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Office of Institutional Effectiveness

Alumni Career Survey Report for Fall 2016 College of Business

February, 2017

University of Houston-Clear Lake Office of Institutional Effectiveness Alumni Career Survey Fall 2016 Summary

In fall 2015, the offices of Institutional Effectiveness, Alumni Relations, and Career Services formed a committee to revise the old Alumni Survey into a more useful tool to meet the data needs. The new Alumni Career Survey was built to capture the alumni experience at the University of Houston-Clear Lake (UHCL) nine months after graduation and to determine the way their higher education helped establish their professional careers. The online Alumni Career Survey was conducted in the fall semester of 2016 using Qualtrics survey software and iModules; it was launched in October 16 and ended on December 16, 2016. All alumni with current email addresses in iModules who graduated nine months ago were invited to participate in the survey. The alumni data can be divided by school, by degree level, by gender, by ethnicity, by program or any of the above combinations. The average completion time for the survey was 10 minutes.

The next five pages contain a short summary of data points by UHCL and by individual schools collected Fall 2016 in the Alumni Career Survey. Complete survey results are posted online at http://prtl.uhcl.edu/institutional-effectiveness/institutional-research/university-survey.

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UHCL

Demographics Information: • Respondents: A total of 1,121 UHCL

alumni were invited to participate; theresponse rate was 3.4% (n=38).

• Gender: All alumni respondentsanswered the question about gender.

Males 48.6% (n=18) Females 51.4% (n=19)

• Ethnicity: All alumni respondentsanswered the question about ethnicity.

White 47.4% (n=18) Black 0.0% (n=0) Hispanic 28.9% (n=11) Asian 18.4% (n=7) American Indian 0.0% (n=0) International 2.6% (n=1) Multi-racial 2.6% (n=1) Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 0.0% (n=0) Unknown 0.0% (n=0)

• Question: “Is your current positionrelated to your academic major?” Threealumni respondents chose not to answerthis question.

51.5% (n=17) said Yes, directly related 33.3% (n=11) said Yes, somewhat related 15.2% (n=5) said No, not related

Overall Satisfaction: • “Looking back, how would you evaluate

the overall education you received fromUHCL?” All alumni respondentsanswered this question.

92.1% of the respondents (n=35) said they considered the education received at UHCL to be at least Good.

• “In your opinion, did UHCL provide aneducation worthy of your yearly tuitionand fees?” All alumni respondentsanswered this question.

86.8% (n=33) said Yes 13.2 % (n=5) said No

• “Would you still choose the sameprogram of study?” All alumnirespondents answered this question.

70.3% (n=26) said Yes 16.2% (n=6) said No 13.5% (n=5) said Not Sure

• “Will you recommend UHCL to friendsand family considering college?” Onealumni respondent chose not to answerthis question.

86.5% (n=32) said Yes 13.5% (n=5) said No.


College of Business (BUS)

Demographics Information: • Respondents: A total of 312 BUS

alumni were invited to participate; the response rate was 3.5 % (n=11).

• Gender: All BUS alumni respondents answered the question about gender.

Males 60% (n=6) Females 40% (n=4)

• Ethnicity: All BUS alumni respondents answered the question about ethnicity.


• Question: “Is your current position related to your academic major?” All BUS alumni respondents answered this question.

60.0% (n=6) said Yes, directly related 30.0% (n=3) said Yes, somewhat related 10.0 % (n=1) said No, not related


the overall education you received from UHCL?” All BUS alumni respondents answered this question.

90.9%of the respondents (n=10) said they considered the education received at UHCL to be at least Good.

• “In your opinion, did UHCL provide an education worthy of your yearly tuition and fees?” All BUS alumni respondents answered this question.

81.8% (n=9) said Yes 18.2% (n=2) said No

• “Would you still choose the same program of study?” All BUS alumni respondents answered this question.


• “Will you recommend UHCL to friends and family considering college?” All BUS alumni respondents answered this question.



College of Human Sciences and Humanities (HSH)

Demographics Information: • Respondents: A total of 243 HSH alumni

were invited to participate; the responserate was 5.8% (n=14).

• Gender: All HSH alumni respondentsanswered the question about gender.

Males 50.0% (n=7) Females 50.0% (n=7)

• Ethnicity: All HSH alumni respondentsanswered this question.


• Question: “Is your current positionrelated to your academic major?” ThreeHSH alumni respondents chose not toanswer this question.



the overall education you received from UHCL?” All HSH alumni respondents answered this question.


• “In your opinion, did UHCL provide aneducation worthy of your yearly tuitionand fees?” All HSH alumni respondentsanswered this question.


• “Would you still choose the sameprogram of study?” All HSH alumnirespondents answered this question.


• “Will you recommend UHCL to friendsand family considering college?” AllHSH alumni respondents answered thisquestion.



College of Science and Engineering (CSE)

Demographics Information:

• Respondents: A total of 388 CSE alumniwere invited to participate; the responserate was 1.3% (n=5).

• Gender: All CSE alumni respondentsanswered the question about gender.

Males 80.0% (n=4) Females 20.0% (n=1)

• Ethnicity: All CSE alumni respondentsanswered the question about ethnicity.


• Question: “Is your current positionrelated to your academic major?” AllCSE alumni respondents answered thisquestion.


Overall Satisfaction:

• “Looking back, how would you evaluatethe overall education you received fromUHCL?” All CSE alumni respondentsanswered this question.


• “In your opinion, did UHCL provide aneducation worthy of your yearly tuitionand fees?” All CSE alumni respondentsanswered this question.


• “Would you still choose the sameprogram of study?” All CSE alumnirespondents answered this question.


• “Will you recommend UHCL to friendsand family considering college?” AllCSE alumni respondents answered thisquestion.



College of Education (COE)

Demographics Information: • Respondents: A total of 178 COE

alumni were invited to participate; theresponse rate was 4.5% (n=8).

• Gender: All COE alumni respondentsanswered the question about gender.

Males 12.5% (n=1) Females 87.5% (n=7)

• Ethnicity: All COE alumni respondentsanswered the question about ethnicity.


• Question: “Is your current positionrelated to your academic major?” AllCOE alumni respondents answered thisquestion.



the overall education you received fromUHCL?” All COE alumni respondentsanswered this question.


• “In your opinion, did UHCL provide aneducation worthy of your yearly tuitionand fees?” All COE alumni respondentsanswered this question.


• “Would you still choose the sameprogram of study?” All COE alumnirespondents answered this question.


• “Will you recommend UHCL to friendsand family considering college?” OneCOE alumni respondent chose not toanswer this question.



Gender:

Answer Response %

Male 6 60.0%

Female 4 40.0%

Total 10 100.0%

University of Houston-Clear LakeOffice of Institutional EffectivenessAlumni Career Survey Fall 2016 - College of Business Report Published: February 2017

Note 1: There were a total of 312 BUS alumni who were invited to take the Alumni Career Survey for Fall 2016. 11 BUS alumni completed the Alumni Career Survey resulting in a 3.5% response rate.

Note 2: All NON-answered questions are EXCLUDED. Please note that this will change the TOTAL number of responses for each question since data varyaccording to whether students chose to respond or not respond to questions.


Ethnicity:

Answer Response %

White 7 63.6%

Black 0 0.0%

Hispanic 1 9.1%

Asian 3 27.3%

Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0 0.0%

American Indian or Alaskan Native 0 0.0%

International 0 0.0%

Multi-racial 0 0.0%

Total 11 100.0%


Citizenship:

Answer Response %

U.S. Citizen 9 81.8%

U.S. Resident (green card holder) 0 0.0%

International (F1, J1, H1 Visa i.e. not US Citizen or Resident) 2 18.2%

Total 11 100.0%


What was the highest degree you earned at UHCL?

Answer Response %

BA 0 0.0%

BAS 0 0.0%

BBA 0 0.0%

BFA 0 0.0%

BFN 0 0.0%

BS 4 36.4%

BSGEOG 0 0.0%

BSW 0 0.0%

MA 0 0.0%

MBA 6 54.5%

MHA 0 0.0%

MS 1 9.1%

Ed.D. 0 0.0%

SSP 0 0.0%

PsyD 0 0.0%

Total 11 100.0%


In which college were you enrolled? (A response to this question is required)

Answer Response %

College of Business 11 100.0%

Total 11 100.0%


What was your primary degree program in the College of Business?

{Choose one}


Answer Response %

Accounting 2 18.2%

Business Administration (MBA) 6 54.5%

Environmental Management 0 0.0%

Finance 0 0.0%

Finance with a Concentration in Healthcare Administration 0 0.0%

General Business 2 18.2%

Healthcare Administration 0 0.0%

Healthcare Admin/Business Administration (MHA/MBA) 0 0.0%

Healthcare Services 0 0.0%

Human Resource Management 0 0.0%

Legal Studies 0 0.0%

Management 0 0.0%

Management Information Systems 1 9.1%

Marketing 0 0.0%

Professional Accounting 0 0.0%

Obtained Dual Degree 0 0.0%

Other 0 0.0%

Total 11 100.0%

What was your primary degree program in the College of Business? (continued)


PREPARATION FOR PROFESSIONAL LIFE:

Question StronglyAgree Agree Disagree Strongly

Disagree Response AverageValue

My program provided the skills and knowledgeneeded for employment in my field. 4 6 1 - 11 3.27

My program prepared me to think critically. 5 3 3 - 11 3.18

My program prepared me to write effectively. 5 3 3 - 11 3.18

My program prepared me to speak effectively. 5 3 2 - 10 3.30

My program prepared me to apply and manageinformation technology effectively. 4 4 3 - 11 3.09

My program prepared me to work effectively in ateam environment. 6 4 1 - 11 3.45

My program helped me to develop an awareness oflocal and global diversity. 4 3 3 1 11 2.91

My program prepared me to address the ethicalcommitments of professional life. 7 3 1 - 11 3.55

My program has made me more reflective about mypersonal morality. 4 1 4 - 9 3.00

My program has helped me become moreconscientious about my role as a responsible citizen. 3 3 5 - 11 2.82


Statistic MinValue

MaxValue Mean Variance Standard

DeviationTotal

ResponsesTotal

Respondents

My program provided the skills andknowledge needed for employment in myfield.

2 4 3.27 0.42 0.65 11 11

My program prepared me to thinkcritically. 2 4 3.18 0.76 0.87 11 11

My program prepared me to writeeffectively. 2 4 3.18 0.76 0.87 11 11

My program prepared me to speakeffectively. 2 4 3.3 0.68 0.82 10 10

My program prepared me to apply andmanage information technologyeffectively.

2 4 3.09 0.69 0.83 11 11

My program prepared me to workeffectively in a team environment. 2 4 3.45 0.47 0.69 11 11

My program helped me to develop anawareness of local and global diversity. 1 4 2.91 1.09 1.04 11 11

My program prepared me to address theethical commitments of professional life. 2 4 3.55 0.47 0.69 11 11

My program has made me more reflectiveabout my personal morality. 2 4 3 1 1 9 9

My program has helped me become moreconscientious about my role as aresponsible citizen.

2 4 2.82 0.76 0.87 11 11

PREPARATION FOR PROFESSIONAL LIFE: (continued)


What is your current status?

(mark all that apply)

Answer Response %

Active military service or dependent 1 9.1%

Self-employed 0 0.0%

Employed full-time 10 90.9%

Employed part-time 0 0.0%

Unemployed, seeking work 0 0.0%

Unemployed, not seeking employment 1 9.1%

Continuing as a full-time student at a 4-yr college 0 0.0%

Continuing as a part-time student at a 4-yr college 0 0.0%

Volunteer 0 0.0%

Other 0 0.0%

Total 12 100.0%


If you are employed, what is your current position?

Job Title: Employer: City State

Site Manager Arkema Inc. Pikeville Louisiana

Accountant 1 Oasis Petroleum Houston Texas

Accountant Baylor College of Medicine Houston Texas

Client services manager Stericycle Houston Texas

Technical analyst Infosys limited Milwaukee Wisconsin

Academic Advisor University of Houston - Clear Lake Houston Texas

Site Manager Arkema Inc Pineville Louisiana

Teacher Goose Creek School District Baytown TX

Environmental & Quality Manager, Gulf Coast Vopak Deer Park Texas

Reinsurance Manager American National Insurance Company Galveston TX

Statistic Value

Respondents 10


How did you find your position? (Please check all that apply)

Answer Response %

UHCL Career Services 0 0.0%

jobs4HAWKS - UHCL online Resume Database 1 11.1%

Personal Network 2 22.2%

UHCL Faculty/Staff 0 0.0%

UHCL Career Event - Jobfair, Networking Reception or Employer Spotlight 0 0.0%

Online resource (please specify) 6 66.7%

Total 9 100.0%

Online resource (please specify)

Infosys career site

UHCL Job Postings

Indeed.com

Recruiter

School District Websites


Is your current position related to your academic major?

Answer Response %

Yes, directly related 6 60.0%

Yes, somewhat related 3 30.0%

No, not related 1 10.0%

Total 10 100.0%


I would like to speak with a Career Counselor regarding (please note that you must provide your contactinformation below if you wish us to contact you):

Answer Response %

Job Search Assistance 2 33.3%

Career Counseling and Career Assessments 1 16.7%

Mock Interviews 0 0.0%

Resume and Cover Letter Assistance 3 50.0%

Jobs4Hawks – Job Postings Database 0 0.0%

Career Events – Job Fairs, Networking Events, and Workshops 0 0.0%

On Campus Recruiting 0 0.0%

Salary Negotiation 0 0.0%

Other 0 0.0%

Total 6 100.0%


Contact information: Please note that if you provide the contact information below, your responses to thissurvey will no longer be anonymous.

Statistic Value

Respondents 5


What best describes your current professional position? (pick one that best fits you)

Answer Response %

Executive Management 1 9.1%

Middle Management 4 36.4%

Administrative 0 0.0%

Self-Employed 0 0.0%

Professional 6 54.5%

Para-Professional 0 0.0%

Support Staff 0 0.0%

Education Professional/Teacher 0 0.0%

Other 0 0.0%

Entry Level Management 0 0.0%

Total 11 100.0%


Which industry best describes your current place of employment? (Choose all that apply)


Other

E & P

Answer Response %

Accounting/Finance 2 18.2%

Aerospace 0 0.0%

Communications 0 0.0%

Counseling 0 0.0%

Education (Admin/Support) 1 9.1%

Education (Teaching) 1 9.1%

Engineering & Mgmt Services 2 18.2%

Environmental 3 27.3%

Health related 2 18.2%

Human Resources 1 9.1%

Utilities/Public Works 1 9.1%

Social Services 0 0.0%

Transportation 2 18.2%

Medical related 0 0.0%

Manufacturing 3 27.3%

Computer Information Systems 1 9.1%

Construction 0 0.0%

Other 1 9.1%

Government (local, state or federal including education) 0 0.0%

Legal Services/Criminal Justice 0 0.0%

Marketing/Advertising 1 9.1%

Real Estate/ Land Management 0 0.0%

Retail 0 0.0%

Total 21 100.0%

Which industry best describes your current place of employment? (continued)


What is your current yearly salary range?

Answer Response %

Less than $14,999 0 0.0%

$15,000-$24,999 0 0.0%

$25,000-$34,999 0 0.0%

$35,000-$49,999 3 27.3%

$50,000-$74,999 3 27.3%

$75,000-$99,999 2 18.2%

$100,000-$149,999 2 18.2%

$150,000-$249,999 1 9.1%

$250,000-$499,999 0 0.0%

$500,000 or more 0 0.0%

Total 11 100.0%


Does your employer have a bonus or incentive plan?

Answer Response %

Yes 7 63.6%

No 4 36.4%

Total 11 100.0%


What type of bonus?

Answer Response %

Annual/Year End Bonus 4 66.7%

Incentive Bonus 2 33.3%

Other 0 0.0%

Total 6 100.0%


What is was the average bonus paid last year?

Text Entry

21% of annual salary

15k

13%

1400

Statistic Value

Respondents 4


What is this year’s projected average bonus?

Text Entry

25% of annual salary

15k

13%

1500

Statistic Value

Respondents 4


How useful is what you learned at UHCL in your day-to-day work at your place of employment?

Answer Response %

Very useful 5 45.5%

Somewhat useful 4 36.4%

Not very useful 1 9.1%

Not useful at all 1 9.1%

Total 11 100.0%

Min Value Max Value Average Value Variance Standard Deviation Total Responses Total Respondents

1 4 3.18 0.96 0.98 11 11


Looking back, how would you evaluate the overall education you received at UHCL?

Answer Response %

Excellent 5 45.5%

Good 5 45.5%

Fair 1 9.1%

Poor 0 0.0%

Total 11 100.0%


2 4 3.36 0.45 0.67 11 11


Looking back, how would you evaluate your overall experiences?

Answer Response %

Excellent 6 54.5%

Good 3 27.3%

Fair 2 18.2%

Poor 0 0.0%

Total 11 100.0%


2 4 3.36 0.65 0.81 11 11


In your opinion, did UHCL provide an education worthy of your yearly tuition and fees?

Answer Response %

Yes 9 81.8%

No 2 18.2%

Total 11 100.0%


Would you still choose to attend UHCL?

Answer Response %

Yes 8 72.7%

No 2 18.2%

Not Sure 1 9.1%

Total 11 100.0%


Please explain:

Text Entry

If UHCL offer the Industrial Engineering program, I would attend to complete that curriculum.

Issues with admin. I still haven't received my diploma.

I still choose UHCL because I did have good experience and generous amount of scholarship. There was not muchcompetition among students so it is easy for me to be nominated for either school or private scholarships. Theschool environment is laid back so I could do multiple activities at the same time, attend classes, work part time, joinseveral student groups. Everything is so close to each other so it did not take much time to commute or park.

The courses are age old and there is no scope to learn new technology

When I was working on my MBA I did not understand that where you get your MBA from can be a big factor indetermining the kind of job you can get. I keep reading articles that state that MBA graduates typically start at jobswhere they earn $70,000. It may be that I just don't know how to look for those jobs but the articles I read stated thatwhere you obtain your MBA from is really important.

Really a good program.

I have been accepted for the Masters program

Deciding factors are unchanged. 1. UHCL offered tuition that was within my company's tuition reimbursement policyrestrictions and fell under IRS benefit thresholds for tax reporting purposes. 2. UHCL offered a face-to-face learningenvironment in a location close to my home and my work. 3. The MBA program met my minimum requirement ofbeing AACSB accredited.

UHCL was affordable and very close to my home. The faculty exceeded my expectations. I really appreciatedattending school and working in a professional job at the same time.

Statistic Value

Respondents 9


Would you still choose the same program of study?

Answer Response %

Yes 7 70.0%

No 2 20.0%

Not sure 1 10.0%

Total 10 100.0%


Please explain:

Text Entry

I am not certain that I would have gone for a second master's degree had I known that my job searches would yieldthe same results as when I did not have a second master's degree.

I would like to explore an engineering degree

I have a feeling accounting is still one of the best program at UHCL. It does have some reputation. Administrators atleast pay attention to it and try to promote it.

It is what I wanted.

I wish I were not so old (55) and had more money. I would love to go to school full time but have too muchresponsibility. I really wanted a degree in Finance but it was taking too long and just needed a degree.

The MBA degree was the best choice for furthering my career.

I've wanted an MBA since I was in junior high. UHCL was a great value.

Statistic Value

Respondents 7


Would you recommend UHCL to friends and family considering college?

Answer Response %

Yes 8 80.0%

No 2 20.0%

Total 10 100.0%


Please explain:

Text Entry

UHCL feels like a good starter university for your bachelor's degree but I am not sure that the master's degreesoffered here are as strong as those offered by big name schools.

Both my mother and myself have achieved bachelors and master's degrees from UHCL. Now my son is attendingUHCL to complete his bachelors degree.

Unless they want some schools with laid back environment and less competition. UHCL is not a big school so bigemployers do not come here. I recalled EY did come once or twice but that was it. Deloitte, KPMG, and PwC did notcome from what I remember. So unless you are really good students and confident in your ability to find a GOOD jobafter graduation, do not come here. I have many fellows who could not find a job in their fields and they were decentstudents (good grades, always active on campus, good networking). I am going to UH now for my Master; because Ifeel like UHCL grad students do not receive as much attention as they deserve, especially after the downwardexpansion ( freshman and sophomore get the spotlight). UH offers great networking night with many big employers(I am talking about Exxon Mobile or Big 4 "BIG") very often. UH has a great graduate program with certificates andfocused tracks and I do feel welcome as a grad students. The professors really emphasize on preparing us for thefuture career rather than just focusing on hard, cold, technical knowledge from books. I do pay a few thousandsmore for tuition and fees at UH but it is worth it.

Suggested to my son.

Love your new 16 month masters programs that are online, wish you had started them years ago.

Same reasons as noted above.

Statistic Value

Respondents 6


Additional Comments for any issues or concerns you may have:

Text Entry

As an employee here at the university I would not like to discredit any programs but I as an alumni, I am finding ithard to find a job that was worth the obtainment of a master's degree here. It may be that I am not looking hardenough or that I do not know how to look for the right job. As it stands, the amount of time and money spent on twomaster's degrees seems wasted as the positions that I am currently finding only care about a bachelor's degree andjob experience.

I wish UHCL would open up Engineering programs instead of just the prep courses.

I can see, since I am now a High School Teacher why some of the classes are structured the way that they are. Iwish you could offer classes that cater to students that have fluid speaking and writing skills and life experience.

None

I think sharing anonymous grade information would benefit students. This used to be available and helped me planmy schedule each semester. Texas A&M also used to post anonymous salary and employment information. I'mcurious what the distribution of the UHCL MBA salaries.

Statistic Value

Respondents 5


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