4. Did you # Answer Response % 1 enter TAMU as a freshman? 75 87% 2 transfer from another school? 11 13% Total 86 100% Statistic Value Min Value 1 Max Value 2 Mean 1.13 Variance 0.11 Standard Deviation 0.34 Total Responses 86 5. Did you change major while at TAMU? # Answer Response % 1 Yes 42 49% 2 No 44 51% Total 86 100% Statistic Value Min Value 1 Max Value 2 Mean 1.51 Variance 0.25 Standard Deviation 0.50 Total Responses 86
9. Are/were you a member of any of the following honor societies? (Please select all that apply): # Answer Response % 1 Phi Beta Kappa 0 0% 2 Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society 0 0% 3 Golden Key International Honour Society 1 11% 4 National Society of Collegiate Scholars 3 33% 5 Freshman: Phi Eta Sigma 1 11% 6 Sophomore: Lambda Sigma 0 0% 7 Senior: Cap & Gown-Mortar Board 0 0% 8 Non-traditional students: Pinnacle Honor Society 0 0% 9 Accounting: Beta Alpha Psi 0 0% 10 Aerospace Engineering: Sigma Gamma Tau 0 0% 11 Agriculture: Gamma Sigma Delta 0 0% 12 Agriculture & Biomedical Sciences: Alpha Zeta 0 0% 13 Architecture: Tau Sigma Delta 0 0% 14 Biology: Beta Beta Beta 0 0%
15 Biomedical Engineering: Alpha Eta Mu Beta 0 0% 16 Business Administration: Beta Gamma Sigma 0 0% 17 Business Management: Sigma Iota Epsilon 0 0% 18 Chemical Engineering: Omega Chi Epsilon 0 0% 19 Civil Engineering: Chi Epsilon 0 0% 20 Communication: Lambda Pi Eta 0 0% 21 Computer Science: Upsilon Pi Epsilon 0 0% 22 Construction Science: Sigma Lambda Chi 0 0% 23 Dance: Nu Alpha Delta 0 0% 24 Education: Kappa Delta Pi 0 0% 25 Electrical Engineering: Eta Kappa Nu 0 0% 26 Engineering: Tau Beta Pi 0 0% 27 Engineering Technology: Tau Alpha Pi 0 0% 28 English: Sigma Tau Delta 0 0% 29 Floriculture: Pi Alpha Xi 0 0% 30 Geography: 0 0%
Gamma Theta Upsilon 31 Health: Eta Sigma Gamma 0 0% 32 Hispanic Studies: Sigma Delta Pi 0 0% 33 History (international): Phi Alpha Theta 0 0% 34 Industrial Distribution: Sigma Delta 0 0% 35 Industrial Engineering: Alpha Pi Mu 0 0% 36 International Education: Phi Beta Delta 0 0% 37 Mathematics: Pi Mu Epsilon 0 0% 38 Mechanical Engineering: Pi Tau Sigma 0 0% 39 Ocean Engineering: Omega Epsilon 0 0% 40 Petroleum Engineering: Pi Epsilon Tau 0 0% 41 Philosophy: Phi Sigma Tau 0 0% 42 Political Science: Pi Sigma Alpha 0 0% 43 Pre-Medicine: Alpha Epsilon Delta 0 0% 44 Psychology: Psi Chi 0 0% 45 Social Sciences: Pi Gamma Mu 0 0% 46 Sociology: Alpha Kappa Delta 0 0%
11. Please indicate which scholarships or fellowships you received. (Check all that apply by holding "Ctrl" key on PC or command key on Mac.) # Answer Response % 1 President's Endowed 1 4% 2 President's Achievement 0 0% 3 Academic Achievement 8 35% 4 Lechner Scholarship 1 4% 5 McFadden Scholarship 0 0% 6 National Merit 1 4% 7 Barbara S. and Julian B. "Barry" Coon 0 0% 8 DruEtta C. and Morris G. Coon 0 0% 9 William James Crenan '49 0 0% 10 Lucille Dougherty 0 0% 11 Joseph H. Emmert, Jr. '69 0 0% 12 Melvin Hamilton '71 0 0% 13 Crawford and Hattie Jackson Foundation 0 0% 14 Katherine Ann Keller Memorial Scholarship 0 0% 15 Lola Mae & 0 0%
Charles LaMotte Memorial Scholarship 16 Annie Lee and Robert H. Schultz 0 0% 17 William A. Triche and Homer A. Triche 0 0% 18 Emily & Robert Walker '45 0 0% 19 John Todd Willis '44 0 0% 20 Randall C. Shepard '71 0 0% 21 J. W. Birdwell '28 0 0% 22 John C. Calhoun III 0 0% 23 Jessica Jon Chancellor Memorial Lifeline Scholarship 0 0% 24 John B. and Ora Mae Dougherty Memorial LifeLines Scholarship 0 0% 25 Hugo F. Elmendorf 0 0% 26 Jr. MD '44 Lifelines Scholarship 0 0% 27 Patricia & William Gordon '67 in the Howard L. Gravett Scholars Program 0 0% 28 Richard B. 0 0%
Grant '29 29 Howard Gravett 0 0% 30 Juilia Ball Lee 0 0% 31 HR Lewis 0 0% 32 Lifelines Endowed Scholarship Program 0 0% 33 Susan Luehr '84 Endowed Lifelines Scholarship 0 0% 34 Walter S. McGregor '38 Lifelines Memorial Scholarship 0 0% 35 Woodie Bennett Mike Scholarship in the Howard L. Gravett Scholars Program 0 0% 36 Jerry R. Jones 0 0% 37 William E. Wheeler '46 Lifelines 0 0% 38 Southeast Texas Health Professionals Lifelines 0 0% 39 George Reichel '70 in the Howard Gravett Scholarship Program 0 0% 40 Patsy Ruth & Delma P. Posey '59 0 0%
41 Jack Orrick '45 Lifelines 0 0% 42 Corps 21 Scholarship 0 0% 43 General Rudder Corps Scholarship 2 9% 44 Sul Ross/Corps Scholarship 2 9% 45 Chester Reed Scholarships 0 0% 46 Academic Excellence Award 4 17% 47 Honors Incentive Award 2 9% 48 Regents 3 13% Statistic Value Min Value 1 Max Value 48 Total Responses 23
12. If you received other honors or awards while an undergraduate at Texas A&M, please list them here: Award 1 Award 2 Award 3 Award 4 Aggies on Wall Street Scholarship Route 66 NSCS scholarship Engineering Scholarship Bill Erwin Scholar Athlete of the Year Texas Aggie Scholarship Eva Easterwood Scholarship Buck Weirus Award National Society of Collegiate Scholars Phi Eta Sigma Sigma Alpha Lambda Top 10% Regents Academic Excellence Award Foundation Excellence Award Jimmy and Katherine Ag-Economics Scholarship ConocoPhillips SPIRIT Scholarship Titans of Investing ConocoPhillips SPIRIT Scholarship George and Sue Sumner Student Worker Opportunity Award Mays Business School Grant Award Generic Honor's Scholarship upon entry. Nathan Alan Smith Memorial Scholarship Horatio Alger Association Scholarship Dr. Fred Palmer '59 and Vola Palmer Scholarship Chick-fil-A Leadership Scholarship Aggie-Eagle Scholarship (Corps scholarship) Eisenhower/Patton Scholarship (Army ROTC Award) FEA Barbara & Donald Zale '55 other one(s)?...can't remember name right now
25. We would like to know what kind of work you performed and if it was related in any way to what you studied at A&M. Please check all that apply. # Question type of work related to my studies 1 - Advertising/publishing 7 5 12 2 - Academic support 9 2 11 3 - Agricultural 1 0 1 4 - Animal care 1 0 1 5 - Clerical/ administrative support 17 6 23 6 - Child care 5 0 5 7 - Financial 12 8 20 8 - Information technology/technical support 8 7 15 9 - Laboratory/research work 0 0 0 10 - Manual/physical labor 8 0 8 11 - Medical/medical support 1 0 1 12 - Retail 11 3 14 13 - Restaurant 14 1 15 14 - Writing/editing 6 4 10 15 - Sports/fitness 2 0 2 16 - Recreation 5 0 5 17 - Other (please specify) 4 0 4
- Other (please specify) Data entry Events Assistant Resident Advisor Cable Services programmer Residence Hall Statistic - Advertising/publishing - Academic support - Agricultural - Animal care - Clerical/ administrative support - Child care - Financial - Min Value 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Max Value 2 2 1 1 2 1 2 Total Responses 7 9 1 1 18 5 13
28. A&M's Contribution to your ability # Question Very much Quite a bit Some Very little None Mean 1 Write effectively. 16 32 28 6 1 83 2.33 2 Speak effectively. 35 30 10 6 2 83 1.92 3 Create original ideas and/or products. 19 36 19 6 1 81 2.19 4 Solve complex , real-world problems. 36 33 9 1 2 81 1.77 5 See the importance of history for understanding the present as well as the past. 18 26 26 9 3 82 2.43 6 Recognize the limitations of inferences and assumptions in science. 14 19 22 22 6 83 2.84 7 Draw conclusions after weighing evidence, facts and ideas. 27 37 13 3 3 83 2.01 8 Interpret quantitative data. 39 26 14 1 3 83 1.83 9 Reason mathematically. 26 26 22 8 1 83 2.18 10 Locate, screen and organize information. 31 37 12 2 1 83 1.86 11 Articulate the impact of technology on society. 27 31 14 7 4 83 2.16
12 Behave ethically. 54 15 11 0 1 81 1.51 13 Predict the consequences of my own actions. 35 23 18 6 1 83 1.98 14 Respect cultural and ethnic differences. 33 27 15 5 3 83 2.01 15 Work effectively in a diverse and global environment. 37 23 15 6 2 83 1.95 16 Work effectively as part of a team. 46 29 5 1 2 83 1.60 17 Articulate the current research and problems in my field of study. 17 37 19 8 2 83 2.29 18 Apply the appropriate methodology to the problems in my field. 23 36 19 2 3 83 2.11 19 Integrate knowledge from outside my field of study. 22 34 21 5 1 83 2.14 20 Appreciate fine arts, music and literature. 8 13 26 30 6 83 3.16 21 Discuss scientific principles and methods. 6 17 31 20 9 83 3.11 22 Lead a team of individuals with backgrounds different from my own. 30 32 11 8 2 83 2.04
# Question Very much Quite a bit Some Very little None Mean 1 Write effectively. 19.28% 38.55% 33.73% 7.23% 1.20% 83 2.33 2 Speak effectively. 42.17% 36.14% 12.05% 7.23% 2.41% 83 1.92 3 Create original ideas and/or products. 23.46% 44.44% 23.46% 7.41% 1.23% 81 2.19 4 Solve complex , real-world problems. 44.44% 40.74% 11.11% 1.23% 2.47% 81 1.77 5 See the importance of history for understanding the present as well as the past. 21.95% 31.71% 31.71% 10.98% 3.66% 82 2.43 6 Recognize the limitations of inferences and assumptions in science. 16.87% 22.89% 26.51% 26.51% 7.23% 83 2.84 7 Draw conclusions after weighing evidence, facts and ideas. 32.53% 44.58% 15.66% 3.61% 3.61% 83 2.01 8 Interpret quantitative data. 46.99% 31.33% 16.87% 1.20% 3.61% 83 1.83 9 Reason mathematically. 31.33% 31.33% 26.51% 9.64% 1.20% 83 2.18 10 Locate, screen and organize information. 37.35% 44.58% 14.46% 2.41% 1.20% 83 1.86 11 Articulate the impact of technology on society. 32.53% 37.35% 16.87% 8.43% 4.82% 83 2.16 12 Behave ethically. 66.67% 18.52% 13.58% 0.00% 1.23% 81 1.51
13 Predict the consequences of my own actions. 42.17% 27.71% 21.69% 7.23% 1.20% 83 1.98 14 Respect cultural and ethnic differences. 39.76% 32.53% 18.07% 6.02% 3.61% 83 2.01 15 Work effectively in a diverse and global environment. 44.58% 27.71% 18.07% 7.23% 2.41% 83 1.95 16 Work effectively as part of a team. 55.42% 34.94% 6.02% 1.20% 2.41% 83 1.60 17 Articulate the current research and problems in my field of study. 20.48% 44.58% 22.89% 9.64% 2.41% 83 2.29 18 Apply the appropriate methodology to the problems in my field. 27.71% 43.37% 22.89% 2.41% 3.61% 83 2.11 19 Integrate knowledge from outside my field of study. 26.51% 40.96% 25.30% 6.02% 1.20% 83 2.14 20 Appreciate fine arts, music and literature. 9.64% 15.66% 31.33% 36.14% 7.23% 83 3.16 21 Discuss scientific principles and methods. 7.23% 20.48% 37.35% 24.10% 10.84% 83 3.11 22 Lead a team of individuals with backgrounds different from my own. 36.14% 38.55% 13.25% 9.64% 2.41% 83 2.04
Statistic Write effectively. Speak effectively. Create original ideas and/or products. Solve complex , problems. See the importance of history for understanding the present as well as the past. Recognize the limitations of inferences and assumptions in science. Draw conclusions after weighing evidence, facts and ideas. data. Min Value 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Max Value 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Mean 2.33 1.92 2.19 1.77 2.43 2.84 2.01 1.83 Variance 0.83 1.05 0.85 0.78 1.14 1.45 0.96 1.00 Standard Deviation 0.91 1.03 0.92 0.88 1.07 1.20 0.98 1.00 Total Responses 83 83 81 81 82 83 83 83
12 Behave ethically. 45 10 0 0 0 55 1.18 13 Predict the consequences of my own actions. 29 16 10 0 0 55 1.65 14 Respect cultural and ethnic differences. 29 15 8 3 0 55 1.73 15 Work effectively in a diverse and global environment. 34 12 6 2 1 55 1.62 16 Work effectively as part of a team. 41 13 1 0 0 55 1.27 17 Articulate the current research and problems in my field of study. 15 24 12 3 1 55 2.11 18 Apply the appropriate methodology to the problems in my field. 22 23 8 2 0 55 1.82 19 Integrate knowledge from outside my field of study. 18 21 15 1 0 55 1.98 20 Appreciate fine arts, music and literature. 5 10 9 17 14 55 3.45 21 Discuss scientific principles and methods. 4 12 10 16 13 55 3.40 22 Lead a team of individuals with backgrounds different from my own. 36 14 4 0 1 55 1.47
# Question Very important Important Somewhat important Of little importance Not at all important Mean 1 Write effectively. 58.18% 32.73% 9.09% 0.00% 0.00% 55 1.51 2 Speak effectively. 89.09% 10.91% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 55 1.11 3 Create original ideas and/or products. 40.00% 30.91% 20.00% 9.09% 0.00% 55 1.98 4 Solve complex , real-world problems. 67.27% 29.09% 1.82% 1.82% 0.00% 55 1.38 5 See the importance of history for understanding the present as well as the past. 20.00% 32.73% 30.91% 14.55% 1.82% 55 2.45 6 Recognize the limitations of inferences and assumptions in science. 14.55% 14.55% 30.91% 30.91% 9.09% 55 3.05 7 Draw conclusions after weighing evidence, facts and ideas. 43.64% 40.00% 12.73% 1.82% 1.82% 55 1.78 8 Interpret quantitative data. 52.73% 30.91% 12.73% 1.82% 1.82% 55 1.69 9 Reason mathematically. 38.18% 27.27% 16.36% 14.55% 3.64% 55 2.18 10 Locate, screen and organize information. 50.91% 43.64% 5.45% 0.00% 0.00% 55 1.55 11 Articulate the impact of technology on society. 38.18% 23.64% 20.00% 16.36% 1.82% 55 2.20 12 Behave ethically. 81.82% 18.18% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 55 1.18
13 Predict the consequences of my own actions. 52.73% 29.09% 18.18% 0.00% 0.00% 55 1.65 14 Respect cultural and ethnic differences. 52.73% 27.27% 14.55% 5.45% 0.00% 55 1.73 15 Work effectively in a diverse and global environment. 61.82% 21.82% 10.91% 3.64% 1.82% 55 1.62 16 Work effectively as part of a team. 74.55% 23.64% 1.82% 0.00% 0.00% 55 1.27 17 Articulate the current research and problems in my field of study. 27.27% 43.64% 21.82% 5.45% 1.82% 55 2.11 18 Apply the appropriate methodology to the problems in my field. 40.00% 41.82% 14.55% 3.64% 0.00% 55 1.82 19 Integrate knowledge from outside my field of study. 32.73% 38.18% 27.27% 1.82% 0.00% 55 1.98 20 Appreciate fine arts, music and literature. 9.09% 18.18% 16.36% 30.91% 25.45% 55 3.45 21 Discuss scientific principles and methods. 7.27% 21.82% 18.18% 29.09% 23.64% 55 3.40 22 Lead a team of individuals with backgrounds different from my own. 65.45% 25.45% 7.27% 0.00% 1.82% 55 1.47
31. What plans do you have for further education after graduation? # Answer Response % 1 Graduate or professional school full time 16 19% 2 Graduate or professional school part time 8 9% 3 Pursue another Bachelor's degree 0 0% 4 Specialized job training or certification 17 20% 5 No educational plans for the immediate future 45 52% Total 86 100% Statistic Value Min Value 1 Max Value 5 Mean 3.78 Variance 2.55 Standard Deviation 1.60 Total Responses 86
39. Which business/industry sector will you most likely be employed in? # Answer Response % 1 Architecture and engineering 0 0% 2 Arts, design, entertainment, sports and media 0 0% 3 Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance 0 0% 4 Business and financial/accounting 25 46% 5 Community and social services 1 2% 6 Computer and mathematical 6 11% 7 Construction and extraction 0 0% 8 Energy 10 19% 9 Environmental 0 0% 10 Farming, fishing and forestry 0 0% 11 Food preparation and serving related 0 0% 12 Healthcare/medical 0 0% 13 Homemaker 0 0% 14 Law enforcement 0 0% 15 Legal 1 2% 16 Life, physical, and social sciences 0 0% 17 Management 1 2% 18 Marketing and sales 6 11% 19 Office and administrative support 0 0% 20 Personal care and 1 2%
service 21 Training and personnel 1 2% 22 Transportation 0 0% 23 Other (Please specify) 2 4% Total 54 100% Other (Please specify) Technology Consulting Human Resources Management Statistic Value Min Value 4 Max Value 23 Mean 8.30 Variance 36.25 Standard Deviation 6.02 Total Responses 54 40. What branch of government/service? # Answer Response % 1 U.S. Federal 1 100% 2 U.S. State 0 0% 3 U.S. Local 0 0% 4 Foreign government entity 0 0% 5 organization (NGO) 0 0% Total 1 100%
44. How many offers did you receive? Number and percent of job offers # of offers % 1 45.455 2 31.818 3 11.364 4 or more 11.363 Statistic Value Total Responses 44 45. What was the salary range of the highest offer you received? # Answer Response % 1 $30,000/year or less 1 2% 2 $30,001 to $40,000/year 5 12% 3 $40,001 to $50,000/year 8 19% 4 $50,001 to $60,000/year 20 47% 5 more than $60,000/year 9 21% Total 43 100%
52. Which of these are reasons why you have not gone abroad? Please indicate all that apply. # Answer Response % 1 No one encouraged me to do it 3 5% 2 It would delay my graduation 20 32% 3 Did not fit my degree plan 20 32% 4 Not beneficial to my career 6 10% 5 Too expensive 41 66% 6 My financial aid didn't cover costs 15 24% 7 Needed to work instead 20 32% 8 Family worried about my leaving the U.S. 8 13% 9 Political tensions/fear of terrorism 5 8% 10 I don't speak any language but English 11 18% 11 Don't want to leave Texas or the U.S. 9 15% 12 Other (please specify) 9 15%