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Fall 2011 Future Plans Survey
College Comparisons


This report presents results from the Fall 2011 Future Plans Survey, by college. A report with results for all respondents is provided in the "Overall Report". For more information about the survey methods and analysis, see "Fall 2011 Future Plans Survey: Introduction, Research Methods, and Response Rates." A copy of the questionnaire is available via the "Table of Contents."

Response Rates, by College
Plans Following Graduation
Post-Graduation Employment
Further Education
NC State Experiences and Resources
Closing Comments

Table 1: Response Rate, by College
College/School Fall 2011
Graduating
Class
Percent of
Population
Survey
Respondents
Percent of
Survey
Respondents
Response
Rate
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences 273 18.9% 134 15.5% 49.1%
College of Design 14 1.0% 11 1.3% 78.6%
College of Education 38 2.6% 20 2.3% 52.6%
College of Engineering 310 21.5% 202 23.3% 65.2%
College of Natural Resources 112 7.8% 65 7.5% 58.0%
College of Humanities and Social Sciences 388 26.9% 223 25.7% 57.5%
College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences 42 2.9% 21 2.4% 50.0%
College of Textiles 65 4.5% 47 5.4% 72.3%
Poole College of Management 197 13.7% 143 16.5% 72.6%
DUAP/First Year College 2 0.1% 1 0.1% 50.0%
Total 1,441 100.0% 867 100.0% 60.2%
*The number of students who had applied to graduate in Fall 2011 as of December 16, 2011.

Table 2: Primary Plans Following Graduation
Overall College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT Design PAMS
Have accepted position that will begin after graduation 21.0% 14.2% 35.0% 9.9% 20.0% 39.1% 20.3% 17.0% 18.2% 14.3%
Will continue working in job I had prior to graduation 14.2% 15.7% 5.0% 14.8% 15.4% 8.9% 19.6% 14.9% 18.2% 14.3%
Have started/will be starting my own business 1.7% 3.0% . 2.2% 1.5% 2.0% 0.7% . . .
Will be working as an intern 1.8% 1.5% . 1.8% 1.5% 1.0% 4.9% . . .
Currently seeking employment 31.9% 26.9% 40.0% 30.5% 38.5% 31.2% 31.5% 40.4% 36.4% 38.1%
Have not begun to seek employment, will begin within year 4.0% 2.2% . 3.6% 3.1% 3.0% 5.6% 8.5% 9.1% 14.3%
Going to grad/prof school within the year 9.5% 14.2% 10.0% 13.5% 4.6% 8.9% 4.2% 4.3% 9.1% 4.8%
Going to grad/prof school and working 6.3% 11.9% 5.0% 10.3% 3.1% 1.5% 3.5% 6.4% . 9.5%
Taking additional undergraduate coursework 1.4% 3.0% . 1.8% . . 2.8% . . .
Military service 1.8% . . 2.2% 6.2% 1.5% 1.4% 4.3% . .
Volunteer activity 0.3% . . 0.9% 1.5% . . . . .
Starting/raising a family 0.5% . 5.0% 0.4% . . 0.7% . 9.1% .
Don't know yet 0.7% . . 1.3% 1.5% 0.5% 0.7% . . .
Other 4.7% 7.5% . 6.7% 3.1% 2.5% 4.2% 4.3% . 4.8%
Total 867 134 20 223 65 202 143 47 11 21

Post-Graduate Employment

The first part of this section of the report focuses specifically on the responses of those students who indicated they had obtained a full-time position. We then look briefly at information provided by those who said they were actively seeking but had not yet found a position, and finally at those who said they had not yet begun their job search.

Lists of companies/organizations for whom the students obtaining full-time employment will be working, as well as job titles, are available for individual colleges here.

Full-Time Employment

Table 3: Full- or Part-Time Employment, by College (among those securing any type of employment)
Overall College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT Design PAMS
Full-time 83.5% 75.8% 88.9% 70.7% 87.5% 97.2% 87.5% 75.0% 75.0% 75.0%
Part-time 16.5% 24.2% 11.1% 29.3% 12.5% 2.8% 12.5% 25.0% 25.0% 25.0%
Total 407 62 9 92 32 108 72 20 4 8

Table 4: Number of Job Offers, by College (full-time employees only)
Overall College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT Design PAMS
Yes: This was my only job offer 45.1% 34.4% 57.1% 45.7% 42.9% 44.1% 48.3% 61.5% 50.0% 40.0%
No: I had one other job offer 28.9% 37.5% 42.9% 32.6% 42.9% 25.8% 20.7% 15.4% 50.0% 40.0%
No: I had two other job offers 15.5% 15.6% . 15.2% . 17.2% 22.4% 15.4% . .
No: I had three or more other offers 10.5% 12.5% . 6.5% 14.3% 12.9% 8.6% 7.7% . 20.0%
Total 277 32 7 46 21 93 58 13 2 5

Table 5: Industry, by College (full-time employees only)
Overall College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT Design PAMS
Accommodation and Food Services 2.1% 4.5% . 1.6% . . 3.2% 6.7% . 16.7%
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services 0.3% . . . . 1.0% . . . .
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, and Hunting 4.2% 25.0% . 1.6% . . 1.6% . . 16.7%
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 5.7% 2.3% . 7.9% 25.9% 1.0% 4.8% 6.7% 33.3% .
Construction 4.2% . . . 3.7% 12.5% . . . .
Educational Services 4.2% 2.3% 75.0% 7.9% . . 1.6% . . 16.7%
Finance and Insurance 4.8% 2.3% . 1.6% . 1.0% 21.0% . . .
Health Care and Social Assistance 5.4% 18.2% . 4.8% 7.4% 1.9% 4.8% . . .
Information 5.4% . . 6.3% . 7.7% 8.1% 6.7% . .
Management of Companies and Enterprises 4.2% . . 7.9% . 1.9% 9.7% 6.7% . .
Manufacturing 11.1% 2.3% . 3.2% 7.4% 24.0% 4.8% 20.0% . 16.7%
Other Services (except Public Administration) 2.4% . 12.5% 4.8% 3.7% . 3.2% 6.7% . .
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 14.5% 6.8% 12.5% 6.3% 18.5% 27.9% 8.1% . . 16.7%
Public Administration 1.2% . . 3.2% . . 3.2% . . .
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 0.6% 2.3% . . . . 1.6% . . .
Retail Trade 5.7% 11.4% . 9.5% . 1.9% 4.8% 20.0% . .
Transportation and Warehousing 2.7% . . 4.8% 3.7% 1.9% 4.8% . . .
Utilities 1.5% . . . . 4.8% . . . .
Wholesale Trade 0.3% . . . . . . 6.7% . .
Other 16.3% 13.6% . 27.0% 25.9% 11.5% 12.9% 20.0% 33.3% .
Not sure 3.0% 9.1% . 1.6% 3.7% 1.0% 1.6% . 33.3% 16.7%
Total 332 44 8 63 27 104 62 15 3 6

Table 6: Occupational Classification, by College (full-time employees only)
Overall College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT Design PAMS
Architecture and Engineering Occupations 15.6% . . . 8.0% 45.6% . 13.3% . .
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations 4.6% 2.3% . 8.1% 20.0% . 1.6% 6.7% 66.7% .
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations 0.6% 4.5% . . . . . . . .
Business and Financial Operations Occupations 8.6% . . 9.7% . . 34.4% 6.7% . .
Community and Social Service Occupations 1.2% . . 3.2% 8.0% . . . . .
Computer and Mathematical Occupations 9.5% . . 3.2% . 22.3% 8.2% . . 16.7%
Construction and Extraction Occupations 2.8% . . 1.6% 4.0% 6.8% . . . .
Education, Training, and Library Occupations 3.4% 2.3% 75.0% 6.5% . . . . . .
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations 2.4% 13.6% . . 4.0% . . . . 16.7%
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations 1.8% 4.5% . 1.6% . . 1.6% 6.7% . 16.7%
Health Care Practitioners and Technical Occupations 3.4% 20.5% . 1.6% 4.0% . . . . .
Health Care Support Occupations 0.9% 4.5% . 1.6% . . . . . .
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations 0.6% . 12.5% . . . 1.6% . . .
Legal Occupations 0.9% . . 4.8% . . . . . .
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations 1.5% 6.8% . . . . . . . 33.3%
Management Occupations 7.3% 2.3% 12.5% 9.7% 4.0% 3.9% 16.4% 6.7% . .
Military Specific Occupations 3.7% . . 6.5% 8.0% 2.9% 1.6% 13.3% . .
Office and Administrative Support Occupations 2.1% . . 1.6% . . 8.2% 6.7% . .
Personal Care and Service Occupations 0.3% . . 1.6% . . . . . .
Production Occupations 1.8% . . 1.6% . 4.9% . . . .
Protective Service Occupations 0.6% . . 1.6% . . 1.6% . . .
Sales and Related Occupations 8.6% 18.2% . 12.9% 4.0% 2.9% 6.6% 26.7% . .
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations 1.8% . . 3.2% 8.0% . 3.3% . . .
Other 12.8% 18.2% . 16.1% 24.0% 8.7% 11.5% 13.3% . .
Not sure 3.1% 2.3% . 3.2% 4.0% 1.9% 3.3% . 33.3% 16.7%
Total 327 44 8 62 25 103 61 15 3 6

Table 7: Relationship of Job to Academic Major, by College (full-time employees only)
Overall College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT Design PAMS
Directly related 60.0% 55.3% 87.5% 27.7% 64.3% 80.0% 63.5% 53.3% 66.7% 16.7%
Somewhat related 26.2% 34.0% . 41.5% 14.3% 19.0% 27.0% 13.3% 33.3% 33.3%
Not at all related 13.8% 10.6% 12.5% 30.8% 21.4% 1.0% 9.5% 33.3% . 50.0%
Total 340 47 8 65 28 105 63 15 3 6

Table 8: Satisfaction with Job, by College (full-time employees only)
Overall College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT Design PAMS
Very Satisfied 53.2% 54.5% 75.0% 45.2% 44.4% 61.2% 48.4% 60.0% 50.0% 33.3%
Satisfied 29.8% 15.9% 12.5% 29.0% 40.7% 33.0% 37.1% 13.3% 50.0% 16.7%
Neutral 14.6% 25.0% 12.5% 22.6% 14.8% 4.9% 11.3% 20.0% . 50.0%
Dissatisfied 2.4% 4.5% . 3.2% . 1.0% 3.2% 6.7% . .
Total 329 44 8 62 27 103 62 15 2 6

Table 9: Job Location, by College (in or out of the Triangle; full-time employees only)
Overall College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT Design PAMS
Triangle 64.9% 71.4% 75.0% 70.4% 45.8% 59.8% 71.4% 57.1% 100.0% 66.7%
Other NC 13.2% 17.1% 25.0% 5.6% 12.5% 14.4% 12.5% 21.4% . 16.7%
Outside NC 22.0% 11.4% . 24.1% 41.7% 25.8% 16.1% 21.4% . 16.7%
Total 296 35 8 54 24 97 56 14 2 6

Table 10: Type of Compensation, by College* (full-time employees only)
Overall College/School
COE CHASS COM CALS CNR COT CED PAMS Design
Salary 69.7% 89.5% 61.5% 68.3% 51.1% 53.6% 73.3% 87.5% 33.3% 33.3%
Hourly 26.5% 6.7% 32.3% 31.7% 48.9% 39.3% 20.0% 12.5% 50.0% 33.3%
Performances Bonuses 24.4% 25.7% 24.6% 25.4% 25.5% 14.3% 33.3% 12.5% 33.3% 0.0%
Commission 9.1% 1.9% 10.8% 11.1% 10.6% 14.3% 40.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Tips 2.4% 0.0% 1.5% 0.0% 6.4% 7.1% 6.7% 0.0% 16.7% 0.0%
Other 5.3% 4.8% 9.2% 3.2% 2.1% 10.7% 0.0% 0.0% 16.7% 0.0%
Total 340 105 65 63 47 28 15 8 6 3
*Respondents could indicate more than one type of compensation.

Table 11: Type of Compensation Combined, by College (full-time employees only)
Overall College/School
COE COM CHASS CALS CNR COT CED PAMS Design
Salary only 44.4% 63.1% 38.1% 36.5% 25.0% 33.3% 46.7% 87.5% . 50.0%
Hourly only 17.2% 3.9% 27.0% 22.2% 31.8% 18.5% . . 33.3% 50.0%
Salary plus perf. bonuses 16.0% 23.3% 15.9% 14.3% 11.4% 7.4% 6.7% . 33.3% .
Other 7.3% 1.9% 4.8% 9.5% 11.4% 18.5% 20.0% . . .
Other comp. only 3.0% 2.9% . 4.8% 2.3% 7.4% . . 16.7% .
Salary plus commission 2.4% 1.0% 3.2% 6.3% . . 6.7% . . .
Salary plus comm plus perf bonus 2.4% 1.0% 4.8% 1.6% 2.3% . 13.3% . . .
Salary plus hourly 2.1% 1.0% 1.6% . 9.1% 3.7% . . . .
Hourly plus perf. bonuses 2.1% 1.9% 1.6% 1.6% 2.3% 3.7% . 12.5% . .
Commission only 1.5% . 3.2% . 2.3% 3.7% 6.7% . . .
Hourly plus tips 1.2% . . 1.6% 2.3% 3.7% . . 16.7% .
Performance bonuses only 0.3% . . 1.6% . . . . . .
Total 331 103 63 63 44 27 15 8 6 2

Table 12: Annual Starting Salary, by College (full-time salaried employees only)
Overall College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT Design PAMS
Mean $47,298 $35,987 $32,679 $39,432 $44,554 $57,264 $42,063 $41,477 * *
Less than $30,000 10.3% 22.7% 28.6% 17.9% 20.0% . 14.3% 9.1% * *
$30,000 - $39,999 21.5% 36.4% 57.1% 28.2% 20.0% 6.4% 31.0% 27.3% * *
$40,000 - $49,999 21.5% 18.2% 14.3% 20.5% 26.7% 19.1% 21.4% 54.5% * *
$50,000 - $59,999 14.2% . . 12.8% 6.7% 22.3% 14.3% . * *
$60,000 or more 25.8% 9.1% . 5.1% 20.0% 47.9% 14.3% 9.1% * *
Would prefer not answer 3.0% . . 2.6% 6.7% 4.3% 2.4% . * *
Not sure 3.9% 13.6% . 12.8% . . 2.4% . * *
Total 233 22 7 39 15 94 42 11 * *
*Colleges with three or fewer respondents providing salary information have been excluded from the table.

Table 13: Estimated 1st Year Income from Performance Bonuses and/or Commission, by College (full-time employees only)
Overall College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT Design PAMS
Mean $24,070 $21,875 * $17,250 $22,250 $24,327 $32,083 $21,607 * *
Less than $2,500 11.1% 15.4% * 15.8% 25.0% 10.7% 5.0% . * *
$2,500 - $4,999 10.1% 7.7% * 10.5% . 17.9% . 12.5% * *
$5,000 - $9,999 18.2% 15.4% * 21.1% 12.5% 21.4% 25.0% . * *
$10,000 - $19,999 8.1% 7.7% * 5.3% . 10.7% 5.0% 25.0% * *
$20,000 - $49,999 23.2% 38.5% * 15.8% 12.5% 3.6% 35.0% 50.0% * *
$50,000 or more 16.2% 7.7% * 10.5% 12.5% 28.6% 20.0% . * *
Would prefer not answer 2.0% . * . 12.5% . 5.0% . * *
Not sure 11.1% 7.7% * 21.1% 25.0% 7.1% 5.0% 12.5% * *
Total 99 13 * 19 8 28 20 8 * *
*Colleges with three or fewer respondents providing salary information have been excluded from the table.

Table 14: Total Combined 1st-Year Compensation (salary plus performance bonuse and/or commission), by College (full-time employees only)
Overall College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT Design PAMS
Mean $52,484 $41,141 $32,500 $42,162 $49,000 $62,894 $52,558 $43,393 * *
Less than $30,000 11.1% 17.4% 25.0% 24.3% 20.0% . 9.3% 28.6% * *
$30,000 - $39,999 20.4% 43.5% 62.5% 24.3% 20.0% 5.4% 30.2% 14.3% * *
$40,000 - $49,999 19.6% 8.7% 12.5% 24.3% 26.7% 20.7% 16.3% 28.6% * *
$50,000 - $59,999 11.5% 13.0% . 10.8% 13.3% 15.2% 7.0% 7.1% * *
$60,000 or more 37.4% 17.4% . 16.2% 20.0% 58.7% 37.2% 21.4% * *
Total 235 23 8 37 15 92 43 14 * *
*Colleges with three or fewer respondents providing salary information have been excluded from the table.

Table 15: Hourly Wages, by College (full-time employees only)
Overall College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT Design PAMS
Mean 14.28 12.76 * 12.97 11.98 19.44 17.24 * * *
Min 2.13 2.13 * 7.50 7.31 10.00 9.50 * * *
Max 40.00 40.00 * 25.00 24.00 28.64 26.75 * * *
Total 71 19 * 16 9 6 14 * * *
*Colleges with three or fewer respondents providing salary information have been excluded from the table.

Table 16: Received Signing Bonus, by College (full-time employees only)
Overall College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT Design PAMS
Yes 11.2% 2.6% . 3.8% 12.0% 17.6% 11.5% 21.4% 50.0% .
No 88.8% 97.4% 100.0% 96.2% 88.0% 82.4% 88.5% 78.6% 50.0% 100.0%
Total 285 38 7 52 25 91 52 14 2 4

Table 17: Amount of Signing Bonus, by College (full-time employees only)
Overall College/School
CALS CHASS CNR COE COM COT Design
Less than $500 3.2% * * * . . * *
$500 to $999 3.2% * * * . . * *
$1,000 to $1,999 3.2% * * * 6.7% . * *
$2,000 to $2,999 16.1% * * * 6.7% 33.3% * *
$3,000 to $3,999 6.5% * * * 6.7% 16.7% * *
$4,000 to $4,999 9.7% * * * 6.7% . * *
$5,000 to $5,999 29.0% * * * 53.3% 16.7% * *
$6,000 to $6,999 3.2% * * * . . * *
$7,000 to $7,999 6.5% * * * 6.7% . * *
$10,000 or more 16.1% * * * 13.3% 16.7% * *
Would prefer not answer 3.2% * * * . 16.7% * *
Total 31 * * * 15 6 * *
*Colleges with three or fewer respondents providing signing bonus information have been excluded from the table.

Table 18: Relocation Package, by College (full-time employees only)
Overall College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT Design PAMS
Yes 17.2% 6.8% . 7.9% 18.5% 29.8% 11.1% 33.3% . 16.7%
No 25.0% 15.9% 50.0% 27.0% 48.1% 15.4% 33.3% . 50.0% 66.7%
Not applicable 57.8% 77.3% 50.0% 65.1% 33.3% 54.8% 55.6% 66.7% 50.0% 16.7%
Total 332 44 8 63 27 104 63 15 2 6

Table 19: When Started Looking for a Job, by College (full-time employees only)
Overall College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT Design PAMS
12 or more months before graduation 19.6% 9.1% 14.3% 15.6% 38.1% 20.0% 25.0% 20.0% . .
9-11 months before graduation 7.2% 9.1% . 6.7% 4.8% 6.3% 9.6% 6.7% . 20.0%
6-8 months before graduation 25.0% 27.3% . 17.8% 19.0% 26.3% 26.9% 40.0% 33.3% 40.0%
3-5 months before graduation 28.6% 21.2% 14.3% 37.8% 28.6% 32.6% 23.1% 26.7% 33.3% .
1-2 months before graduation 14.9% 24.2% 71.4% 11.1% 4.8% 12.6% 13.5% 6.7% 33.3% 20.0%
Less than one month before graduation 4.7% 9.1% . 11.1% 4.8% 2.1% 1.9% . . 20.0%
Total 276 33 7 45 21 95 52 15 3 5

Table 20: Helpful Resources, by College (full-time employees only)*
Overall College/School
COE CHASS COM CALS CNR COT CED PAMS Design
Internship/externship 32.9% 51.4% 21.5% 33.3% 10.6% 46.4% 13.3% 0.0% 0.0% 100.0%
Applied for job via ePACK 22.6% 35.2% 10.8% 33.3% 10.6% 3.6% 33.3% 0.0% 16.7% 0.0%
Family/friends/classmates/co-workers 21.2% 11.4% 29.2% 17.5% 25.5% 32.1% 26.7% 12.5% 50.0% 33.3%
Campus Career Center 19.7% 31.4% 16.9% 14.3% 19.1% 0.0% 33.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Career fair at NC State 19.4% 40.0% 1.5% 17.5% 12.8% 7.1% 26.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Personal connection in company 19.4% 15.2% 27.7% 12.7% 17.0% 32.1% 20.0% 25.0% 16.7% 33.3%
On-campus interviewing 14.7% 25.7% 3.1% 20.6% 2.1% 10.7% 20.0% 0.0% 0.0% 33.3%
Internet 9.1% 1.9% 13.8% 6.3% 14.9% 14.3% 6.7% 12.5% 33.3% 33.3%
Co-op experience 8.8% 21.0% 3.1% 4.8% 0.0% 10.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Employer found resume on ePACK 7.1% 12.4% 4.6% 6.3% 2.1% 0.0% 20.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Faculty member or found job listing in an NC State dept 6.8% 7.6% 6.2% 6.3% 6.4% 7.1% 6.7% 0.0% 0.0% 33.3%
Professional society 5.3% 5.7% 4.6% 4.8% 2.1% 7.1% 13.3% 0.0% 0.0% 33.3%
Employer info session on campus 2.9% 3.8% 1.5% 6.3% 2.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Consultation w/ Career Counselor/Coach 2.6% 2.9% 1.5% 1.6% 6.4% 0.0% 6.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Career fair off campus 1.8% 1.0% 1.5% 3.2% 2.1% 3.6% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Student teaching experience 1.8% 0.0% 1.5% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 50.0% 0.0% 33.3%
Staffing agency 1.5% 0.0% 1.5% 0.0% 6.4% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 16.7% 0.0%
Other 10.9% 5.7% 18.5% 7.9% 12.8% 17.9% 13.3% 0.0% 16.7% 0.0%
Total 340 105 65 63 47 28 15 8 6 3
*Respondents could select more than one option.

Seeking Employment

Table 21: When Started Looking for a Job, by College (among those seeking but not yet securing a job)
Overall College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT Design PAMS
12 or more months before graduation 1.8% 2.9% . 1.5% . . 2.3% . 25.0% 14.3%
9-11 months before graduation 2.2% . . 1.5% . 3.2% 4.7% 5.3% . .
6-8 months before graduation 12.9% 14.7% . 8.8% 20.0% 11.3% 16.3% 26.3% . .
3-5 months before graduation 40.2% 44.1% 37.5% 39.7% 44.0% 50.0% 27.9% 42.1% 50.0% .
1-2 months before graduation 28.4% 11.8% 37.5% 30.9% 28.0% 29.0% 34.9% 15.8% . 85.7%
Less than one month before graduation 14.4% 26.5% 25.0% 17.6% 8.0% 6.5% 14.0% 10.5% 25.0% .
Total 271 34 8 68 25 62 43 19 4 7

Table 22: Received any Job Offers, by College (among those seeking but not yet securing a job)
Overall College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT Design PAMS
No 83.0% 77.8% 50.0% 89.7% 88.0% 85.7% 75.6% 73.7% 100.0% 100.0%
Yes: one 13.7% 19.4% 25.0% 10.3% 8.0% 9.5% 22.2% 21.1% . .
Yes: two 2.9% 2.8% 25.0% . 4.0% 4.8% 2.2% . . .
Yes: three or more 0.4% . . . . . . 5.3% . .
Total 277 36 8 68 25 63 45 19 4 8

Table 23: Looking for Full- or Part-Time Work, by College (among those seeking but not yet securing a job)
Overall College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT Design PAMS
Full-time 88.8% 80.6% 87.5% 85.3% 80.0% 90.5% 97.8% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
Part-time 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Either 11.2% 19.4% 12.5% 14.7% 20.0% 9.5% 2.2% . . .
Total 277 36 8 68 25 63 45 19 4 8

Table 24: Relationship of Job Seeking to Academic Major, by College (among those seeking but not yet securing a job)
Overall College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT Design PAMS
Looking for position directly related to my major 39.7% 33.3% 62.5% 19.1% 40.0% 55.6% 46.7% 36.8% 75.0% 50.0%
Looking for position somewhat related to my major 52.7% 66.7% 25.0% 63.2% 52.0% 44.4% 48.9% 47.4% 25.0% 37.5%
Looking for position unrelated to my major 2.2% . . 5.9% 4.0% . . 5.3% . .
How closely position is related to major is irrelevant 5.4% . 12.5% 11.8% 4.0% . 4.4% 10.5% . 12.5%
Total 277 36 8 68 25 63 45 19 4 8

Table 25: Occupational Classification of Job Seeking, by College (among those seeking but not yet securing a job)
Overall College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT Design PAMS
Architecture and Engineering Occupations 18.1% 5.6% 12.5% . 4.0% 71.0% . 5.9% . .
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations 9.2% . . 19.4% 4.0% . 4.7% 29.4% 100.0% .
Business and Financial Operations Occupations 11.4% 5.6% . 9.0% . . 46.5% 5.9% . 12.5%
Community and Social Service Occupations 3.3% . . 10.4% 8.0% . . . . .
Computer and Mathematical Occupations 4.8% . . 1.5% . 16.1% 2.3% . . 12.5%
Construction and Extraction Occupations 0.7% . . . 4.0% 1.6% . . . .
Education, Training, and Library Occupations 5.9% 2.8% 75.0% 11.9% . . 2.3% . . .
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations 3.0% 11.1% . . 16.0% . . . . .
Health Care Practitioners and Technical Occupations 0.4% 2.8% . . . . . . . .
Health Care Support Occupations 1.5% 11.1% . . . . . . . .
Legal Occupations 1.5% . . 4.5% . . 2.3% . . .
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations 7.4% 30.6% . 1.5% 8.0% . . 11.8% . 50.0%
Management Occupations 7.0% 2.8% . 6.0% 12.0% . 20.9% 11.8% . .
Office and Administrative Support Occupations 0.7% . . 3.0% . . . . . .
Personal Care and Service Occupations 1.1% . . 4.5% . . . . . .
Production Occupations 1.1% 2.8% . 1.5% . 1.6% . . . .
Protective Service Occupations 0.7% . . 1.5% 4.0% . . . . .
Sales and Related Occupations 4.8% 2.8% 12.5% 1.5% . . 16.3% 11.8% . 12.5%
Other 12.5% 19.4% . 13.4% 36.0% 6.5% 2.3% 17.6% . 12.5%
Not sure 4.8% 2.8% . 10.4% 4.0% 3.2% 2.3% 5.9% . .
Total 271 36 8 67 25 62 43 17 4 8

Table 26: Looking for Employment Inside or Outside of North Carolina, by College (among those seeking but not yet securing a job)
Overall College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT PAMS
N.C. only 41.0% 45.2% 71.4% 49.0% 42.9% 26.1% 40.5% 23.1% 80.0%
Only outside N.C. 3.3% 3.2% . 7.8% . 2.2% . 7.7% .
Both 55.7% 51.6% 28.6% 43.1% 57.1% 71.7% 59.5% 69.2% 20.0%
Total 212 31 7 51 21 46 37 13 5

Future Job Seekers

Table 27: When Will Begin Job Search, by College
Overall College/School
CALS CHASS CNR COE COM COT Design PAMS
Within the next couple of weeks 50.0% 33.3% 42.9% . 66.7% 50.0% 50.0% 100.0% 66.7%
Within a month after graduation 26.5% 66.7% 42.9% 50.0% 16.7% 25.0% . . .
Within 2-3 months after graduation 11.8% . 14.3% . . 12.5% 50.0% . .
Within 4-6 months after graduation 5.9% . . 50.0% . . . . 33.3%
Within 6-12 months after graduation 5.9% . . . 16.7% 12.5% . . .
Total 34 3 7 2 6 8 4 1 3

Further Education

One-in-four Fall 2011 graduates responding to the Future Plans Survey said they would be going on to graduate/professional school in the coming year. This section of the report provides detailed information on further education being pursued by these graduates.

A complete listing of the graduate/professional schools students will be attending, the academic programs in which they will be enrolled, and the degrees they are seeking (by college), is available here.


Table 28: Reasons for Attending Graduate/Professional School, by College (among all those saying they were planning on going to graduate/profession school in the coming year)*
Overall College/School
CHASS CALS COE COM COT CNR PAMS CED Design
To enhance knowledge in subject area 74.0% 70.0% 68.8% 90.5% 72.7% 80.0% 80.0% 66.7% 66.7% 100.0%
To earn a higher salary 66.4% 62.0% 65.6% 81.0% 81.8% 40.0% 80.0% 66.7% 33.3% 0.0%
Chosen career requires grad school 60.3% 72.0% 78.1% 19.0% 63.6% 40.0% 60.0% 33.3% 0.0% 100.0%
To improve marketability 56.5% 54.0% 46.9% 61.9% 63.6% 60.0% 80.0% 100.0% 33.3% 100.0%
Unable to find a job 6.1% 8.0% 6.3% 4.8% 0.0% 20.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Employer encouraging me to attend 3.1% 2.0% 0.0% 4.8% 18.2% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Other 5.3% 6.0% 6.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 66.7% 0.0%
Total 131 50 32 21 11 5 5 3 3 1
*Respondents could select more than one option.

Table 29: Current State for Graduate/Professional School Attendence, by College (among all those saying they were planning on going to graduate/profession school in the coming year)
Overall College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT Design PAMS
Have been accepted and know where I'm going 22.9% 18.8% . 10.0% 60.0% 57.1% 18.2% 20.0% . 33.3%
Have been accepted but undecided 8.4% 6.3% 33.3% 10.0% . 9.5% . 20.0% . .
Have applied, but not yet been accepted 24.4% 25.0% . 28.0% 20.0% 14.3% 27.3% 20.0% 100.0% 33.3%
Have not applied but plan to do so within the next year 44.3% 50.0% 66.7% 52.0% 20.0% 19.0% 54.5% 40.0% . 33.3%
Total 131 32 3 50 5 21 11 5 1 3

Table 30: Degree Program Enrolled In, by College (among those who have been accepted and know where they will be attending)
Overall College/School
COE CALS CHASS CNR COM PAMS COT
Master's 83.3% 91.7% 66.7% 80.0% 66.7% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
Doctoral 3.3% 8.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Professional 13.3% 0.0% 33.3% 20.0% 33.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Total 30 12 6 5 3 2 1 1

Table 31: Graduate/Professional School Funding/Awards, by College (among those who have been accepted and know where they will be attending)*
Overall College/School
COE CALS CHASS CNR COM PAMS COT
Scholarship 10.0% 8.3% 0.0% 0.0% 66.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Honor/award 3.3% 0.0% 0.0% 20.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Fellowship 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Teaching Assistantship 16.7% 16.7% 16.7% 0.0% 66.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Research Assistantship 16.7% 25.0% 16.7% 0.0% 33.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Other assistantship (not teaching/research)text 3.3% 8.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Total 30 12 6 5 3 2 1 1
*Respondents could select more than one funding/award.

NC State Experiences and Resources

This section of the report looks at students participation in various work-related experiences while at NC State, and their use of
various resources made available though the University and College career services offices.

Table 32: Participation in Work-Related Experiences, by College*
Overall College/School
CHASS COE COM CALS CNR COT PAMS CED Design
Co-op 6.7% 1.8% 17.4% 5.6% 0.8% 10.9% 2.1% 4.8% 0.0% 0.0%
Internship/Job in Field 53.2% 41.9% 63.2% 51.7% 49.2% 87.5% 55.3% 23.8% 20.0% 72.7%
Practicum 2.8% 1.8% 0.0% 5.6% 0.8% 15.6% 2.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Student Teaching 6.6% 4.6% 5.0% 2.1% 5.5% 3.1% 4.3% 19.0% 85.0% 9.1%
Research w/ Faculty 12.4% 7.8% 16.4% 2.8% 25.0% 12.5% 12.8% 9.5% 0.0% 36.4%
Class Project 21.7% 10.1% 35.8% 23.1% 7.0% 42.2% 31.9% 4.8% 15.0% 27.3%
None of the above 29.2% 47.5% 11.9% 34.3% 33.6% 4.7% 27.7% 47.6% 5.0% 18.2%
Total 853 217 201 143 128 64 47 21 20 11
*Respondents could select more than one work-related experience.

Table 33: Number of Semesters/Summers in Which Participated in Co-op, by College (among those ever having such an experience)
Overall College/School
CALS CHASS CNR COE COM COT PAMS
1 semester/summer 35.1% . 50.0% 28.6% 22.9% 87.5% 100.0% .
2 semesters/summers 19.3% 100.0% . 28.6% 20.0% . . 100.0%
3 semesters/summers 24.6% . 25.0% 14.3% 34.3% . . .
4+ semesters/summers 21.1% . 25.0% 28.6% 22.9% 12.5% . .
Total 57 1 4 7 35 8 1 1

Table 34: Number of Semesters/Summers in Which Participated in Internship/Job in Field, by College (among those ever having such an experience)
Overall College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT Design PAMS
Less than one semester/summer 3.5% 4.8% . 3.3% 3.6% 1.6% 4.1% . 25.0% 20.0%
1 semester/summer 39.0% 39.7% 50.0% 42.9% 50.0% 33.9% 35.1% 34.6% 37.5% 40.0%
2 semesters/summers 26.4% 20.6% . 22.0% 23.2% 28.3% 36.5% 30.8% 25.0% 20.0%
3 semesters/summers 13.7% 12.7% 50.0% 16.5% 7.1% 18.1% 6.8% 15.4% 12.5% .
4+ semesters/summers 17.4% 22.2% . 15.4% 16.1% 18.1% 17.6% 19.2% . 20.0%
Total 454 63 4 91 56 127 74 26 8 5

Table 35: Number of Semesters/Summers in Which Participated in Practicum, by College (among those ever having such an experience)
Overall College/School
CALS CHASS CNR COM COT
1 semester/summer 87.5% 100.0% 75.0% 90.0% 100.0% .
2 semesters/summers 4.2% . . 10.0% . .
4+ semesters/summers 8.3% . 25.0% . . 100.0%
Total 24 1 4 10 8 1

Table 36: Number of Semesters/Summers in Which Participated in Student Teaching, by College (among those ever having such an experience)
Overall College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT Design PAMS
Less than one semester/summer 3.6% . 5.9% 10.0% . . . . . .
1 semester/summer 66.1% 85.7% 76.5% 80.0% 100.0% 30.0% 66.7% . 100.0% 50.0%
2 semesters/summers 10.7% . 17.6% . . 30.0% . . . .
3 semesters/summers 3.6% 14.3% . . . . . 50.0% . .
4+ semesters/summers 16.1% . . 10.0% . 40.0% 33.3% 50.0% . 50.0%
Total 56 7 17 10 2 10 3 2 1 4

Table 37: Number of Semesters/Summers in Which Participated in Research with Faculty, by College (among those ever having such an experience)
Overall College/School
CALS CHASS CNR COE COM COT Design PAMS
Less than one semester/summer 3.8% 6.3% . 12.5% . . . 25.0% .
1 semester/summer 50.0% 34.4% 52.9% 62.5% 51.5% 75.0% 83.3% 75.0% .
2 semesters/summers 19.8% 25.0% 11.8% 12.5% 18.2% 25.0% 16.7% . 100.0%
3 semesters/summers 13.2% 12.5% 17.6% . 21.2% . . . .
4+ semesters/summers 13.2% 21.9% 17.6% 12.5% 9.1% . . . .
Total 106 32 17 8 33 4 6 4 2

Table 38: Number of Semesters/Summers in Which Participated in Class Project, by College (among those ever having such an experience)
Overall College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT Design PAMS
Less than one semester/summer 3.8% 11.1% . . 7.4% 1.4% 3.1% 13.3% . .
1 semester/summer 65.2% 77.8% 66.7% 63.6% 40.7% 81.9% 59.4% 46.7% 33.3% .
2 semesters/summers 19.6% . 33.3% 22.7% 29.6% 15.3% 18.8% 13.3% 66.7% 100.0%
3 semesters/summers 4.9% . . 9.1% 11.1% . 9.4% 6.7% . .
4+ semesters/summers 6.5% 11.1% . 4.5% 11.1% 1.4% 9.4% 20.0% . .
Total 184 9 3 22 27 72 32 15 3 1

Table 39: Helpfulness of Co-op in Securing Job Offer, by College (among those having such an experience and looking for employment)
Overall College/School
CALS CHASS CNR COE COM COT PAMS
Very helpful 73.6% . 100.0% 50.0% 78.1% 62.5% 100.0% 100.0%
Somewhat helpful 24.5% 100.0% . 50.0% 18.8% 37.5% . .
Not very helpful 1.9% . . . 3.1% . . .
Total 53 1 4 6 32 8 1 1

Table 40: Helpfulness of Internship/Job in Field in Securing Job Offer, by College (among those having such an experience and looking for employment)
Overall College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT Design PAMS
Very helpful 56.1% 63.0% 33.3% 41.2% 50.9% 68.4% 54.2% 48.0% 57.1% 80.0%
Somewhat helpful 33.5% 29.6% 33.3% 40.0% 35.8% 27.4% 37.5% 44.0% 14.3% .
Not very helpful 7.1% 7.4% . 9.4% 11.3% 3.4% 4.2% 8.0% 28.6% 20.0%
Not at all helpful 3.3% . 33.3% 9.4% 1.9% 0.9% 4.2% . . .
Total 421 54 3 85 53 117 72 25 7 5

Table 41: Helpfulness of Practicum in Securing Job Offer, by College (among those having such an experience and looking for employment)
Overall College/School
CALS CHASS CNR COM COT
Very helpful 54.5% . 50.0% 55.6% 57.1% 100.0%
Somewhat helpful 31.8% . 50.0% 33.3% 28.6% .
Not very helpful 9.1% . . 11.1% 14.3% .
Not at all helpful 4.5% 100.0% . . . .
Total 22 1 4 9 7 1

Table 42: Helpfulness of Student Teaching in Securing Job Offer, by College (among those having such an experience and looking for employment)
Overall College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT Design PAMS
Very helpful 48.8% 75.0% 57.1% 66.7% . . 33.3% 100.0% 100.0% 33.3%
Somewhat helpful 32.6% . 21.4% . 100.0% 83.3% 66.7% . . 66.7%
Not very helpful 11.6% . 21.4% 11.1% . 16.7% . . . .
Not at all helpful 7.0% 25.0% . 22.2% . . . . . .
Total 43 4 14 9 2 6 3 1 1 3

Table 43: Helpfulness of Research with Faculty in Securing Job Offer, by College (among those having such an experience and looking for employment)
Overall College/School
CALS CHASS CNR COE COM COT Design PAMS
Very helpful 34.0% 37.0% 35.7% 14.3% 26.7% 75.0% 33.3% 50.0% 50.0%
Somewhat helpful 44.7% 48.1% 28.6% 71.4% 50.0% . 50.0% 25.0% 50.0%
Not very helpful 13.8% 7.4% 14.3% 14.3% 20.0% 25.0% 16.7% . .
Not at all helpful 7.4% 7.4% 21.4% . 3.3% . . 25.0% .
Total 94 27 14 7 30 4 6 4 2

Table 44: Helpfulness of Class Project in Securing Job Offer, by College (among those having such an experience and looking for employment)
Overall College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT Design
Very helpful 22.2% 42.9% . 15.8% 12.5% 27.1% 30.8% 7.7% .
Somewhat helpful 43.8% 42.9% 100.0% 42.1% 45.8% 45.8% 30.8% 46.2% 50.0%
Not very helpful 22.9% . . 26.3% 37.5% 16.9% 23.1% 30.8% 50.0%
Not at all helpful 11.1% 14.3% . 15.8% 4.2% 10.2% 15.4% 15.4% .
Total 153 7 3 19 24 59 26 13 2

Table 45: How Often Used University Career Center Services, by College
Overall College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT Design PAMS
Never 40.4% 55.1% 70.0% 45.1% 53.1% 23.1% 34.8% 38.3% 36.4% 42.9%
Just once or twice 34.4% 26.8% 20.0% 37.7% 26.6% 38.2% 39.0% 31.9% 45.5% 19.0%
Several times 16.3% 11.0% . 12.1% 18.8% 24.6% 14.2% 21.3% 18.2% 23.8%
Many times 6.0% 5.5% 10.0% 2.8% 1.6% 8.0% 9.9% 8.5% . 4.8%
On a regular basis 2.8% 1.6% . 2.3% . 6.0% 2.1% . . 9.5%
Total 846 127 20 215 64 199 141 47 11 21

Table 46: How Often Used CALS (College of Agriculture and Life Sciences) Career Center Services, by College
Overall College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT Design PAMS
Never 83.5% 24.4% 90.0% 92.4% 91.9% 98.4% 94.8% 93.2% 100.0% 85.0%
Just once or twice 9.2% 37.0% 5.0% 4.3% 6.5% 1.1% 4.4% 6.8% . 15.0%
Several times 3.8% 18.9% . 2.9% 1.6% . . . . .
Many times 2.8% 15.0% 5.0% 0.5% . 0.5% 0.7% . . .
On a regular basis 0.7% 4.7% . . . . . . . .
Total 817 127 20 210 62 187 135 44 11 20

Table 47: How Often Used COT (College of Textiles) Career Center Services, by College
Overall College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT Design PAMS
Never 93.3% 99.2% 95.0% 98.6% 100.0% 99.5% 98.5% 6.4% 90.9% 90.0%
Just once or twice 2.3% . 5.0% 0.9% . . 1.5% 27.7% . 5.0%
Several times 1.1% 0.8% . . . . . 14.9% . 5.0%
Many times 1.7% . . 0.5% . 0.5% . 25.5% . .
On a regular basis 1.6% . . . . . . 25.5% 9.1% .
Total 822 127 20 211 62 188 135 47 11 20

Table 48: How Often Used College of Design Career Center Services, by College
Overall College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT Design PAMS
Never 97.6% 100.0% 90.0% 98.6% 100.0% 100.0% 97.8% 95.5% 18.2% 95.0%
Just once or twice 1.6% . 10.0% 0.5% . . 1.5% 4.5% 45.5% 5.0%
Several times 0.6% . . 0.9% . . . . 27.3% .
Many times 0.1% . . . . . . . 9.1% .
On a regular basis 0.1% . . . . . 0.7% . . .
Total 817 127 20 211 62 187 134 44 11 20

Table 49: How Often Used PCOM (Poole College of Management) Career Center Services, by College
Overall College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT Design PAMS
Never 83.8% 97.6% 95.0% 91.5% 96.8% 99.5% 24.6% 95.5% 100.0% 90.0%
Just once or twice 6.7% 0.8% . 5.7% 3.2% 0.5% 25.4% 4.5% . 10.0%
Several times 5.1% 0.8% 5.0% 2.4% . . 25.4% . . .
Many times 2.7% 0.8% . . . . 15.2% . . .
On a regular basis 1.7% . . 0.5% . . 9.4% . . .
Total 823 127 20 211 62 189 138 44 11 20

Table 50: Evaluation of University Career Center Information/Services, by College (among those using services)
Overall College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT Design PAMS
Excellent 23.0% 22.8% 33.3% 21.4% 20.0% 21.9% 27.2% 21.4% . 41.7%
Good 53.2% 56.1% 66.7% 49.6% 56.7% 57.6% 48.9% 57.1% 42.9% 33.3%
Fair 21.2% 21.1% . 22.2% 23.3% 19.2% 20.7% 21.4% 57.1% 25.0%
Poor 1.8% . . 5.1% . 0.7% 2.2% . . .
Very Poor 0.8% . . 1.7% . 0.7% 1.1% . . .
Total 500 57 6 117 30 151 92 28 7 12

Table 51: Evaluation of CALS Career Center Information/Services, by College (among those using services)
Overall College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT PAMS
Excellent 37.0% 44.8% . 25.0% . . 28.6% 33.3% .
Good 43.0% 41.7% . 50.0% 80.0% . 42.9% 33.3% 66.7%
Fair 19.3% 13.5% 100.0% 25.0% . 100.0% 28.6% 33.3% 33.3%
Poor 0.7% . . . 20.0% . . . .
Total 135 96 2 16 5 3 7 3 3

Table 52: Evaluation of COT Career Center Information/Services, by College (among those using services)
Overall College/School
CALS CED CHASS COE COM COT Design PAMS
Excellent 67.9% 100.0% . . . . 81.0% 100.0% .
Good 13.2% . . 33.3% . . 11.9% . 50.0%
Fair 17.0% . 100.0% 66.7% 100.0% 100.0% 4.8% . 50.0%
Poor 1.9% . . . . . 2.4% . .
Total 53 1 1 3 1 2 42 1 2

Table 53: Evaluation of College of Design Career Center Information/Services, by College (among those using services)
Overall College/School
CED CHASS COM COT Design PAMS
Excellent 5.0% . . . . 11.1% .
Good 50.0% 50.0% 66.7% 33.3% . 66.7% .
Fair 35.0% 50.0% . 66.7% 100.0% 11.1% 100.0%
Very Poor 10.0% . 33.3% . . 11.1% .
Total 20 2 3 3 2 9 1

Table 54: Evaluation of PCOM Career Development Center Information/Services, by College (among those using services)
Overall College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT PAMS
Excellent 32.3% . . 11.1% . . 39.6% . .
Good 44.6% 100.0% . 61.1% 50.0% 100.0% 41.6% . .
Fair 20.8% . 100.0% 22.2% 50.0% . 16.8% 100.0% 100.0%
Poor 0.8% . . . . . 1.0% . .
Very Poor 1.5% . . 5.6% . . 1.0% . .
Total 130 3 1 18 2 1 101 2 2

Table 55: Career Related Resources Used While at NC State, by College*
Overall College/School
CHASS COE COM CALS CNR COT PAMS CED Design
ePACK 68.1% 53.9% 82.6% 84.6% 66.4% 45.3% 68.1% 71.4% 35.0% 72.7%
Attended career fair 61.5% 40.6% 83.6% 66.4% 64.8% 54.7% 74.5% 57.1% 30.0% 27.3%
Visited NC State University Career Center website 56.3% 53.9% 57.2% 58.7% 60.9% 45.3% 70.2% 52.4% 35.0% 45.5%
Presentations on resume writing, interviewing skills, etc 33.2% 27.6% 20.4% 38.5% 43.0% 29.7% 70.2% 33.3% 30.0% 63.6%
Attended employer info sessions 30.4% 16.1% 51.2% 42.7% 18.8% 15.6% 44.7% 4.8% 15.0% 9.1%
Spoke w/ Career Counselor/Coach 23.2% 24.0% 17.9% 28.7% 27.3% 18.8% 27.7% 19.0% 20.0% 9.1%
On-campus interviewing 23.0% 6.9% 44.8% 35.0% 9.4% 15.6% 29.8% 0.0% 0.0% 45.5%
Joined professional society at NC State related to career field 22.6% 13.8% 28.9% 32.9% 17.2% 29.7% 12.8% 14.3% 15.0% 45.5%
Mock interviews w/ Career Counselor/Coach 10.4% 6.9% 9.0% 7.0% 26.6% 12.5% 4.3% 4.8% 0.0% 9.1%
Total 853 217 201 143 128 64 47 21 20 11
*Respondents could select more than one option.


Table 56: Career Fairs Attended, by College (among those saying they had attended any career fair)*
Overall College/School
COE COM CHASS CALS CNR COT PAMS CED Design
Engineering Career Fair 44.0% 98.8% 12.6% 14.8% 10.8% 25.7% 25.7% 91.7% 33.3% 0.0%
Poole COM Career & Internship Fair 21.5% 0.0% 90.5% 21.6% 3.6% 8.6% 5.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
CALS Career Expo 18.3% 0.6% 3.2% 9.1% 89.2% 17.1% 0.0% 16.7% 33.3% 0.0%
CHASS Career Fair 8.0% 0.0% 0.0% 40.9% 6.0% 2.9% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Other fair at NC State 8.0% 1.8% 2.1% 11.4% 6.0% 45.7% 2.9% 16.7% 33.3% 33.3%
Textiles Job Forum 7.4% 0.6% 0.0% 2.3% 0.0% 0.0% 97.1% 8.3% 0.0% 33.3%
Career fair unaffiliated w/ university 3.8% 0.0% 3.2% 8.0% 2.4% 14.3% 2.9% 8.3% 16.7% 0.0%
Health Career Expo 3.6% 0.0% 0.0% 1.1% 19.3% 0.0% 2.9% 8.3% 0.0% 0.0%
Law School Fair 3.2% 0.6% 3.2% 10.2% 1.2% 5.7% 2.9% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Career fair an other university 1.9% 0.0% 0.0% 4.5% 2.4% 8.6% 0.0% 8.3% 0.0% 0.0%
College of Design Networking Fair 0.4% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 66.7%
Don't know/don't remember 3.2% 0.6% 2.1% 9.1% 1.2% 5.7% 0.0% 0.0% 33.3% 33.3%
Total 525 168 95 88 83 35 35 12 6 3
*Respondents could select more than one option.

Closing Comments

This final section of the report provides a look at respondents feelings about their future career path, and their overall
satisfaction with the career guidance they have received while at NC State.

Table 57: Feelings about Future Career Path, by College
Overall College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT Design PAMS
Very excited: Confident this is what I want to do and I'm prepared 44.2% 47.6% 45.0% 37.2% 50.0% 52.0% 42.6% 38.6% 27.3% 38.1%
Pretty excited: Fairly sure this is what I want to do 36.7% 35.7% 45.0% 31.2% 40.6% 37.5% 41.8% 36.4% 45.5% 28.6%
A bit confused/uncertain: Not really sure what I want to do 17.7% 14.3% 10.0% 29.8% 9.4% 9.5% 14.2% 22.7% 27.3% 33.3%
Very confused/uncertain: Don't feel ready/prepared to move on 1.4% 2.4% . 1.9% . 1.0% 1.4% 2.3% . .
Total 843 126 20 215 64 200 141 44 11 21

Table 58: Overall Satisfaction with Career Guidance, by College
Overall College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT Design PAMS
Mean 3.70 3.89 3.95 3.33 3.78 3.85 3.75 4.16 3.36 3.48
Very Satisfied 20.7% 24.8% 30.0% 13.0% 17.5% 21.1% 22.5% 43.2% 9.1% 19.0%
Satisfied 40.4% 44.8% 40.0% 31.6% 47.6% 48.7% 40.1% 36.4% 36.4% 19.0%
Neutral 30.1% 24.8% 25.0% 38.6% 30.2% 25.1% 28.9% 15.9% 45.5% 52.4%
Dissatisfied 5.9% 5.6% 5.0% 8.8% 4.8% 4.0% 6.3% 2.3% . 9.5%
Very Dissatisfied 2.9% . . 7.9% . 1.0% 2.1% 2.3% 9.1% .
Total 841 125 20 215 63 199 142 44 11 21


For more information on the Fall 2011 Future Plans Survey contact:
Dr. Nancy Whelchel, Associate Director for Survey Research
Institutional Strategy and Analysis
Box 7002
NCSU
Phone: (919) 515-4184
Email: Nancy_Whelchel@ncsu.edu

Posted: April, 2012

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