University of Nebraska at Omaha
December 2007 and May 2008 Baccalaureate Graduates
Outcomes Survey - 992 respondents - Delivery-Site
Of the 1,653 seniors who graduated and the additional 200 or so who completed an application for graduation but did not graduate on-time, 992 responded to this voluntary survey. The response rate is 54%. Seniors choose to participate in the online survey when they apply for graduation.
All but a few seniors worked off-campus their last college year. Nearly 75% of graduating seniors reported working off-campus 20 or more hours per week and 43% said they worked 30 or more hours per week. Nonetheless, many made time to participate in student activities and organizations (40%), do volunteer or community service (40-50%), join a professional organization or association (24%) or do career preparation (40%).
The level of satisfaction with academic preparation (results are below) has varied very little since these questions were first asked of graduates in 2003. Open-ended questions collect some of the most insightful and constructive information. Students this year frequently commented on life-changing college experiences and positive relationships with faculty and staff. Students also suggested areas for improvement. Parking continues to be the top item for improvement followed by academic/classroom experiences and academic advising.
Overall Satisfaction
- 94% recommend UNO to other students
- 91% are satisfied with the knowledge and skills required to earn a degree
- 50% are willing to mentor a UNO student
- 51% wish to return to UNO for graduate study
Academic Preparation
Satisfaction with academic preparation
| % | |
Very Satisfied or Satisfied |
|
Development of critical reasoning skills |
89.6 |
Development of quantitative skills |
82.5 |
Development of writing skills |
80.9 |
Skills to speak confidently in public |
80.5 |
Sensitivity to diversity of cultures |
83.0 |
Skills to listen and evaluate critically |
86.6 |
The knowledge and skills for my degree |
90.9 |
Following Graduation
Most likely primary activity
% |
|
Employment, Full-Time Paid |
71.1 |
Graduate or professional school, Full-Time |
16.0 |
Graduate or professional school, Part-Time |
3.4 |
Employment, Part-Time Paid |
2.6 |
Completely undecided |
2.4 |
Starting or raising a family |
1.6 |
Military Service |
1.0 |
Traveling |
.9 |
Additional undergraduate education |
.8 |
Volunteer activity (e.g.) Peace Corps |
.2 |