
67.2%
86.3%
94.0%
98.4%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
17
22
13
8
5
121
9.1%
11.8%
7.0%
4.3%
2.7%
65.1%
9.1%
21.0%
28.0%
32.3%
34.9%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
38
36
21
8
1
81
20.5%
19.5%
11.4%
4.3%
0.5%
43.8%
20.5%
40.0%
51.4%
55.7%
56.2%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
34
67
26
12
7
38
18.5%
36.4%
14.1%
6.5%
3.8%
20.7%
18.5%
54.9%
69.0%
75.5%
79.3%
100.0%
Registration Procedures
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Moderately Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Not Satisfied
Not Applicable
Fee Payment Procedures
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Moderately Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Not Satisfied
Not Applicable
Book Store
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Moderately Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Not Satisfied
Not Applicable
Residence Halls
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Moderately Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Not Satisfied
Not Applicable
Health Services
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Moderately Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Not Satisfied
Not Applicable
Food Services (Cafeteria/Snack Bar)
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Moderately Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Not Satisfied
Not Applicable
Counseling Center
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Moderately Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Not Satisfied
Not Applicable
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
29
28
13
2
0
114
15.6%
15.1%
7.0%
1.1%
0.0%
61.3%
15.6%
30.6%
37.6%
38.7%
38.7%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
16
35
14
5
10
105
8.6%
18.9%
7.6%
2.7%
5.4%
56.8%
8.6%
27.6%
35.1%
37.8%
43.2%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
16
37
12
6
10
103
8.7%
20.1%
6.5%
3.3%
5.4%
56.0%
8.7%
28.8%
35.3%
38.6%
44.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
24
26
18
2
6
109
13.0%
14.1%
9.7%
1.1%
3.2%
58.9%
13.0%
27.0%
36.8%
37.8%
41.1%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
37
66
40
11
6
25
20.0%
35.7%
21.6%
5.9%
3.2%
13.5%
20.0%
55.7%
77.3%
83.2%
86.5%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
42
66
25
11
4
37
22.7%
35.7%
13.5%
5.9%
2.2%
20.0%
22.7%
58.4%
71.9%
77.8%
80.0%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
29
53
30
12
10
50
15.8%
28.8%
16.3%
6.5%
5.4%
27.2%
15.8%
44.6%
60.9%
67.4%
72.8%
100.0%
Frequency
Percent
Cumulation
37
66
31
9
5
36
20.1%
35.9%
16.8%
4.9%
2.7%
19.6%
20.1%
56.0%
72.8%
77.7%
80.4%
100.0%
Campus Recreation/Intramural Sports
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Moderately Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Not Satisfied
Not Applicable
Intercollegiate Athletics
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Moderately Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Not Satisfied
Not Applicable
Tutoring Services
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Moderately Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Not Satisfied
Not Applicable
Security
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Moderately Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Not Satisfied
Not Applicable
Student activities/organizations
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Moderately Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Not Satisfied
Not Applicable
Career Services
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Moderately Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Not Satisfied
Not Applicable
Alumni Affairs
Response
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Moderately Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Not Satisfied
Not Applicable