Miami University Graduation Survey Certificate and Associate s Degree Recipients

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1 Miami University Graduation Survey Certificate and Associate s Degree Recipients The Graduation Survey asks degree candidates about their experiences while attending Miami and their postgraduation plans. The results are split into two categories: 1) all certificate or associate's degree recipients, and 2) participants who received only a certificate or associate's degree, and did not receive a higher level degree. The current report focuses on students who received only a certificate or associate s degree (N = 73, 41.0% response rate). However, results for both groups are available in the attached tables. Students completed the Graduation Survey online, during their final semester at Miami. Detailed results, including historical comparisons, are attached. Additional results for bachelor s and graduate degree recipients are available online at: Future Plans Because students complete the Graduation Survey prior to graduation, information about their future plans is considered preliminary. Complete information on recent graduates' career and educational placement will be available through the New Alumni Success Project (previously called the Post Graduation Follow Up Project). Details on the New Alumni Success Project are available at graduation. Compared to last year, there was an increase in the percentage of students planning to work after graduation and a decrease in the percentage planning to continue their education. Only 51.4% of graduates plan to continue their education the next fall, compared with 58.3% of graduates. 79.2% of graduates plan to work after graduation, compared with 69.0% of graduates. o 50.0% of graduates plan to work full time in their field of study while 20.8% plan to work full time outside their field of study. o Among students who had begun searching for employment, 50.0% had received at least one offer of employment or were already working by the time they completed the survey. o Among students who had accepted an offer of employment or were already working at the company where they would be employed, the majority (90.9%) had been previously employed with the company. o Half of the participants (50.0%) who secured a position reported that their position does not require a college degree. 30.0% of participants plan to work in a position that requires an associate s degree while another 20.0% obtained a position that requires a bachelor s degree. Nearly all of the students (90.4%) plan to live in Ohio after graduation. Experiences at Miami 95.7% of students reported that their classes at Miami were intellectually challenging. 87.0% agreed that Miami prepared them to work with others from different cultures. At the same time, 71.4% of students reported that they had discussions with people of a different background often or very often during the past school year. There was a large increase this year in the percentage of students reporting that they worked on an independent study project (47.8% this year compared with 25.4% last year). Similarly, 16.4% of current graduates reported working with a faculty member on a research project, while only 11.3% did so in Fewer students reported participating in an internship or co op (8.2% vs. 21.1%), but there was an increase in the percentage of students who completed a student teaching experience (from 10.0% to 14.8%) or a field experience (15.0% to 34.4%). Many of the participants reported working while attending classes: 19.2% of students worked part time on campus, 43.8% worked part time off campus, and 47.9% worked full time while attending classes. Certificate and Associate s Degree Recipients Page 1 of 10 InstuonalResearch@MiamiOH.edu

2 Miami University Graduation Survey Certificate and Associate's Degree Recipients DEMOGRAPHICS All 1 Assoc. Only All Assoc. Only Sample Size N = 230 N = 209 N = 113 N = 133 N = 84 N = 108 N = 73 Response Rate (Overall) 61.8% 73.3% 44.1% 52.0% 47.5% 44.1% 41.0% Response rate certificate recipients 50.0% 60.0% 63.0% 58.5% 7.7% 50.0% 7.7% Response rate associate's degree recipients 63.0% 75.1% 39.6% 48.3% 49.7% 41.9% 43.6% Gender Male 40.0% 40.2% 42.5% 41.4% 40.5% 35.2% 30.1% Female 60.0% 59.8% 57.5% 58.6% 59.5% 64.8% 69.9% Race/Ethnicity White 84.8% 83.3% 81.4% 82.0% 79.8% 87.0% 83.6% Minority (Domestic) 11.7% 11.5% 14.2% 14.3% 14.3% 12.0% 16.4% Non Resident Alien 0.0% 0.0% 1.8% 0.0% 0.0% 0.9% 0.0% Unknown 3.5% 5.3% 2.7% 3.8% 6.0% 0.0% 0.0% Division 2 Arts and Science 17.8% 31.6% 21.2% 17.3% 15.5% 16.7% 15.1% Business 28.3% 20.6% 46.0% 20.3% 9.5% 13.0% 6.8% Creative Arts 0.4% 1.9% 1.8% 0.0% 0.0% 1.9% 2.7% Education, Health and Society 6.5% 12.4% 14.2% 12.8% 10.7% 19.4% 21.9% Engineering and Computing 47.4% 33.5% 17.7% 10.5% 2.4% 11.1% 0.0% Professional Studies and Applied Sciences 0.0% 1.0% 2.7% 39.8% 63.1% 38.0% 53.4% Degree Level Certificate 6.1% 10.0% 25.7% 36.1% 1.2% 30.6% 1.4% Associate 94.8% 90.9% 74.3% 65.4% 100.0% 69.4% 98.6% Other Degree(s) Received Oxford bachelor's degree 5.2% 8.1% 24.8% 33.1% NA 28.7% NA Regional campus bachelor's degree 0.9% 1.4% 3.5% 3.0% NA 3.7% NA Master's degree 0.0% 0.5% 0.0% 0.8% NA 0.0% NA Doctoral degree 0.0% 0.0% 0.9% 0.0% NA 0.0% NA Certificate and Associate's Degree Recipients Page 2 of 10 InstuonalResearch@MiamiOH.edu

3 Because students complete the Graduation Survey prior to graduation, all information about post graduation plans is considered preliminary. Complete information on recent graduates' career and educational placement will be available through the New Alumni Success Project (previously called the Post Graduation Follow Up Project), which is tentatively scheduled for release in January. Details, including previous years' results, are available at: graduation What do you plan to be doing next fall? (Mark all that apply) Attending school (total), including: 58.4% 51.4% 40.2% 39.1% 58.3% 41.1% 51.4% Attending graduate school 6.2% 3.8% 8.0% 6.8% 7.1% 8.4% 6.9% Attending professional school 1.3% 1.9% 0.9% 0.0% 0.0% 2.8% 1.4% Pursuing additional undergraduate study 52.2% 46.6% 32.1% 33.1% 52.4% 30.8% 44.4% Working (total), including: 80.1% 71.6% 79.5% 77.4% 69.0% 81.3% 79.2% Working full time in my field of study 57.5% 49.5% 58.9% 66.2% 52.4% 57.0% 50.0% Working full time outside my field of study 12.4% 13.9% 13.4% 6.0% 4.8% 17.8% 20.8% Working part time 15.9% 18.8% 13.4% 12.0% 17.9% NA 3 NA Working part time as part of a graduate or professional program (e.g., GA, TA, RA or similar position) NA NA NA NA NA 0.9% 1.4% Working part time (not as part of a graduate/professional program) NA NA NA NA NA 16.8% 20.8% Participating in a community service organization (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps/VISTA) 1.3% 1.9% 2.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Serving in the Armed Forces 1.3% 0.0% 0.9% 0.8% 0.0% 3.7% 4.2% Doing volunteer work 7.5% 6.7% 13.4% 4.5% 4.8% 6.5% 6.9% Starting or raising a family 13.3% 14.9% 8.9% 7.5% 10.7% 8.4% 11.1% No current plans/unsure 3.5% 11.5% 8.0% 9.0% 7.1% 8.4% 6.9% In which state (or country, if you plan to move abroad) will you be living next fall? Ohio 90.6% 83.8% 78.3% 71.3% 96.5% 72.9% 90.4% U.S. state other than Ohio 7.7% 8.5% 14.5% 20.8% 3.5% 15.3% 7.7% American territory or foreign country 0.6% 0.0% 1.2% 2.0% 0.0% 1.2% 0.0% Undecided 1.1% 7.7% 6.0% 5.9% 0.0% 10.6% 1.9% Certificate and Associate's Degree Recipients Page 3 of 10 InstuonalResearch@MiamiOH.edu

4 [Of those planning to attend graduate school or professional school next fall] In which type of degree program will you be enrolled? Certificate Program (Graduate Level) 15.4% 16.7% NA NA NA 9.1% NA Master's or Master's Equivalent 38.5% 25.0% NA NA NA 36.4% NA Doctoral Research/Scholarship (e.g., PhD, EdD) 7.7% 8.3% NA NA NA 0.0% NA Doctoral Professional (e.g., MD, JD, DVM) 0.0% 0.0% NA NA NA 27.3% NA Unsure/Unknown 38.5% 50.0% NA NA NA 27.3% NA [Of those planning to attend graduate school or professional school next fall] Which of the following best describes the current state of your educational plans? Have not yet applied to a program, but plan to do so within the next year 61.5% 66.7% NA NA NA 54.5% NA Accepted an offer 11.5% 33.3% NA NA NA 18.2% NA Have received at least one offer, but have not yet accepted 3.8% 0.0% NA NA NA 9.1% NA Have not received any offers yet, but have been placed on at least one waiting list 0.0% 0.0% NA NA NA 0.0% NA Have not received any offers yet and/or still waiting for responses 23.1% 0.0% NA NA NA 18.2% NA [Of those currently looking for employment] Which best describes the current state of your employment plans? Have applied for at least one job, but no offers yet 56.3% 47.0% 35.4% 26.9% 27.0% 49.2% 50.0% Have received at least one offer of employment, but have not yet accepted a position 10.1% 14.0% 16.9% 12.8% 13.5% 8.5% 12.5% Accepted an offer of employment or are already working at the company/institution where they will be employed after graduation % 39.0% 47.7% 60.3% 59.5% 42.4% 37.5% Among students who are within 30 days of graduating: Have applied for at least one job, but no offers yet 57.3% 51.9% 29.6% 15.4% NA 63.6% NA Have received at least one offer of employment, but have not yet accepted a position 12.0% 13.0% 25.9% 7.7% NA 0.0% NA Accepted an offer of employment or are already working at the company/institution where they will be employed after graduation 30.7% 35.1% 44.4% 76.9% NA 36.4% NA Certificate and Associate's Degree Recipients Page 4 of 10 InstuonalResearch@MiamiOH.edu

5 [Of those currently looking for employment] How many job offers (if any) have you received? None NA NA 46.3% 25.8% 30.4% 53.7% 59.3% 1 NA NA 22.2% 45.2% 56.5% 27.8% 22.2% 2 NA NA 18.5% 12.9% 4.3% 9.3% 7.4% 3 NA NA 5.6% 16.1% 8.7% 7.4% 7.4% 4 NA NA 5.6% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 5 NA NA 1.9% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 6 or more NA NA 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.9% 3.7% Among students who are within 30 days of graduating: None NA NA 41.7% NA NA 63.6% NA 1 NA NA 16.7% NA NA 27.3% NA 2 NA NA 25.0% NA NA 9.1% NA 3 NA NA 12.5% NA NA 0.0% NA 4 NA NA 0.0% NA NA 0.0% NA 5 NA NA 4.2% NA NA 0.0% NA 6 or more NA NA 0.0% NA NA 0.0% NA [Among students who have accepted an offer of employment or are working at the company/institution where they will be employed after graduation] Were you employed with this company prior to graduation? No, I was not employed at this company previously NA 42.4% 20.0% 20.0% 0.0% 13.0% 9.1% Yes, I was previously employed at this company (total): NA 57.6% 80.0% 80.0% 100.0% 87.0% 90.9% As a part time or seasonal employee NA 18.6% 20.0% 17.8% 30.0% 21.7% 45.5% As a full time employee NA 35.6% 46.7% 37.8% 75.0% 30.4% 54.5% As an intern or co op student NA 3.4% 23.3% 35.6% 10.0% 39.1% 0.0% As a student teacher NA NA 0.0% 2.2% 5.0% 0.0% 0.0% In another capacity not already specified NA NA 0.0% 2.2% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Is your position a full time or a part time position? Full time NA 75.0% 83.3% 88.9% 75.0% 73.9% 54.5% Part time NA 25.0% 16.7% 11.1% 25.0% 26.1% 45.5% Certificate and Associate's Degree Recipients Page 5 of 10 InstuonalResearch@MiamiOH.edu

6 Does this position require a college degree? If so, please mark the type of degree required. No degree required NA NA NA 31.1% 65.0% 22.7% 50.0% Associate's NA NA NA 6.7% 15.0% 13.6% 30.0% Bachelor's NA NA NA 60.0% 15.0% 63.6% 20.0% Master's NA NA NA 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Doctoral NA NA NA 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Professional (e.g., MD, JD) NA NA NA 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Other NA NA NA 2.2% 5.0% 0.0% 0.0% Please provide an estimate of your salary. 5 Less than $20,000 per year NA 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% NA 0.0% NA $20,000 29,999 per year NA 10.0% 0.0% 3.7% NA 0.0% NA $30,000 39,999 per year NA 10.0% 0.0% 7.4% NA 8.3% NA $40,000 49,999 per year NA 40.0% 25.0% 18.5% NA 41.7% NA $50,000 59,999 per year NA 10.0% 50.0% 25.9% NA 8.3% NA $60,000 69,999 per year NA 20.0% 6.3% 7.4% NA 25.0% NA $70,000 or more per year NA 10.0% 18.8% 37.0% NA 16.7% NA [All students] My classes at Miami were intellectually challenging. Strongly disagree NA NA 0.9% NA NA 3.0% 4.3% Disagree NA NA 5.6% NA NA 1.0% 0.0% Agree NA NA 59.8% NA NA 63.4% 65.2% Strongly agree NA NA 33.6% NA NA 32.7% 30.4% Miami prepared me to work with others from different cultures. Strongly disagree NA NA 3.7% NA NA 6.9% 5.8% Disagree NA NA 11.2% NA NA 6.9% 7.2% Agree NA NA 48.6% NA NA 58.4% 55.1% Strongly agree NA NA 36.4% NA NA 27.7% 31.9% Certificate and Associate's Degree Recipients Page 6 of 10 InstuonalResearch@MiamiOH.edu

7 My instructors pushed me to go further in developing arguments, research, design or performances. Strongly disagree NA NA NA 3.5% 3.0% NA NA Disagree NA NA NA 6.1% 6.0% NA NA Agree NA NA NA 56.1% 53.7% NA NA Strongly agree NA NA NA 34.2% 37.3% NA NA During my time at Miami, I developed a sense of personal ethics or responsibility. Strongly disagree NA NA NA 4.4% 4.5% NA NA Disagree NA NA NA 3.5% 6.0% NA NA Agree NA NA NA 48.2% 43.3% NA NA Strongly agree NA NA NA 43.9% 46.3% NA NA How would you evaluate your entire educational experience at Miami? Excellent 34.4% 40.3% 40.9% 53.7% 50.0% NA NA Good 54.3% 50.2% 50.9% 36.6% 37.8% NA NA Fair 10.9% 9.0% 8.2% 8.1% 9.5% NA NA Poor 0.5% 0.5% 0.0% 1.6% 2.7% NA NA How satisfied were you with the freedom to express your own ideas, opinions, concerns, and points of view? Very dissatisfied NA NA 1.8% NA NA 4.8% 4.2% Dissatisfied NA NA 4.5% NA NA 6.7% 5.6% Satisfied NA NA 50.9% NA NA 55.2% 56.3% Very satisfied NA NA 42.7% NA NA 33.3% 33.8% During the past school year, how often have you had discussions with people of a different background (including those who differ in race/ethnicity, economic background, religious beliefs, or political views)? Very often NA NA NA NA NA 26.0% 22.9% Often NA NA NA NA NA 44.2% 48.6% Sometimes NA NA NA NA NA 26.9% 25.7% Never NA NA NA NA NA 2.9% 2.9% Certificate and Associate's Degree Recipients Page 7 of 10 InstuonalResearch@MiamiOH.edu

8 During my time at Miami, I: (Mark all that apply) Worked on an independent study project(s) 26.3% 24.5% 32.1% 33.6% 25.4% 48.0% 47.8% Worked with a faculty member on a research project 10.2% 11.5% 21.7% 23.5% 11.3% 24.0% 16.4% Worked with a faculty member on a creative arts project NA NA NA NA NA 9.0% 10.4% Presented at a regional or national conference 1.5% 3.1% 6.6% 9.2% 1.4% 4.0% 1.5% Authored or coauthored a publication (e.g., journal article, poetry) 3.4% 2.6% 2.8% 4.2% 0.0% 6.0% 3.0% Participated in a service learning project as part of a course 18.5% 20.8% 27.4% 30.3% 18.3% 31.0% 26.9% Frequently worked on assignments that required me to build understanding of course concepts on my own 75.6% 68.8% NA 86.6% 81.7% NA NA Learned how to support my ideas and beliefs with data and evidence 70.2% 70.3% NA 86.6% 78.9% NA NA Frequently worked on a paper or project that required integrating ideas from various sources 70.2% 71.9% NA 83.2% 76.1% NA NA Frequently worked on projects that required me to collaborate with other students outside the classroom 72.7% 69.3% 76.4% NA NA 77.0% 73.1% Frequently practiced my public speaking skills, either inside or outside of the classroom (e.g., classroom presentations, speaking to a fraternity/ sorority or other student organization, speaking in student 53.2% 55.2% 76.4% NA NA 71.0% 68.7% Participated in a cultural event or organizations NA NA NA 50.6% 15.0% 47.0% 34.3% Certificate and Associate's Degree Recipients Page 8 of 10 InstuonalResearch@MiamiOH.edu

9 During my time at Miami, I: (Mark all that apply) Participated in an internship or co op % 20.7% 28.3% 43.2% 21.1% 30.9% 8.2% Completed a student teaching experience NA NA NA 18.3% 10.0% 16.0% 14.8% Completed a field experience NA NA NA 28.0% 15.0% 31.9% 34.4% Completed a practicum NA NA NA 9.8% 2.5% 6.4% 3.3% Held a leadership position in a college organization or was involved in leadership workshops, programs, or classes 7 6.3% 18.5% 29.2% 36.4% 9.9% 33.0% 14.8% Participated in a study abroad program 3.4% 5.9% 21.7% 26.3% 4.2% 20.2% 1.6% Tutored other students 11.6% 10.1% 24.5% 28.8% 9.9% 22.3% 11.5% Utilized the services of Career Services 12.1% 11.7% 26.4% 35.6% 11.3% 25.5% 9.8% Was a research assistant, graduate assistant (GA), or teaching associate (TA) in my department 0.5% 1.6% 2.8% 7.6% 1.4% 7.4% 1.6% Was a research assistant, graduate assistant (GA), or teaching associate (TA) outside my department 0.0% 0.0% 0.9% 5.9% 0.0% 4.3% 0.0% Taught at least one course or served as an undergraduate teaching associate 8 0.0% 0.8% 7.5% 5.1% 1.4% 8.5% 0.0% During my time at Miami, I: (Mark all that apply) Was an active member of a fraternity or sorority 5.3% 4.8% 12.3% 19.5% 1.4% 10.2% 1.4% Worked part time on campus while attending classes 17.9% 13.8% 25.5% 36.4% 11.3% 30.6% 19.2% Worked part time off campus while attending classes 45.9% 35.6% 34.0% 33.1% 36.6% 38.0% 43.8% Worked full time while attending classes 48.3% 36.2% 40.6% 28.0% 46.5% 35.2% 47.9% Participated in student government 4.3% 2.7% 6.6% 2.5% 1.4% 0.9% 0.0% Was an active participant in a student organization/club 15.5% 16.5% 27.4% 39.8% 8.5% 31.5% 12.3% Played varsity/intercollegiate athletics 2.9% 4.3% 2.8% 5.1% 2.8% 0.0% 0.0% Played intramural or club sports 5.3% 7.4% 11.3% 23.7% 1.4% 13.0% 1.4% Was a Residence Hall Advisor 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.7% 1.4% 0.0% 0.0% Attended a fine arts presentation (Art, Music, Theatre, Art Museum, Performing Art Series) 26.6% 27.7% 36.8% 48.3% 28.2% 34.3% 26.0% Was a participant in a fine arts presentation (Art, Music, Theatre) 3.4% 4.8% 9.4% 7.6% 2.8% 4.6% 2.7% Did volunteer work as part of a student organization/club/fraternity or sorority 12.1% 13.3% 23.6% 30.5% 4.2% 25.9% 8.2% Did volunteer work on my own 27.1% 26.6% 34.9% 28.8% 18.3% 32.4% 32.9% Was a member of a student governing board, student programming board, or a student representative to a University committee NA NA NA NA NA 4.6% 1.4% Certificate and Associate's Degree Recipients Page 9 of 10 InstuonalResearch@MiamiOH.edu

10 1 Prior to , all participants who received a certificate or associate's degree were included in these analyses. Due to the increasing number of participants who received both a certificate/associate and a bachelor's degree, in the results were split into two categories: 1) All participants who received a certificate or associate's degree, and 2) Participants who received only a certificate or associate's degree, and did not receive a higherlevel (bachelor's or graduate) degree. 2 Totals for the "Division" and "Degree Level" categories may sum to more than 100% due to students receiving multiple degrees. 3 Items marked NA are not available because either, 1) the question was not asked in that year, or 2) the response size was too small to allow for analyses. 4 The response option was changed beginning with the survey. Previously the option read, "Accepted an offer of employment." 5 Salaries listed are based on participants who will be working full time and reported an annual salary. 6 The response option was changed beginning with the survey. Previously the option read, "Participated in an internship." 7 The response option was changed beginning with the survey. Previously the option read, "Participated in a leadership program." 8 The response option was changed beginning with the survey. Previously the option read, "Taught at least one class." Certificate and Associate's Degree Recipients Page 10 of 10 InstuonalResearch@MiamiOH.edu