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UWSP Policy & Planning

Future Plans of Bachelor's Degree Recipients

Survey Administration Process (the facts behind the pie chart)

Method: Graduating seniors were surveyed during distribution of tassels two weeks prior to spring 2009 commencement.

Sample Size and Response Rate: A total of 954 undergraduates were awarded baccalaureate degrees; 718 students completed the survey for a response rate of 75%.

Results:

VSA Future Plans Questions - Spring 2009 Graduates
What is most likely to be your principal activity upon graduation?
Employment, full time paid     462 64.3%
Employment, part time paid     66 9.2%
Graduate or professional school, full time 109 15.2%
Graduate or professional school, part time 7 1.0%
Additional undergraduate coursework   15 2.1%
Military service       8 1.1%
Volunteer activity       8 1.1%
Starting or raising a family     5 0.7%
Other         38 5.3%
Total         718  

 

More Information

Over 90% of UWSP graduates become employed or are enrolled in further studies within a year of graduation.

Check out the reports from UWSP Career Services to find out more.