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
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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% |
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 |
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 |
Posted: May 2012
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