Graduate Future Plans Survey

The Office of Institutional Strategy and Analysis at NC State University is charged with measuring and reporting outcomes for degree earners each academic year. Known as the Graduate Future Plans Survey (GFPS) for masters and doctorate recipients, data are collected through three surveys implemented to cover graduates for fall, spring and summer. The results are published a year after the Institute’s students graduate. The first survey was published for the academic year (AY) 2018-19.

The survey data presented here illustrate the Institute’s outcomes relative to the other academic units within the University (that is, the ten colleges), and the university’s overall average for master’s graduates for the period of observation. The analysis focuses on the frequency of the top rating (i.e., %-Excellent, or %-Very Satisfied) on each metric, based on a 4-point scale (excellent, good, fair, or poor), or 5-point scale (very satisfied, satisfied, neutral, dissatisfied, or very dissatisfied).

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Academic Year 2022-23 Survey Results


Response Rates

Student Satisfaction


Satisfaction with Graduate Program
Trend in Satisfaction with Graduate Program
Satisfaction with Job
Trend in Satisfaction with Job
Satisfaction with Career Guidance
Trend in Satisfaction with Career Guidance
Preparation for Future Plans

Program Quality


Program Quality Metrics Summary
Effectiveness of the Program
Overall Quality of the Faculty
Professional Development Opportunities
Quality of Classroom Teaching
Cooperation and Helpfulness of the Director
Cooperation and Helpfulness of the Program Staff
Mentoring Received from the Faculty
Attention to Ethics
Space, Facilities, and Equipment
Respect for Students with Diverse Social Identities
Overall Graduate Experience

Student Outcomes


Student Outcomes Metrics Summary

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