• NC State conducted its annual survey of graduating seniors during the spring 2000 semester. Almost two-thirds (63.2%) of the seniors who ultimately graduated in May 2000 responded to the survey. The margin of error for the survey is +1.0% at the 95% confidence level.

• While three-fourths (75.7%) of all respondents said they would choose NC State again if they could start over, African Americans were almost three times more likely than whites to say they would not do so (18.8% vs 6.3%).

• Large majorities of respondents give positive ratings to the overall education they received at NC State, the overall quality of instruction, and the quality of instruction in their major. A majority also rated the intellectual environment on campus as "strong" (53.7%) or "very strong" (17.4%).

• On average, respondents gave highest ratings to NC State's contribution to enhancing analytic skills, developing computer skills, ability to critically analyze ideas and information, ability to plan and carry out projects independently, and developing potential for success. Lower average ratings were given to the university�s contribution to a number of worldview goals: appreciating gender equity, appreciating racial equity, exercising public responsibility and community service, advancing appreciation of the arts, and commitment to personal health and fitness.

• Over two-thirds of respondents had a co-op, internship, practicum or field experience while at NC State. Over one-third (34.2%) of those with such experience said they received a job offer from their employer.

• The majority of respondents' primary goal in attending NC State was either to prepare for a career (45.3%) or for graduate or professional school (34.6%). About three-fourths (72.2%) of all respondents said they "fully accomplished" their goal.

For more information on the 2000 Graduating Senior Survey reports contact:
Dr. Nancy Whelchel, Associate Director for Survey Research
Office of Institutional Planning and Research
Campus Box 7002
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC 27965-7002
Phone: (919) 515-4184
Email: Nancy_Whelchel@ncsu.edu

Posted: May, 2001

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