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2011 First-Year Student Survey:
Gender and Racial/Ethnic Comparisons
Educational Intent and Interests


This document reports racial/ethnic differences in respondents' educational intent and interest, such as primary goal or objective for attending NC State, highest intended level of education, and interest in various co-curricular activities. For information about the survey and analysis methods see "2011 First-Year Student Survey: Introduction, Methods, and Student Demographic Profile". Exact question wording is available on the web or by clicking on the "Q" next to the table heading.

Goal/Objective for Attending NC State | Time to Complete Degree | Highest Intended Level of Education | Certainty of College Major | First Year Employment | Interest in Co-Curricular Activities | Interest in Campus Religious Organizations | Location of Future Employment


Q Goal or objective for attending NC State
Goal/objective for attending NC State NCSU Men Women Asian Amer
Black / Afr
Amer
Hispanic
White
Other / Unknown
Bachelor's degree or certificate only 7.2% 8.4% 6.0% 3.7% 4.9% 6.7% 7.7% 6.5%
Bachelor's degree for grad school preparation 59.9% 55.4% 64.3% 71.1% 66.3% 61.3% 58.4% 60.8%
Bachelor's degree for career preparation 30.1% 32.6% 27.8% 23.0% 25.4% 27.7% 31.4% 27.4%
Improve knowledge/skills for current profession 1.5% 2.0% 1.2% 0.7% 2.0% 1.7% 1.4% 2.7%
Courses for personal interest 0.4% 0.7% 0.1% 0.7% . 0.8% 0.3% 1.1%
Other 0.8% 1.0% 0.6% 0.7% 1.5% 1.7% 0.6% 1.6%
Total (N) 2,714 1,327 1,387 135 205 119 2,069 186
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Q Time to Complete Degree
Intended time to complete bachelor's degree at NC State NCSU Men Women Asian Amer
Black / Afr
Amer
Hispanic
White
Other / Unknown
Less than 4 years 5.5% 4.9% 6.0% 10.1% 7.4% 7.0% 4.4% 11.0%
4 years 80.2% 77.8% 82.5% 74.4% 75.1% 82.6% 81.2% 77.3%
4 1/2 years 5.7% 6.6% 4.8% 4.7% 7.9% 3.5% 5.9% 3.5%
5 years 7.8% 10.0% 5.8% 10.9% 8.5% 6.1% 7.8% 6.4%
5 1/2 years 0.3% 0.4% 0.2% . 1.1% . 0.3% .
6 or more years 0.2% 0.1% 0.3% . . . 0.1% 1.7%
Do not intend to complete bachelor's degree at NC State 0.2% 0.2% 0.3% . . 0.9% 0.3% .
Total (N) 2,566 1,254 1,312 129 189 115 1,961 172
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Q Highest intended level of education
Highest level of education planned NCSU Men Women Asian Amer
Black / Afr
Amer
Hispanic
White
Other / Unknown
Bachelor's degree 26.7% 30.3% 23.1% 16.3% 20.1% 21.7% 28.6% 22.7%
Master's degree 39.8% 41.8% 37.9% 33.3% 34.4% 40.9% 40.7% 39.5%
Doctoral degree 15.8% 16.8% 14.7% 23.3% 22.8% 17.4% 14.0% 21.5%
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine 5.9% 2.3% 9.4% 4.7% 4.8% 9.6% 6.2% 2.3%
Medical degree 8.4% 6.0% 10.7% 20.2% 11.6% 7.0% 7.1% 11.6%
Law degree 3.3% 2.5% 4.0% 1.6% 6.3% 3.5% 3.2% 2.3%
Divinity degree 0.1% 0.2% 0.1% . . . 0.2% .
Do not intend to complete any degree 0.1% 0.1% 0.1% 0.8% . . 0.1% .
Total (N) 2,570 1,259 1,311 129 189 115 1,965 172
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Q Certainty of college major
Certainty of college major NCSU Men Women Asian Amer
Black / Afr
Amer
Hispanic
White
Other / Unknown
Very certain 36.8% 34.5% 39.0% 32.6% 36.1% 42.5% 36.6% 38.7%
Certain 42.3% 45.8% 38.9% 44.4% 40.5% 40.0% 42.2% 45.7%
Uncertain 16.7% 16.9% 16.5% 15.6% 20.0% 11.7% 17.1% 12.4%
Very uncertain 4.2% 2.9% 5.5% 7.4% 3.4% 5.8% 4.1% 3.2%
Total (N) 2,717 1,329 1,388 135 205 120 2,071 186
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Q First-year employment
Plan to work during first year (either on- or off-campus) NCSU Men Women Asian Amer
Black / Afr
Amer
Hispanic
White
Other / Unknown
Yes 45.3% 44.6% 45.9% 49.6% 56.1% 50.4% 42.8% 55.3%
No 54.7% 55.4% 54.1% 50.4% 43.9% 49.6% 57.2% 44.7%
Total (N) 2,545 1,247 1,298 129 187 113 1,946 170


On-campus work hours NCSU Men Women Asian Amer
Black / Afr
Amer
Hispanic
White
Other / Unknown
None 65.8% 65.3% 66.3% 58.6% 50.0% 61.3% 69.0% 55.5%
1-10 hours per week 18.5% 18.2% 18.9% 18.0% 27.0% 20.7% 17.1% 24.4%
11-20 hours per week 13.8% 14.8% 12.9% 21.1% 21.3% 15.3% 12.2% 18.3%
21-30 hours per week 1.3% 1.3% 1.4% 1.6% 0.6% 2.7% 1.4% 0.6%
31-40 hours per week 0.2% 0.1% 0.2% . . . 0.1% 1.2%
More than 40 hours per week 0.3% 0.3% 0.3% 0.8% 1.1% . 0.2% .
Total (N) 2,449 1,193 1,256 128 178 111 1,868 164


Off-campus work hours NCSU Men Women Asian Amer
Black / Afr
Amer
Hispanic
White
Other / Unknown
None 78.9% 79.5% 78.2% 77.5% 80.3% 72.6% 79.3% 78.0%
1-10 hours per week 13.3% 13.0% 13.6% 14.4% 15.1% 17.9% 12.7% 15.2%
11-20 hours per week 6.3% 6.3% 6.4% 6.3% 3.9% 6.3% 6.6% 6.1%
21-30 hours per week 1.1% 0.9% 1.3% 0.9% . 1.1% 1.2% 0.8%
31-40 hours per week 0.2% 0.1% 0.4% . . 1.1% 0.2% .
More than 40 hours per week 0.1% 0.2% 0.1% 0.9% 0.7% 1.1% . .
Total (N) 2,158 1,051 1,107 111 152 95 1,668 132
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Q NC State Co-Curricular Programs/Activities (Percent Expressing Interest, by Group)
Yes, interested in: NCSU Men Women Asian Amer
Black / Afr
Amer
Hispanic
White
Other / Unknown
Study Abroad/National Student Exchange 52.9% 39.9% 65.4% 57.1% 53.1% 58.7% 52.2% 54.0%
Intramural Sports (Basketball, Flagfootball, Golf, etc.) 43.2% 55.5% 31.4% 32.1% 37.2% 42.1% 45.7% 31.0%
Fitness/Wellness (Groups fitness classes, Yoga, Pilates, etc.) 41.8% 25.4% 57.5% 40.0% 46.9% 34.7% 41.6% 44.9%
Organizations/Clubs related to your major 41.6% 36.8% 46.2% 52.1% 39.6% 45.5% 41.2% 38.0%
Volunteer Services 39.0% 25.8% 51.6% 53.6% 47.3% 38.8% 36.9% 41.7%
Club Sports (Cycling, Baseball, Martial Arts, Ultimate, etc.) 37.8% 45.8% 30.2% 33.6% 41.1% 33.9% 38.2% 36.4%
Indoor Open Recreation (Cardio Room, Weights, Basketball, etc.) 36.0% 42.3% 29.8% 25.0% 31.4% 28.9% 38.0% 31.0%
Co-op (Cooperative Education) program 32.5% 39.3% 25.9% 38.6% 35.7% 26.4% 31.9% 34.8%
Outdoor Adventures (Trips, Equipment Checkout, Rock Climbing Workshops, etc.) 32.1% 35.3% 28.9% 25.0% 16.4% 29.8% 34.5% 28.9%
Social Fraternity/Sorority 24.5% 19.4% 29.4% 14.3% 40.6% 25.6% 23.7% 23.5%
Theater participation as audience 16.7% 12.6% 20.6% 11.4% 22.2% 13.2% 16.6% 17.6%
Student Leadership Development (workshops, conferences, etc.) 16.6% 13.2% 19.9% 24.3% 28.0% 15.7% 14.7% 20.3%
Student Government 15.9% 13.8% 17.9% 18.6% 24.6% 15.7% 14.6% 19.3%
The Center for Student Leadership, Ethics, and Public Service (CSLEPS) 14.8% 9.2% 20.2% 22.9% 19.8% 12.4% 13.8% 16.0%
Multicultural/Diversity programs/activities 14.5% 10.6% 18.2% 50.0% 52.7% 32.2% 6.3% 26.7%
Music Minor, Bands, Choirs, Orchestras, Chamber Music, Bagpipes, Drums 12.5% 13.8% 11.3% 15.7% 14.5% 7.4% 12.0% 17.1%
Union Activities Board programs/activities (cultural programs, concerts, etc.) 12.2% 7.4% 16.9% 24.3% 29.0% 12.4% 9.4% 16.0%
Pre-Health services/counseling 11.9% 7.4% 16.3% 24.3% 15.9% 10.7% 10.8% 11.2%
Healthy lifestyles issues (stress management, sexuality, substance abuse, etc.) 11.5% 5.4% 17.2% 11.4% 20.3% 6.6% 10.6% 14.4%
Attending art exhibitions, meeting artists, museum internships 11.3% 6.5% 15.8% 15.7% 12.1% 9.9% 10.2% 20.3%
Residence Hall Councils 11.2% 9.4% 13.0% 15.0% 22.2% 11.6% 9.8% 11.2%
Student Media/Publications 10.4% 8.6% 12.0% 9.3% 17.9% 10.7% 9.2% 15.5%
The Crafts Center programs/activities 9.4% 3.0% 15.6% 9.3% 11.6% 9.9% 9.0% 11.8%
Student Dance Companies 7.0% 1.6% 12.2% 10.7% 19.8% 5.0% 5.4% 9.6%
Theater participation as artist 5.8% 5.0% 6.6% 3.6% 12.6% 7.4% 5.1% 7.0%
Planning programs and services for children and families 5.6% 2.0% 9.0% 9.3% 12.1% 1.7% 4.9% 5.9%
Pre-Law services/planning 4.7% 3.9% 5.6% 1.4% 8.7% 3.3% 4.7% 3.7%
GLBT (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgendered) programs/activities 4.3% 2.5% 6.1% 4.3% 7.7% 7.4% 3.6% 7.0%
Gender issues (gender communication, sexual assault, domestic violence, etc.) 3.6% 1.2% 6.0% 2.9% 7.7% 5.8% 3.1% 4.8%
ROTC 3.6% 5.2% 2.1% 4.3% 3.4% 3.3% 3.7% 2.7%
Student Judicial Board 3.2% 3.3% 3.2% 5.7% 2.9% 3.3% 3.2% 1.6%
Total (N) 2,748 1,344 1,404 140 207 121 2,093 187
Note: Respondents could select more than one program/activity.


NC State Co-Curricular Programs/Activities (Percent Expressing Interest, by Group)
  Gender Race/Ethnicity
Men Women Asian
Amer
Black /
Afr Amer
Hispanic
White
Other /
Unknown
% of Survey Respondents 48.9% 51.1% 5.1% 7.5% 4.4% 76.2% 6.8%
Student Government (N=437) 42.3% 57.7% 5.9% 11.7% 4.3% 69.8% 8.2%
Student Judicial Board (N=89) 49.4% 50.6% 9.0% 6.7% 4.5% 76.4% 3.4%
Residence Hall Councils (N=308) 40.9% 59.1% 6.8% 14.9% 4.5% 66.9% 6.8%
Student Leadership Development (workshops, conferences, etc.) (N=457) 38.9% 61.1% 7.4% 12.7% 4.2% 67.4% 8.3%
Co-op (Cooperative Education) program (N=892) 59.2% 40.8% 6.1% 8.3% 3.6% 74.8% 7.3%
Study Abroad/National Student Exchange (N=1,454) 36.9% 63.1% 5.5% 7.6% 4.9% 75.1% 6.9%
Volunteer Services (N=1,071) 32.4% 67.6% 7.0% 9.2% 4.4% 72.2% 7.3%
ROTC (N=99) 70.7% 29.3% 6.1% 7.1% 4.0% 77.8% 5.1%
Club Sports (Cycling, Baseball, Martial Arts, Ultimate, etc.) (N=1,040) 59.2% 40.8% 4.5% 8.2% 3.9% 76.8% 6.5%
Fitness/Wellness (Groups fitness classes, Yoga, Pilates, etc.) (N=1,149) 29.7% 70.3% 4.9% 8.4% 3.7% 75.7% 7.3%
Indoor Open Recreation (Cardio Room, Weights, Basketball, etc.) (N=988) 57.6% 42.4% 3.5% 6.6% 3.5% 80.5% 5.9%
Intramural Sports (Basketball, Flagfootball, Golf, etc.) (N=1,187) 62.8% 37.2% 3.8% 6.5% 4.3% 80.5% 4.9%
Outdoor Adventures (Trips, Equipment Checkout, Rock Climbing Workshops, etc.) (N=881) 53.9% 46.1% 4.0% 3.9% 4.1% 82.0% 6.1%
Social Fraternity/Sorority (N=674) 38.7% 61.3% 3.0% 12.5% 4.6% 73.4% 6.5%
Student Media/Publications (N=285) 40.7% 59.3% 4.6% 13.0% 4.6% 67.7% 10.2%
Union Activities Board programs/activities (cultural programs, concerts, etc.) (N=336) 29.5% 70.5% 10.1% 17.9% 4.5% 58.6% 8.9%
Multicultural/Diversity programs/activities (N=399) 35.8% 64.2% 17.5% 27.3% 9.8% 32.8% 12.5%
Gender issues (gender communication, sexual assault, domestic violence, etc.) (N=100) 16.0% 84.0% 4.0% 16.0% 7.0% 64.0% 9.0%
GLBT (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgendered) programs/activities (N=119) 27.7% 72.3% 5.0% 13.4% 7.6% 63.0% 10.9%
Healthy lifestyles issues (stress management, sexuality, substance abuse, etc.) (N=315) 23.2% 76.8% 5.1% 13.3% 2.5% 70.5% 8.6%
Planning programs and services for children and families (N=153) 17.6% 82.4% 8.5% 16.3% 1.3% 66.7% 7.2%
The Crafts Center programs/activities (N=259) 15.4% 84.6% 5.0% 9.3% 4.6% 72.6% 8.5%
Music Minor, Bands, Choirs, Orchestras, Chamber Music, Bagpipes, Drums (N=344) 54.1% 45.9% 6.4% 8.7% 2.6% 73.0% 9.3%
Attending art exhibitions, meeting artists, museum internships (N=310) 28.4% 71.6% 7.1% 8.1% 3.9% 68.7% 12.3%
Theater participation as artist (N=160) 41.9% 58.1% 3.1% 16.3% 5.6% 66.9% 8.1%
Theater participation as audience (N=458) 36.9% 63.1% 3.5% 10.0% 3.5% 75.8% 7.2%
Student Dance Companies (N=193) 11.4% 88.6% 7.8% 21.2% 3.1% 58.5% 9.3%
Center for Student Leadership, Ethics, and Public Service (CSLEPS) (N=407) 30.5% 69.5% 7.9% 10.1% 3.7% 71.0% 7.4%
Organizations/Clubs related to your major (N=1,143) 43.3% 56.7% 6.4% 7.2% 4.8% 75.4% 6.2%
Pre-Law services/planning (N=130) 40.0% 60.0% 1.5% 13.8% 3.1% 76.2% 5.4%
Pre-Health services/counseling (N=328) 30.2% 69.8% 10.4% 10.1% 4.0% 69.2% 6.4%
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Q Interest in campus religious organizations
  NCSU Men Women Asian Amer
Black / Afr
Amer
Hispanic
White
Other / Unknown
Alpha Omega 1.4% 1.1% 1.6% 5.0% 1.0% 0.0% 1.3% 1.1%
Anno Domini 0.3% 0.4% 0.1% 0.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.3% 0.0%
Bridges International 0.2% 0.1% 0.3% 0.7% 0.0% 1.7% 0.0% 1.1%
Brooks Campus Ministry 0.8% 1.0% 0.6% 0.7% 0.5% 0.0% 0.9% 0.5%
Campus Christian Fellowship 12.5% 10.9% 14.1% 8.6% 14.0% 8.3% 13.1% 9.6%
Campus Crusade for Christ 20.4% 17.3% 23.4% 9.3% 8.7% 14.9% 23.1% 15.0%
Campus Outreach Raleigh 5.8% 4.0% 7.5% 3.6% 4.8% 2.5% 6.3% 5.3%
Charisma Campus Ministry 0.7% 0.3% 1.0% 2.1% 1.0% 0.0% 0.4% 2.1%
Christians on Campus 11.5% 10.9% 12.0% 9.3% 17.4% 5.8% 11.5% 10.2%
East Triangle Church Campus Ministry 0.7% 0.6% 0.7% 1.4% 0.5% 0.0% 0.7% 0.5%
Grace Mission Ministries Manna 1.7% 1.0% 2.4% 2.1% 1.9% 0.8% 1.8% 1.1%
Greek Impact 3.0% 2.1% 3.9% 2.1% 4.8% 5.0% 2.7% 3.7%
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship 4.9% 4.3% 5.4% 4.3% 3.9% 1.7% 5.3% 4.3%
Islam and Dialogue Student Association 0.5% 0.4% 0.6% 5.0% 1.0% 0.0% 0.1% 1.1%
Life Changers College Ministry 1.3% 0.7% 1.8% 2.1% 1.9% 0.8% 1.1% 1.6%
Providence College Ministry 1.1% 1.2% 1.1% 2.1% 0.0% 0.0% 1.1% 2.1%
Self Knowledge Symposium 0.4% 0.1% 0.6% 1.4% 0.0% 3.3% 0.2% 0.0%
The Lord???s Generation 0.8% 0.5% 1.1% 1.4% 0.0% 0.8% 0.8% 1.1%
The Navigators 1.4% 1.1% 1.6% 0.7% 1.0% 0.8% 1.5% 1.1%
Uninhibited Praise 1.0% 0.7% 1.2% 1.4% 4.3% 0.0% 0.7% 1.1%
United Student Fellowship Christian Ministry 4.4% 3.7% 5.1% 5.7% 7.2% 3.3% 4.3% 2.1%
University Bible Fellowship 4.7% 4.8% 4.6% 6.4% 8.2% 3.3% 4.4% 2.7%
Total (N) 2,748 1,344 1,404 140 207 121 2,093 187
Note: Respondents could select more than one organization.
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Q Location of future employment
Location of future employment NCSU Men Women Asian Amer
Black / Afr
Amer
Hispanic
White
Other / Unknown
In North Carolina only 15.5% 15.2% 15.8% 14.8% 9.0% 7.8% 17.0% 10.5%
Anywhere in the USA 34.8% 37.7% 32.1% 26.6% 46.0% 44.3% 34.3% 28.5%
Outside the USA only 0.5% 0.2% 0.9% . . 0.9% 0.6% 1.2%
Anywhere - location is not important 26.3% 26.7% 25.9% 20.3% 18.0% 24.3% 27.0% 33.1%
I do not plan to be employed (e.g., grad school, travel) 22.9% 20.3% 25.4% 38.3% 27.0% 22.6% 21.2% 26.7%
Total (N) 2,560 1,253 1,307 128 189 115 1,956 172


Location of future employment (among those seeking employment) NCSU Men Women Asian Amer
Black / Afr
Amer
Hispanic
White
Other / Unknown
In North Carolina only 20.1% 19.0% 21.1% 24.1% 12.3% 10.1% 21.6% 14.3%
Anywhere in the USA 45.1% 47.2% 43.0% 43.0% 63.0% 57.3% 43.5% 38.9%
Outside the USA only 0.7% 0.2% 1.2% . . 1.1% 0.7% 1.6%
Anywhere - location is not important 34.1% 33.5% 34.7% 32.9% 24.6% 31.5% 34.2% 45.2%
Total (N) 1,974 999 975 79 138 89 1,542 126
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For more information on the 2011 First-Year Student Survey 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: May 2012

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