Alumni Survey New York City College of Technology Fall 2016
How would you rate your student experience at City Tech? 6 5 44.9% 4 3 2 31.9% 20.3% 1 2.9% Excellent Very Good Good/Adequate Poor
While you were enrolled at City Tech, did you receive assistance from the college career/placement office while seeking employment? Yes 21.9% No 78.1% have an internship? 25.8% 74.2% work with a faculty member on his or her research? 9.6% 90.4% 2 4 6 8 10
Since graduating from City Tech, please indicate whether or not you continued your education for any of the following reasons: Yes Improve skills related to my job General education or self improvement Increase earning power Meet certification, licensing or continuing education requirements Earn a graduate or professional degree No 76.1% 75. 72.6% 57.9% 51.7% 23.9% 25. 27.4% 42.1% 48.3% Prepare for a future career change Required by my employer 33.1% 48.4% 66.9% 51.6% 2 4 6 8 10
Have you enrolled in a degree program at another college since you left City Tech? 5 4 44.9% 37.6% 3 2 12.7% 1 2.1% 2.6% I have already completed another degree I am currently enrolled as a fulltime student in a degree program I am currently enrolled as a parttime student in a degree program I plan to enroll in a degree program within the next 5 years I have not enrolled in another degree program and do not plan to do so
What is the name of the institution where you enrolled since you left City Tech? Adelphi University Alfred University Almanda University American Intercontinental University Amherst College Apex Technical School Ashland Theological Seminary Audrey Cohen college Barry University Berkeley College Boston University Brooklyn Polytechnic Insitute Bryant & Stratton college Buffalo State College California Coast University California State University Capella University Chamberlain College of Nursing Chatham university Christ Hospital School of Nursing College of Mount Saint Vincent College of Staten Island Columbia College Columbia Union College Columbia University Concordia University CUNY Baruch college CUNY Brooklyn college CUNY City College of New York CUNY Hunter college
What is the name of the institution where you enrolled since you left City Tech? CUNY John Jay College CUNY Lehman College CUNY Medgar Evers College Florida Atlantic University Florida Hospital college Fordham University CUNY Queens College Georgia Technical College ( Perimeter College ) CUNY School of Professional Studies CUNY The Graduate Center CUNY York College DeSales University Downstate Medical Center Dutchass Community college Eastern washington university Empire State College Fairleigh Dickinson University Fashion Institute of Technology Felician College Hamline University Hillsborough County Community College Hofstra University Howard University Iona College Kaplan University keiser university LAPD Long Island university Loyola University Manhattan College
What is the name of the institution where you enrolled since you left City Tech? Marylhurst University Mercy College Metropolitan College of New York Milano Graduate School Morgan State University Morris County College Mountclair State University National University New Brunswick Theological Seminary New Jersey City State College New Jersey Institute of Technology New York College of Podiatric Medicine New York Institute of Technology New York Theological Seminary New York University New York University Wagner School of government North Carolina Central University Nova Southeastern University Nyack College Onondaga Community College Oral Roberts University Southwest Bible College & Seminary Pace University Pacific University College of Optometry Pennsylvania State University Polytechnic Institute of New York University Pratt Institute Richmond College Rochester Institute of Technology Rutgers University Saint Joseph college
What is the name of the institution where you enrolled since you left City Tech? saint Peters University San Jose State University School of Visual Arts-NYC Shaw University South Dakota State University Southern New Hampshire University St Joseph college St Joseph's College St. John's University St. Joseph's University Strayer University SUNY at Oswego SUNY Cortland SUNY Downstate Medical Center SUNY Empire State College SUNY Farmingdale College SUNY Maritime College SUNY New Paltz SUNY Old Westbury SUNY Polytechical Institute SUNY Stonnybrook University Syracuse University Tennessee Technical University The American College of Education The College of Staten Island The Cooper Union The University of Nevada Thomas Edison State College Touro College Ulster County community College
What is the name of the institution where you enrolled since you left City Tech? University of Albuquerque University of California, Berkeley University of Central Florida University of Central Missouri University of Hartford Walden University Wentworth Institute of Technology West Coast University West Virginia University Western Michigan University University of la Verne University Of Maryland University of Massachusetts University of New Mexico University of Phoenix University of Pittsburgh University of Puerto Rico University of West Florida University of Wisconsin Upper Iowa University
What level is the degree program in which you are currently enrolled at another college? 60.0 50.0 45.7% 45.7% 40.0 30.0 20.0 10.0 0.0 0. Associate Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree 5.7% Doctoral Degree (Ph.D, Ed.D) 2.9% Professional Degree (DDS, JD, MD, Pharm.D, OD)
What level is the degree that you earned from the college other than City Tech? 6 5 4 50.3% 38. 3 2 1 1.8% Associate Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree 4.2% 3. 2.7% Doctoral Degree (Ph.D, Ed.D) Professional Degree (DDS, JD, MD, Pharm.D, OD) Other
Have you enrolled in a certification/licensing or continuing education training program since you left City Tech? 6 5 4 43.1% 44. 3 2 1 4.3% 8.7% I have already completed I am currently enrolled in a certification/licensing or a certification/licensing or continuing education continuing education training program training program I plan to enroll in a certification/licensing or continuing education training program within the next 5 years I have not enrolled in certification/licensing or continuing education training program and do not plan to do so
Have you obtained a professional license or credential? 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 38.8% Yes 61.2% No
Are you currently employed? If no, what is your current status: Yes, I am employed full time. Yes, I am employed part time. No, I am not employed. 35.8% 9.9% 54.2% 74.6% 10.4% 3.1% 11.9% Not employed, seeking full time employment Not employed, seeking part time employment Willingly unemployed and not seeking employment Not employed because of illness, retirement or disability
Is your current position related to your undergraduate field(s) of study? 6 5 50. 4 3 24.7% 25.3% 2 1 Related to major(s) Somewhat related to major(s) Not related
Which of the following best describes your current position? 6 5 4 37.1% 39.1% 3 2 1 10. 5.3% 8.4% Entry level Mid level Senior level Executive level (except chief executive) Chief Executive (CEO, COO, CFO, GM, or principal in a business or other organization)
Internship Would you like to find out more about offering internships at your company? Would you be willing to have a City Tech student shadow you for a day at your place of employment? 80.3% 19.7% 65.4% 34.6% Yes No Yes No
How long did it take you to obtain your first full time job after graduating from City Tech? 7 6 67. 5 4 3 2 1 6.7% 7.3% 14.1% 5. Less than 6 months 7 12 months More than 12 months I enrolled in another college prior to obtaining a full time job I have not been employed full time since graduating from City Tech
How well did your experience at City Tech prepare you for the world of work? 6 5 4 3 28.3% 40.3% 25.7% 2 1 Exceptionally well 3.7% 0.7% 1.3% Well Adequately Poorly Very Poorly Not at all
Based on your experience at City Tech, how well do you think we prepared you to: 5 45% 4 35% 3 25% 2 15% 1 5% Very Well More than Adequately Adequately Less than Adequately Very Poorly 33.6% 34.1% 36.4% 31.9% 30.1% 30.5% 35.1% 25.3% 34.1% 34.9% 27.1% 27.5% 3.7% 2.9% 3.1% 2.5% 1.6% 1.3% 2.1% 2.2% Write effectively Effectively communicate orally Use quantitative reasoning Think critically and logically
Based on your experience at City Tech, how well do you think we prepared you to: 5 45% 4 35% 3 25% 2 15% 1 5% Very Well More than Adequately Adequately Less than Adequately Very Poorly 40.4% 25.3% 30.6% 29.1% 37.5% 24.1% 29.9% 33.5% 27.1% 8.7% 2.1% 3.2% 2.3% 4.4% 1.7% Work effectively as a member of a team Utilize computing skills/technical knowledge Aquire new skills and knowledge on your own
What type of alumni events and activities would you like the Alumni Office to organize? Faculty lectures Investment and financial planning seminars Career networking events Travel opportunities Family friendly events Cocktail receptions/happy hours Alumni reunions 26.1% 34.3% 54.6% 41.2% 20.7% 28.5% 56.3% 0. 20. 40. 60. 80. 100.
Who would you especially like to see at an alumni event? 10 8 6 77.4% 59.9% 46. 4 2 Former classmates Alumni in your own field Faculty
10 What additional benefits and services would you like the City Tech Alumni Association to offer you? 8 6 4 55.1% 31. 40.3% 32.6% 53.3% 2 9.7% Online alumni directory Mentoring programs for alumni Career panels and job fairs Resume building and interview techniques workshops Discounted Continuing Education classes at City Tech Other
Mentorship Are you willing to come back and speak to a class or group of students about your profession? Are you willing to serve as a mentor to City Tech students? 8 7 68.84% 8 7 70.1% 6 6 5 5 4 3 31.16% 4 3 29.9% 2 1 Yes No 2 1 Yes No
Alumni Association 10 Are you interested in volunteering to work with the Alumni Association? 10 Have you participated in Alumni Association events over the last three years? 94.2% 9 8 77.9% 9 8 7 7 6 6 5 5 4 3 2 1 22.1% 4 3 2 1 5.8% Yes No Yes No
Have you participated in any community service activities during the past year? 7 6 62.8% 5 4 37.2% 3 2 1 Yes No
8 What is/are your preferred social network(s) for keeping up to date with City Tech news and events? 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 46.1% 16.9% 7.3% 8.2% 29.8% 37.5% Facebook Google+ Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Other
What is your current annual salary? 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 11.8% 19.1% 23.2% 22.8% 23.2% Less than $25,000 $25,000 to $49,999 $50,000 to $74,999 $75,000 to $99,999 $100,000 or more
City Tech Graduates Profile 2010 2015 2000 2009 1990 1999 1980 1989 1970 1979 1960 1969 1950 1959 1940 1949 Unknown 0.6% 0.5% 6.8% 9.6% 9.8% 15.8% 14.5% 18.9% 23.5% 1 2 3 4 5
City Tech Graduates Profile Our alumni respondents are from the following departments: Department Frequency Percent Architectural Technology 21 2.5 Biological Sciences 1 0.1 Business 78 9.2 Career and Technical Teacher Education 2 0.2 Chemistry 5 0.6 Communication Design 61 7.2 Computer Engineering Technology 18 2.1 Computer Systems Technology 36 4.3 Construction Management and Civil Engineering 30 3.5 Dental Hygiene 36 4.3 Electrical Engineering Technology 60 7.1 Entertainment Technology 2 0.2 Environmental Control Technology 27 3.2 Health Services Administration 2 0.2 Hospitality Management 48 5.7 Human Services 42 5 Law and Paralegal Studies 29 3.4 Mathematics 3 0.4 Mechanical Engineering Technology 30 3.5 Nursing 42 5 Other 157 18.5 Radiologic Technology and Medical Imaging 18 2.1 Restorative Dentistry 14 1.7 Vision Care Technology 20 2.4 Obsolete Curriculum Code 65 7.7 Total 847 100