Results

Respondents were asked their primary reason for studying Statewide, and the majority (61%) indicated earning a certificate or degree (with or without transfer).  Figure 1 below shows the results.

Figure 1. Primary reason for studying

 

• Respondents were asked why they stopped taking classes Statewide.  Here are the most frequently cited reasons, in rank order of frequency:
  • My goals were met (3865)
  • I completed the program (3583)
  • Transferred to another school (2795)
  • I got a job (2026)
• 52.5% of former students were “very satisfied” with the education and training they received Statewide, and 37.5% were “satisfied” for an overall satisfaction rate of 89.9%.
• 36.5% of respondents indicated they had transferred to another College or University.
• 77.4% of respondents are employed for pay.  Figure 2 below shows the results.

Figure 2. Current Employment Status

 

• Overall, statewide, students who transferred have 1.7 times the likelihood of being unemployed and not seeking employment (7.3% for not transferring vs. 12.2% for transferring), likely because they are enrolled at a four year institution.
• Respondents were asked, if currently employed, how closely related their job is to their field of study at Statewide. 45.8% indicated they are working in the same field as their studies and training, followed 22.4% indicating they work in a field that is “close” to their studies and training, and 31.8% indicated their job is not related to their studies.
• Of those respondents who engaged in a job search after finishing their studies, 74.3% reported finding a job and 25.7% were still looking. Of those with a successful job search, 78.8% found a job within six months (62.4% within three months).
• 658 respondents (6.1%) indicated they obtained an industry certification or licensure and 18.3% indicated they obtained journey-level status in the same field of study after finishing their coursework.
• Before their studies, 50.7% of respondents worked full time.  After completing their studies, 67% work full time.  Figure 3 below shows the results.

Figure 3. Work status before studies/training and after

 

• The hourly wage of all respondents increased 33% from their hourly wage before their studies ($17.50) to their hourly wage after completing their studies ($23.28).  Figure 4 shows the results.

Figure 4. Earnings before studies/training and after

 

• Respondents were asked what impact their coursework had on their employment.  Here are the reasons, listed in rank order of frequency:

• No impact on my employment (3435)
• Prepared me for a possible new job (2402)
• Enabled me to learn skills that allowed me to get a job at a new organization (1911)
• Enabled me to learn skills that allowed me to stay in my current job (1328)
• Enabled me to learn skills that allowed me to get a promotion at my same organization (861)
• Enabled me to start my own business (427)

Summary and conclusions

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