2016-2017 Graduation Survey Report Department of Career Planning and Development
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Table of Contents
2016-2017 Graduation Survey Report Department of Career Planning and Development
Introduction / Message from Associate Director ……………..………….………………………………………….. 3 Executive Summary ……………………………………………………………...………………………………………. 4 KSU General Post-Graduation Summary ……………………………………………………………………………. 6 College of Architecture and Construction Management Results ………………..…………………………….….. 8 Department of Architecture …………………………………………………………………………………………….10 Department of Construction Management ………………………………………………………………………… 13 Qualitative Data ……………………………..………………………………………..………………………………… 17
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Introduction
2016-2017 Graduation Survey Report Department of Career Planning and Development
Dear Kennesaw State University Faculty, Staff & Administration: Each semester, the KSU Department of Career Planning and Development assesses the postgraduation career status of graduates. The purpose of the survey is to provide the KSU community with a glimpse of the career paths of our students at the time of their graduation. We collect information regarding employment status, graduate school attendance, and experiential education participation. On the following pages, you will find the results for the 2016-2017 graduating class. The college reports are separated by departments and majors for ease of reading. In at least one case, a major that was offered on the former SPSU campus has been combined with the appropriate major on the Kennesaw campus. Also, note that the data collection method changed mid-year—for the Summer and Fall ‘16 graduations, surveys were collected at the day of graduation. For the Spring ‘17 graduation, surveys were collected with the petition to graduate. We hope this information will encourage the KSU community to continue to support the efforts of the Department of Career Planning and Development, as well as assist in providing evidence for learning outcomes as designated by the various accrediting bodies. While this data is not a comprehensive First Destination report, it is a snapshot of the graduating class at the time of graduation or at the time they petition to graduate. Thank you for taking the time to review the attached. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or comments. Sincerely,
Lori Trahan, PhD Associate Director Department of Career Planning and Development Kennesaw State University 470-578-6555 ltrahan@kennesaw.edu
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2016-2017 Graduation Survey Report Department of Career Planning and Development
Executive Summary of Findings (Overall)
At KSU, “success” means that our students are able to follow any path they may choose, whether that next step is employment, pursuit of further education, or any other goal they may define for themselves. According to this definition, 74.4% of the 2016-2017 survey respondents are successful.
KSU students reported a 59.6% rate of participation in Experiential Education programs (a decrease of 4.2% from 2015-2016).
Selected Highlights:
Highest rates of students reporting they were “Employed” at graduation (percentage of graduates from that college): o Graduate College (84.1%) o College of Architecture and Construction Management (76.9%) o College of Business (74.6%)
Highest rates of students reporting they were “Employed in Field of Choice” at graduation (percentage of overall graduates) o College of Business (28.4%) o Graduate College (24.3%) o College of Humanities and Social Science (18.8%)
Highest rates of students reporting they were “Employed in Field of Choice” at graduation (percentage of graduates from that college): o Graduate College (77.8%) o College of Architecture and Construction Management (69.2%) o College of Education (68.6%)
Highest rates of students reporting they were “Attending a Graduate Program” at graduation (percentage of graduates from that college): o College of Science and Mathematics (27.2%) o College of Humanities and Social Sciences (13.9%) o University College (8.6%)
Highest rates of students reporting they participated in Experiential Education during their studies at KSU (percentage of graduates overall): o College of Humanities and Social Science (28.2%) o College of Business (22.2%) o College of Health and Human Services (16%)
Highest rates of students reporting they participated in Experiential Education during their studies at KSU (percentage of graduates of that college): o College of Health and Human Services (84.6%) o College of Education (65.5%) o College of the Arts (61.5%) o College of Architecture and Construction Management (61.5%)
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2016-2017 Graduation Survey Report Department of Career Planning and Development
Executive Summary of Findings (CoACM) Highlights for the College of Architecture and Construction Management:
76.9% of graduates were employed at time of graduation 69.2% of graduates were employed in their field of choice at graduation 0% of graduates intend to pursue graduate education 51.5% of graduates indicated they had participated in an Experiential Education opportunity
By Major:
Highest numbers employed at graduation: o BS, Construction Management (88.5%) o MS, Construction Management (66.7%) o BS, Architecture (50%) Highest numbers employed in field of choice at graduation: o BS, Construction Management (80.8%) o MS, Construction Management (66.7%) o BS, Architecture (40%) Highest participation in Experiential Education: o BS, Construction Management (69.2%)
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General Results Summary
2016-2017 Graduation Survey Report Department of Career Planning and Development
– Results based on survey respondents
KSU Department of Career Planning and Development Post-Graduation Survey During the 2016-2017 academic year (Summer 16, Fall 16, & Spring 17 semesters), KSU graduated 5972 students total (including graduate degrees and certificates).
2936 students completed the Post-Graduation Survey. Completion Rate: 2936 / 5972 = 49.2% EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Employed = 64% (6.8% increase from 2015-2016) o Employed in field of choice at graduation – 48.3% o Employed but not in field of choice at graduation: 15.7%
Seeking Employment = 25.3% (10% decrease in the number of students reporting they were seeking employment at graduation from 2015-2016)
Not Seeking Employment = 0.78% (32% increase in the number of students reporting they were not planning to seek employment at time of graduation from 2015-2016)
Graduate School = 8.7% (13.9% decrease in the number of students reporting they will be attending or applying to a graduate program from 2015-2016)
o Admitted to a graduate program – 1.6% o Applying to a graduate program – 7.1%
Other = 0.89%
Employed Students 70
Percentage
60 50 40
34.6
30 20 10 0
7.8
2.8
2.4
7.9 0.58
2.6
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EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION PARTICIPATION (practical work experience):
Across all KSU majors = 59.6%
*This is a 4.2% decrease in the number of students reporting they participated in Experiential Education from 2015-2016.
OVERALL PARTICIPATION ACROSS ALL KSU MAJORS (1749) = 59.6%
Experiential Education Participation 100
Percentage
ï‚·
75
63.7
66.1
2012-2013
2013-2014
58.3
62.2
59.2
2014-2015
2015-2016
2016-2017
50 25 0
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College of Architecture & Construction Management General Results Summary
– Results based on survey respondents
KSU Department of Career Planning and Development Post-Graduation Survey (Summer 16, Fall 16, & Spring 17) During the 2016-2017 academic year, COACM graduated 101 students including graduate degrees. 39 students completed the Post-Graduation Survey. Completion Rate: 39 / 101 = 38.6%
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Employed = 76.9% (14.3% increase from 2015-2016) o Respondents reporting a job within their field of choice – 69.2% o Respondents reporting other employment – 7.7%
Seeking Employment = 20.5% Not Seeking Employment = 0% Attending a Graduate Program = 0% o Respondents reporting that they have been admitted to a graduate program – 0% o Respondents reporting that they will be applying to a graduate program – 0%
Other = 2.6%
Employed Students 70
Percentage
60
56.4
50 40 30 20 10 0
10.3 2.6
0
0
2.6
5.1
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EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION PARTICIPATION (practical work experience):
ï‚· Across all COACM majors = 61.5% (25.3% increase from 2015-2016) *Comparison data for 2012-2014 not available
COACM Experiential Education Participation 100
Percentage
80
62.7
60
61.5 49.1
40 20 0 2014-2015
2015-2016
2016-2017
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2016-2017 Graduation Survey Report Department of Career Planning and Development
Department of Architecture ARCHITECTURE (BS) – Completion Rate: 10/36 = 28.8%
Employment status: Employed = 50% (12.4% decrease from 2015-2016) o Respondents reporting a job within their field of choice – 40% o Respondents reporting other employment – 10%
Seeking Employment = 50% Not Seeking Employment = 0% Attending a Graduate Program = 0% o Respondents reporting that they have been admitted to a graduate program – 0% o Respondents reporting that they will be applying to a graduate program – 0%
Other = 0%
Employed Students 70
Percentage
60 50 40 30
30
20 10 0
10
10 0
0
0
0
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Percentage
Employment Status Trend 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0
57.1
52
50 36
8
4 2014-2015
Employed
Seeking Employment
50
32 10.7 0
0 2015-2016 Graduate School
0
2016-2017 Not Seeking Employment / Other
*Employed = Employed in field of choice & NOT in field of choice *Graduate School = Accepted into a program & planning on applying to a program
EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION PARTICIPATION* (practical work experience): 
6/10 = 60% (68.1% increase from 2015-2016)
ARCH Experiential Education Participation 100
Percentage
80 60 60 35.7
40 20
12
0 2014-2015
2015-2016
2016-2017
Comparison data for 2012-2014 not available
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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ARCHITECTURE – Completion Rate: 0/2 = 0%
Employment status: Employed = 0% o Respondents reporting a job within their field of choice – 0% o Respondents reporting other employment – 0%
Seeking Employment = 0% Not Seeking Employment = 0% Attending a Graduate Program = 0% o Respondents reporting that they have been admitted to a graduate program – 0% o Respondents reporting that they will be applying to a graduate program – 0%
Other = 0%
EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION PARTICIPATION* (practical work experience):
0 / 2 = 0%
*Comparison data for previous years not available
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Department of Construction Management CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (BS) – Completion Rate: 26/58 = 44.8%
Employment status: Employed = 88.5%
(16.4% increase from 2015-2016)
o Respondents reporting a job within their field of choice – 80.8% o Respondents reporting other employment – 7.7%
Seeking Employment = 11.5% Not Seeking Employment = 0% Attending a Graduate Program = 0% o Respondents reporting that they have been admitted to a graduate program – 0% o Respondents reporting that they will be applying to a graduate program – 0%
Other =0%
Employed Students 70
65.4
60
Percentage
50 40 30 20 10 0
11.5 3.8
0
0
3.8
3.8
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Percentage
Employment Status Trend 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0
88.5 76
76
23.8 15 6
11.5 3
2014-2015 Employed
Seeking Employment
0
0
0
2015-2016 Graduate School
0
2016-2017 Not Seeking Employment / Other
*Employed = Employed in field of choice & NOT in field of choice *Graduate School = Accepted into a program & planning on applying to a program
EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION PARTICIPATION (practical work experience): 
18/26 = 69.2% (9.2% decrease from 2015-2016)
Cons. Mgt. Experiential Education Participation 100 76.2
Percentage
80
69.2
60 40
38
20 0 2014-2015
2015-2016
2016-2017
Comparison data for 2012-2014 not available
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2016-2017 Graduation Survey Report Department of Career Planning and Development
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT – Completion Rate: 3/5 = 60%
Employment status: Employed = 66.7% (16.6% decrease from 2015-2016) o Respondents reporting a job within their field of choice – 66.7% o Respondents reporting other employment – 0%
Seeking Employment = 0% Not Seeking Employment = 0% Attending a Graduate Program = 0% o Respondents reporting that they have been admitted to a graduate program – 0% o Respondents reporting that they will be applying to a graduate program – 0%
Other = 33.3%
Percentage
Employed Students 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0
66.7
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Percentage
Employment Status Trend 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0
80 66.7
55.6
33.3 27.8
20 11.1 0 2014-2015
Employed
Seeking Employment
0 2015-2016 Graduate School
0
0
0
2016-2017 Not Seeking Employment / Other
*Employed = Employed in field of choice & NOT in field of choice *Graduate School = Accepted into a program & planning on applying to a program
EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION PARTICIPATION (practical work experience): 
0/ 3) = 0%
MS-Cons. Mgt. Experiential Education Participation 100
Percentage
80 60 40 20 20 0
0
0 2014-2015
2015-2016
2016-2017
Comparison data for 2012-2014 not available
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QUALITATIVE DATA Employer Information The Department of Career Planning and Development asks students who are employed in the field of choice for the name of the company for whom they will be working. Below are the names of the employers. If an employer name has a number behind their name, that particular employer was mentioned by that number of students as having hired them. Employer names without a number were listed by one (1) student only. Majors not listed had no students reporting data in this category. Architecture Full-time employers HRD Architects Atlanta McAfee3 Architects
Southern A & E
Part-time Employers Frank Neely Design Associates
Construction Management Full-time employers Aero Bridgeworks Inc. Albion Scaccia America's Home Place Baston-Cook Construction Brasfield & Gorrie C & W Matthews Construction (2) Carmichael Development Hemma Concrete
Juneau Construction Newsouth Construction PT & C State Steel Works Trinity School Inc. Turner Construction Whiting Turner Contracting Co.
Part-time Employers Mitchell Metals, LLC Sahid LLC Schoppman Co
Master of Science in Construction Management Full-time employers Dekalb County Government MacGregor Associates Architects
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QUALITATIVE DATA CONT. Graduate School Information The Department of Career Planning and Development asks students who have been accepted to a graduate school for the name of the school and program they are going to complete. Below are the names of the graduate schools and programs (if listed). If graduate school name has a number behind their name, that particular graduate school/program was mentioned by that number of students as having accepted them. School/program names without a number were listed by one (1) student only. Majors not listed had no students reporting data in this category
No graduates from the College of Architecture and Construction Management indicated they were pursuing graduate education.
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QUALITATIVE DATA CONT. Other The Department of Career Planning and Development asks students to tell us what they will be doing after graduation if none of the provided options match their plans. Below is the list of information students provided in the “Other� category. If an option has a number behind their name, that particular option was mentioned by that number of students as being the option they are pursuing. Options without a number were listed by one (1) student only. Majors not listed had no students reporting data in this category. MS Construction Management Moving back to home country
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