- Seattle Campus 2005 GRADUATE SURVEY RESULTS School Of All Professional 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 45 100% 45 100% 1,875 100% 31 69% 31 69% 1,271 68% 5 11% 5 11% 129 7% 9 20% 9 20% 475 25% 9 100% 9 100% 401 84% 2 22% 2 22% 89 19% 1 11% 1 11% 14 3% 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 153 100% 153 100% 1,930 100% 79 52% 79 52% 1,033 54% 11 7% 11 7% 122 6% 63 41% 63 41% 775 40% 57 90% 57 90% 705 91% 7 11% 7 11% 97 13% 5 8% 5 8% 46 6% 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 1 100% 1 100% 696 100% 375 54% 1 100% 1 100% 67 10% 254 36% 243 96% 27 11% 7 3% Subsequent tables for doctoral degree recipients are not included because of the low number of respondents. 1
- Seattle Campus DEMOGRAPHIC SUMMARY - Bachelor's Degree Recipients School Of All Professional Working JOB IS: Full-time, career field, permanent Full-time, career field, will change Full-time, outside career field Full-time, temporary Part-time 3 33% 3 33% 220 56% 2 22% 2 22% 104 26% 1 11% 1 11% 17 4% 25 6% 3 33% 3 33% 27 7% WORK IS: Definitely beneath my level Somewhat beneath my level At an appropriate level At too advanced a level 2 25% 2 25% 35 9% 2 25% 2 25% 87 22% 4 50% 4 50% 257 66% 11 3% ATTENDING SCHOOL? Yes, related to UW education Yes, career related, new area Yes, not career related No 21 5% 2 22% 2 22% 24 6% 7 2% 7 78% 7 78% 343 87% MONTHLY INCOME: Under $1000 1000-1499 1500-1999 2000-2499 2500-2999 3000-3499 3500-3999 4000-4500 4500-4999 5000-5499 5500-5999 Over $6000 1 11% 1 11% 14 4% 4 44% 4 44% 19 5% 1 11% 1 11% 32 8% 2 22% 2 22% 52 13% 41 10% 62 16% 49 12% 50 13% 1 11% 1 11% 23 6% 24 6% 4 1% 23 6% JOB LOCATION: King, Pierce, Snohomish Other Washington counties Alaska, Idaho, Oregon California, Hawaii Mountain states Central states Eastern states International 7 88% 7 88% 244 71% 1 12% 1 12% 26 8% 15 4% 25 7% 6 2% 7 2% 17 5% 3 1% JOB SEARCH: Newspaper ads The Internet Professional organization Employment agency Faculty advisor or committee Networking/personal contacts UW Center for Career Services 1 10% 1 10% 14 3% 2 20% 2 20% 116 24% 1 10% 1 10% 25 5% 16 3% 37 8% 6 60% 6 60% 214 44% 61 13% 2
- Seattle Campus Attending School LEVEL OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM: Bachelor's Terminal Master Master's/PhD Professional Vocational Other 1 50% 1 50% 8 10% 10 12% 1 50% 1 50% 54 65% 7 8% 4 5% ARE YOU ALSO EMPLOYED? Yes, by the school Yes, other part-time Yes, other full-time No 1 50% 1 50% 29 33% 12 14% 5 6% 1 50% 1 50% 41 47% 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 1 100% 1 100% 2 17% 1 8% 2 17% 2 17% 2 17% 2 17% 1 8% 3
- Seattle Campus STUDENT INVOLVEMENT - Bachelor's Degree Recipients School Of All Professional During the past year, how many hours each month, on average, did you devoted to volunteer work or a community action program? None 230 50% 1-3 3 38% 3 38% 118 25% 4-6 1 12% 1 12% 49 11% 7-10 2 25% 2 25% 26 6% Over 10 2 25% 2 25% 41 9% In the past year, approximately how much have you contrubuted monetarily to charities or philanthropies? Less than $100 6 75% 6 75% 268 58% $100-250 1 12% 1 12% 92 20% $250-500 1 12% 1 12% 37 8% $500-1000 23 5% Over $1000 45 10% If I had to make my college choice over again, I would choose to attend UW. Strongly disagree Disagree Indifferent Agree Strongly agree 15 3% 15 3% 1 12% 1 12% 36 8% 3 38% 3 38% 167 37% 4 50% 4 50% 223 49% 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 4 5 4 5 255 203 6 2 6 2 116 340 9 9 186 272 9 9 111 345 How has your participation contributed to your preparation and success in your current primary activity? School Of All Professional No contribution Small contribution Moderate contribution Strong contribution 1 2 3 4 Mean S.D. Volunteer Service 3.25 0.83 Service Learning 3.75 0.43 Internship/Work-based 3.57 0.49 Faculty Research 0.00 0.00 4
- Seattle Campus STUDENT OUTCOMES - Bachelor's Degree Recipients YOUR SKILLS: Rate yourself on each of the following abilities. School Of All Professional Poor Fair Good Very Good Excellent 1 2 3 4 5 Mean S.D. Writing effectively 3.78 0.92 Speaking effectively 3.33 0.67 Critically analyzing written information 3.44 0.83 Defining and solving problems 3.56 0.96 Working and/or learning independently 4.44 0.68 Working cooperatively in a group 4.22 0.92 Using a foreign language 2.89 1.45 Understanding and appreciating the arts 3.67 1.25 Understanding and applying scientific principles and methods 3.13 0.78 Understanding and applying quantitative principles and methods 3.25 0.66 Understanding and appreciating diverse philosophies and cultures 3.88 0.78 Understanding the interaction of society and the environment 4.38 0.86 Working effectively with modern technology, especially computers 3.63 1.22 Locating information needed to help make decisions or solve problems 3.88 1.05 Using knowledge, ideas, or perspectives gained from major field 3.88 1.05 Using knowledge, ideas, or perspectives gained outside major 3.88 0.6 Using management/leadership capabilities 0.74 Recognizing your responsibilities, rights and privileges as a citizen 4 0.87 5
- Seattle Campus STUDENT OUTCOMES - Bachelor's Degree Recipients NECESSITY: How important are each of these abilities to your current primary activity? School Of All Professional Not Important Somewhat Important Important Very Important Essential 1 2 3 4 5 Mean S.D. Writing effectively 4.22 1.23 Speaking effectively 3.78 0.79 Critically analyzing written information 3.67 1.25 Defining and solving problems 0.74 Working and/or learning independently 4.22 0.79 Working cooperatively in a group 4.22 1.03 Using a foreign language 2.89 1.52 Understanding and appreciating the arts 2.67 1.33 Understanding and applying scientific principles and methods 3.13 1.27 Understanding and applying quantitative principles and methods 3.38 0.86 Understanding and appreciating diverse philosophies and cultures 4.38 0.86 Understanding the interaction of society and the environment 4.5 0.71 Working effectively with modern technology, especially computers 4 0.87 Locating information needed to help make decisions or solve problems 4.38 0.7 Using knowledge, ideas, or perspectives gained from major field 4.25 0.83 Using knowledge, ideas, or perspectives gained outside major 4 0.87 Using management/leadership capabilities 0.57 Recognizing your responsibilities, rights and privileges as a citizen 4.13 0.78 6
- Seattle Campus STUDENT OUTCOMES - Bachelor's Degree Recipients SATISFACTION: How satisfied are you with the University of Washington's contribution to your development in each area? School Of All Professional Not at all Little Somewhat Mostly Very 1 2 3 4 5 Mean S.D. Writing effectively 0.99 Speaking effectively 4.22 0.63 Critically analyzing written information 0.74 Defining and solving problems 0.74 Working and/or learning independently 0.57 Working cooperatively in a group 4.38 0.48 Using a foreign language 3.5 1.22 Understanding and appreciating the arts 3.88 1.27 Understanding and applying scientific principles and methods 4.14 0.83 Understanding and applying quantitative principles and methods 3.75 0.83 Understanding and appreciating diverse philosophies and cultures 4.13 0.78 Understanding the interaction of society and the environment 4.57 0.73 Working effectively with modern technology, especially computers 4.14 0.83 Locating information needed to help make decisions or solve problems 4.38 0.48 Using knowledge, ideas, or perspectives gained from major field 3.63 1.22 Using knowledge, ideas, or perspectives gained outside major 4.13 0.6 Using management/leadership capabilities 4 0.67 Recognizing your responsibilities, rights and privileges as a citizen 4.25 0.83 7
- Seattle Campus STUDENT OUTCOMES - Bachelor's Degree Recipients In general, how satisfied are you with your UW education with regard to each of the following? School Of All Professional Not at all Little Somewhat Mostly Very 1 2 3 4 5 Mean S.D. Quality of instruction in your major field 4 1.05 Quality of instruction outside of your major field 3.78 0.92 Interaction with faculty outside of the classroom 3.67 0.82 Assistance by faculty in pursuing your career 3.11 1.29 Assistance in finding employment 2.78 0.92 Academic advising 3.67 1.05 Your readiness for a career 3.78 1.31 Your readiness for advanced education 3.78 1.23 8
- Seattle Campus DEMOGRAPHIC SUMMARY - Master's Degree Recipients School Of All Professional Working JOB IS: Full-time, career field, permanent Full-time, career field, will change Full-time, outside career field Full-time, temporary Part-time 26 46% 26 46% 420 60% 18 32% 18 32% 183 26% 3 5% 3 5% 16 2% 3 5% 3 5% 22 3% 7 12% 7 12% 61 9% WORK IS: Definitely beneath my level Somewhat beneath my level At an appropriate level At too advanced a level 7 12% 7 12% 35 5% 15 27% 15 27% 137 20% 33 59% 33 59% 521 75% 5 1% ATTENDING SCHOOL? Yes, post-graduate in my degree Yes, career related, new area Yes, not career related No 6 11% 6 11% 72 10% 3 5% 3 5% 73 10% 18 3% 46 84% 46 84% 534 77% MONTHLY INCOME: Under $500 $500-999 1000-1499 1500-1999 2000-2499 2500-2999 3000-3499 3500-3999 4000-4500 Over $4500 2 1% 3 1% 6 11% 6 11% 16 2% 6 11% 6 11% 26 4% 17 30% 17 30% 70 10% 8 14% 8 14% 85 12% 5 9% 5 9% 97 14% 4 7% 4 7% 65 9% 7 12% 7 12% 64 9% 3 5% 3 5% 263 38% JOB LOCATION: King, Pierce, Snohomish Other Washington counties Alaska, Idaho, Oregon California, Hawaii Mountain states Central states Eastern states International 36 68% 36 68% 471 72% 8 15% 8 15% 44 7% 2 4% 2 4% 28 4% 32 5% 16 2% 20 3% 3 6% 3 6% 38 6% 9 1% JOB SEARCH: Newspaper ads World wide web/internet Employment agency Professional organization Faculty advisor or committee 7 13% 7 13% 32 6% 27 52% 27 52% 235 44% 27 5% 9 17% 9 17% 112 21% 8 15% 8 15% 129 24% 9
- Seattle Campus DEMOGRAPHIC SUMMARY - Master's Degree Recipients School Of All Professional 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 17% 1 17% 2 2% 8 9% 5 83% 5 83% 76 82% 3 3% 4 4% 1 33% 1 33% 27 44% 1 33% 1 33% 9 15% 11 18% 1 33% 1 33% 14 23% 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 3 60% 3 60% 13 29% 4 9% 4 9% 8 18% 2 4% 2 40% 2 40% 14 31% TYPE OF EMPLOYER - Master's 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 205 27% 3 5% 3 5% 40 5% 2 3% 2 3% 105 14% 18 2% 7 1% 2 3% 2 3% 47 6% 6 1% 7 12% 7 12% 92 12% 40 5% 9 1% 12 21% 12 21% 63 8% 17 2% 12 2% 17 2% 27 47% 27 47% 35 5% 3 5% 3 5% 37 5% 10
- Seattle Campus STUDENT OUTCOMES - Master's 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? School Of All Professional Not at all Little Somewhat Mostly Very 1 2 3 4 5 Mean S.D. Writing effectively in your field 3.8 1.03 Speaking effectively in your field 3.6 1.13 Critically analyzing technical writing from your field 3.68 1.13 Learning independently 3.82 1.12 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 3.92 3.74 3.37 3.87 0.84 0.85 0.95 1.06 Working cooperatively in a group 4.08 1.14 Preparing for a career 3.31 1.18 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 3.42 4.21 4.33 4.2 1.11 0.94 0.92 0.86 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 3.6 3.62 3.57 3.1 2.53 3 0.99 0.98 1.06 1.42 1.28 1.30 11
- Seattle Campus CURRENT ACTIVITY ROSTER Working Job Title Employer BACHELOR'S MASTER'S Permanent in career: Career, change likely: Not career, full-time: Part-time: Permanent in career: Career, change likely: Not career, full-time: er Providence Hospital Resident Manager Catholic Community Svcs Housing Asst Low Income Housing Instit Asst. Program Supervisor Friends of Youth Assistant Store Director Hollywood CSL RA Stan Demello Lifeguard City of Edmonds, Mount Lk Overnight Staff Landing Homeless Shelter er 3 State of WA, DSHS/DCFS MSW Providence Hospice of Sea Clinical er Dept. of Veterans Affairs Mental Health Practitione Harborview Mental Health MSW Care Coor Providance Hospital er DCFS Case Manager ALTC Yakima County er III DSHS Family Advocate Pathways for Women YWCA Counselor Centralia College Treatment Coor./Prog. Man Squaxin Island Tribe Family Support Worker/Cou Atlantic Street Center er Gov. Dept. of Soc. & Hlth Family Support Specialist Bellevue School District er WA State-DSHS-CA Certification Specialist Seattle Housing Authority Case Manager South Coast Hospice Dev. Specialist/Soc. Work Them Services Cancer Information Specia Fred Hutchinson Center Clinical er Univ. of Michigan Trauma Specialist UW Schl er/therap Bellevue School District Educational Planner Green River Concol Adoption SW Fam. Connect.Christ. Adop er DSHS Cancer Information Specia Fred Hutchinson Cancer Re er Regency at R Rehab Center Residential Counselor Spruce St. SCRC/PHS CDP Supervisor CDC Health Therapist Touchstone Behav H. er Soc. Suc. Agency er III DSHS Caseworker Hackney Council Children Mental Hlth Coun ACRS Intake Specialist DESC Psychiatric er Visiting Nurse Service Fellow Veterane Adm. Hospital Researcher Fred Hutchinson CRC Behavior Specialist Issaquah School District Mental Health Clinician Seattle Mental Health Dual Diagnosis Counselor Case Manager VMTT Program Supervisor 12
- Seattle Campus Working Job Title Employer Not career, temporary: Part-time: RN Laborer Office Manager Not willing to disclose er III Maternity Suppt/Soc. Welf RN/MSW Research Asst. Oncology er er Office Administrator Harborview Graham Construction Apiwfsc DCFS Puget Sound/Neigh. Health St. Joseph Hosp. UW Skagit Valley Hospital North Memorial Med. Cntr Indaba Center, Inc. In School Program Level Program Field of study Institution BACHELOR'S MASTER'S Masters/Doctoral Undergraduate Masters/Doctoral MSW Social Welfare MSW /MSW Clinical Doctoratein Psyc Clinical UW, Sea School of UW Attended UW Argosy University Unemployed BACHELOR'S MASTER'S Type of work seeking Clinical SW in Hosp. Sett Coor/Prgm Adm @ Soc Servi Work in Field 13