A&S College of Arts and Sciences - The Perfect Career?

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1 2003 GRADUATE SURVEY RESULTS A&S Natural Sciences College of Arts and Sciences Bachelor's Degree Recipients TOTAL NUMBER OF GRADUATES SURVEYED Questionnaires: Not returned Not delivered by post office Returned by graduate Responding graduates currently: Working Attending or waiting to attend school Unemployed % 1, % 4, % % % 2,661 67% 27 6% 70 6% 209 5% % % 1,131 28% 90 71% % % 34 27% % % 9 7% 25 7% 103 9% Master's Degree Recipients TOTAL NUMBER OF GRADUATES SURVEYED Questionnaires: Not returned Not delivered by post office Returned by graduate Responding graduates currently: Working Attending or waiting to attend school Unemployed % % % 8 73% 61 55% % 1 9% 8 7% 26 7% 2 18% 42 38% % 27 64% 74 61% 2 100% 19 45% 56 46% 1 2% 7 6% Subsequent tables for master's degree recipients are not included because of the low number of respondents. Doctoral Degree Recipients TOTAL NUMBER OF GRADUATES SURVEYED Questionnaires: Not returned Not delivered by post office Returned by graduate Responding graduates currently: Working Attending or waiting to attend school Unemployed % % % 3 30% 37 49% 73 46% 1 10% 6 8% 14 9% 6 60% 33 43% 73 46% 6 100% 32 97% 70 96% 1 17% 2 6% 2 3% 1 3% 3 4% 1

2 DEMOGRAPHIC SUMMARY - Bachelor's Degree Recipients A&S Natural Sciences College of Arts and Sciences Current primary activity EMPLOYED BY A US ORGANIZATION Public sector: Postsecondary education K-12 education Government or military Private sector, including education: Non-profit For profit Museum EMPLOYED BY AN INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION In the US Outside of the US 9 8% 21 7% 34 3% 5 2% 21 2% 9 8% 22 7% 73 7% 19 16% 39 12% 93 10% 36 31% 86 28% % 2 1% 4 3% 7 2% 36 4% 3 1% 15 2% CONTINUING YOUR EDUCATION UNEMPLOYED 31 27% % % 8 7% 22 7% 86 9% Working JOB IS: Full-time, career field, permanent Full-time, career field, will change Full-time, outside career field Full-time, temporary Part-time 11 13% 26 12% % 26 30% 77 35% % 22 25% 51 23% % 12 14% 31 14% 95 12% 16 18% 33 15% % WORK IS: Definitely beneath my level Somewhat beneath my level At an appropriate level At too advanced a level 18 20% 61 28% % 26 30% 57 26% % 43 49% 97 45% % 5 1% ATTENDING SCHOOL? Yes, related to UW education Yes, career related, new area Yes, not career related No 2 2% 7 3% 27 3% 4 5% 19 9% 85 10% 5 2% 17 2% 81 92% % % MONTHLY INCOME: Under $ Over $ % 27 12% 86 11% 19 22% 36 16% % 22 25% 48 22% % 19 22% 49 22% % 9 10% 25 11% 96 12% 5 6% 17 8% 58 7% 8 4% 34 4% 7 3% 23 3% 9 1% 7 1% 7 1% 2

3 JOB LOCATION: King, Pierce, Snohomish Other Washington counties Alaska, Idaho, Oregon California, Hawaii Mountain states Central states Eastern states International 44 72% % % 2 3% 5 3% 21 4% 7 1% 3 5% 6 4% 25 5% 2 3% 6 4% 13 2% 2 3% 4 3% 13 2% 5 8% 6 4% 34 6% 3 5% 21 13% 47 9% JOB SEARCH: Newspaper ads The Internet Professional organization Employment agency Faculty advisor or committee Networking/personal contacts UW Center for Career Services 22 22% 39 15% % 20 20% 60 24% % 2 2% 6 2% 22 2% 4 4% 13 5% 46 5% 3 3% 7 3% 24 3% 46 45% % % 5 5% 13 5% 44 5% Attending School LEVEL OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM: Bachelor's Terminal Master Master's/PhD Professional Vocational Other 2 6% 6 5% 37 13% 7 21% 13 11% 35 12% 16 47% 57 49% % 6 18% 29 25% 71 24% 2 2% 6 2% 3 9% 10 9% 27 9% ARE YOU ALSO EMPLOYED? Yes, by the school Yes, other part-time Yes, other full-time No 4 12% 23 20% 55 21% 9 27% 20 18% 69 26% 2 6% 6 5% 17 6% 18 55% 65 57% % Unemployed REASON NOT Volunteering WORKING Raising a family Taking care of an ill relative Traveling, etc. Looking for work Deciding what to do Taking time off Disillusioned about job search 2 22% 3 13% 13 14% 1 11% 1 4% 13 14% 3 13% 11 12% 5 56% 11 48% 36 38% 1 11% 1 4% 3 3% 3 3% 4 17% 14 15% 3

4 STUDENT INVOLVEMENT - Bachelor's Degree Recipients If I had to make my college choice over again, I would choose to attend UW. Strongly disagree Disagree Indifferent Agree Strongly agree A&S Natural Sciences College of Arts and Sciences 4 3% 16 5% 45 4% 9 7% 21 6% 66 6% 18 15% 37 11% % 42 34% % % 50 41% % % During the past year, how many hours each month, on average, did you devoted to volunteer work or a community action program? None 49 39% % % % 75 22% % % 50 15% % % 31 9% 85 8% Over % 45 13% % In the past year, approximately how much have you contrubuted monetarily to charities or philanthropies? Less than $100 $ $ $ Over $ % % % 21 17% 49 14% % 3 2% 15 4% 66 6% 5 4% 9 3% 43 4% 3 2% 14 4% 48 4% While a UW student, did you participate in: Community volunteer service (outside of UW) Community service as part of a UW course (Service learning) A public service internship or other workbased learning (for credit or pay) Faculty research beyond being a research subject Yes No Yes No Yes No How has your participation contributed to your preparation and success in your current primary activity? A&S Natural Sciences College of Arts and Sciences No contribution Small contribution Moderate contribution Strong contribution Mean S.D. Volunteer Service Service Learning Internship/Work-based Faculty Research

5 STUDENT OUTCOMES - Bachelor's Degree Recipients YOUR SKILLS: Rate yourself on each of the following abilities. A&S Natural Sciences College of Arts and Sciences Poor Fair Good Very Good Excellent Mean S.D. Writing effectively Speaking effectively Critically analyzing written information Defining and solving problems Working and/or learning independently Working cooperatively in a group Using a foreign language Understanding and appreciating the arts Understanding and applying scientific principles and methods Understanding and applying quantitative principles and methods Understanding and appreciating diverse philosophies and cultures Understanding the interaction of society and the environment Working effectively with modern technology, especially computers Locating information needed to help make decisions or solve problems Using knowledge, ideas, or perspectives gained from major field Using knowledge, ideas, or perspectives gained outside major Using management/leadership capabilities Recognizing your responsibilities, rights and privileges as a citizen

6 STUDENT OUTCOMES - Bachelor's Degree Recipients NECESSITY: How important are each of these abilities to your current primary activity? A&S Natural Sciences College of Arts and Sciences Not Important Somewhat Important Important Very Important Essential Mean S.D. Writing effectively Speaking effectively Critically analyzing written information Defining and solving problems Working and/or learning independently Working cooperatively in a group Using a foreign language Understanding and appreciating the arts Understanding and applying scientific principles and methods Understanding and applying quantitative principles and methods Understanding and appreciating diverse philosophies and cultures Understanding the interaction of society and the environment Working effectively with modern technology, especially computers Locating information needed to help make decisions or solve problems Using knowledge, ideas, or perspectives gained from major field Using knowledge, ideas, or perspectives gained outside major Using management/leadership capabilities Recognizing your responsibilities, rights and privileges as a citizen

7 STUDENT OUTCOMES - Bachelor's Degree Recipients SATISFACTION: How satisfied are you with the University of Washington's contribution to your development in each area? A&S Natural Sciences College of Arts and Sciences Not at all Little Somewhat Mostly Very Mean S.D. Writing effectively Speaking effectively Critically analyzing written information Defining and solving problems Working and/or learning independently Working cooperatively in a group Using a foreign language Understanding and appreciating the arts Understanding and applying scientific principles and methods Understanding and applying quantitative principles and methods Understanding and appreciating diverse philosophies and cultures Understanding the interaction of society and the environment Working effectively with modern technology, especially computers Locating information needed to help make decisions or solve problems Using knowledge, ideas, or perspectives gained from major field Using knowledge, ideas, or perspectives gained outside major Using management/leadership capabilities Recognizing your responsibilities, rights and privileges as a citizen

8 STUDENT OUTCOMES - Bachelor's Degree Recipients In general, how satisfied are you with your UW education with regard to each of the following? A&S Natural Sciences College of Arts and Sciences Not at all Little Somewhat Mostly Very Mean S.D. Quality of instruction in your major field Quality of instruction outside of your major field Interaction with faculty outside of the classroom Assistance by faculty in pursuing your career Assistance in finding employment Academic advising Your readiness for a career Your readiness for advanced education

9 DEMOGRAPHIC SUMMARY - Doctoral Degree Recipients Working JOB IS: Full-time, career field, permanent Full-time, career field, will change Full-time, outside career field Full-time, temporary Part-time A&S Natural Sciences College of Arts and Sciences 3 50% 11 34% 30 43% 2 33% 14 44% 22 31% 5 16% 10 14% 1 17% 2 6% 8 11% WORK IS: Definitely beneath my level Somewhat beneath my level At an appropriate level At too advanced a level 2 3% 1 17% 2 6% 12 17% 5 83% 29 91% 55 79% 1 3% ATTENDING SCHOOL? Yes, post-graduate in my degree Yes, career related, new area Yes, not career related No 2 6% 3 4% 6 100% 30 94% 67 96% MONTHLY INCOME: Under $500 $ Over $ % 1 3% 4 6% 1 3% 3 4% 1 17% 3 10% 8 12% 1 17% 4 13% 7 10% 3 10% 11 16% 6 19% 11 16% 2 33% 6 19% 10 15% 1 17% 7 23% 13 19% JOB LOCATION: King, Pierce, Snohomish Other Washington counties Alaska, Idaho, Oregon California, Hawaii Mountain states Central states Eastern states International 3 60% 9 36% 17 34% 1 4% 3 6% 1 4% 1 2% 2 8% 3 6% 2 40% 3 12% 4 8% 2 8% 6 12% 7 28% 16 32% JOB SEARCH: Newspaper ads World wide web/internet Employment agency Professional organization Faculty advisor or committee 3 4% 1 14% 7 21% 19 25% 1 3% 3 43% 6 18% 20 27% 3 43% 20 59% 32 43% 9

10 DEMOGRAPHIC SUMMARY - Doctoral Degree Recipients A&S Natural Sciences College of Arts and Sciences Attending School LEVEL OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM: Undergraduate Master's Doctoral Professional Vocational Other ARE YOU ALSO EMPLOYED? Yes, by the school Yes, other part-time Yes, other full-time No 1 100% 2 100% 2 100% 1 100% 1 100% 1 100% Unemployed LOOKING FOR WORK? Yes, career field only Yes, any field Yes, may be temporary No, traveling, etc. No, deciding what to do No, not at present 1 100% 1 33% 1 33% 1 33% TYPE OF EMPLOYER - Doctoral Degree Recipients Business (for profit) Business (not for profit) Education (K-12) Education (post-secondary) Univ/college tenure-track faculty Univ/college non-tenure-track faculty Univ/college research or administrative Postdoctoral appointment Government agency Industry Law firm Medical faculty Military Private practice Self-employed Social service agency Other 2 6% 5 7% 1 17% 2 6% 21 29% 2 33% 5 15% 11 15% 4 12% 7 10% 1 17% 14 42% 17 23% 2 6% 5 7% 1 3% 1 17% 2 6% 2 3% 2 3% 1 17% 1 3% 10

11 STUDENT OUTCOMES - Doctoral Degree Recipients How satisfied are you with the University of Washington's contribution to your professional and academic growth in each of the following areas? A&S Natural Sciences College of Arts and Sciences Not at all Little Somewhat Mostly Very Mean S.D. Writing effectively in your field Speaking effectively in your field Critically analyzing technical writing from your field Learning independently Critically analyzing the research literature from your field Applying research to problems in your field Applying quantitative principles and methods to problems in your field Defining and solving problems in your field Working cooperatively in a group Preparing for a career Preparing for furthering your education in your field Understanding differing philosophies and cultures Understanding the interaction of society and the environment Recognizing your responsibilities, rights and privileges as a In general, how satisfied are you with your UW education for this degree with regard to each of the following? Quality of instruction in your major field Quality of instruction outside of your major field Interaction with faculty outside of the classroom Assistance by faculty in pursuing your career Assistance in finding employment Advising and other student services

12 CURRENT ACTIVITY ROSTER Working Job Title Employer BACHELOR'S Permanent in career: Career, change likely: Not career, full-time: Not career, temporary: Part-time: loan processor Sales Rep. specialist Laser Service Associate Sales Producer management training private investor Veterinary Assistant residential counselor asst. researcher research study assistant treatment provider Case Manager -- medical assistant research technician Research Coordinator Research Coordinator executive Clinical Research Coord. Supervisor counselor asst. teacher Executive Team Leader admin-assistant admin asst research technologist 1 Customer Care Rep sus chef Owner Services salesperson Production Assistant customer service rep Team Coordinator IT Administrator nanny Teller reception admin asst. Administrative Assistant basketball coach Teller Coordinator program assistant model employeed advocacy mgr Laboratory Manager field technician head lifeguarde Retail Manager customer service P.T. aide gardener Teacher first independ. Mortgage chpl Luxarcare LLC Allstate lumbermens eiford company Pet's Choice ryther child center uw uw denton state school WA-- Div. of Devel. Disab uwmc fred hutch UW University of Washington target Mass. General Hospital REI children's home society nw montessori Mervyn's interior management inc crrel uw school of nursing AT&T Wireless star bistro Trendwest bon macy's Countrywide Home Loans red dot Seattle Cancer Care Alli. Zimmer Gunsul Frasca Money Tree prime plus corp Sterling Johnston Capital cornell univ Bank of America uw click model management eddie baur UW uv windermere co & pasta co Gap longs drugs I.R.G. garden of weedin' YMCA 12

13 Working Job Title Employer DOCTORATE Permanent in career: Career, change likely: Part-time: fitness director Library Assistant office assistant Teaching Artist stadium usher waitress/barista research assistant intern (finance dept) entry level accountant Staff Scientist Assistant Professor Research Associate postdoc research fellew psychologist ADD life fitness King Co. Library System penski appraisal Seattle Repertory Theatre staffmark world class café univ of wa providence health system Fred Hutch Cancer Rsearch University of Montana U of Washington university of colorado self In School Program Level Program Field of study Institution BACHELOR'S MASTER'S Masters/Doctoral Other Professional Terminal Masters Masters/Doctoral education Comm Sciences & Disorders Law masters mft PhD MA in counseling psych Masters in SPED associates Law M.D. Podiatry M.D. degree Physical Therapy veterinary med master of education Health Studies technical communication ma: counseling M.S. masters in teaching clinical psych phd Clinical Phd Health Ed/Promotion orgeon state u Western WA University Willamett U. santa clara u spu Northwestern University northwest college University of Kansas art institute of seattle Seattle University University of Washington Des Moines University New York Medical Coll UW washington state univ seattle univ University of Alabama uw antioch univ Tulane University city university UW U of Washington Unemployed BACHELOR'S Type of work seeking any Social Services mental health related Health 13