Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico Master Degree Exit Interview Computer Science 2014 Graduate School, Coop Program and Institutional Research Office 1
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Sample Sample 2014 Population 11 Sample 8 Percent of participation 73% 3
STUDENT INFORMATION 4
Gender 10 Male Female Total 8 0 8 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 10 Female Male 1 5
FINANCIAL SUPPORT 6
Financial support during graduate study Financial Support Educational Loan 5 Individual Support 1 PR Higher Education Scholarship 0 Other 2 PR Higher Education Scholarship Other 25% Individual Support 13% Educational Loan 62% 7
TIME NOT TAKING COURSES OR WORKING ON RESEARCH PROJECT OR THESIS 8
Take time without work in your degree Not work on degree Yes 3 No 5 Yes 37% No 63% 9
Time without work in your degree Time Less than one year 0 1 year 1 1-2 years 0 2 years 1 2-3 years 3 years 4 years 5 years or more Less than one year 2-3 years 0 3 years 0 2 years 5 1 Year 5 4 years 0 5 years or more 0 Total 2 1-2 Years 10
PAPER ACCEPTED FOR PUBLICATION 11
Any paper accepted for publication Accepted Yes 0 No 7 Total 0 Yes No 10 12
ACTIVITIES 13
What main activities are you engaged in at the present time? Key Statement A Employed 35 or more hours per week. 5 B Employed in a full-time position (six months or less) 2 C Employed less than 35 hours per week. 0 D Actively seeking full-time employment. 1 E Enrolled in an educational institution. 0 F Serving an internship required for state or professional licensing. G Voluntary unemployed. 0 H Other 0 0 14
What main activities are you engaged in at the present time? C D 13% E F G H B 25% A 62% 15
Which one is your principle activity? Key Statement A Employed 35 or more hours per week. 4 B Employed in a full-time position (six months or less) 2 C Employed less than 35 hours per week. 0 D Actively seeking full-time employment. 0 E Enrolled in an educational institution. 0 F Serving an internship required for state or professional licensing. 0 G Voluntary unemployed. 0 H Other 0 Total 6 16
Which one is your principle activity? B 33% C E D F G H A 67% 17
EMPLOYMENT 18
When you choose the graduate program, how strongly did you expect to obtain a job directly related to it? Evaluation Very Strongly 6 Somewhat Strongly 1 Not Strongly at all 0 Total 7 Somewhat Strongly 14% Not Strongly at all Very Strongly 86% 19
Currently working Working Yes 8 No 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 10 No Yes 1 20
Location of the company Location Puerto Rico 6 United States 2 Other 0 United States 25% Other Puerto Rico 75% 21
Working load Working Load Full Time 8 Part Time 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 10 Part Time Full Time 1 22
The present job is related with your degree Related Yes 7 No 1 10 98% 96% 94% 92% 9 88% 86% 13% No Yes 84% 82% 8 88% 23
If the job is not related to your major field, what was the main reason for taking it? Key Reason A Could not find a job in my field 0 B Better pay than a job in my field 0 C Better opportunity for advancement than my field 0 D To see if I like this kind of work 0 E Opportunity to help people or be useful to society 0 F Geographical location appealed to me 0 G Best opportunity among available jobs 1 H Other 0 Total 1 24
If the job is not related to your major field, what was the main reason for taking it? A B C D E F H G 10 25
Level of education required for your present job Degree Doctorate 0 Master 2 Bachelor 6 Certification 0 Some college 0 No college required 0 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 25% 75% 26
Starting Yearly Salary Salary Range $20,000 or less 0 $20,001-$25,000 1 $25,001-$30,000 0 $30,001-$35,000 1 $35,001-$40,000 3 $40,001-$45,000 1 $45,001-$50,000 0 $50,000+ 2 27
Starting Yearly Salary 4 38% 35% 3 25% 25% 2 15% 1 13% 13% 13% Percent 5% 28
Current Yearly Salary Salary Range $20,000 or less 0 $20,001-$25,000 0 $25,001-$30,000 0 $30,001-$35,000 0 $35,001-$40,000 4 $40,001-$45,000 1 $45,001-$50,000 1 $50,000+ 2 29
Current Yearly Salary 5 45% 4 35% 3 25% 2 15% 1 5% 5 13% 13% 25% Percent 30
What kind of organization employs you? Organization Business or Industry 4 Government agency 3 Educational institution 1 Non-profit organization 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 13% 38% Other Self-employed Non-profit organization Self-employed 0 Other 0 4 3 2 5 Educational institution Government agency 1 Business or Industry 31
Level of satisfaction with your present job Satisfaction Completely satisfied 3 Pretty satisfied 5 Not very satisfied 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 63% 3 2 38% 1 Completely satisfied Pretty satisfied 32 Not very satisfied
To what extent do you deal that your present job contributes to attaining your career goals? Deal A great deal 4 Somewhat 3 10 9 8 13% Not at all 1 7 6 38% Not at all 5 Somewhat 4 A great deal 3 2 1 5 33
Which factors assisted you in finding your present job? Legend Statement A Above average GPA 3 B Academic major 4 C Double major 1 D Competence in foreign language 1 E Competence in English 4 F Competence in mathematics 1 G Competence in computers 6 H Work experience or internship/volunteer experience 5 I An effective job search campaign 1 J Extra-curricular experiences providing skills sought by employers 1 K Personality or interpersonal skills 3 L Knowing someone who was able to influence the hiring decision 0 34 M Other 1
Which factors assisted you in finding your present job? 2 19% 18% 16% 16% 14% 13% 13% 12% 1 8% 6% 1 1 4% 3% 3% 3% 3% 3% 3% 2% 35 A B C D E F G H I J K L M
EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES 36
What are your plans for future educational activities? Key Statement A I do not plan to go to school again 1 B Taking interesting classes 1 C Acquiring job skills 3 D Obtaining a license authorizing the practice of an occupation 0 E Obtaining a second bachelor s degree 0 F Obtaining a second master s degree 0 G Obtaining professional or doctor s degree 4 H Obtaining a Technical Certification 2 I Other 2 37
What are your plans for future educational activities? 35% 3 31% 25% 23% 2 15% 15% 15% 1 8% 8% 5% A B C D E F G H I 38
Are you considering pursuing Graduate Studies (PhD)? 10 Admitted Yes 4 No 4 9 8 7 5 6 5 4 No Yes 3 2 5 1 39
When are you considering pursuing Graduate Studies (PhD)? 10 Admitted Immediately 1 Within one (1) year 3 Total 4 9 8 7 6 5 4 75% Within one (1) year Immediately 3 2 1 25% 40
Are you already been admitted for further graduate study? 10 Admitted Yes 0 No 7 Total 7 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 10 No Yes 1 41
COOP AND PLACEMENT OFFICE 42
Have you ever participated in COOP Internship? Participated Yes 1 No 7 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 88% No Yes 1 13% 43
Have you ever handed over your resume to the office? 10 Handed over resume 9 Yes 2 8 No 6 7 6 5 4 75% No Yes 3 2 1 25% 44
Are you available for employment? 10 Available 9 Yes 5 No 3 8 7 6 5 4 38% No Yes 3 63% 2 1 45
PROGRAM EVALUATION 46
What is your perception of the academic expectations of your program? 6 5 5 Evaluation Excellent 1 Above Average 4 4 38% Average 3 Below Average 0 3 2 1 13% Poor 0 Excellent Above Average Average Below Average Poor 47
How would you rate your program s performance in keeping pace with recent trends and developments in your field? 4 35% 3 25% 2 15% 1 38% 25% 38% Evaluation Excellent 3 Above Average 2 Average 3 Below Average 0 Poor 0 5% Excellent Above Average Average Below Average Poor 48
How would you rate the research opportunities your program provided to graduate students? 6 5 5 Evaluation Excellent 1 4 Above Average 4 Average 2 3 2 1 13% 25% 13% Below Average 1 Poor 0 Excellent Above Average Average Below Average Poor 49
How would you rate the adequacy of facilities in your program? 6 5 4 5 38% Evaluation Excellent 0 Above Average 4 Average 3 3 Below Average 1 Poor 0 2 1 13% Excellent Above Average Average Below Average Poor 50
Indicate your level of satisfaction with the supervision and guidance you received. 4 35% 3 25% 2 15% 1 25% 38% 25% 13% Evaluation Excellent 2 Above Average 3 Average 2 Below Average 0 Poor 1 5% Excellent Above Average Average Below Average Poor 51
What is your perception of the quality the faculty in your degree program? 6 57% Evaluation 5 Excellent 2 4 Above Average 4 Average 1 3 29% Below Average 0 Poor 0 2 14% Total 7 1 Excellent Above Average Average Below Average Poor 52
How could you rate the overall quality of your degree program? 6 5 5 Evaluation Excellent 2 4 Above Average 4 Average 2 3 2 25% 25% Below Average 0 Poor 0 1 Excellent Above Average Average Below Average Poor 53
GRADUATE SCHOOL EVALUATION 54
Graduate admission process 8 7 6 5 71% Evaluation Excellent 5 Above Average 2 Average 0 4 3 2 29% Below Average 0 Poor 0 Total 7 1 Excellent Above Average Average Below Average Poor 55
Graduate new-student orientation 6 5 5 Evaluation Excellent 4 4 38% Above Average 3 Average 1 3 2 1 13% Below Average 0 Poor 0 Excellent Above Average Average Below Average Poor 56
Graduate School web page 4 35% 3 25% 38% 38% Evaluation Excellent 3 Above Average 3 Average 1 2 15% 1 13% 13% Below Average 1 Poor 0 5% Excellent Above Average Average Below Average Poor 57
Graduation requirements 6 5 5 5 Evaluation Excellent 4 4 Above Average 0 Average 4 3 Below Average 0 2 Poor 0 1 Excellent Above Average Average Below Average Poor 58
LEVEL OF SATISFACTION 59
Acquiring background and specialization for further education in a professional/scientific/scholarly field Satisfaction Completely satisfied 4 Pretty satisfied 4 Not very satisfied 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 5 5 Pretty satisfied 60
Your ability to write clearly, correctly, and effectively Satisfaction 10 Completely satisfied 7 Pretty satisfied 1 Not very satisfied 0 98% 96% 94% 92% 9 13% 88% 86% 84% 88% 82% 8 Completely satisfied Pretty satisfied 61 Not very satisfied
Your ability to communicate effectively (verbal communication/presentation skills). Satisfaction Completely satisfied 7 Pretty satisfied 1 Not very satisfied 0 10 98% 96% 94% 92% 9 88% 86% 84% 82% 8 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 13% 88% Pretty satisfied 62
You have a comprehensive approach towards advancement in contemporary issues and engagement in continuous life long learning Satisfaction Completely satisfied 7 Pretty satisfied 1 Not very satisfied 0 10 98% 96% 94% 92% 9 88% 86% 84% 82% 8 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 13% 88% Pretty satisfied 63
You have a comprehensive understanding of fundamental principles within your major course of study /field Satisfaction Completely satisfied 5 Pretty satisfied 3 Not very satisfied 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 38% 63% Pretty satisfied 64
Your ability to reason, see relationships, raise questions, examine contrary views, and think critically Satisfaction Completely satisfied 8 Pretty satisfied 0 Not very satisfied 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 10 Pretty satisfied 65
You have developed analytical thinking and problem solving Satisfaction Completely satisfied 8 Pretty satisfied 0 Not very satisfied 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 10 Pretty satisfied 66
You are able to developed ideas and present them in written work Satisfaction Completely satisfied 7 Pretty satisfied 1 Not very satisfied 0 10 98% 96% 94% 92% 9 88% 86% 84% 82% 8 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 13% 88% Pretty satisfied 67
Your research/project or comprehensive exam sharpened your analytical and problem solving skills Satisfaction Completely satisfied 7 Pretty satisfied 1 Not very satisfied 0 10 98% 96% 94% 92% 9 88% 86% 84% 82% 8 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 13% 88% Pretty satisfied 68
Your research/project or comprehensive exam helped you to developed abilities to plan your own work Satisfaction Completely satisfied 8 Pretty satisfied 0 Not very satisfied 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 10 Pretty satisfied 69
Your research/project or comprehensive exam was completed satisfactorily 10 Satisfaction 9 8 25% Completely satisfied 6 Pretty satisfied 2 Not very satisfied 0 7 6 5 4 3 2 75% 1 Completely satisfied Pretty satisfied 70 Not very satisfied
You are confident about tackling unfamiliar tasks in industry or academia within an ethical framework Satisfaction Completely satisfied 6 Pretty satisfied 2 Not very satisfied 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 25% 75% Pretty satisfied 71
You have developed skills in the effective use of technology and library resources for life-long learning Satisfaction Completely satisfied 5 Pretty satisfied 2 Not very satisfied 1 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 13% 25% 63% Pretty satisfied 72
Your ability to participate effectively as a citizen Satisfaction Completely satisfied 8 Pretty satisfied 0 Not very satisfied 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 10 Pretty satisfied 73
Your ability to do university work Satisfaction Completely satisfied 8 Pretty satisfied 0 Not very satisfied 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 10 Pretty satisfied 74
The effort you put into your university education Satisfaction Completely satisfied 7 Pretty satisfied 1 Not very satisfied 0 10 98% 96% 94% 92% 9 88% 86% 84% 82% 8 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 13% 88% Pretty satisfied 75
Your involvement with faculty Satisfaction Completely satisfied 2 Pretty satisfied 6 Not very satisfied 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 25% 75% Pretty satisfied 76
Your access to faculty outside of the classroom Satisfaction Completely satisfied 5 Pretty satisfied 3 Not very satisfied 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 38% 63% Pretty satisfied 77
Your major course of study Satisfaction 10 Completely satisfied 8 Pretty satisfied 0 Not very satisfied 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 10 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Pretty satisfied 78 Not very satisfied
The quality of your degree program Satisfaction Completely satisfied 4 Pretty satisfied 4 Not very satisfied 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 5 5 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 79
Instruction at PUPR Satisfaction Completely satisfied 4 Pretty satisfied 4 Not very satisfied 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 5 5 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 80
Your learning opportunities outside of the classroom Satisfaction Completely satisfied 5 Pretty satisfied 3 Not very satisfied 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 38% 63% Pretty satisfied 81
The technology learning environment Satisfaction Completely satisfied 5 Pretty satisfied 3 Not very satisfied 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 38% 63% Pretty satisfied 82
The value of your PUPR education Satisfaction Completely satisfied 5 Pretty satisfied 3 Not very satisfied 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 38% 63% Pretty satisfied 83
PUPR at whole Satisfaction Completely satisfied 6 Pretty satisfied 1 Not very satisfied 1 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied 13% 13% 75% Pretty satisfied 84
LEVEL OF SATISFACTION WITH RESEARCH EXPERIENCE 85
Supervision was available when I needed it Satisfaction Completely satisfied 5 Pretty satisfied 3 Not very satisfied 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 38% 63% Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 86
The thesis examination process was fair Satisfaction Completely satisfied 2 Pretty satisfied 0 Not very satisfied 0 Total 2 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 10 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 87
My research further developed my problems solving skills Satisfaction Completely satisfied 7 Pretty satisfied 0 Not very satisfied 0 Total 7 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 10 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 88
I had good access to the technical support I needed Satisfaction Completely satisfied 7 Pretty satisfied 1 Not very satisfied 0 10 98% 96% 94% 92% 9 88% 86% 84% 82% 8 13% 88% Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 89
I learned to develop my ideas and present them in my written work Satisfaction Completely satisfied 7 Pretty satisfied 1 Not very satisfied 0 10 98% 96% 94% 92% 9 88% 86% 84% 82% 8 13% 88% Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 90
I understood the required standard for the thesis Satisfaction Completely satisfied 1 Pretty satisfied 1 Not very satisfied 1 Total 3 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 33% 33% 33% Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 91
My supervisor(s) provided additional information relevant to my topic Satisfaction Completely satisfied 2 Pretty satisfied 5 Not very satisfied 1 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 13% 63% 25% Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 92
My research sharpened my analytical skills was satisfied with the thesis examination process Satisfaction Completely satisfied 3 Pretty satisfied 1 Not very satisfied 1 Total 5 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 2 2 6 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 93
I was given good guidance in topic selection and refinement Satisfaction Completely satisfied 6 Pretty satisfied 1 Not very satisfied 1 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 13% 13% 75% Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 94
I understood the requirements of thesis examination Satisfaction Completely satisfied 2 Pretty satisfied 1 Not very satisfied 0 Total 3 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 33% 67% Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 95
Doing my research helped me to develop my ability to plan my own work Satisfaction Completely satisfied 6 Pretty satisfied 2 Not very satisfied 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 25% 75% Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 96
My research supervisor(s) provided helpful feedback on my progress Satisfaction Completely satisfied 6 Pretty satisfied 1 Not very satisfied 1 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 13% 13% 75% Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 97
I received good guidance in my literature search Satisfaction Completely satisfied 5 Pretty satisfied 2 Not very satisfied 1 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 13% 25% 63% Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 98
The examination of my thesis was completed in a reasonable time Satisfaction Completely satisfied 3 Pretty satisfied 1 Not very satisfied 0 Total 4 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 25% 75% Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 99
As a result of my research, I feel confident about tackling unfamiliar problems Satisfaction Completely satisfied 4 Pretty satisfied 4 Not very satisfied 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 5 5 Completely satisfied Not very satisfied Pretty satisfied 100
OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT 101
Before starting studies, what main activities were engage? Key Statement A Full time, regular position 3 B Full time, contract/temporary position 2 C Part time 1 D Actively seeking full time employment 3 E Enrolled in an educational institution 0 F Voluntary unemployed 0 G Other 1 102
Before starting studies, what main activities were engage? 35% 3 3 3 25% 2 2 15% 1 1 1 5% A B C D E F G 103
If you were working before starting your graduate studies, did you obtain or will obtain career advancement opportunities as result of your graduate degree completion? Career advancement Promotion 0 Job retention 0 No change 4 Other 2 Total 6 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 33% 67% Promotion Job retention No change Other 104
Reference * California State University, Chico (n.d.) Retrieved August 30, 2012, from http://www.csuchico.edu/vpaa/wasc/docs/cpr_standard_4/cfr_4.5/grad_survey_sp 05.pdf 105