This document reports survey data on differences in the responses of alumni by graduation year to questions regarding career choices. Specifically, tables present respondents' plans to pursue further education or seek employment and the outcomes of such efforts. Survey results for all respondents are provided in Fall 1998 Survey of Baccalaureate Alumni: All Respondents. For information about the survey and analysis methods see Fall 1998 Survey of Baccalaureate Alumni and Employer Surveys: Introduction, Methods, and Student Demographic Profile.
You can use the index below to link to web tables of department comparisons by topic, or directly download an excel file of results by year graduated for all survey items.
Further Education Items
Employment Items
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Current Status of Study |
All |
Dec93-Aug94 |
Dec94-Aug95 |
Dec95-Aug96 |
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Have not applied |
% |
64.9 |
62.4 |
65.8 |
66.8 |
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Have applied |
% |
4.0 |
3.1 |
4.1 |
4.9 |
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Been accepted |
% |
2.4 |
2.7 |
2.4 |
2.1 |
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Current enrolled |
% |
16.2 |
13.8 |
15.4 |
19.6 |
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Already finished |
% |
12.5 |
18.0 |
12.4 |
6.7 |
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Enrollment Status of Alumni Currently Attending Graduate/Professional School |
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Current Enrollment Status |
All |
Dec93-Aug94 |
Dec94-Aug95 |
Dec95-Aug96 |
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Full-time |
% |
67.8 |
62.9 |
66.7 |
72.4 |
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Part-time |
% |
32.2 |
37.1 |
33.3 |
27.6 |
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Preparation Received at NC State for Graduate/Professional School (among those having |
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How Well Prepared for Graduate/Professional Study |
All |
Dec93-Aug94 |
Dec94-Aug95 |
Dec95-Aug96 |
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Mean |
4.09 |
4.07 |
4.04 |
4.17 |
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5: Excellent Prep. |
% |
39.0 |
37.9 |
36.6 |
43.4 |
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4: Good Prep. |
% |
45.5 |
46.1 |
46.6 |
43.4 |
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3: Average Prep. |
% |
12.2 |
11.5 |
13.6 |
11.6 |
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2: Fair Prep. |
% |
2.1 |
3.0 |
2.2 |
0.8 |
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1: Poor Prep. |
% |
1.2 |
1.5 |
1.1 |
0.8 |
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Interest in Pursuing Further Education (among those never having applied) |
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Level of Interest in Continuing Education |
All |
Dec93-Aug94 |
Dec94-Aug95 |
Dec95-Aug96 |
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High interest |
% |
29.9 |
24.5 |
28.1 |
37.3 |
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Mod interest |
% |
32.8 |
31.0 |
32.1 |
35.3 |
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Low interest |
% |
23.1 |
26.4 |
26.8 |
15.9 |
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Not interested |
% |
14.2 |
18.1 |
13.0 |
11.4 |
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Current Employment Status |
All |
Dec93-Aug94 |
Dec94-Aug95 |
Dec95-Aug96 |
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Full time |
% |
87.6 |
89.8 |
87.7 |
85.1 |
|
Part time |
% |
5.7 |
4.0 |
5.7 |
7.4 |
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Unemployed & seeking |
% |
2.0 |
1.9 |
2.0 |
2.2 |
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Unemployed but not seeking |
% |
4.7 |
4.3 |
4.5 |
5.3 |
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How Close is Position to Degree |
All |
Dec93-Aug94 |
Dec94-Aug95 |
Dec95-Aug96 |
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Directly related |
% |
54.7 |
53.8 |
57.2 |
53.2 |
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Somewhat related |
% |
29.0 |
28.8 |
28.3 |
29.9 |
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Not related |
% |
16.3 |
17.4 |
14.5 |
16.9 |
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Chose to be Employed Outside Major |
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All |
Dec93-Aug94 |
Dec94-Aug95 |
Dec95-Aug96 |
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If not related was this by choice: Yes |
% |
78.2 |
86.7 |
76.0 |
70.4 |
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How Long to get First Job |
All |
Dec93-Aug94 |
Dec94-Aug95 |
Dec95-Aug96 |
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Already had job |
% |
18.0 |
16.4 |
20.5 |
17.1 |
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Upon graduation |
% |
28.6 |
27.6 |
29.2 |
29.0 |
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1-6 Months |
% |
35.9 |
38.4 |
33.6 |
35.7 |
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7-12 Months |
% |
7.3 |
7.0 |
6.3 |
8.9 |
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Over 1 year |
% |
7.6 |
8.7 |
7.8 |
6.3 |
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Not yet Full-time |
% |
2.5 |
2.0 |
2.6 |
3.1 |
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How Well Prepared for First Job |
All |
Dec93-Aug94 |
Dec94-Aug95 |
Dec95-Aug96 |
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Mean |
3.74 |
3.75 |
3.69 |
3.77 |
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5: Excellent Prep. |
% |
25.4 |
25.7 |
23.0 |
27.7 |
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4: Good Prep. |
% |
47.5 |
47.3 |
48.5 |
46.4 |
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3: Average Prep. |
% |
18.9 |
18.5 |
19.4 |
18.9 |
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2: Fair Prep. |
% |
5.2 |
6.0 |
5.7 |
3.9 |
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1: Poor Prep. |
% |
3.0 |
2.5 |
3.3 |
3.1 |
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Income Per Year |
All |
Dec93-Aug94 |
Dec94-Aug95 |
Dec95-Aug96 |
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Under $20,000 |
% |
4.1 |
3.8 |
2.6 |
5.9 |
|
$20,000-$24,999 |
% |
8.4 |
6.5 |
8.1 |
11.1 |
|
$25,000-$29,999 |
% |
15.0 |
13.2 |
14.8 |
17.5 |
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$30,000-$34,999 |
% |
15.5 |
14.6 |
12.7 |
19.7 |
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$35,000-$39,999 |
% |
13.8 |
12.9 |
15.1 |
13.5 |
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$40,000-$44,999 |
% |
12.5 |
12.4 |
12.8 |
12.2 |
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$45,000-$49,999 |
% |
9.3 |
10.2 |
9.0 |
8.6 |
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$50,000-$54,999 |
% |
7.5 |
8.7 |
8.6 |
4.8 |
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$55,000-$59,999 |
% |
4.7 |
5.1 |
5.8 |
3.2 |
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$60,000-$64,999 |
% |
3.5 |
4.9 |
3.6 |
2.0 |
|
$65,000-$69,999 |
% |
1.8 |
2.7 |
2.1 |
0.4 |
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$70,000-$74,999 |
% |
1.3 |
1.9 |
1.5 |
0.3 |
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$75,000 or over |
% |
2.5 |
3.2 |
3.2 |
0.9 |
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Work-Related Experience |
All |
Dec93-Aug94 |
Dec94-Aug95 |
Dec95-Aug96 |
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Participated in Summer Job |
% |
37.5 |
35.6 |
36.5 |
40.6 |
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Participated in Research |
% |
16.7 |
16.6 |
16.1 |
17.5 |
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Participated in Internship |
% |
25.6 |
25.4 |
22.7 |
28.8 |
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Participated in Co-op Education Program |
% |
14.2 |
13.6 |
15.4 |
13.5 |
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Helpfulness of Experiences |
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All |
Dec93-Aug94 |
Dec94-Aug95 |
Dec95-Aug96 |
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Experiences Proved Helpful: Yes |
% |
76.3 |
75.5 |
77.6 |
75.9 |
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For more information on the Fall 1998 Survey of Baccalaureate Alumni contact:
Dr. Nancy Whelchel, Associate Director for Survey Research
Office of Institutional Planning and Research
Box 7002
NCSU
Phone: (919) 515-4184
Email: Nancy_Whelchel@ncsu.edu
Posted: September, 2000
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