Graduate Outcomes Survey
Truckee Meadows Community College
2014-15
Total Number of Graduates = 1274
Number of Students Responding = 1259
Overall Response Rate = 99%
Total Number of Degrees Earned by Graduates = 1419
Profile of All Degrees Earned in 2014-15
Type of Degree
Associate of Arts
Associate of Applied Science
Associate of General Studies
Associate of Science
Certificate of Achievement
Total
#
437
269
109
336
268
1419
%
31%
19%
8%
24%
19%
100%
1. GENERAL EDUCATION SKILLS AND DEGREE OUTCOMES
My studies at TMCC helped me to develop my skills in the following
areas:
a. Communications:
The ability to listen, speak, and write competently so as to gain skills to interact effectively
with others; and to read with comprehension.
b. Critical Thinking:
The ability to grasp complexities, relationships, similarities and differences; to draw
inferences and conclusions; to identify and troubleshoot problems; to collect and identify
data to formulate and test solutions; and to identify how individual values and perceptions
influence decision making.
c. Quantitative Reasoning:
The ability to use scientific reasoning skills including induction and deduction; to discern
bias and subjectivity; to perform appropriate calculations; and to understand, evaluate,
model and effectively use data.
d. Information Literacy:
The ability to understand information technology; use applications as tools; and to
evaluate the applicability and validity of information.
e. Personal and Cultural Awareness:
The ability to develop a broad understanding of linguistic, political, social, environmental,
religious, and economic systems; to attain skills to function effectively as responsible,
ethical community members; and to learn to value, respect and critique the aesthetic and
creative process.
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Agree
Disagree
Unable to
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1228
98%
7
1%
24
2%
1234
98%
6
0%
19
2%
1218
97%
8
1%
33
3%
1222
97%
7
1%
30
2%
1202
95%
13
1%
44
3%
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Graduate Outcomes Survey
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2014-15
1. GENERAL EDUCATION SKILLS AND DEGREE OUTCOMES (cont.)
Agree
Disagree
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Associate of Arts
f. Enabled me to acquire the knowledge, skills, and values consistent with
a liberal arts degree.
g. Enabled me to acquire the knowledge of the subject matter appropriate
to my degree/emphasis.
414
94%
414
94%
2
0%
4
1%
25
6%
23
5%
Associate of Applied Science
f. Enabled me to acquire the knowledge, skills, and values consistent with
my academic interests and/or chosen occupational field.
g. Enabled me to acquire the professional and industry standards
appropriate to my academic and/or occupational emphasis.
298
98%
294
97%
2
1%
2
1%
3
1%
7
2%
Associate of General Studies
f. Enabled me to acquire the knowledge, skills, and values of my broad
academic focus.
126
95%
1
1%
6
5%
Associate of Science
f. Enabled me to acquire the knowledge, skills, and values consistent with
a science, technology, engineering, or math education.
g. Enabled me to acquire the knowledge of the subject matter appropriate
to my degree/emphasis.
365
98%
362
97%
0
0%
1
0%
9
2%
11
3%
Certificate of Achievement
f. Enabled me to acquire the knowledge, skills, and values consistent with
the focus of my certificate of achievement.
g. Enabled me to acquire the knowledge of the subject matter appropriate
to my certificate of achievement.
159
96%
158
95%
0
0%
0
0%
7
4%
8
5%
While attending TMCC were you satisfied with the following:
Yes
No
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a. Academic Advising Services
1091
87%
83
7%
85
7%
b. Counseling Services
764
61%
71
6%
424
34%
c. Career Services
660
52%
70
6%
529
42%
d. Financial Aid
872
69%
128
10%
259
21%
e. Admissions & Records
1148
91%
37
3%
74
6%
f. Tutoring & Learning Center
942
75%
47
4%
270
21%
g. Course catalogs
1149
91%
46
4%
64
5%
(The following questions are specific to the type of degree received)
My studies at TMCC:
2. SERVICES
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2014-15
2. SERVICES (cont.)
While attending TMCC were you satisfied with the following:
Yes
No
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h. Class schedules
1161
92%
71
6%
27
2%
i. Computer labs
1096
87%
19
2%
144
11%
j. Book Store Services
1124
89%
59
5%
76
6%
k. Starting Point
830
66%
35
3%
394
31%
l. Library materials and services
1094
87%
23
2%
142
11%
m. Campus social & cultural activities
752
60%
63
5%
444
35%
n. Campus food service
877
70%
93
7%
289
23%
o. Web college support
1086
86%
37
3%
136
11%
p. Parking
1032
82%
183
15%
44
3%
q. TMCC's Web site
1202
95%
38
3%
19
2%
r. Testing Center
1004
80%
36
3%
219
17%
s. Web-based courses
1131
90%
54
4%
74
6%
t. Student Portal (MyTMCC)
1204
96%
35
3%
20
2%
u. Services at sites other than Dandini
932
74%
28
2%
299
24%
v. Wireless connection
986
78%
149
12%
124
10%
w. Student Government
595
47%
63
5%
601
48%
x. Online student support center
802
64%
45
4%
412
33%
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2014-15
3. OVERALL EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Throughout my studies at TMCC:
Agree
Disagree
Unable to
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a. I was satisfied with the availability of courses.
1148
91%
94
7%
17
1%
b. I was satisfied with the diversity of course offerings.
1190
95%
45
4%
24
2%
c. In general, I found the courses to be intellectually stimulating.
1225
97%
14
1%
20
2%
d. I had access to faculty outside of class.
1166
93%
27
2%
66
5%
e. I was satisfied with the quality of instruction.
1202
95%
36
3%
21
2%
Agree
Disagree
Unable to
Evaluate
a. TMCC has helped me meet the goals I expected to achieve.
1195
95%
19
2%
45
4%
b. My experiences here have equipped me to deal with possible
career changes.
1157
92%
31
2%
71
6%
c. TMCC prepared me well to further my education.
1206
96%
19
2%
34
3%
d. TMCC prepared me well for a future career.
1156
92%
36
3%
67
5%
e. TMCC is equally supportive of men and women.
1190
95%
8
1%
61
5%
f. TMCC is equally supportive of all racial/ethnic groups.
1167
93%
8
1%
84
7%
g. TMCC welcomes and uses feedback from students to improve
the College.
1091
87%
37
3%
131
10%
h. I am proud of my accomplishments at TMCC.
1226
97%
11
1%
22
2%
i. TMCC provides a safe campus environment.
1228
98%
7
1%
24
2%
j. TMCC's facilities are clean and well maintained.
1235
98%
4
0%
20
2%
4. OVERALL SATISFACTION
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2014-15
5. EMPLOYMENT AND INCOME
a. What range best depicts your current annual income?
Under $10,000
$10,000 - 19,000
$20,000 - 29,000
$30,000 - 39,000
$40,000 - 49,000
$50,000 or more
No response
Total
#
461
308
209
125
61
94
1
1259
%
37%
24%
17%
10%
5%
7%
0%
100%
b. Are you the first in your family to graduate from college?
Yes
No
Don't know
Total
#
522
692
45
1259
%
41%
55%
4%
100%
c. How many years did it take to complete your degree/certificate?
1-2 yrs
3-4 yrs
5-6 yrs
More than 6 yrs
Total
#
312
580
183
184
1259
%
25%
46%
15%
15%
100%
d. While attending TMCC did you mostly work:
Full-time
Part-time
Didn't work
Total
#
600
463
196
1259
%
48%
37%
16%
100%
e. After graduation, do you expect to work in a job related to your education at TMCC?
Yes
No
Don't know
Total
#
834
164
261
1259
%
66%
13%
21%
100%
f. Do you expect your income to increase as a result of your education at TMCC?
Yes
No
Don't know
Total
#
867
174
218
1259
%
69%
14%
17%
100%
g. After graduation, do you expect to work:
Full-time
Part-time
Don't expect to work
Total
#
861
323
75
1259
%
68%
26%
6%
100%
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2014-15
5. EMPLOYMENT AND INCOME (cont.)
h. After graduation, are you going to continue your education?
Yes, immediately
Maybe in the future
No
Total
#
916
320
23
1259
%
73%
25%
2%
100%
i. Are you currently employed? (if no, skip to question j.)
Yes
No
Total
#
897
362
1259
%
71%
29%
100%
i1. Do you have the same job as prior to starting TMCC?
Yes
No
No response
Total
#
363
528
6
897
%
40%
59%
1%
100%
i2. Have you had a job promotion since starting TMCC?
Yes
No
No response
Total
#
382
509
6
897
%
43%
57%
1%
100%
i3. Are you currently employed in your field of study?
Yes
No
No response
Total
#
284
607
6
897
%
32%
68%
1%
100%
#
496
763
1259
%
39%
61%
100%
j. Are you currently seeking employment?
Yes
No
Total
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