Career & Internship Center 337 College Hill, Johnson, VT 05656 | [email protected]| 802-635-1206 | www.jsc.edu 2014 GRADUATE SURVEY The Advising & Career Center at Johnson State College distributed a survey by mail or email starting in November 2014 to all members of the 2014 graduating class. A paper survey was mailed in early December 2014, to all graduates who had not already replied. Graduates had the option of completing the paper survey and returning it in an enclosed, postage-paid return envelope or taking the survey online. (The survey we mailed is reproduced at the end of this document.) Results were compiled based on completed surveys as well as information provided by faculty and staff as of March 31, 2015. SUMMARY OF RESULTS Overall Response Rate: 39% (155 of 396 graduates) Campus-based undergraduates ................................................................................... 44% (70 of 159) External Degree Program graduates ........................................................................... 35% (61 of 173) Graduates of JSC graduate programs ......................................................................... 45% (29 of 64) Placement Data Respondents now employed or continuing their education .................................................. 94% (144 of 154) Respondents now employed in Vermont .............................................................................. 84% (117 of 139) Respondents now continuing their education in Vermont .................................................... 65% (15 of 23) Respondents employed in a job directly or somewhat related to their major ....................... 73% (83 of 113) Salary Data Respondents reporting salaries over $25,000 annually .............................................. 63% (59 of 93) Reporting salaries of $25,000- $34,999............................................................. 20% (19 of 93) Reporting salaries over $35,000 ........................................................................ 43% (40 of 93) Career Preparation Respondents reporting JSC provided good or excellent preparation for their current job/activities .................................................................. 70% (88 of 126) Respondents reporting their JSC major provided good or excellent preparation for their current job/activities ................................................... 71% (89 of 129) Among respondents reporting participation in co- or extra- curricular activities at JSC, those saying such participation provided good or excellent preparation for life after JSC .......................................... 71% (37 of 52) Graduates who participated in an internship or practicum while at JSC .................... 66% (87 of 131) Are currently employed at the internship/practicum site ....................................... 21% (18 of 85) Received an offer to continue but declined ........................................................... 24% (20 of 85) Report being hired elsewhere because of experience ............................................ 25% (21 of 85) gained through the internship/practicum Job Search Respondents who found a job within 6 months of graduation ................................... 93% (104 of 112) Asked which methods were most instrumental in obtaining a job, they reported: Continuing with employer ....................... 24% Advertisement ............... 16% Contact through relative/friend................ 26% Internet search ............... 17% Internship ..... ........................................... 8% Faculty/staff referral …. 8%
19
Embed
2014 GRADUATE SURVEY - Johnson State · PDF file2014 Graduate Survey ... J.BA.PSY.EDP Independent consultant Jamberry Nails ... 2014 Behavioral Science graduates reported continuing
This document is posted to help you gain knowledge. Please leave a comment to let me know what you think about it! Share it to your friends and learn new things together.
Transcript
Career & Internship Center
337 College Hill, Johnson, VT 05656 | [email protected] | 802-635-1206 | www.jsc.edu
2014 GRADUATE SURVEY The Advising & Career Center at Johnson State College distributed a survey by mail or email starting in November 2014 to all
members of the 2014 graduating class. A paper survey was mailed in early December 2014, to all graduates who had not already
replied. Graduates had the option of completing the paper survey and returning it in an enclosed, postage-paid return envelope or
taking the survey online. (The survey we mailed is reproduced at the end of this document.) Results were compiled based on
completed surveys as well as information provided by faculty and staff as of March 31, 2015.
SUMMARY OF RESULTS
Overall Response Rate: 39% (155 of 396 graduates)
Campus-based undergraduates ................................................................................... 44% (70 of 159)
External Degree Program graduates ........................................................................... 35% (61 of 173)
Graduates of JSC graduate programs ......................................................................... 45% (29 of 64)
Placement Data
Respondents now employed or continuing their education .................................................. 94% (144 of 154)
Respondents now employed in Vermont .............................................................................. 84% (117 of 139)
Respondents now continuing their education in Vermont .................................................... 65% (15 of 23)
Respondents employed in a job directly or somewhat related to their major ....................... 73% (83 of 113)
Salary Data
Respondents reporting salaries over $25,000 annually .............................................. 63% (59 of 93)
Reporting salaries of $25,000- $34,999............................................................. 20% (19 of 93)
Reporting salaries over $35,000 ........................................................................ 43% (40 of 93)
Career Preparation
Respondents reporting JSC provided good or excellent
preparation for their current job/activities .................................................................. 70% (88 of 126)
Respondents reporting their JSC major provided good or
excellent preparation for their current job/activities ................................................... 71% (89 of 129)
Among respondents reporting participation in co- or extra-
curricular activities at JSC, those saying such participation
provided good or excellent preparation for life after JSC .......................................... 71% (37 of 52)
Graduates who participated in an internship or practicum while at JSC .................... 66% (87 of 131)
Are currently employed at the internship/practicum site ....................................... 21% (18 of 85)
Received an offer to continue but declined ........................................................... 24% (20 of 85)
Report being hired elsewhere because of experience ............................................ 25% (21 of 85)
gained through the internship/practicum
Job Search
Respondents who found a job within 6 months of graduation ................................... 93% (104 of 112)
Asked which methods were most instrumental in obtaining a job, they reported:
Continuing with employer ....................... 24% Advertisement ............... 16%
Contact through relative/friend ................ 26% Internet search ............... 17%
J.MA.EDU.ECU.IDV Kindergarden teacher Twinfield Union Highschool plainfield VT.
PAGE 7
SUMMARY OF JOB TITLES REPORTED BY 2014 EDUCATION GRADUATES AS OF MAR. 31, 2015
JSC Program Job Title Employer
J.MA.EDU.ECU.IDV Washington Central Supervisory Union
J.MA.EDU.ECU.IDV Senior Army Instructor JRoTC Enosburg Falls H.S.
J.MA.EDU.SPE Special Education Teacher Waipahu Intermediate School, Waipahu, Hawaii
J.MA.EDU.SPE Special Educator Hyde Park Elementary School, Hyde Park, VT
2014 Education graduates reported continuing their education at the following colleges/universities: Program at JSC Current College/University Attending Current Program of Study
J.BA.CED.PSY Johnson State College, Johnson, VT Special Education Endorsement Note: Graduates receiving a degree in secondary education are included under the department of their discipline (e.g., B.S.MAT.SEC graduates are included among Mathematics graduates).
2014 Environmental & Health Sciences Graduates Response Rate .......................................................................................................... 33% (14 of 43 graduates)
Report being employed or continuing their education ............................................. 100% (14 of 14)
Report their job is directly or somewhat related to their major ............................... 44% (4 of 9)
Report their major provided good or excellent preparation for
their job/activities since graduation ......................................................................... 56% (5 of 9)
Report earning salaries over $25,000 ....................................................................... 50% (2 of 4)
SUMMARY OF JOB TITLES REPORTED BY 2014 ENVIRONMENTAL & HEALTH SCIENCES GRADUATES AS OF MAR. 31, 2015
JSC Program Job Title Employer
J.BA.OED.ADV First Mate and Bar Back, F/V Sally Rochelle out of Rye, NH, Thirsty Moose Tap House, Dover, NH
J.BA.OED.EVE Associate Teacher Mid State Montessori Center, Plymouth, NH
J.BS.BIO bartender/server/ assistant manager Positive Pie Hardwick VT.
J.BS.ENV Customer Service Rep, Bournes Energy, and Piecasso Stowe, VT
J.BS.HSI The Edge, VT
2014 Environmental and Health Sciences graduates reported continuing their education at the following colleges/universities: Program at JSC Current College/University Attending Current Program of Study
2014 Fine & Performing Arts Graduates
Response Rate .......................................................................................................... 23% (6 of 26 graduates)
Report being employed or continuing their education ............................................. 83% (5 of 6)
Report their job is directly or somewhat related to their major ............................... 60% (3 of 5)
Report their major provided good or excellent preparation for
their job/activities since graduation ......................................................................... 40% (2 of 5)
PAGE 8
Report earning salaries over $25,000 ....................................................................... 40% (2 of 5)
SUMMARY OF JOB TITLES REPORTED BY 2014 FINE & PERFORMING ARTS GRADUATES AS OF MAR. 31, 2015
Program Job Title Employer
J.BA.ART Deli Amatos at Billings Mobil, Waterbury, VT
Report being employed or continuing their education ............................................. 100% (2 of 2)
Report their job is directly or somewhat related to their major ............................... 100% (1 of 1)
Report their major provided good or excellent preparation for
their job/activities since graduation ......................................................................... 100% (2 of 2)
Report earning salaries over $25,000 ....................................................................... 100% (1of 1)
SUMMARY OF JOB TITLES REPORTED BY 2014 HUMANITIES GRADUATES AS OF MAR. 31, 2015
JSC Program Job Title Employer
2014 Humanities graduates reported continuing their education at the following colleges/universities: Program at JSC Current College/University Attending Current Program of Study
2014 Liberal Arts/General Studies Graduates Response Rate .......................................................................................................... 35% (35 of 101 graduates)
Report being employed or continuing their education ............................................. 89% (31 of 35)
Report their job is directly or somewhat related to their major ............................... 71% (20 of 28)
Report their major provided good or excellent preparation for
their job/activities since graduation ......................................................................... 70% (21 of 30)
Report earning salaries over $25,000 ....................................................................... 72% (21 of 29)
SUMMARY OF JOB TITLES REPORTED BY 2014 LIBERAL ARTS & GENERAL STUDIES GRADUATES AS OF MAR. 31, 2015
PAGE 9
JSC Program Job Title Employer
J.BA.INT Nanny/Childcare provider 2 Private family homes, Morrisville, VT
J.BA.INT.EDP substitute teacher Lamoille North SU, Hyde Park, VT
J.BA.INT.EDP Health Care Advocate Vermont Legal Aid, Burlington, VT
J.BA.PRO.EDP Community corrections program supervisor State of Vermont, Barre VT
Reported an internship or practicum 55% 48% 47% 55% 43% 50% 56% 60% 52% 49% 66%
Reported a direct & positive effect on job search** 91% 77% 79% 80% 31% 36% 12% 12% 36% 74% 70%
Currently employed at internship site 36% 24% 26% 26% 11% 14% 13% 27% 14% 18% 21%
Received an offer to continue, but declined 12% 4% 7% 12% 4% 4% 5% 12% 5% 12% 24%
Hired elsewhere because of experience gained 43% 49% 50% 42% 12% 19% 20% 30% 18% 35% 25%
*The calculation for years 2008 through 2012 included respondents who indicated that the question was 5. Not applicable. The calculations for all other years include only respondents who replied with 1. Excellent preparation, 2. Good preparation, 3. Fair preparation, 4. Inadequate preparation. **The calculation for years 2008 through 2012 included respondents who indicated that the question was 5. No applicable. The calculations for all other years include only respondents who replied with 1. I received an offer to continue, but declined, 2. I am currently employed at the internship/practicum site, 3. I was hired elsewhere because of experience gained through my internship/practicum, 4. It did not seem to affect my employment.
J.BA.CED.ENG Childhood Education - English J.BA.MUS.VPJ Vocal Performance - Jazz J.BS.HSI.E&S Health Sciences W/Elem & Sec Lic
J.BA.CED.ENV Childhood Ed - Environ Science J.BA.OED.A&E Outdoor Ed - Advent & Environ
J.BS.HSI.ELE Health Sciences W/Elem Lic
J.BA.CED.HIS Childhood Education - History J.BA.OED.ADV Outdoor Ed – Advent Ed. & Wilderness Leadshp
J.BS.HSI.SEC Health Sciences W/Sec Lic
J.BA.CED.HSI Childhood Ed - Health Science J.BA.OED.EVE Outdoor Ed - Environmental Ed
J.BS.HSI.TEA Health Sciences W/Elem & Sec Lic
Note: Missing from this list are program codes ending with “EDP,” which simply indicates the degree was completed through JSC’s External Degree Program.
PAGE 19
J.BA.CED.MAT Childhood Ed -
Mathematics J.BA.POS Political Science J.BS.INS Integrated Environmental
Science
J.BA.CED.MUS Childhood Education - Music
J.BA.POS.SEC Political Science W/Sec Lic J.BS.INS.SEC Integrated Environmental Science
J.BA.CED.POS Childhood Ed - Political Science
J.BA.POS.TEA Political Science W/Sec Lic J.BS.INS.TEA Integrated Environmental Science
J.BA.CED.PSY Childhood Education - Psychology
J.BA.PSY Psychology J.BS.MAT Mathematics
J.BA.CED.TAD Childhood Ed - Theater & Drama
J.BA.TAD Theatre & Drama J.BS.MAT.SEC Mathematics W/Sec Lic
J.BA.CED.TEA Childhood Ed - Teacher Ed Appl
J.BA.TAD.E&S Theater & Drama W/Sec Lic J.BS.MAT.TEA Mathematics W/Sec Lic