Drew Young Alumni Outcomes
Total number of responses collected: 460
Survey Response Report
Gender
Response
Chart
Frequency
Count
Female
69.1%
317
Male
30.9%
142
Valid Responses
459
Total Responses
459
Ethnicity
Response
Chart
Frequency
Count
White Non Hisp/Cauca
71.3%
326
Amer Ind/Alaskan Nat
0.4%
2
No Response
14.7%
67
Other
1.8%
8
Black - Non Hispanic
2.2%
10
Hispanic
5.3%
24
Asian/Pacific Islndr
4.4%
20
Valid Responses
457
Total Responses
457
State
Response
Chart
Frequency
Count
VT
1.1%
5
NC
0.7%
3
NH
0.7%
3
DC
1.8%
8
RI
1.1%
5
TN
0.4%
2
PA
7.2%
33
VA
3.5%
16
TX
1.1%
5
MN
0.4%
2
KS
0.4%
2
MA
7.0%
32
CA
1.1%
5
MD
3.7%
17
MI
0.4%
2
FL
1.3%
6
CO
0.4%
2
NY
12.9%
59
CT
3.3%
15
ME
0.4%
2
NJ
48.4%
221
DE
0.9%
4
Other Responses
1.8%
8
Valid Responses
457
Total Responses
457
Graduation
Response
Chart
Frequency
Count
2004
10.7%
49
2009
11.3%
52
2000
6.3%
29
2001
7.6%
35
2003
7.8%
36
2008
9.4%
43
2006
10.2%
47
2005
10.0%
46
2010
8.1%
37
2007
11.8%
54
2002
6.8%
31
Valid Responses
459
Total Responses
459
Major
Response
Studio Art
Philosophy
Theatre Arts
Physics
Neuroscience
Classics - Classical Studies
General Math Option
Art
Neuroscience - Psychobiology
Psychobiology
Psychology
Spanish
Biology
Applied Math Option
English
Biological Anthropology
Women's Studies
Economics
Sociology
German
Chemistry - Biochemistry Option
Special Major
Religious Studies
French
Chemistry - ACS Certified
Art History
Economics - Economics of
Business, Money & Finance
Computer Science
Behavioral Science
Anthropology
Music
Neuroscience - Neurological
Biology
Chinese
Political Science
Russian
Biochemistry
Mathematics
Classics
History
Other Responses
Chart
Frequency
Count
2.8%
1.5%
4.8%
1.5%
0.7%
0.4%
0.4%
0.9%
1.1%
0.7%
11.1%
1.3%
6.6%
0.4%
8.3%
0.4%
0.4%
7.0%
5.2%
0.4%
0.4%
0.9%
1.3%
2.6%
1.1%
2.2%
13
7
22
7
3
2
2
4
5
3
51
6
30
2
38
2
2
32
24
2
2
4
6
12
5
10
1.5%
7
1.3%
7.6%
2.0%
1.1%
6
35
9
5
1.1%
5
0.4%
12.7%
0.4%
0.4%
0.7%
0.4%
4.4%
1.3%
2
58
2
2
3
2
20
6
Valid Responses
Total Responses
458
458
Q1.
*What best describes your current employment status?
Response
Chart
Frequency
Count
I am in graduate school
17.3%
74
I am working part-time
5.8%
25
I am working full-time
66.1%
283
3.5%
15
0.9%
4
6.3%
27
I am unemployed, looking for
work
I am not employed, not
looking for work
Other, please specify
Valid Responses
428
Total Responses
428
Q2.
Have you been previously employed since graduating from Drew?
Response
Chart
Frequency
Count
Yes
86.7%
13
No
13.3%
2
Valid Responses
15
Total Responses
15
Q3.
Which of the following best describe the type of position you are seeking? Please check all that
apply.
(Respondents were allowed to choose multiple responses)
Response
Chart
Active duty military
Architecture and engineering
Arts, design, entertainment,
sports, and media
Building and grounds cleaning
and maintenance
Business and financial operations
Community and social
services
Computer/information
technology/mathematics
Construction and extraction
Consulting and other professional
services
Education, training and
library
Farming, forestry, and fishing
Food preparation and serving
related
Healthcare practitioners and
technical (e.g., nurse, physician,
sonographer)
Healthcare support (e.g.,
medical/dental assistant,
pharmacy aide)
Hospitality, tourism management
Installation, repair, and
maintenance
Legal
Life, physical and social sciences
Management
Office and administrative support
Personal care and service
Publishing, writing, journalism
Production
Protective service
Sales and related
Transportation and material
moving
Prefer not to answer
Frequency
Count
6.7%
0.0%
1
0
33.3%
5
0.0%
0
6.7%
1
33.3%
5
6.7%
1
0.0%
0
13.3%
2
33.3%
5
13.3%
2
0.0%
0
0.0%
0
6.7%
1
13.3%
2
0.0%
0
0.0%
26.7%
13.3%
20.0%
0.0%
13.3%
6.7%
6.7%
13.3%
0
4
2
3
0
2
1
1
2
0.0%
0
6.7%
1
Valid Responses
15
Total Responses
15
Q4.
*Which of the following professional activities have you participated in since graduating from Drew
University? Please select all that apply.
(Respondents were allowed to choose multiple responses)
Response
Chart
Frequency
Count
Graduate school
58.4%
250
Working part-time
43.2%
185
Working full-time
87.6%
375
None of the above
0.0%
0
Valid Responses
428
Total Responses
428
Q5:
Which of the following categories best describes your current or most recent occupation or
profession?
Response
Hospitality, tourism management
Consulting and other professional
services
Architecture and engineering
Publishing, writing, journalism
Prefer not to answer
Management
Legal
Office and administrative support
Farming, forestry, and fishing
Healthcare practitioners and
technical (e.g., nurse, physician,
sonographer)
Healthcare support (e.g.,
medical/dental assistant, pharmacy
aide)
Education, training and library
Production
Arts, design, entertainment, sports,
and media
Sales and related
Business and financial operations
Computer/information
technology/mathematics
Protective service
Life, physical and social sciences
Community and social services
Other Responses
Chart
Frequency
Count
1.0%
4
5.1%
21
0.7%
3.4%
2.2%
2.9%
1.2%
6.5%
6.5%
1.0%
3
14
9
12
5
27
27
4
5.8%
24
1.5%
6
22.3%
0.7%
92
3
7.7%
32
4.1%
10.9%
17
45
3.9%
16
0.5%
5.8%
5.1%
1.2%
2
24
21
5
Valid Responses
Total Responses
413
413
Q6:
Please provide the following information about your current or most recent employer.
Response
Chart
Frequency
Count
Merchandising/Retail
0.7%
3
Social Services
1.2%
5
Medicine
1.9%
8
Business/Industry
0.7%
3
Food industry
1.5%
6
Engineering
1.0%
4
Publishing
1.9%
8
Arts – Performing
2.2%
9
Fundraising/Development
0.7%
3
Travel
0.5%
2
Investment/Securities
0.5%
2
Environmental Science
0.7%
3
Pharmaceuticals
1.0%
4
Law
5.3%
22
Arts – Cultural/Museum
1.5%
6
Prefer not to answer
1.5%
6
Arts – Commercial
0.7%
3
Public Relations
1.0%
4
Government
4.6%
19
Arts – Creative
1.2%
5
Biotechnology
0.7%
3
Construction
0.5%
2
Marketing
1.5%
6
Communications/TV/Radio
0.7%
3
Ministry
0.7%
3
Finance
4.8%
20
Banking
1.5%
6
Fashion
0.7%
3
Entertainment
1.2%
5
Arts – Visual
0.7%
3
Journalism
0.7%
3
Athletics/Recreation
0.7%
3
Consulting
2.7%
11
Not for Profit
3.4%
14
Accounting
1.0%
4
Education
21.5%
89
Business Services
1.5%
6
8.0%
33
Student
0.7%
3
Human Resources
1.0%
4
Psychiatry/Psychology
0.7%
3
Healthcare
4.6%
19
Research
2.9%
12
Real Estate
1.0%
4
Sales
1.5%
6
Insurance
1.5%
6
Information Technology
1.2%
5
Other Responses
2.2%
9
Valid Responses
413
Total Responses
413
Q9.
How long have you been or were you employed at your current or most recent employer?
Response
Chart
Frequency
Count
Less than 1 year
30.2%
124
1-2 years
27.0%
111
3-5 years
23.4%
96
More than 5 years
19.5%
80
Valid Responses
411
Total Responses
413
Q10.
After graduating from Drew University, how long did it take you to find employment?
Response
Chart
Frequency
Count
28.0%
114
17.9%
73
6.6%
27
1-3 months
22.6%
92
3-6 months
12.8%
52
6-9 months
3.4%
14
9-12 months
3.2%
13
More than one year
5.4%
22
I found a job prior to
graduating
I went to graduate school
immediately after graduating
Less than 1 month
Not Answered
3
Valid Responses
407
Total Responses
410
Q11.
Is/was your job related to your major at Drew?
Response
Chart
Frequency
Count
Yes
34.9%
143
Somewhat
30.2%
124
No
34.9%
143
Valid Responses
410
Total Responses
410
Q12.
How would you rate your preparation for your job compared to your peers from other institutions?
Response
Chart
Frequency
Count
Significantly more prepared
11.6%
47
More prepared
28.8%
117
About the same
46.8%
190
Less prepared
8.9%
36
Significantly less prepared
3.9%
16
Not Answered
4
Valid Responses
406
Total Responses
410
Q13:
Please provide the following information about the graduate school you are attending (or most
recently attended).
Response
Chart
Frequency
Count
Law
10.2%
25
Other
16.7%
41
Medicine
7.8%
19
6.5%
16
Natural sciences (e.g.,
chemistry, biology, physics)
8.2%
20
Veterinary Medicine
0.8%
2
Health services
1.6%
4
Visual and performing arts
(e.g., music, dance, theater,
film)
2.9%
7
Education
15.5%
38
Behavioral and social
sciences (e.g., economics,
political science,
psychology,
communication)
18.8%
46
Management and business
5.3%
13
Engineering
0.8%
2
Humanities (e.g., English,
philosophy, history)
4.5%
11
Other Responses
0.4%
1
Valid Responses
245
Total Responses
245
Q14.
What degree are you currently pursuing (or did you complete)?
Response
Chart
Frequency
Count
Bachelor’s degree
0.8%
2
Master’s degree
59.3%
143
Doctorate
16.2%
39
Professional degree (e.g.,
medicine, dentistry, law)
14.1%
34
Certificate
3.7%
9
Other, please specify
5.8%
14
Not Answered
4
Valid Responses
241
Total Responses
245
Q16.
How would you rate your preparation for graduate studies compared to your peers from other
institutions?
Response
Chart
Frequency
Count
Significantly more prepared
17.4%
42
More prepared
36.4%
88
About the same
37.2%
90
Less prepared
7.9%
19
Significantly less prepared
1.2%
3
Not Answered
3
Valid Responses
242
Total Responses
245
Q17.
How well did your experiences at Drew prepare you for:
What you are
doing now (e.g.,
graduate school,
working, seeking
employment,
etc.)
A variety of
career options
A variety of work
environments
Success in a
global society
Total
Very Well
Somewhat
Not Very Well
Total
Count
192
183
34
409
% by
Row
46.9%
44.7%
8.3%
100.0%
Count
168
206
39
413
% by
Row
40.7%
49.9%
9.4%
100.0%
Count
187
203
25
415
% by
Row
45.1%
48.9%
6.0%
100.0%
Count
199
191
25
415
% by
Row
48.0%
46.0%
6.0%
100.0%
Count
746
783
123
1652
% by Row
45.2%
47.4%
7.4%
100.0%
Q18.
How well did your experiences at Drew help you to better develop:
Your critical
thinking ability
Your sense of
ethics
Your writing
skills
Your ability to
solve problems
Your ability to
work effectively
as part of a
team
Total
Very Well
Somewhat
Not Very Well
Total
Count
322
84
9
415
% by
Row
77.6%
20.2%
2.2%
100.0%
Count
256
144
15
415
% by
Row
61.7%
34.7%
3.6%
100.0%
Count
271
133
11
415
% by
Row
65.3%
32.0%
2.7%
100.0%
Count
275
129
11
415
% by
Row
66.3%
31.1%
2.7%
100.0%
Count
273
126
17
416
% by
Row
65.6%
30.3%
4.1%
100.0%
Count
1397
616
63
2076
% by Row
67.3%
29.7%
3.0%
100.0%
Q20.
If you could do it all over again, would you choose Drew?
Response
Chart
Frequency
Count
Yes
79.3%
330
No, please explain:
20.7%
86
Valid Responses
416
Total Responses
416
Q21.
If you could do it all over again, would you choose the same major?
Response
Chart
Frequency
Count
Yes
73.8%
307
No, please explain:
26.2%
109
Valid Responses
416
Total Responses
416
Q22.
Did you complete an internship while at Drew?
Response
Chart
Frequency
Count
Yes
52.9%
220
No
47.1%
196
Valid Responses
416
Total Responses
416
Q24.
Was your internship for credit?
Response
Chart
Frequency
Count
Yes
60.7%
133
No
39.3%
86
Not Answered
1
Valid Responses
219
Total Responses
220
Q25.
Was it beneficial for your career development?
Response
Chart
Frequency
Count
Yes
83.5%
182
No
16.5%
36
Not Answered
2
Valid Responses
218
Total Responses
220
Q26.
Would you be interested in becoming an Alumni mentor to assist students with networking,
internships, and other career opportunities?
Response
Chart
Frequency
Count
Yes
31.4%
130
No
29.0%
120
Maybe
39.6%
164
Not Answered
2
Valid Responses
414
Total Responses
416
Q27.
How likely are you to make a financial gift to support Drew University in the future?
Response
Chart
Frequency
Count
Very likely
20.5%
85
Likely
47.2%
196
Unlikely
24.1%
100
Very unlikely
8.2%
34
Not Answered
1
Valid Responses
415
Total Responses
416
Q28.
Of the following career services that are currently offered to alumni, which are you most interested
in? Please select your top three.
(Respondents were allowed to choose multiple responses)
Response
Chart
Frequency
Count
Resume writing coaching/
assistance
27.1%
112
Access to job bank information
49.9%
206
Career counseling
30.8%
127
Interview technique training
19.6%
81
Connection to alumni
60.3%
249
Not interested in career services
offered through Drew University
20.6%
85
Other, please specify
2.2%
9
Valid Responses
413
Total Responses
416
1.
What is the highest degree you plan to complete?
Response
Chart
Frequency
Count
Bachelor’s
20.0%
83
Master’s (e.g., M.A., M.S.)
Professional (e.g., M.B.A., J.D.,
M.D.)
Ph.D.
40.1%
166
19.1%
79
18.1%
75
Other
2.7%
11
Not Answered
2
Valid Responses
414
Total Responses
416
QD3. What best describes your total student debt load upon graduation from Drew University?
Response
Chart
Frequency
Count
Graduated with no
student debt
36.1%
149
Less than $5,000
4.6%
19
$5,000-$9,999
4.1%
17
$10,000 - $14,999
6.8%
28
$15,000 – $19,999
11.9%
49
$20,000 - $29,999
9.7%
40
$30,000 – 49,999
11.9%
49
More than $50,000
15.0%
62
Not Answered
3
Valid Responses
413
Total Responses
416
D3.
What is your annual household income pre-tax? Please select one.
Response
Chart
Frequency
Count
Less than $29,999
16.1%
66
$30,000 - $49,999
19.0%
78
$50,000 - $79,999
24.6%
101
$80,000 - $99,999
8.8%
36
$100,000 - $129,999
9.2%
38
$130,000 - $149,999
1.5%
6
$150,000 - $169,999
1.9%
8
$170,000 or more
5.1%
21
Prefer not to answer
13.9%
57
Not Answered
5
Valid Responses
411
Total Responses
416