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AUTHOR Belcher, Marcia J.

TITLE What Happens to BSU Graduates? A Survey of 1992-93

and 1993-94 Completers.

INSTITUTION Boise State Univ., Idaho.

REPORT NO BSU-RR-95-01

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DESCRIPTORS *College Graduates; *College Outcomes Assessment;

College Role; *Education Work Relationship;

*Employment Patterns; *Graduate Study; Graduate

Surveys; Higher Education; Institutional Research;

Majors (Students); Questionnaires; Salaries;

*Universities

IDENTIFIERS *Boise State University ID

ABSTRACTThis report presents the,findings of a 1995 survey of

1992-93 and 1993-94 graduates of Boise State University (BSU) Idaho,

which sought to determine what the students were doing after

graduation and how well prepared they were to do it. The mail survey

of 1,456 graduates found that: (1) 49 percent were working full-time,

25 percent were both working and continuing their education, and only

3 percent were unemployed and seeking employment; (2) 51 percent of

graduates were already employed or obtained their first full-time job

prior to graduation; (3) 57 percent of graduates reported that they

frequently used the skills they had acquired at BSU on the job, while

87 percent used them either frequently or occasionally; (4) 2 to 3

years after graduation, 48 percent of graduates had salaries over

$25,000, with salaries varying greatly depending on student major;

and (5) 20 percent of graduates indicated that their current degree

was the highest one they planned to obtain. Thirteen tables present

detailed information on graduate responses. An appendix discusses the

survey methodology and includes a copy of the survey questionnaire.

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WhAT HAppENs TO BSU GRAduArEs?

A SuRvEy of 1992-93 ANd 1993-94 CompluErs

ABSTRACT

The purpose of this study is to report on the findings of a survey of 1992-93 and 1993-94

BSU graduates on what these students were doing following graduation and how well

prepared they were to do it. Taken as a whole, these results indicate that BSU graduates

have found value for the time and effort they spent on an education. Most were gainfully

employed and had been since shortly after graduation. A large majority were using the

skills they gained at BSU in their work. Those who had continued their education agreed

they were adequately prepared to do so. Highlights of the report include:

Most graduates were working. Only 3% reported they were unemployed and seeking

employment.

Over half of graduates had a job at the point of graduation, and 78% were employed

within three months of graduation.

Most (87%) of graduates reported using skills acquired at BSU either frequently or

occasionally in their work.

Almost half of graduates were earning salaries over $25,000.

Most (80%) graduates plan to continue their education.

Of those continuing their education, 94% felt they were adequately, more than

adequately, or exceptionally well prepared.

About 95% of those who have taken licensure examinations report gassing.

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WhAT HAppENs TO BSU GRAduAws?

A SuRvEy of 1992-93 And 1993-94 ComplETERs

People go to college for many reasons. In the 1980s, however, and on into the1990s,

many students invested their time and money in college because they believed it would pay

off in terms of better jobs and more money. A national survey of Fall 1994 freshmen, for

example, found that the most frequently stated reason for attending college was to be able

to get a better job (chosen by 77%), followed by being able to learn more about things

that interested them (chosen by 73%) and being able to make more money (chosen by

72%). There have been increasing numbers of anecdotal reports, however, that college

graduates can't find jobs....that college graduates are paid so little they can't afford to pay

off their student loans...that college graduates are ill-prepared for the workplace or for

graduate study. Decision makers ha, begun to ask, "If these things are true, what is the

value of a college education?"

The purpose of this study is to report on the findings of a survey of 1992-93 and 1993-94

BSU graduates on what these students were doing following graduation and how well

prepared they were to do it. Results can be used to respond to some of the current

criticisms of higher education, when unjustified, and to consider changes, when

appropriate. The results are based on the responses of about 43% of the graduates in

these two years. Details of the study, including a copy of the full survey, can be found in

Appendix A. Note that College of Technology graduates have been divided into two

categories: Applied Technology and Engineering Technology (consisting of all bachelors'

and masters' degree recipients).

WkAT ARE GRAdUATES CURRENTLY DoiNg?

The largest group of graduates (49%) were working full-time and not continuing their

education. A sizeable percentage (25%), however, were both working and continuing

their education. Very few (3%) were unemployed and seeking employment.

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There were strong differences depending on the college from which the student graduated.

For example, 69% of business graduates were employed full-time and not continuing their

education and 15% were pursuing further education. By comparison, 25% of Arts and

Sciences graduates were employed full-time without continuing their education while 40%

were continuing their education. Education graduates were most likely to be working and

continuing their education with 43% falling into this category. See Table 1 for more

details.

How LoNq Did GRAdUATES NEEd TO FiNd ThEiR FiRsT Job?

As shown by Table 2, a majority (51%) of graduates were already employed (24%) or

obtained their first full-time job prior to graduation (27%). An additional 27% had a job

within three months of graduating. College of Technology bachelors' and masters'

graduates were especially likely to be working in a job they kept after graduating; half fit

this category. Health Sciences and Applied Technology graduates were most likely to

have a new job before they graduated. Education graduates seemed to take the longest

time to find employment, perhaps because of the annual hiring cycle.

HAVE GRAdUA1ES FOUNd ThEiR EdUCATiON TO bE HElpful ON IIIE Job?

Over half (57%) of graduates reported that they frequently used the skills they had

acquired at BSU on the job, while 87% used them either frequently or occasionally. Only

7% reported they did not use their BSU skills at all. By college, Health Science graduates

were most likely to report that they used their skills frequently (76%) and Social Sciences

and Public Affairs graduates 'were least likely (43% used their skills frequently). These

findings are undoubtedly due to the specificity of training received (i.e., most Health

Science graduates have trained for a very specific job). See Table 3 for full results.

Of those who indicated they had received special certification or training, 85% were using

it in their jobs. Again, Health Sciences graduates were most likely to be using the special

training. (See Table 4.)

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Graduates who already had jobs at graduation were asked if their work responsibilities had

changed; 62% indicated that they had received promotions or additional responsibilities as

a result of the training they had received at BSU. This was especially true ofHealth

Sciences and College of Technology (bachelors' and masters') graduates. See Table 5.

MAT SALAMES Do GRAduArEs MAE?

Two to three years after graduation, slightly less than half (48%) had salaries over

$25,000. It was not surprising to find that the average salary varied greatly depending

upon the college from which the student graduated. The modal salary range was highest

for College of Technology graduates ($50,000 and above) and lowest for Arts and

Sciences graduates (under $15,000). These findings are at least partially due to the

amount of time that has elapsed since graduation; economic studies have shown that

salaries for Arts and Sciences graduates will climb after additional years in the job market.

In addition, many Arts and Science graduates were continuing their education. See Table

6 for further details.

Do GRAclumEs PIAN TO CONTiNUE ThEIR EdUCATiON?

As shown by Table 7, fewer than 20% of graduates indicated that their current degree was

the highest one they planned to obtain. Only in Applied Technology (which consists of

diploma, certificate, and associate degree programs) did the largest group of graduates

indicate that they expected to remain at their current educational level. In every other

college, the modal group indicated that they planned to obtain master's degrees. Overall,

almost half of graduates planned to get a master's degree.

In fact, 20% of graduates indicated that they had already applied for admission to another

program (see Table 8) and 36% had already taken additional course work since graduation

(see Table 9). Arts and Sciences graduates and Education graduates were particularly

likely to be continuing their education. At least half of eac..h group had taken more

courses.

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Do GRAdUATES FEEL Th Ey WERE PREpAREd TO CONTiNUE Thd Educ.AiioN?

Graduates who indicated that they had taken additional courses since graduation were

asked if they felt they were prepared to continue their education. Half of the graduates

felt they were more than adequately prepared to continue, and only 6% felt they were less

than adequately prepared. The remainder (44%) felt they were adequately prepared.

Graduates from Arts and Sciences and from Social Sciences and Public Affairs were more

likely to feel unprepared, but in each case only about 10% felt that way. See Table 10 for

full details.

DO GRAdUMES PASS REQUiREd LiCENSURE OR CERTifiCATiON EXAMiNATiONS?

Slightly over 20% of graduates indicated they had received special certification or training

in an endorsement area at BSU (see Table 11). This was particularly true for College of

Education graduates (52%) and Applied Technology (40%). About 95% of this special

group indicated that they had passed the examination. The only college with less than a

90% pass rate was Business where 67% indicated they had tested and passed to thte.

This is probably due to the extended period needed to become a CPA (certified public

accountant). See Table 12 for full details.

CoNclusioNs

Taken as a whole, these results indicate that BSU graduates have found value for the time

and effort they spent on an education. Most were gainfully employed and had been since

shortly after graduation. A large majority were using the skills they gained at BSU in their

work. Those who had continued their education agreed they were adequately prepared to

do so.

In addition, a majority of graduates planned to continue their education beyond their

current degree. It was unclear whether this further education was motivated by love of

learning, an upward mobility, job requirements or some complex combination of factors.

Clearly, however, learning did not stop for BSU graduates upon receipt of the diploma,

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and BSU administrators and staff should assume that they may be seeing their graduates

again since most have remained in the local area.

Future reports will explore how satisfied graduates were with the services and education

they received at BSU, what skills they thought were particularly important to develop and

BSU's impact on their development, their perception of their major department, and their

advice to improve the educational experience at the University.

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SuRvEy MErhodology

The follow-up of graduates is a process implemented this year to provide information to

departments, colleges, and university administrators on the success of BSU graduates and

their perceptions of their BSU experience. The process will take place every other year

and will include all graduates from the prior two years. This year, graduates from 1992-

93 and 1993-94 were surveyed.

The process began in April with a review of several surveys that were already available

(including the BSU survey administered in 1992). These were presented at the Deans'

Council in May along with the request to notify the Coordinatorof any particular data

needs. A draft survey was then developed and distributed to Deans and Associate Deans

for review. By mid-June, a finalized survey was ready for printing and mailing.

The survey was mailed the last of June along with a cover letter from BSU President,

Charles Ruch, using addresses from an alumni file maintained by the Office of University

Relations. In early August, a follow-up letter from the Coordinator of Institutional

Assessment was sent. This was followed with a reminder postcard several weeks later.

As shown below, based on the number of correct addresses, the response rate was 43%.

Number of Surveys Mailed: 3,358

Number returned due to Incorrect Information: 7

Number of Surveys Returned: 1,456

Percentage of Delivered Surveys Returned: 43%

The response rate differed depending on the College and program from which students

received their degree. Only 29% of students in Applied Technology programs responded.

18

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The response rate for the other colleges ranged from 42% to 49%. See Table 13 for

details.

This pattern of return indicates that some colleges and programs are over-represented in

the general results. No attempt was made, however, to weight the responses, and findings

are reported in simple percentages of the total number of responses.

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SURVEY OF BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY GRADUATES

INTRODUCTION: As part of a continuing self-study effort, Boise State University is engaged in a survey of its graduates to secureinformation that can be used to help improve the educational programs and related services we provide our students and the communitiesthey represent. Since you arc a graduate of BSU, you are in a pivotal position to help us in this important assessment. We would,therefore, appreciate your taking 10-15 minutes of your time to complete this questionnaire.

Your responses to this survey will be kept COMPLETELY CONFIDENTIAL and all reports using the information provided will onlydeal with groups of respondents, not individuals. Therefore, we are asking you to respond with candor so we will be able to use theinformation/ideas you provide to improve our academic and support programs. However, if you do not want to answer a particularitem, feel free to omit that item and go on to the next one.

After you have completed your questionnaire, place it in the prepaid envelope, and return it to the address shown. Please return thisinstnnnent within the next week. However, if this arrived while you were away, we'd still like to hear from you. THANK YOU.

1. Which one of the following best describes what you arecurrently doing?

(I) Continuing my education, not employed outside the home

© Employed and continuing my education

(3) Employed full-time (not continuing my education)

(4) Employed part-time (not continuing my education)

0 Self-employed (farm or business owner, etc.)

© Serving in the Armed Forces/Military

CD Caring for a home/family (not employed outside the home,not continuing education)

(a) Unemployed and seeking employment

0) Other (Please specify) I

2. Have you taken any licensing or certification examinationsrelated to your major or area of study at BSU?

(i) Yes, I have taken and passed such an exam

(3) Yes, I have taken such an exam but do not yet know theresults

e Yes, I have taken such an exam but did not pass

(3) No, I have not taken any such exams but plan to do so

(f) No, and I have no plans to take any such exams

ID lfot applicable

3. Did you receive any special certification or training in anendorsement area at BSU?

NoYes

4. If yes, in what area?

5. Since graduating from BSU, have you taken additional

course work?

(I)

eNo

Yes

6. How well did BSU prepare you to continue youreducation?

(1)

e(3)

es

(1)

e

Exceptionally well

More than adequately

Adequately

Less than adequately

Very poorly

Not applicable

7. Since graduating, have you applied for admission to anotherdegree program?

(j)

©

p(3)

Yes

No, but plan to apply

No, and have no plans to apply

,L What is the highest degree you plan to obtain?

(1) I do not plan to obtain any additional degrees

e Bachelor's degree

(3) Master's degree

() Doctoral Degree

e Professional degree

9. Are you currently working on another degree?

a) Yes

No

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BELOW IS A LIST OF ABILITIESEDUCATION. TO THE LEFT,BE PERSONALLY/PROFESSIONALLYEXPERIENCE AT THIS UNIVERSITYMajor Importance

Moderate ImportanceIMinor Importance

INIImportance

OR SKILLS ONE MIGHT EXPECT TO DEVELOP WHILE PURSUING A POSTSECONDARYINDICATE YOUR OPINION OF ME IMPORTANCE OF THE SKILL IN AN

SUCCESSFUL IN TODAY'S WORLD. TO THE RIGHT, INDICATEON YOUR ATTAINMENT OF EACH SKILL.

IMPORTANCE IMPACTTO YOU OF UNIVERSITY -)'

INDIVIDUAL'STHE

Major

IMPACT

ImpactModerate

EFFORTS TOOF YOUR

ImpactMinor Impact

if No bract( -

EXPERIENCES

(1) (3) (2) 0 io. Developing original ideas and/or products(3) (3) 0 a)

OD (3) (2) (1) i t. Thinking objectively about beliefs, attitudes, and values a) (3) © a:'sz e e (D 12. Making and exercising a lifelong commitment to learning

(3) 0 0 0P (3) (2) (1) 13. Living my personal and professional life according to my own

standard/ethic0 CD 0 0

P (3) (D (D 14. Defining and solving problemsCD (3) 0 CD

P (3) (2) (I) 15. Developing skills that employers need(1) e ® o)

(4) szs (2) 43) 16. Accessing and using a variety of information sources (1) (3) 0 CD

p (3) (2) (D 17. Getting along with people from various cultures, races, backgrounds,etc.

ei e © 0(4) (1 (2) (D IS. Recognizing and using effective oral communication skills (4) (3) 02) 43:0

IT (3) (2) (i) 19. Developing and using effective leadership skills ® Z (D O(I) e (,,ID (D 20. Learning about existing and emerging career options 0 e e al,

0 e (2) 0 21. Understanding the interaction of human beings and the environment ® CD 0 0(1) (3) m p 22. Analyzing and drawing conclusions front various types of data 0 (3) 0 0(3) (M cl) p 23. Recognizing and using effective written communication skills ® ID (2) 0(4) (3) (2) (D 24. Suggesting solutions to employers' needs

(4) e e (1)

1 e e (D 25. Working cooperatively in groups; working as a team member ® (3) 11) 07,)

i(I) (3) (D (D 26. Understanding international issues (political, economic, etc.)

CD (3) 0 0

INDICATE HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT EACH OF THE FOLLOWINGSTATEMENTS.

Strongly AgreeAgree

No OpinionIDavec

Strorigly Disagree4,

(3) (2) () (I) e 27. Generally, BSU's environment was wann and friendly.

a) e (3) () 0 2S. I had to delay my graduation because courses I needed were not availabk.

(I) (Z) (I (/) (S) 29. Overall, I think BSU is a fine university.

(D 41) e (1) e 30. BSU needs a wider variety of activities and organizations for students.

(I) (Z/

(a) (I) ID 31. I am convinced I made the right decision in choosing BSU.

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1 FORYOUSERVICE,

I

EACH SERVICEUSED THE

YOUR

Did Not Use ThisI used thisVery Satisfied

Satisfied

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(OR PROGRAM) LISTED, INDICATE (a) WHETHERSERVICE WHILE AT BSU AND (b), IF YOU USED THELEVEL OF SATLSFACTION WITH THAT SERVICE.

Serviceservice and was:

NeutralDruatisfied

1 Veryrssatisfied

a) e co a) (s) a) 32. Course registration processes

0 e e wo 6 qp 33. Financial aid services

(1) e G 43) 0 () 34. Academic advising services

(D e () (4) (s) (3) 35. Credit-by-Examination Program

(I e 0 a) 0 e 36. Parking facilities and services

() e e a) (3) 8 37. Student employment services

a) e (2) a) a) © 38. Residence halls and apartments

a) e e we eo 39. Food services

() e G p 0 G 40. Student health services

a) e (2) a) aTi) G 41. Day care services

a) e () a) e G 42. Veterans services

a) e (2) a) 0 8 43. Honors Program

(I) e e a) 0 e 44. Library facilities and services

a) e © p 0 (3) 45. Counseling services

a) e e w e e 46. University-sponsored tutorial services

a) (2) e a) 0 G 47. Cultural programs and activities

() e (2) (4) (3) G 48. College-sponsored social activities

a) e e w e G 49. Recreational and intramural programs andservices

a) e cm (4) G G 50. Canipus newsletters/newspapers

(I) e (3) a) (1) (0) 51. Career planning and job placementI

services

a) e e a) aD (3) 52. Internship experienceI

(1) e (3) (i) e G 53. Distance education programs

0 e (3) Q e e 54. Continuing education programs

() e e a) e (8) 55. Admissions

(D(2 a(4)(5)(m 56. Registrar's office

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57. How long did it take you to obtain your first full-time job after graduating from BSU?

(1) Obtained the job prior to leaving BSU

2 Less than one month

2 1 to 3 months

(i) 4 to 6 months

2 7 to 12 months

2 Over 12 months

0 I was already employed and have continuedin that job

52. If you were already employed, have you receiveda promotion or additional responsibilities as aresult of the training you received?

(2) Yes

(2) No

(M Not Applicable

59. Are you using skills and knowledge acquired atBSU in your job?

a) Yes, frequently

e Yes, occasionally

2 Almost never

w No

60. Are you working at a job where you are using thespecial certifications or endorsements youreceived at BSUT

a) Yes

e No

e Not applicable

61. What is your current job?

62. What is your current annual salary?

(1) Less than $15,000e $15,000 - $19,999(6) $20,000 - $24,999(i) S25,000 - $29,999(6) $30,000 - $34,999(6) $35,000 - $39,9990el

$40,000 - $44,999$45,000 - $49,9999 ss0,000 or more

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TO WHAT EXTENT DO YOU AGREE WITH THEFOLLOWING STATEMENTS ABOUT YOUR MAJOR PROGRAM ORDEPARTMENT WHILE YOU WERE AT BSU?

Agree Strongly

Agree With Reservations

iDisagree

iWith Reservations

Disagree Stzongly4'

o e (3) ® 63. Faculty members were genuinely interested in the welfare of students.

CD e e (i) 64. I would advise a friend with similar interests to enroll in the same major.

CD (2) CD ® 65. Many department/program courses were not offered at the right times for me.

CD CD (3) (4) 66. A number of courses covered the same material and were redundant.

4 (2) (3) ® 67. Department members actively helped graduates of the program find appropriateemployment

4 (2) e ® 68. If starting over, I would enroll in the same major/program again.

4 (2) (3) ® 69. There was good communication between faculty and students regarding studentneeds/concerns.

4 CD (3) (4) 70. Many opportunities existed outside of class for interactions between students andfaculty departments.

e e e (), 71. The interactions and discussions with my peers in the department were a majorsource of motivation and support

e e 40 72. Department members encouraged and helped students explore ways of continuingtheir education after graduating from BSU.

0 0 73 Facul were outstandin : teachers.,

74. Most recent BSU degree 75. Year 76. Major

77. What advice would you give to your department to improve the quality of education offered?

78. What did you like most about your BSU experience?

79. What was the best course you took at BSU?

so. What course did you find least helpful?

81. What was the hardest thing you had to do in order to complete your education at BSU?