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Johnson State College

2011 Graduate Survey Summary

Advising and Career Center

Johnson State College

(802) 635-1257

Advising&Careers@jsc.edu

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Table of Contents 2011 Graduate Survey Summary………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………3

Placement Data…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………3

Salary Information……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...3

Career Preparation……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...3

Job Search……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………....4

Summary of Placement Data by Matriculation Type…………………………………………………………………………………………………..5

Summary of Placement Data by Department………………………………………………………………………………………………………......5

Graduate Employment by Department………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..6

Behavioral Sciences…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………....6

Business/Economics……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………8

Education……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...10

Environmental/Health Science……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...……...…12

Fine & Performing Arts……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………....13

Humanities……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………14

Mathematics…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..15

Writing & Literature………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….16

Liberal Arts/General Studies…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………17

Appendix A: Year statistics………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….19

Appendix B: 2011 Graduate Survey...........................................................................................................................................................................23

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2011 Graduate Survey Summary

Overall Response Rate: 59% (251 out of 425 graduates)

Campus Based Undergraduates: 58% (110 of 190 graduates)

External Degree Program: 59% (102 of 174 graduates)

Graduate Programs: 64% (39 of 61 graduates)

PLACEMENT DATA

88% (221 of 251 respondents) reported that they are employed or

continuing their education

75% (183 of 243 respondents) reported that they are employed in Vermont

48% (19 of 40 respondents) are continuing their education in Vermont

80% (115 of 144 respondents) reported that their job is directly or somewhat related to their major

SALARY INFORMATION

50% (69 of 138 respondents) reported salaries over $25,000:

25% $25,000 - $34,999

25% over $35,000

CAREER PREPARATION

68% (103 of 152 respondents) reported that JSC provided good or excellent preparation for job/activities since graduation

71% (107 of 151 respondents) reported that their major provided good or excellent preparation for job/activities since graduation

37% (57 of 156 respondents) of those who report extracurricular or co-curricular activities say that their participation provided them with

excellent or good preparation for life after JSC

60% (91 of 152 respondents) reported participating in an internship or practicum while at JSC - of this group:

27% are currently employed at the internship/practicum site

12% received an offer to continue, but declined

30% reported that they were hired elsewhere because of the experience gained through their internship/practicum

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JOB SEARCH

92% (134 of 145 respondents) reported that they found a job within 6 months to a year of graduation

When asked which methods were most instrumental in obtaining a job, respondents reported the following:

26% - Continuing with employer

17% - Advertisement

23% - Contact through relative/friend

12% - Internet search

22% - An internship

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Summary of Placement Data by Matriculation Type

% of respondents % of respondents

Matriculation Type # of Graduates % of respondents employed Job directly or somewhat Reported salaries over

or continuing education related to major… $25,000…

Campus-based Undergrad 190 96% (98 of 102 resp.) 72% (38 of 53 resp.) 31% (16 of 51 resp.)

External Degree Program 174 89% (90 of 101 resp.) 78% (51 of 65 resp.) 56% (34 of 61 resp.)

Graduate Programs 61 98% (39 of 40 resp.) 100% (26 of 26 resp.) 73% (19 of 26 resp.)

Summary of Placement Data by Department

Department # of Graduates % of respondents employed Job directly or somewhat Reported salaries over

or continuing education related to major… $25,000…

Behavioral Sciences 96 95% (54 of 57 resp.) 88% (29 of 33 resp.) 41% (13 of 32 resp.)

Business/Economics 75 98% (43 of 44 resp.) 90% (27 of 30 resp.) 62% (18 of 29 resp.)

Education 62 92% (33 of 36 resp.) 92% (24 of 26 resp.) 70% (16 of 23 resp.)

Env/Health Sciences 30 95% (20 of 21 resp.) 58% (7 of 12 resp.) 27% (3 of 11 resp.)

Fine & Perf. Arts 46 80% (16 of 20 resp.) 67% (4 of 6 resp.) 0% (0 of 6 resp.)

Humanities 19 90% (9 of 10 resp.) 67% (4 of 6 resp.) 33% (2 of 6 resp.)

Mathematics 7 100% (6 if 6 resp.) 100% (2 of 2 resp.) 100% (2 of 2 resp.)

Writing/Literature 15 89% (8 of 9 resp.) 50% (2 of 4 resp.) 100% 3 of 3 resp.)

Liberal Arts/General Studies 75 90% (38 of 42 resp.) 64% (16 of 25 resp.) 48% (11 of 23 resp.)

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2011 Behavioral Sciences Graduates

Response Rate: 60% (58 of 96 graduates)

95% (54 of 57) are employed or continuing education

88% (29 of 33) reported that their job is directly or somewhat related to their major

81% (25 of 31) reported that their major provided good or excellent preparation for their job/activities since graduation

72% (23 of 32 reported salaries over $20,000

31% (10 of 32) reported salaries over $30,000

Summary of Job Titles for Behavioral Sciences Graduates

Acad Program 4 Job Title 5a Employer name 5b Employer State

J.BA.ANS Executive Assistant Springer Miller VT

J.BA.ANS.EDP Residential Counselor NFI VT

J.BA.PSY Teacher CA

J.BA.PSY Manager Jolley's VT

J.BA.PSY Mentor in Community Support Laraway Youth and Family Services VT

J.BA.PSY Nanny Private home VA

J.BA.PSY Sous Chef/ Food Prep Souper Salads TX

J.BA.PSY Lead Behavioral Interventionist SD Associates VT

J.BA.PSY Behavioral Interventionist Laraway Youth & Family Services VT

J.BA.PSY Behavior Interventionist Laraway Youth and Family Services VT

J.BA.PSY Teacher Round Hill Kids VT

J.BA.PSY.EDP Cashier Mac's Market VT

J.BA.PSY.EDP Benefits Program Specialist State of Vermont VT

J.BA.PSY.EDP Youth Counselor/Community Specialized Support Woodside Juvenile Rehab/ Howard Center VT

J.BA.PSY.EDP LPN

J.BA.PSY.EDP Therapeutic Case Manager NCSS VT

J.BA.PSY.EDP Paraeducator WSESU VT

J.BA.PSY.EDP Case Manager/ Tutor Rutland United Neighbors Community Justice Center / CCV VT

J.BA.PSY.EDP Sales Rep Shire Pharmaceuticals PA

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Acad Program 4 Job Title 5a Employer name 5b Employer State

J.BA.PSY.EDP Family Support Specialist Early Education Services VT

J.BA.PSY.EDP Child Care Provider VT

J.BA.PSY.EDP Para-professional; Respite Work Randolph Elementary School; Clara Martin Center VT

J.BA.PSY.EDP Recovery Tech Collaborative Solutions VT

J.BA.PSY.EDP Teacher College St Children's Center VT

J.BA.PSY.EDP Student PTA Pinkus VT

J.BA.PSY.EDP Crisis Fuel Coordinator CVOEO VT

J.BS.WAM Associate Identifier Macy's Logistics and Operations

J.BS.WAM Deli Worker Middlebury Natural Food Co-Op VT

J.MA.CSL.CMH Child and Family therapist and Respite Coord. Clara Martin Center VT

J.MA.CSL.CMH Therapist Wellspring VT

J.MA.CSL.CMH Psychotherapist Vt Center for Yoga and Therapy VT

J.MA.CSL.CMH Clinical Case Manager Washington County Mental Health Services VT

J.MA.CSL.CMH Clinician White Mountain Mental Health/ Upper Valley Pediatrics NH/VT

J.MA.CSL.CMH Clinical Coordinator NFI North/Davenport NH

J.MA.CSL.CMH Counselor Sterling Area Services VT

J.MA.CSL.CMH Student Supervisor New School of Montpelier VT

J.MA.CSL.CMH Psychotherapist/Massage Therapist Self-employed VT

J.MA.CSL.CMH Outpatient Counselor NE Kingdom Human Services VT

J.MA.CSL.CMH Counselor Bakersfield Elementary VT

J.MA.CSL.CMH Adult Mental Health Clinician Washington County Mental Health Services VT

J.MA.CSL.CMH Residential Hall Director James Madison University

J.MA.CSL.GUI Counselor

J.MA.CSL.GUI Counselor Orleans Elementary VT

J.MA.CSL.GUI Admissions Counselor Castleton State College VT

J.MA.CSL.GUI School Counselor Burlington School District VT

J.MA.CSL.GUI Art Teacher and Art Counselor Bridgeport Central School VT

J.MA.CSL.GUI Counselor Winooski High School VT

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Behavioral Science graduates are continuing their education at the following colleges/universities:

3a Name of School

Naugatuck Valley Community College

Johnson State College

University of Maryland

Massachusetts School for professional Psychology

Tai Sophia Institute

Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine

Northwest Vista College

Green Mt. College

River Valley College

2011 Business & Economics Graduates

Response Rate: 64%% (48 of 75 graduates)

98% (43 of 44) are employed or continuing education

90% (27 of 30) reported that their job is directly or somewhat directly related to their major

71% (22 of 31) reported that their major provided good or excellent preparation for their job/activities since graduation

79% (23 of 29) reported salaries over $20,000

45% (13 of 29) reported salaries over $30,000

Summary of Job Titles for Business/Economics Graduates

Acad Program 4 Job Title 5a Employer name 5b Employer State

J.BA.HTM Banquet Server Stowe Mountain Resort VT

J.BA.HTM Banquet Captain Stowe Mountain Resort VT

J.CT.SBM Fitness Consultant/ Personal Trainer The Edge VT

J.BA.BUS.EDP Plant Accountant/Office Manager Columbia Forrest Products VT

J.BA.BUS.EDP Shift Supervisor 99 Restaurant VT

J.BA.HTM Front Office Assistant Destination Hotels and Resorts VT

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Acad Program 4 Job Title 5a Employer name 5b Employer State

J.BA.BUS.EDP Accounting Manager Community Health Services of Lamoille County VT

J.BA.BUS Accounting Specialist VT

J.BA.BUS.EDP Supply Chain Management Professional IBM Corp VT

J.BA.HTM Sales Assistant Santa Barbara Catering AZ

J.BA.BUS.EDP Retail Sales

J.BA.BUS Massage Therapist Stoweflake Spa & Resort VT

J.BA.BUS Clinical Support Associate Northwestern Medical Center VT

J.CT.NPM Administrative Assistant CBA Blue VT

J.BA.BUS.MKT Frozen Food Manager Price Chopper VT

J.BA.BUS Herd Manager/Bookkeeper Jim Jones VT

J.BA.BUS.EDP Senior Associate Mylan Technologies VT

J.BA.BUS.EDP Capacity Planner IBM VT

J.BA.BUS.EDP Administrative Assistant Vtrans VT

J.BA.BUS.EDP Administrative Assistant OCE VT

J.BA.BUS.MKT Staff Assistant Johnson State College VT

J.BA.BUS Assistant Manager/ Founder The Mix Café/ Cambridge Music Fest. VT

J.BA.BUS General Manager Henley Enterprises MA

J.BA.BUS.EDP Transportation Planner CCTA VT

J.BA.BUS.EDP Resolution Analyst HP Enterprises CVT Medical VT

J.BA.BUS.EDP Pharmacy Technician Rite Aid VT

J.BA.BUS.EDP Dining Room Supervisor Hawk Mountain Resort VT

J.BA.BUS Client Services UDS Financial ME

J.BA.HTM Ski/Snowboard Sales Rep Duct Mate Inc./ Mount Everest NJ

J.BA.BUS.EDP HR & Financial Manager VT

J.BA.BUS Stoweflake- MVP Stoweflake VT

J.BA.BUS Digital Advisor- Account Manager Dealer.com VT

J.BA.BUS Server Captain

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Business/Economics graduates are continuing their education at the following colleges/universities:

3a Name of School

Johnson State College

Vermont Law School

2011 Education Graduates

Response Rate: 58% (36 of 62 Graduates)

92% (33 of 36) are employed or continuing their education

92% (24 of 26) reported that their job is directly or somewhat related to their major

76% (22 of 29) reported that their major provided good or excellent preparation for their job/activities since graduation

69% (18 of 26) reported salaries over $20,000

65% (17 of 26) reported salaries over $30,000

Summary of Job Titles for Education Graduates

Acad Program 4 Job Title 5a Employer name 5b Employer State

J.BA.EED Autism Interventionist Howard Center VT

J.BA.EED.ANS 1st and 2nd grade teacher Stockbridge Central School VT

J.BA.EED.ANS.EDP Kindergarten Teacher Battenkill Valley Supervisory Union VT

J.BA.EED.ART.EDP Teacher Richford Elementary VT

J.BA.EED.BIO Support Staff Laraway Youth & Family VT

J.BA.EED.EDP Elementary Teacher Springfield School District VT

J.BA.EED.EDP Literacy Support Specialist Shelburne Community School VT

J.BA.EED.EDP Preschool teacher/ Office Assistant Cambridge Elementary School VT

J.BA.EED.HIS.EDP Teacher Wolcott Elementary VT

J.BA.EED.HSI Toddler Teacher Kidstop

J.BA.EED.MUS Special Education Support Staff Hyde Park Elementary School VT

J.BA.EED.PSY Sales and Customer Service Way Out Wax, Inc. VT

J.BA.EED.PSY.EDP Special Educator Leicester Central School VT

J.BA.EED.PSY.EDP Barista Uncommon grounds VT

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Acad Program 4 Job Title 5a Employer name 5b Employer State

J.BA.EED.PSY.EDP Teacher Orleans Elementary School VT

J.BA.EED.PSY.EDP Behavior Intervention Paraeducator Orange North Supervisory Union VT

J.MA.EDU.ABC Life Skills Coordinator Spaulding High School VT

J.MA.EDU.ABC Behavior Consultant

J.MA.EDU.ECU.IDV Teacher Barre Town Middle School VT

J.MA.EDU.ECU.IDV Technology Integration Specialist Lamoille Union High School VT

J.MA.EDU.ECU.IDV Elementary School Principal Lowell VT

J.MA.EDU.ECU.IDV Teacher Cambridge Elementary School VT

J.MA.EDU.ECU.IDV Special Educator/ Social Studies Teacher Benicia High School CA

J.MA.EDU.ECU.IDV Teacher Lamoille Union High School VT

J.MA.EDU.IDP Assistant Director of Resident Life Johnson State College VT

J.MA.EDU.MID.ENG Writing teacher Waits River Valley School VT

J.MA.EDU.SED History teacher/ Ski Tech/ Cook North American Ski Academy VT

J.MA.EDU.SED.ENG Special Educator Lamoille Union High School VT

J.MA.EDU.SED.SSS Special Educator St. Albans Town School VT

J.MA.EDU.SPE Special Educator Richford Town School District VT

J.MA.EDU.SPE Special Education Teacher Baird School VT

J.MA.EDU.SPE Special Educator Missisquoi Valley Union HS VT

J.MA.EDU.SPE Special Educator U-32 VT

Educational graduates are continuing their education at the following colleges/universities:

3a Name of School

VTHEC (through JSC)

Johnson State College

College of St. Joseph

VT Higher Ed Collaborative

Note: Graduates receiving a degree in secondary education are included under the department of their discipline, e.g.

B.S.MAT.SEC would be found under the Mathematics Graduates.

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2011 Environmental & Health Sciences Graduates

Response Rate: 67% (20 of 30 Graduates)

95% (20 of 21) are employed or continuing education

58% (7 of 12) reported that their job is directly or somewhat related to their major

67% (8 of 12) reported that their major provided good or excellent preparation for their job/activities since graduation

27% (3 of 11) reported salaries of over $20,000

27% (3 of 11) reported salaries of over $30,000

Summary of Job Titles for Environmental & Health Sciences Graduates

Acad Program 4 Job Title 5a Employer name 5b Employer State

J.BA.BIO Sugarwoods Technician Butternut Mtn Farm VT

J.BA.BIO Biology Teacher North American Hockey Academy VT

J.BA.BIO Lab Technician JSC - EHS Dept VT

J.BA.BIO Transmission Treatment Specialist Champlain Water District VT

J.BA.BIO Server/Sales Associate Friendly's, Bed Bath & Beyond VT

J.BA.OED.ADV First-Aid Coordinator Craftsbury Outdoor Center VT

J.BA.OED.ADV Program Director Umiak Outfitters VT

J.BA.OED.ADV Ticket Sales and Retail Manager Silverton Mtn. CO

J.BA.OED.ADV Assistant Director Stowe Snowmobile Tours VT

J.BS.BIO Lab Tech Analytical Services VT

J.BS.ENV Logger and Coffee Shop Server VT

J.BS.ENV Ropes Course Facilitator Northern Lights Rock and Ice VT

J.BS.ENV Sales Associate Burton VT

J.BS.HSI Personal Trainer Shelburne Health & Fitness VT

J.BS.HSI Orderly Fletcher Allen Health Care VT

J.BS.HSI Fitness Consultant/ Personal Trainer The Edge VT

J.BS.INS Lift Attendant Alpine Meadows CA

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Environmental & Health Sciences graduates are continuing their education at the following colleges/universities:

3a Name of School

American Mountain Guides Association

Johnson State College

2011 Fine & Performing Arts Graduates

Response Rate 48% (22 of 46 Graduates)

80% (16 of 20) are employed or continuing education

67% (4 of 6) reported that their job is directly or somewhat related to their major

50% (4 of 8) reported that their major provided good or excellent preparation for their job/activities since graduation

0% (0 of 6) reported salaries over $20,000

0% (0 of 6) reported salaries over $30,000

Summary of Job Titles for Fine & Performing Arts Graduates

Acad Program 4 Job Title 5a Employer name 5b Employer State

J.AA.TTH Day Care Provider Children Unlimited 2 VT

J.AA.TTH Tech Director PA

J.BA.ART Barista Ashville Coffee Shop NC

J.BA.ART.EDP Ranch Assistant Australia

J.BA.ART.ELE Head Teacher Turtle Island VT

J.BA.MUS.JAZ Sales Clerk Hanley's General Store VT

J.BA.TAD Ballroom Dance Instructor GA

J.BF.STA Server/ sales Associate Friendly's/ Bed Bath & Beyond VT

J.BF.STA Ceramics Creator VT

J.BF.STA Prep Cook and Kitchen Hand VT Studio Center VT

J.BF.STA Gardener VT

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Acad Program 4 Job Title 5a Employer name 5b Employer State

J.BF.STA.EDP Art Assistant Dug Nap VT

J.MF.STA Adjunct Art Instructor Appalachian State University NC

Fine & Performing Arts graduates are continuing their education at the following colleges/universities:

3a Name of School

NECI

Montana State University

UVM

2011 Humanities Graduates

Response Rate: 58% (11 of 19 Graduates)

90% (9 of 10) are employed or continuing education

67% (4 of 6) reported that their job is directly or somewhat related to their major

67% (4 of 6) reported that their major provided good or excellent preparation for their job/activities since graduation

33% (2 of 6) reported salaries over $20,000

17% (1 of 6) reported salaries over $30,000

Summary of Job Titles for Humanities Graduates

Acad Program 4 Job Title 5a Employer name 5b Employer State

J.AA.GEN Electricians Assistant Locke's Electric VT

J.AA.GEN Sales Associate/Retail Sales Millers Country Outfitters VT

J.AA.GEN Waitress Sunset Grill & Taproom VT

J.BA.HIS Line Cook On the Rise Bakery VT

J.BA.HIS Quality Control Auditor Green Mountain Coffee Roasters VT

J.BA.HIS.EDP Community Programs Assistant VT Humanities Council VT

J.BA.POS Mentor Laraway Substitute Care Program VT

J.BA.POS.EDP Shelter Advocate Clarina Howard Nichols Center VT

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Humanities graduates are continuing their education at the following colleges/universities:

3a Name of School

CSU

Johnson State College

Green Mtn. College

2011 Mathematics Graduates

Response Rate: 86% (6 of 7 Graduates)

100% (6 of 6) are employed or continuing education

100% (2 of 2) reported that their job is directly or somewhat related to their major

50% (1 of 2 reported that their major provided good or excellent preparation for their job/activities since graduation

100% (2 of 2) reported salaries over $20,000

100% (2 of 2) reported salaries over $30,000

Summary of Job Titles for Mathematics Graduates

Acad Program 4 Job Title 5a Employer name 5b Employer State

J.BS.MAT.SEC.EDP Teacher

J.BS.MAT.SEC.EDP Waitstaff Mimmo's VT

J.BS.MAT.SEC Math Teacher Richford High School VT

J.BS.MAT Manager Stonegrill Restaurant VT

Mathematics graduates are continuing their education at the following colleges/universities:

3a Name of School

Academy of American Fight Directors

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2011 Writing & Literature Graduates

Response Rate: 67% (10 of 15 Graduates)

89% (8 of 9) are employed or continuing their education

50% (2 of 4) reported that their job is directly or somewhat related to their major

33% (1 of 3) reported that their major provided good or excellent preparation for their job/activities since graduation

100% (3 of 3) reported salaries over $20,000

67% (2 of 3) reported salaries over $30,000

Summary of Job Titles for Writing & Literature Graduates

Acad Program 5a Employer name 4 Job Title 5b Employer State

J.BA.ENG Woodbury Elementary Teacher VT

J.BA.ENG.SEC Youth Saftey Council of VT Executive Director of Youth Saftey Council of VT VT

J.BA.ENG.SEC Northwestern Counseling Center VT

J.BA.ENG.SEC.EDP Washington County Mental Health Service Public Inebriate Program Coodinator VT

J.BA.JOU Everyday Health Inc. Editorial Production Assistant NY

J.BA.JOU Stowe Reporter Reporter VT

J.BF.CWR.SEC Community Health Resources Teaching/ Childcare Worker CT

Writing and Literature graduates are continuing their education at the following colleges/universities:

3a Name of School

Johnson State College

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2011 Liberal Arts/General Studies Graduates

Response Rate: 57% (43 of 75 Graduates)

90% (38 of 42) are employed or continuing education

64% (16 of 25) report that their job is directly or somewhat related to their major

69% (20 of 29) report that their major provided good or excellent preparation for their job/activities since graduation

57% (13 of 23) report salaries over $20,000

39% (9 of 23) report salaries over $30,000

Summary of Job Titles for Liberal Arts & General Studies Graduates

Acad Program 4 Job Title 5a Employer name 5b Employer State

J.BA.LIA Caregiver

J.BA.LIA Concierge Destination Hotels and Resorts VT

J.BA.LIA.EDP Lead Teacher Mary Johnsons Children Center VT

J.BA.LIA.EDP Telephone Service Rep Vermont Country Store VT

J.BA.LIA.EDP Library Director Davies Memorial Library VT

J.BA.LIA.EDP Stoker

J.BA.LIA.EDP Cheesemaker VT

J.BA.PRO.EDP Product Specialist & Sales Support Upper Valley Produce VT

J.BA.PRO.EDP Support Assistant ARA VT

J.BA.PRO.EDP Medical Assistant VT

J.BA.PRO.EDP Home School Coordinator Fair Haven Grade School VT

J.BA.PRO.EDP professional home care provider/ business owner Self/ upper valley SVS VT

J.BA.PRO.EDP Admissions Culinary Institute of America NY

J.BA.PRO.EDP Paraprofessional Molly Stark Elementary School VT

J.BA.PRO.EDP Regined Operations Manager VT

J.BA.PRO.EDP Avon Rep Avon VT

J.BA.PRO.EDP Substitute Teacher Missisquoi Valley Union HS VT

J.BA.PRO.EDP Assistant Registrar JSC VT

J.BA.PRO.EDP Golf Course Maintenance/ Ski & Snowboard Rental Technician Jay Peak Resort VT

J.BA.PRO.EDP Substitue Teacher Franklin Central Supervisory Union VT

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Acad Program 4 Job Title 5a Employer name 5b Employer State

J.BA.PRO.EDP Assist. Medical Examiner State of VT VT

J.BA.PRO.EDP Medical Imager II/ Clinical Instructor DHMC NH

J.BA.PRO.EDP Day Care Provider VT

J.BA.PRO.EDP Supervisor/Case Manager/Drug and Alcohol Counselor NEK Youth Services VT

J.BA.PRO.EDP Night Auditor Holiday Inn VT

J.BA.PRO.EDP Accountant Self VT

J.BA.PRO.EDP Paralegal Law Office VT

J.BA.PRO.EDP Administrative Assistant VT

J.BA.PRO.EDP Teacher Randolph Middle School VT

J.BA.PRO.EDP Cashier Shaws VT

J.BA.PRO.EDP Medical Assistant Winooski Family Health VT

J.BS.GEN.EDP Facility Manager The Vt Country Store VT

Liberal Arts/General Studies graduates are continuing their education at the following colleges/universities:

3a Name of School

JSC

Montana State University

JSC

JSC

UVM

University of Florida Forensic Science Program

New England Cullinary Arts

UVM

Upper Valley Educators Inst.

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Yearly Statistics

Placement Summary 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

Total graduates 308 363 362 367 355 391 364 372 425

Survey response rate 71% 72% 66% 61% 69% 67% 69% 64% 59%

Placement rate (employed or continuing education) 92% 94% 98% 97% 97% 94% 97% 93% 88%

Found a job w/in 6 months 88% 96% 88% 89% 93% 82% 92% 90% 88%

Job related to major 71% 80% 81% 82% 77% 75% 78% 77% 80%

Salary Information

Reported Salary over $20,000 60% 66% 65% 75% 77% 73% 65% 60% 63%

Over $30,000 26% 34% 30% 40% 54% 55% 46% 32% 40%

Continuing Education

Continuing Education Full-Time 5% 5% 5% 7% 7% 11% 4% 6% 7%

Employed and Continuing Education n/a 12% 12% 10% 11% 12% 8% 7% 13%

Career Preparation

Reported good or excellent preparation from JSC 71% 74% 79% 75% 72% 75% 75% 75% 68%

From major 67% 75% 83% 77% 81% 74% 75% 77% 71%

From co/extra-curricular activities 66% 79% 71% 80% 81% 29% 30% 31% 37%

Internship/Practicum Experience

Reported an internship or practicum 48% 55% 48% 47% 55% 43% 50% 56% 60%

Reported a direct and positive effect on job search 80% 91% 77% 79% 80% 31% 36% 12% 12%

Currently employed at internship site 31% 36% 24% 26% 26% 11% 14% 13% 27%

Received an offer to continue, but declined 9% 12% 4% 7% 12% 4% 4% 5% 12%

Hired elsewhere because of experience gained 40% 43% 49% 50% 42% 12% 19% 20% 30%

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Yearly Statistics continued

Behavioral Sciences 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

Total graduates 58 71 83 80 90 84 86 97 96

Survey response rate 78% 70% 58% 59% 78% 69% 71% 60% 60%

Placement rate (employed or continuing education) 96% 94% 98% 98% 99% 93% 91% 91% 95%

Job related to major 61% 81% 85% 81% 74% 80% 82% 86% 88%

Reported good or excellent preparation from major 62% 71% 83% 85% 72% 74% 92% 78% 81%

Reported salary over $20,000 47% 71% 63% 73% 77% 72% 69% 72% 72%

Over $30,000 15% 34% 31% 33% 44% 51% 40% 33% 31%

Business/Economics

Total graduates 38 41 44 46 52 46 51 55 75

Survey response rate 58% 66% 66% 73% 71% 65% 78% 75% 64%

Placement rate (employed or continuing education) 95% 85% 96% 100% 97% 97% 94% 93% 98%

Job related to major 69% 84% 81% 96% 91% 79% 89% 83% 90%

Reported good or excellent preparation from major 80% 88% 89% 76% 86% 82% 78% 88% 71%

Reported salary over $20,000 69% 80% 87% 83% 96% 81% 63% 72% 79%

Over $30,000 31% 45% 53% 58% 70% 62% 31% 44% 45%

Education

Total graduates 62 80 78 71 60 105 54 60 62

Survey response rate 84% 79% 78% 70% 75% 83% 83% 60% 58%

Placement rate (employed or continuing education) 92% 98% 97% 96% 93% 99% 96% 94% 92%

Job related to major 98% 98% 95% 98% 96% 91% 93% 88% 92%

Reported good or excellent preparation from major 89% 98% 90% 84% 91% 81% 84% 91% 76%

Reported salary over $20,000 78% 77% 71% 86% 89% 88% 78% 67% 69%

Over $30,000 45% 48% 46% 45% 57% 75% 67% 42% 65%

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Yearly Statistics continued

Environmental & Health Sciences 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

Total graduates 34 41 30 45 29 29 24 32 30

Survey response rate 62% 71% 50% 62% 62% 76% 71% 59% 67%

Placement rate (employed or continuing education) 86% 93% 100% 96% 94% 91% 93% 95% 95%

Job related to major 64% 74% 92% 90% 75% 80% 78% 83% 58%

Reported good or excellent preparation from major 72% 67% 80% 85% 100% 100% 57% 92% 67%

Reported salary over $20,000 47% 33% 60% 58% 43% 56% 60% 46% 27%

Over $30,000 n/a n/a 20% 21% 43% 22% 40% 23% 27%

Fine & Performing Arts

Total graduates 36 38 51 41 41 36 41 32 46

Survey response rate 64% 63% 63% 41% 49% 33% 68% 69% 48%

Placement rate (employed or continuing education) 96% 92% 94% 94% 95% 92% 92% 81% 80%

Job related to major 63% 67% 64% 46% 50% 45% 70% 67% 67%

Reported good or excellent preparation from major 50% 52% 70% 64% 50% 44% 60% 60% 50%

Reported salary over $20,000 38% 52% 40% 39% 50% 40% 14% 38% 0%

Over $30,000 13% 26% 10% 31% 39% 20% 0% 8% 0%

Humanities

Total graduates 11 12 13 18 9 20 12 13 19

Survey response rate 82% 67% 77% 44% 67% 60% 75% 77% 58%

Placement rate (employed or continuing education) 89% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 78% 100% 90%

Job related to major 33% 50% 78% 63% 75% 43% 33% 17% 67%

Reported good or excellent preparation from major 40% 71% 71% 63% 67% 100% 50% 50% 67%

Reported salary over $20,000 17% 50% 50% 75% n/a 71% 0% 17% 33%

Over $30,000 n/a 17% n/a 25% n/a 43% 0% 0% 17%

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Yearly Statistics continued

Mathematics 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

Total graduates 2 1 2 3 5 4 7 4 7

Survey response rate 50% 100% 50% 100% 100% 50% 29% 75% 86%

Placement rate (employed or continuing education) 100% 100% 100% 100% 80% 100% 100% 100% 100%

Job related to major 100% 0% 100% 67% 100% 50% 50% 100% 100%

Reported good or excellent preparation from major 100% 0% n/a 100% 100% 100% 50% 0% 50%

Reported salary over $20,000 n/a n/a n/a 100% 100% 50% 50% 50% 100%

Over $30,000 n/a n/a n/a 100% 75% 50% 50% 0% 100%

Writing & Literature

Total graduates 9 16 10 12 17 10 19 11 15

Survey response rate 33% 75% 70% 67% 77% 80% 53% 73% 67%

Placement rate (employed or continuing education) 100% 100% 86% 100% 100% 88% 90% 100% 89%

Job related to major 67% 44% 67% 88% 63% 43% 25% 33% 50%

Reported good or excellent preparation from major 50% 63% 80% 57% 100% 80% 33% 20% 33%

Reported salary over $20,000 33% 11% 75% 71% 43% 40% 50% 20% 100%

Over $30,000 n/a n/a n/a 38% 14% n/a 25% 0% 67%

Liberal Arts/General Studies

Total graduates 58 63 71 61 48 61 68 68 75

Survey response rate 69% 64% 61% 54% 65% 53% 62% 59% 57%

Placement rate (employed or continuing education) 85% 93% 100% 97% 94% 91% 92% 95% 90%

Job related to major 60% 77% 74% 69% 67% 40% 64% 70% 64%

Reported good or excellent preparation from major 63% 72% 82% 70% 79% 52% 78% 71% 69%

Reported salary over $20,000 77% 78% 80% 82% 80% 68% 76% 61% 57%

Over $30,000 37% 39% 67% 43% 75% 56% 60% 36% 39%

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The Johnson State College Advising and Career Center is

interested in hearing about your activities since graduation!

Please help us gather important placement information by

completing this quick survey. Please return the completed

survey to the Advising and Career Center in the envelope

provided, fax to (802) 635-1295, or complete the survey on

our web site at www.jsc.edu/gradsurvey

**Complete this Survey and be entered into a drawing to WIN $100

(drawing will be held in March 2012)**

DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION

First Name: Last Name: Maiden Name:

Address:

City: State: Zip:

Email: Phone:

Age: 1. Under 25 2. 25-34 3. 35-44 4. over 45

*I give permission for the Alumni Office to update my address and career information so that Yes No

I will receive Johnson Views and reunion information.

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION 1. Please indicate your current employment status:

1. Full time (30 hours/week or more)

2. Full time seasonal

3. Part time (less than 30 hours/week)

4. Part time seasonal

5. Caring for family (please go to # 11)

6. Military or alternative service (Peace Corps, Americorps)

7. Self-employed or family business

8. Unemployed (seeking employment) (please go to # 11)

9. Unemployed (not seeking employment) (please go to #11)

2. Have you enrolled in another degree program since graduation?:

1. Yes (full time)

2. Yes (part time)

3. No (please go to # 4)

3. What is the name and location of the college and program in which you enrolled?:

Name:

City and State:

Major/Program:

4. What is your job title?:

5. Please list the name and address of your employer:

Name:

Address:

6. Please indicate your annual salary range:

1. Less than $15,000

2. $15,000 – $19,999

3. $20,000 - $24,999

4. $25,000 – $29,999

5. $30,000 – $34,999

6. $35,000 - $39,999

7. Greater than $40,000

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7. To what extent is this job related to your major or concentration at JSC?:

1. Not related 2. Somewhat related 3. Directly related

8. If this job is not related to your major, what is the principle reason?:

1. I did not look for a job related to my major

2. I looked but could not find a job related to my

major

3. I found a better paying job in another field

4. Other (specify):

9. How long after graduation did it take you to find this job?:

1. I had the job before graduation

2. 2 months or less

3. 3 to 6 months

4. 7 months to a year

5. Over a year

6. Not Applicable

10. Which methods were most instrumental in obtaining this job? (Circle all that apply):

1. Faculty/staff referral

2. JSC Career Center (JSC Connections,

counseling, campus recruiters, etc.)

3. Continuing with employer

4. Family business

5. Contact through relative/friend

6. Advertisement (newspaper, internet, etc.)

7. Direct mail to employer

8. Informational interviews

9. An internship

10. Internet search

11. Other (please specify):

11. How well do you feel JSC prepared you for this job/your activities since graduation?:

1. Excellent preparation 2. Good preparation 3. Fair preparation 4. Inadequate preparation

12. How well do you feel your major prepared you for this job/your activities since graduation?:

1. Excellent preparation 2. Good preparation 3. Fair preparation 4. Inadequate preparation

13. How much did your extracurricular or co-curricular activities prepare you for life after JSC?:

1. Excellent preparation

2. Good preparation

3. Fair preparation

4. Inadequate preparation

5. Not applicable

14. If you circled Fair or Inadequate for any of the above, please indicate what was lacking in your preparation:

15. If you had an internship, practicum, or field work experience, what effect did it have on your employment potential?:

1. I received an offer to continue, but declined

2. I am currently employed at the internship/practicum site

3. I was hired elsewhere because of experience gained through my internship/practicum

4. It did not seem to affect my employment

5. Not applicable

16. How would you rate the services and assistance provided through the Advising & Career Center?

1. Excellent 3. Fair 5. Not applicable

2. Good 4. Inadequate

17. How would you rate the effectiveness of your academic advisor?

1. Highly 3. Marginally

2. Reasonably 4. Ineffective

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