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Master Degree Exit Interview
2016
Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico
1 Graduate School, Coop Program and Institutional Research Office
Master’s Degree
Degree Students
Business Administration 18
Civil Engineering 10
Computer Engineering 9 Computer Science 5 Electrical Engineering 4
Engineering Management 49 Environmental Management 1
Landscape Architecture 4 Manufacturing Competitiveness 9 Manufacturing Engineering 17
Mechanical Engineering 2 Geospatial Science and Technology 4
Education 5 Certificate – Information Assurance and Security 0 Certificate – Digital Forensics 0
Unknown 5 Total 142
MBA 13%
MCE 7%
MCoE 6%
MCS 4%
MEE 3%
MEM 35%
MEnvM 1%
MLA 3%
MMC 6%
MME 12%
MMeE 1%
MSGT 3%
Meduc 4%
CIAS 0% CDF
0% Unk 4%
Students
5
Gender
Male Female Total
97 44 141
69%
31%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Female
Male
6
Financial support during graduate study
Financial Support Frequency
Educational Loan 76
Individual Support 16 PR Higher Education – PRIDCO Scholarship 0
PR Higher Education Scholarship 0
Other 21
Total 113 Educational Loan 67%
Individual Support
14%
PR Higher Education –
PRIDCO Scholarship
0%
PR Higher Education
Scholarship 0%
Other 19%
Frequency
8
Graduate assistant position
Graduate assistant position
Frequency
Research Assistant 4
Teaching Assistant 3
Total 7
Research Assistant
57%
Teaching Assistant
43%
Frequency
9
Main location
Location Frequency
San Juan Campus 101
INTEC 0
Boston Scientific 3 Mayagüez – Howard Johnson 0
Total 104
San Juan Campus
97%
INTEC 0%
Boston Scientific
3%
Mayagüez – Howard Johnson
0%
Frequency
10
Online course
Location Frequency
I studied less than 50% of my courses online 69 I studied 50% or more of my courses online 31
None 27
Total 127
I studied less than 50% of my courses
online 54%
I studied 50% or more
of my courses online 25%
None 21%
Frequency
11
Take time without work in your degree
Not work on degree Frequency
Yes 28
No 102
Total 130
Yes 22%
No 78%
Frequency
13
Time without work in your degree
Time Frequency
Less than one year 9
1 year 6
1 - 2 years 4
2 years 2
2 - 3 years 3
3 years 3
4 years 1
5 years or more 0
Total 28
Less than one year 32%
1 Year 21%
1 - 2 Years 14% 2 years
7%
2 - 3 years 11%
3 years 11%
4 years 4%
5 years or more
0%
Frequency
14
Any paper accepted for publication
Accepted Frequency
Yes 3
No 124
Total 127 Yes 2%
No 98%
Frequency
16
Papers accepted for publication Paper Title
Consecuencias negativas del acoso escolar dentro y fuera del salón de clases.
LACCEI Conference Journal
Crecimiento de las micro cavidades en el cuello bajo la prueba de tensión
17
What main activities are you engaged in at the present time?
Key Statement Frequency
A Employed 35 or more hours per week. 89
B Employed in a full-time position (six months or less) 37
C Employed less than 35 hours per week. 3
D Actively seeking full-time employment. 24
E Enrolled in an educational institution. 9
F Serving an internship required for state or professional licensing.
1
G Voluntary unemployed. 1
H Other 8
Total 172
19
What main activities are you engaged in at the present time?
A 52%
B 21%
C 2%
D 14%
E 5%
F 0%
G 1%
H 5%
20
Which one is your principle activity?
Key Statement Frequency
A Employed 35 or more hours per week. 76
B Employed in a full-time position (six months or less) 30
C Employed less than 35 hours per week. 0
D Actively seeking full-time employment. 14
E Enrolled in an educational institution. 2
F Serving an internship required for state or professional licensing. 0
G Voluntary unemployed. 1
H Other 4
Total 127 21
When you choose the graduate program, how strongly did you expect to obtain a job directly related to it?
Evaluation Frequency
Very Strongly 94
Somewhat Strongly 36
Not Strongly at all 4
Total 134
Very Strongly 70%
Somewhat Strongly
27%
Not Strongly at all 3%
Frequency
24
Currently working
Working Frequency
Yes 126
No 13
Total 139
91%
9%
84%
86%
88%
90%
92%
94%
96%
98%
100%
No
Yes
25
Current job title Job Title Frequency
Engineer 6
Manufacturing Engineer 6
Project Manager 3
Software Developer 3
Civil Engineer 2
General Manager 2
Quality Engineer 2
Science Teacher 2
Senior Manufacturing Engineer 2
Supplier Quality Engineer 2
Teacher 2
ABAP Programmer and Functional Analyst 1
Aerospace Engineer 1
26
Current job title Job Title Frequency
Application Software Developer 1
Architect, Cost Estimate Coordinator 1
Assistant Store Manager 1
Automation Engineer 1
Ayudante Especial 1
Branch Manager 1
Business and System Integration Analyst 1
Business Manager 1
Chief Estimator 1
Chief Land Surveyor 1
Claim Examinator 1
Consultant 1
Controls Engineer 1
27
Current job title Job Title Frequency
Customer Service/Service Advisor 1
Design Engineer 1
Developer and Maintenance Director 1
Developer Engineer 1
Director of Engineering Tech. Department 1
EHS Manager 1
Engineer II Product Design 1
Engineering Manager 1
Engineering Specialist II 1
Engineering Supervisor 1
Engineering Team Leader 1
Engineering Technician 1
Environmental Engineer 1
28
Current job title Job Title Frequency
Environmental Scientist 1
Especialista de Matemáticas 1
Game Developer; Entrepeneur 1
Geographical Information Systems Analyst 1
Gerente Administrativo 1
Gerente de Operaciones 1
GIS DBA 1
Health System Engineering 1
Help Desk Support Specialist 1
Information Security Risk Analyst 1
Investigator 1
IT Auditor 1
IT Production Support Specialist 1
29
Current job title Job Title Frequency
IT Security Analyst 1
IT Specialist 1
IT Technician 1
LA Manufacturing Manager 1
Laboratories' Coordinator Assistant 1
Lead Electronic Engineer 1
Litigation Paralegal 1
Machine Shop / Operation Supervisor 1
Maintenance Supervisor 1
Manager Assistant 1
Manufacturing Engineer Specialist II 1
Manufacturing Supervisor 1
Math Teacher 1
30
Current job title Job Title Frequency
Mediador de Conflictos obrero-patronales 1
Microbiologist 1
New Product Transfer Engineer 1
Oficial de Escuela Graduada 1
Operation Manager 1
Packaging Technology Specialist 1
Principal Product Scientist 1
Process Engineer 1
Process/Project Engineer 1
Production Manager/Industrial Engineer 1
Production Specialist (Agronomist) 1
Professional Services 1
Professor 1
31
Current job title Job Title Frequency
Project Engineer and Estimator 1
QA Specialist COOP 1
Quality Assurance Technician 1
Quality Engineer (Senior) 1
Quality Engineer III 1
Quality Manager 1
Realibility Engineer 1
Risk Analyst 1
Sales Engineer 1
Senior Engineer, Supply Chain 1
Senior Quality Control Associate 1
Senior Technical Consultant 1
Service Architect 1
32
Current job title Job Title Frequency
Service Manager 1
Software Engineer 1
Specialist III 1
Supervisor 1
Supervisor de Operaciones 1
Support Analyst 1
System Administrator 1
Technical Operation Engineer 1
Technical Services Contractor 1
Testing Coordinator 1 Tumor Registrar of the PR - Central Cancer Registry 1
Webmaster 1
Total 124
33
Location of the company
34
Location Frequency
Puerto Rico 115
United States 7
Other 0
Total 122
Puerto Rico 94%
United States 6%
Other 0%
Frequency
Employer Employer Frequency
Infotech Aerospace Services 4
AAA 3
AMGEN 3
Evertec, Inc. 3
Honeywell 3
Johnson & Johnson 3
Medtronic 3
UTC Aerospace Systems 3
ASPEN Surgical 2
Banco Popular 2
Boston Scientific 2
Bristol Myers Squibb 2
Departamento de Educación de Puerto Rico 2
35
Employer Employer Frequency
Honeywell Aerospace 2
Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico 2
PR Highway and Transportation Authority 2
St. Jude Medical 2
Stryker 2
Accenture 1
Actavis 1
Administración - Municipio de Guaynabo 1
Amgen Manufacturing Limited 1
Autopista Metropolitana de Puerto Rico LLC (Metropistas) 1
Axiumhealthcare Pharmacy 1
Axon PR 1
Banco Santander 1
36
Employer Employer Frequency
Baxter 1
Bonneville Contracting and Tech. Group 1
Bonneville Group 1
BRG Group 1
Brightview (Former Valleycrest) 1
Cadillac Uniform and Linen Supply 1
Caguas Municipality 1
Capitolio de Puerto Rico, Cámara de Representantes 1
Caribbean University, Bayamón Campus 1
Centro de Recaudación de Ingresos Municipales 1
CIRACET Corp 1
Comprehensive Cancer Center of PR 1
CR Quality Roofing 1
37
Employer Employer Frequency
CSC 1
CSCPR 1
Del Valle Group/Realty 1
Delta Air Lines 1
Departamento del Trabajo y Recursos Humanos 1
Department of Health 1
Eaton 1
Eaton Corporation 1
Eaton Electrical Corporation 1
Ex-Lax, Inc. (GSK Consumer Healthcare) 1
Ferraiuoli, LLC 1
Fits, Inc 1
Forward Learning 1
38
Employer Employer Frequency
GCPAT 1
General Services Administration - Federal Government 1
GFR Media 1
Gulbrandsen, PR 1
Harris Corporation 1
Interlink 1
IT Developers Group 1
Janssen LLC 1
Leena Group 1
Lilly del Caribe 1
Lory Burch 1
Marcos Andrés Acosta Feliciano 1
Millenium Computer Services 1
39
Employer Employer Frequency
MMM Holding 1
Mylan LLC, Caguas (Neo-Sciences) 1
N++ Data Inc. 1
NCI Building Systems 1
Neolpharma 1
Nuestra Escuela Inc. 1
Pan American Grain MFG 1
Pfizer 1
PR Trasmatic Part, Inc. 1
PRT 1
Puerto Rico Government 1
Restauraciones Liste, Inc./RL Construction 1
SCP Distributors 1
40
Employer Employer Frequency
Sistema Universitario Ana G. Méndez 1
Softek 1
STK Puerto Rico y Caribe 1
TEST Environmental 1
Triple S Salud 1
United Technologies Aerospace System 1
University of Turabo 1
US Army CERDEC 1
US EPA 1
US Federal Government 1
UTAS 1
Weil Group, Inc. 1
Total 117
41
Working load
Working Load Frequency
Full Time 123
Part Time 1
Total 124
99%
1%
99%
99%
99%
99%
99%
100%
100%
100%
Part Time
Full Time
42
The present job is related with your degree
Related Frequency
Yes 99
No 26
Total 125
79%
21%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
No
Yes
43
If the job is “not related” to your major field, what was the main reason for taking it?
44
Key Reason Frequency
A Could not find a job in my field 2
B Better pay than a job in my field 4
C Better opportunity for advancement than my field 1
D To see if I like this kind of work 0
E Opportunity to help people or be useful to society 2
F Geographical location appealed to me 0
G Best opportunity among available jobs 1
H Other 1
Total 11
If the job is “not related” to your major field, what was the main reason for taking it?
45
A 18%
B 37% C
9%
D 0%
E 18%
F 0%
G 9%
H 9%
Frequency
Level of education required for your present job
Degree Frequency
Doctorate’s degree 0 Master’s degree 6
Bachelor’s degree 107 Associate or Technical degree 2
Certification 0
Some college 1
No college required 2
Total 118 46
0% 5%
91%
2% 0% 1% 2% 0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Starting Yearly Salary Salary Range Frequency
$20,000 or less 14
$20,001-$25,000 11
$25,001-$30,000 11
$30,001-$35,000 14
$35,001-$40,000 24
$40,001-$45,000 13
$45,001-$50,000 11
$50,000+ 24
Total 122
47
Starting Yearly Salary
0%
2%
4%
6%
8%
10%
12%
14%
16%
18%
20%
11%
9% 9%
11%
20%
11%
9%
20%
Percent
48
Current Yearly Salary
49
Salary Range Frequency
$20,000 or less 4
$20,001-$25,000 10
$25,001-$30,000 7
$30,001-$35,000 6
$35,001-$40,000 17
$40,001-$45,000 7
$45,001-$50,000 13
$50,000+ 52
Total 116
What kind of organization employs you?
Organization Frequency
Business or Industry 80 Government agency 17
Educational institution 10 Non-profit organization 3
Self-employed 1
Other 13
Total 124
51
65%
14%
8%
2% 1%
10%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Other
Self-employed
Non-profitorganization
Educationalinstitution
Governmentagency
Business orIndustry
Level of satisfaction with your present job
Satisfaction Frequency
Completely satisfied 44 Pretty satisfied 51
Not very satisfied 20
Total 115
38%
44%
17%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Completely satisfied Pretty satisfied
Not very satisfied
52
To what extent do you deal that your present job contributes to attaining your career goals?
Deal Frequency
A great deal 75
Somewhat 40
Not at all 8
Total 123
53
61%
33%
7%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Not at all
Somewhat
A great deal
Which factors assisted you in finding your present job?
Legend Statement Frequency
A Above average GPA 30
B Academic major 74
C Double major 8
D Competence in foreign language 11
E Competence in English 66
F Competence in mathematics 32
G Competence in computers 51
H Work experience or internship/volunteer experience 52
I An effective job search campaign 10
J Extra-curricular experiences providing skills sought by employers 20
K Personality or interpersonal skills 68
L Knowing someone who was able to influence the hiring decision 10
M Other 7
Total 439
54
Which factors assisted you in finding your present job?
7%
17%
2% 3%
15%
7%
12% 12%
2%
5%
15%
2% 2%
0%
2%
4%
6%
8%
10%
12%
14%
16%
18%
A B C D E F G H I J K L M
55
What are your plans for future educational activities?
Key Statement Frequency
A I do not plan to go to school again 13
B Taking interesting classes 28
C Acquiring job skills 50
D Obtaining a license authorizing the practice of an occupation 32
E Obtaining a second bachelor’s degree 2
F Obtaining a second master’s degree 19
G Obtaining professional or doctor’s degree 53
H Obtaining a Technical Certification 63
I Other 3
Total 263 57
What are your plans for future educational activities?
5%
11%
19%
12%
1%
7%
20%
24%
1%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
A B C D E F G H I
58
Immediate post-graduate plan Plan
Acquiring job skills
Continue working
NONE
PMP certification
Take PMP Exam
Work
Moving to USA I'm going to work for the US Airforce, so I'm going to be in basic training for one (1) year. After that I'm going to apply to Ph.D.
Immediate: Obtain PE License. Long-Term: Start PhD Program
Find a full time job and continue with my studies, to complete my doctorate.
Work and study for EIT license.
Find a josb related to my Master Degree. Por el momento quedarme trabajando donde estoy ya que tuve un bebé hace poco y aun estoy en el proceso de adaptación. :)
59
Immediate post-graduate plan Plan
Continue working and complete certification
Actively seeking full-time employment
Get a job
Realizar una segunda maestría, certificarme y luego hacer doctorado.
Take last course needed to obtain the digital forensic certification.
Get IT Certification
Obtain a job
Reválida - License
Focus on a business project
Obtaining certifications
Open a business
Follow a Master in Urban Design at Ball State University
Apply for a better paying job 60
Immediate post-graduate plan Plan
Obtain a second master degree or doctor's degree
Still working at my current job and looking for a better opportunity.
Improve my English, look for new job, start PhD Degree Righ now, I plan on acquiring job skills before getting aa job abroad (in addition to my own business). Later, after I get more money, I plan on ahending SCAD or full Sail, I might even get a doctor's degree later on.
Get some experience
Point G.
4-Technical Certification (Black Belt, PMP); 6 - maybe PhD
Work as manufacturing engineer for a medical devices indutry.
Develop business plan
Apply to the PhD
Obtain my PE license and a Master in Electrical Engineering
Obtaining the license authorizing the practice of engineering Keep working, taking the PE exam, maybe in a future come back to college for another degree
61
Immediate post-graduate plan Plan
Continue working , obtain realtor license
Obtain a job that allows me to use my knowledge.
Buscar mejor posición de empleo dentro de la compañía.
Find a better employer with a better salary or start as freelance
Trabajar en Estados Unidos Conseguir un trabajo donde pueda desempeñarme y desarrollar mis logros académicos adquiridos durante la maestría, el mismo que me pida mi nivel académico.
Search for development in the supply chain field.
New job with possibility of another Master Degree in future. In August of 2016, I will start my JD (Law) at the University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus
Work and gain more experience and certified myself.
Keep educating my self
PMP License
Obtain PMA certification
62
Immediate post-graduate plan Plan
Taking courses online/certifications offered by my job.
Open my own software startup
Work, pursue job employment outside PR and take LSAT
Cooking for IA job
Achieve a Doctorate Degree
Search for a new job
Keep working in the pharmaceutical industry
Better job seek
Keep working
Fulltime professor status and research areas on control and robotics
Finanzas
Look for a job Continue working on Boston Scientific and search for a management position within the company.
63
Immediate post-graduate plan Plan
Continuar trabajando y posiblemente estudiar algo adicional.
Obtaining PMP Certification
Continue working for current employer
Try the PMP certification My immediate post graduate plans is continue working in in pharmaceutical industry and looking new positions related with my major. Looking for a better job that challenges me and get better opportunities and benefits.
Keep looking for new job opportunities
Obtain Project Management and Six Sigma Certification
Finish my second master - MBA
To find an entry level position related to the geospatial sciences. Full time work. Take 3 remaining specialty courses to complete the construction management major within the MEM program.
Get a promotion and continue to success in my career
Acquire experience and apply my new knowledge to my career.
64
Immediate post-graduate plan Plan
Rest. Compete for a supervisory position at work. Enjoy my vacation time as much as possible.
Obtain a certification and follow with Doctor's degree
EdD
Complete Information Assurance Certificate
Buscar trabajo basado en mi experiencia previa y/o en el Master completado.
Tomar reválida de arquitectura y arquitectura paisajista
Continuing PhD
Continue working in actual job.
Take the PE Exam for licensure
Get experience and later on move to the US
Apply for a Senior position within my organization.
Complete the PMP Certification
Master in Metallurgy
65
Are you considering pursuing Graduate Studies (PhD)?
Considering Frequency
Yes 64
No 55
Total 119
54%
46%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
No
Yes
66
When are you considering pursuing Graduate Studies (PhD)?
When Frequency
Immediately 6
Within one (1) year
46
Total 52
12%
88%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Within one (1)year
Immediately
67
Are you already been admitted for further graduate study?
Admitted Frequency
Yes 4
No 54
Total 58
7%
93%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
No
Yes
68
Have you passed the Fundamental Engineering Examination?
Passed Frequency
Yes 7
No 29
Haven’t take it 55
Total 91
8%
32%
60%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Haven't take it
No
Yes
70
Have you passed the Professional Engineering Examination?
Passed Frequency
Yes 28
No 34
Haven’t take it 29
Total 91
31%
37%
32%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Haven't take it
No
Yes
71
Have you ever participated in COOP Internship?
Participated Frequency
Yes 29
No 107
Total 136
21%
79%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
No
Yes
73
Have you ever handed over your resume to the office?
24%
76%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
No
Yes
74
Handed over resume
Frequency
Yes 32
No 104
Total 136
Are you available for employment?
62%
38%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
No
Yes
75
Available Frequency
Yes 83
No 50
Total 133
What is your perception of the academic expectations of your program?
37%
43%
16%
4% 0%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
45%
50%
Excellent AboveAverage
Average BelowAverage
Poor
Evaluation Frequency
Excellent 51
Above Average 59
Average 22
Below Average 5
Poor 0
Total 137
77
How would you rate your program’s performance in keeping pace with recent trends and developments in your field?
39% 41%
17%
3% 0%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
45%
Excellent AboveAverage
Average BelowAverage
Poor
Evaluation Frequency
Excellent 54
Above Average 56
Average 23
Below Average 4
Poor 0
Total 137
78
How would you rate the research opportunities your program provided to graduate students?
29% 30%
26%
12%
3%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
Excellent AboveAverage
Average BelowAverage
Poor
Evaluation Frequency
Excellent 40
Above Average 41
Average 36
Below Average 16
Poor 4
Total 137
79
How would you rate the adequacy of facilities in your program?
35%
43%
16%
4% 1%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
45%
50%
Excellent AboveAverage
Average BelowAverage
Poor
Evaluation Frequency
Excellent 48
Above Average 59
Average 22
Below Average 6
Poor 2
Total 137
80
Indicate your level of satisfaction with the supervision and guidance you received.
39% 37%
19%
3% 2%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
45%
Excellent AboveAverage
Average BelowAverage
Poor
Evaluation Frequency
Excellent 53
Above Average 51
Average 26
Below Average 4
Poor 3
Total 137
81
What is your perception of the quality the faculty in your degree program?
48%
35%
15%
1% 1% 0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
Excellent AboveAverage
Average BelowAverage
Poor
Evaluation Frequency
Excellent 65
Above Average 48
Average 21
Below Average 1
Poor 1
Total 136
82
How could you rate the overall quality of your degree program?
36%
45%
18%
1% 0% 0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
45%
50%
Excellent AboveAverage
Average BelowAverage
Poor
Evaluation Frequency
Excellent 50
Above Average 61
Average 24
Below Average 2
Poor 0
Total 137
83
General comments about your graduate program Comments
Excellent
Excellent!
N/A
NONE
Try to give the database class with actual computers instead of paper. Paying fees for computer labs and never used one while studying different courses that requires them.
Great Program
Very satisfied
84
General comments about your graduate program Comments
The program's the great opportunity to performance both roles, professional and personal Pienso que la institución debe darle mayor atención al programa y mejor promoción junto con el de Arquitectura. No challenging, no incentives to partipate in programs. The reason I registered was to expand mu skills + network for new opportunities. The hybrid courses don't provide the necessary hour, content. I need study by myself because the "online part" do not exits. Even when game development was cancelled, I heartily appreciate the flexibility in the software engineering program, letting me take classes from game development.
No comments Add more courses related to Industrial Automation for to the Industrial Automation specialization.
Excellent program, provides business administration insights to engineer.
This program contributed to the progress and personal goals.
85
General comments about your graduate program
Comments
Excellent professors and very well design program on the Geographic Information Systems. Body of Knowledge of the American Association of Geographers -> the biggest association of geographers Tomar en consideración que los profesores que ofrecen los cursos de Educación tengan la preparación adecuada para dar dichos cursos. Ejemplo: clase de currículo, Assessment, entre otras.
Excellent Program You need to upgrade the labs. More rigorous thesis topic selection. You must have a more clear thesis format that is accepted worldwide. A clearly established format would lead to less corrections. Focus on the topics: Real scenarios, experiences, topic amd research can improve the degree.
I learned very little, yet graduated with 4.0
Excellent and accesible for a full time worker.
Not challenging, not practical, only books Need to update online classes, books and reading material for most classes are borderline obsolete.
86
General comments about your graduate program
Comments
Good Very good program with the focus of preparing engineers for management positions. Already, applied acquired knowledge in work, which has helped my professional career greatly. Excellent faculty with very good skills, but evaluation methods should be more strict. Master's degrees should promote a little bit more research and independent study. I think is good to extend some other disciplines, the college is equipped with profesorship and technology to satisfy does demands. Great Program. Very complete in terms of structure and knowledge gain. Great to challenge the student to do research in every class. Many times it was hard to talk to Graduate Counselors.
Mejorar los laboratorios
Old school mentality with old technology and tendencies. Provide the student with job offers even if the student hasn’t completed the major. Without the opportunity of a job it is useless to make the decision to continue studying.
87
Graduate admission process
77%
18%
4% 0% 0%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
Excellent AboveAverage
Average BelowAverage
Poor
Evaluation Frequency
Excellent 106
Above Average 25
Average 6
Below Average 0
Poor 0
Total 137
89
Graduate new-student orientation
64%
22%
12%
1% 1% 0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
Excellent AboveAverage
Average BelowAverage
Poor
Evaluation Frequency
Excellent 87
Above Average 30
Average 16
Below Average 2
Poor 1
Total 136
90
Graduate School web page
48%
32%
16%
2% 1% 0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
Excellent AboveAverage
Average BelowAverage
Poor
Evaluation Frequency
Excellent 66
Above Average 44
Average 22
Below Average 3
Poor 2
Total 137
91
Graduation requirements
62%
27%
11%
0% 0% 0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
Excellent AboveAverage
Average BelowAverage
Poor
Evaluation Frequency
Excellent 85
Above Average 37
Average 15
Below Average 0
Poor 0
Total 137
92
General comments about the Graduate School
Comments
Always available for students. Make easier the enrollment process.
Efficient, great staff
Excelente. Buen trato y atención. Siempre dispuestos a contestar todas las dudas.
Excellent
Excellent School
Excellent treatment. Great dedication. Facilities can be bigger, specially payment area, personnel is kind, and willing to assist and help students.
Focused on the student development and degree completion.
Good personnel always there to assist me.
Graduate school has a great staff and they are always eager to help.
Graduate school office facilitates a lot the process. 93
General comments about the Graduate School
Comments
Great school. It has many options.
Great service and nice staff.
Great service and very satisfied with the team.
Great staff
Is a great opportunity for someone the have a job and works to study after work.
It was a good experience.
I've been completely satisfied with the program of engineering. Muy amables, muy conocedoras de los procedimientos y saben orientar y tratar a todos por igual.
No comments
NONE Personnel is very attentive and solved issues regarding courses very smoothly. Excellent communication with graduate school officials. Made the process to obtaining the graduate degree a lot easier.
94
General comments about the Graduate School
Comments
Professors lack content. Participants and general discussions are not enough.
Que no hay honores
Student's email need upgrading and speed.
The administrative side of grad school is very helpful and organized.
Todos son excelente, especialmente Daimarie y Helen.
Webpage went down several times
95
Acquiring background and specialization for further education in a professional/scientific/scholarly field
Satisfaction Frequency
Completely satisfied 78
Pretty satisfied 44
Not very satisfied 10
Total 132
59%
33%
8%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Completely satisfied Pretty satisfied
Not very satisfied
97
Your ability to write clearly, correctly, and effectively
98
Satisfaction Frequency
Completely satisfied 96
Pretty satisfied 29
Not very satisfied 7
Total 132
73%
22%
5%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Completely satisfied Pretty satisfied
Not very satisfied
Your ability to communicate effectively (verbal communication/presentation skills).
77%
18%
5%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Completely satisfied Pretty satisfied
Not very satisfied
Satisfaction Frequency
Completely satisfied 101
Pretty satisfied 24
Not very satisfied 6
Total 131
99
You have a comprehensive approach towards advancement in contemporary issues and engagement in continuous “life long” learning
70%
26%
4%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Completely satisfied Pretty satisfied
Not very satisfied
Satisfaction Frequency
Completely satisfied 95
Pretty satisfied 35
Not very satisfied 5
Total 135
100
You have a comprehensive understanding of fundamental principles within your major course of study/field
70%
25%
4%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Completely satisfied Pretty satisfied
Not very satisfied
Satisfaction Frequency
Completely satisfied 94
Pretty satisfied 34 Not very satisfied 6
Total 134
101
Your ability to reason, see relationships, raise questions, examine contrary views, and think critically
78%
16%
5%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Completely satisfied Pretty satisfied
Not very satisfied
Satisfaction Frequency
Completely satisfied 105
Pretty satisfied 22
Not very satisfied 7
Total 134
102
You have developed analytical thinking and problem solving
77%
16%
7%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Completely satisfied Pretty satisfied
Not very satisfied
Satisfaction Frequency
Completely satisfied 103
Pretty satisfied 22 Not very satisfied 9
Total 134
103
You are able to developed ideas and present them in written work
76%
21%
4%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Completely satisfied Pretty satisfied
Not very satisfied
Satisfaction Frequency
Completely satisfied 102
Pretty satisfied 28 Not very satisfied 5
Total 135
104
Your research/project or comprehensive exam sharpened your analytical and problem solving skills
65%
30%
5%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Completely satisfied Pretty satisfied
Not very satisfied
Satisfaction Frequency
Completely satisfied 83
Pretty satisfied 38 Not very satisfied 6
Total 127
105
Your research/project or comprehensive exam helped you to developed abilities to plan your own work
69%
27%
4%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Completely satisfied Pretty satisfied
Not very satisfied
Satisfaction Frequency
Completely satisfied 86
Pretty satisfied 34 Not very satisfied 5
Total 125
106
Your research/project or comprehensive exam was completed satisfactorily
75%
18%
7%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Completely satisfied Pretty satisfied
Not very satisfied
Satisfaction Frequency
Completely satisfied 93 Pretty satisfied 22 Not very satisfied 9
Total 124
107
You are confident about tackling unfamiliar tasks in industry or academia within an ethical framework
72%
24%
4%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Completely satisfied Pretty satisfied
Not very satisfied
Satisfaction Frequency
Completely satisfied 96
Pretty satisfied 32 Not very satisfied 6
Total 134
108
You have developed skills in the effective use of technology and library resources for “life-long” learning
67%
28%
4%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Completely satisfied Pretty satisfied
Not very satisfied
Satisfaction Frequency
Completely satisfied 91
Pretty satisfied 38 Not very satisfied 6
Total 135
109
Your ability to participate effectively as a citizen
110
80%
16%
4%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Completely satisfied Pretty satisfied
Not very satisfied
Satisfaction Frequency
Completely satisfied 108
Pretty satisfied 21 Not very satisfied 6
Total 135
Your ability to do university work
82%
14%
4%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Completely satisfied Pretty satisfied
Not very satisfied
Satisfaction Frequency
Completely satisfied 112
Pretty satisfied 19 Not very satisfied 5
Total 136
111
The effort you put into your university education
76%
20%
4%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Completely satisfied Pretty satisfied
Not very satisfied
Satisfaction Frequency
Completely satisfied 102
Pretty satisfied 27 Not very satisfied 6
Total 135
112
Your involvement with faculty
113
47%
47%
6%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Completely satisfied Pretty satisfied
Not very satisfied
Satisfaction Frequency
Completely satisfied 64
Pretty satisfied 64 Not very satisfied 8
Total 136
Your access to faculty outside of the classroom
50%
40%
10%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Completely satisfied Pretty satisfied
Not very satisfied
Satisfaction Frequency
Completely satisfied 68
Pretty satisfied 54 Not very satisfied 13
Total 135
114
Your major course of study
71%
23%
7%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Completely satisfied Pretty satisfied
Not very satisfied
Satisfaction Frequency
Completely satisfied 96
Pretty satisfied 31 Not very satisfied 9
Total 136
115
The quality of your degree program
67%
26%
7%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Completely satisfied Pretty satisfied
Not very satisfied
Satisfaction Frequency
Completely satisfied 91
Pretty satisfied 36 Not very satisfied 9
Total 136
116
Instruction at PUPR
63%
33%
4%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Completely satisfied Pretty satisfied
Not very satisfied
Satisfaction Frequency
Completely satisfied 85
Pretty satisfied 45 Not very satisfied 6
Total 136
117
Your learning opportunities outside of the classroom
55%
39%
7%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Completely satisfied Pretty satisfied
Not very satisfied
Satisfaction Frequency
Completely satisfied 74
Pretty satisfied 52 Not very satisfied 9
Total 135
118
The technology learning environment
54%
42%
4%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Completely satisfied Pretty satisfied
Not very satisfied
Satisfaction Frequency
Completely satisfied 73
Pretty satisfied 57 Not very satisfied 6
Total 136
119
The value of your PUPR education
68%
25%
7%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Completely satisfied Pretty satisfied
Not very satisfied
Satisfaction Frequency
Completely satisfied 93
Pretty satisfied 34 Not very satisfied 9
Total 136
120
PUPR at whole
63%
32%
5%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Completely satisfied Pretty satisfied
Not very satisfied
Satisfaction Frequency
Completely satisfied 85
Pretty satisfied 44 Not very satisfied 7
Total 136
121
Supervision was available when I needed it
Satisfaction Frequency
Completely satisfied 70
Pretty satisfied 41 Not very satisfied 8
Total 119
123
59%
34%
7%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Completely satisfied Pretty satisfied
Not very satisfied
The thesis examination process was fair
69%
22%
9%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Completely satisfied Pretty satisfied
Not very satisfied
Satisfaction Frequency
Completely satisfied 45
Pretty satisfied 14 Not very satisfied 6
Total 65
124
My research further developed my problems solving skills
68%
27%
5%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Completely satisfied Pretty satisfied
Not very satisfied
Satisfaction Frequency
Completely satisfied 77 Pretty satisfied 31 Not very satisfied 6
Total 114
125
I had good access to the technical support I needed
64%
29%
7%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Completely satisfied Pretty satisfied
Not very satisfied
Satisfaction Frequency
Completely satisfied 78
Pretty satisfied 35 Not very satisfied 8
Total 121
126
I learned to develop my ideas and present them in my written work
70%
26%
5%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Completely satisfied Pretty satisfied
Not very satisfied
Satisfaction Frequency
Completely satisfied 87 Pretty satisfied 32 Not very satisfied 6
Total 125
127
I understood the required standard for the thesis
70%
22%
8%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Completely satisfied Pretty satisfied
Not very satisfied
Satisfaction Frequency
Completely satisfied 51
Pretty satisfied 16 Not very satisfied 6
Total 73
128
My supervisor(s) provided additional information relevant to my topic
63%
30%
7%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Completely satisfied Pretty satisfied
Not very satisfied
Satisfaction Frequency
Completely satisfied 71 Pretty satisfied 34 Not very satisfied 8
Total 113
129
My research sharpened my analytical skills was satisfied with the thesis examination process
73%
21%
6%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Completely satisfied Pretty satisfied
Not very satisfied
Satisfaction Frequency
Completely satisfied 66
Pretty satisfied 19 Not very satisfied 5
Total 90
130
I was given good guidance in topic selection and refinement
63%
29%
7%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Completely satisfied Pretty satisfied
Not very satisfied
Satisfaction Frequency
Completely satisfied 69
Pretty satisfied 32 Not very satisfied 8
Total 109
131
I understood the requirements of thesis examination
70%
22%
8%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Completely satisfied Pretty satisfied
Not very satisfied
Satisfaction Frequency
Completely satisfied 53
Pretty satisfied 17 Not very satisfied 6
Total 76
132
Doing my research helped me to develop my ability to plan my own work
69%
23%
7%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Completely satisfied Pretty satisfied
Not very satisfied
Satisfaction Frequency
Completely satisfied 77
Pretty satisfied 26 Not very satisfied 8
Total 111
133
My research supervisor(s) provided helpful feedback on my progress
65%
25%
10%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Completely satisfied Pretty satisfied
Not very satisfied
Satisfaction Frequency
Completely satisfied 73 Pretty satisfied 28 Not very satisfied 11
Total 112
134
I received good guidance in my literature search
62%
29%
9%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Completely satisfied Pretty satisfied
Not very satisfied
Satisfaction Frequency
Completely satisfied 69
Pretty satisfied 32 Not very satisfied 10
Total 111
135
The examination of my thesis was completed in a reasonable time
72%
22%
6%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Completely satisfied Pretty satisfied
Not very satisfied
Satisfaction Frequency
Completely satisfied 57
Pretty satisfied 17 Not very satisfied 5
Total 79
136
As a result of my research, I feel confident about tackling unfamiliar problems
67%
28%
5%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Completely satisfied Pretty satisfied
Not very satisfied
Satisfaction Frequency
Completely satisfied 74
Pretty satisfied 31 Not very satisfied 6
Total 111
137
Before starting studies, what main activities were engage?
Key Statement Frequency
A Full time, regular position 107
B Full time, contract/temporary position 18
C Part time 11
D Actively seeking full time employment 18
E Enrolled in an educational institution 5
F Voluntary unemployed 4
G Other 4
Total 167
139
Before starting studies, what main activities were engage?
64%
11% 7%
11%
3% 2% 2%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
A B C D E F G
140
If employed before starting studies, what was your job title?
Job Title Frequency
Engineer 4
Quality Engineer 4
Automation Engineer 2
Consultant 2
Manufacturing Engineer 2
Process Engineer 2
Project Coordinator 2
Project Engineer 2
Project Manager 2
Science Teacher 2
Adjunct Profesor 1
Advance Quality Engineer 1
Analyst 1
141
If employed before starting studies, what was your job title?
Job Title Frequency
Application Software Developer 1
Architect and MEM 1
Associate Manufacturing Engineer 1
ATT 1
Branch Manager 1
Bridge Engineer 1
Building Managemet Specialist 1
Business Analyst 1
Civil Engineering 1
Claim Examinator 1
Customer Service Technician 1
Customer Service/Service Advisor 1
Demand and Asset Planner 1
142
If employed before starting studies, what was your job title?
Job Title Frequency
Developer 1
Director 1
Electrical Engineer 1
Electronic Engineer 1
Engineer Resident Inspector 1
Engineer Technic Calibration 1
Engineer, Ultimate Solutions 1
Engineering Supervisor 1
Engineering Team Leader 1
Engineering Technician 1
Environmental Engineer 1
Geographical Information Systems Analyst 1
Gerente Administrativo 1
143
If employed before starting studies, what was your job title?
Job Title Frequency
GIS DBA 1
Health System Engineering 1
Inspector 1
IT Technician 1
Junior Programmer 1
Laboratories' Coordinator Assistant 1
Lead Auditor 1
Manager Assistant 1
Manufacturing Engineer Specialist 1
Manufacturing Engineering 1
Manufacturing Engineering Specialist II 1
Manufacturing Supervisor 1
Mechanical Design Engineer 1
144
If employed before starting studies, what was your job title?
Job Title Frequency
Mediador de Conflictos obrero-patronales 1
Microbiologist 1
Network Technician 1
Packaging Technology Specialist 1
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technologist II 1
Planner 1
Production Manager 1
Professor 1
Programador y Analista 1
Project Engineer and Estimator 1
Project/Estimator Engineer 1
Quality Assurance 1
Quality Assurance Technician 1
145
If employed before starting studies, what was your job title?
Job Title Frequency
Quality Control Associate 1
Recepcionist 1
Sales Engineer 1
Sales Manager 1
Senior Engineer 1
Server 1
Software Developer 1
Specialist II 1
Staff Engineer 1
Supervisor 1
Supervisor de Operaciones 1
Technical Operation (COOP) 1
Technician 1
146
If you were working before starting your graduate studies, did you obtain or will obtain career advancement opportunities as result of your graduate degree completion?
Career advancement
Frequency
Promotion 37
Job retention 22
No change 63
Other 13 Not working before starting graduate studies 6
Total 141
26%
16%
45%
9%
4%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Not working before startinggraduate studies
Other
No change
Job retention
Promotion
147
Academic advising and counseling service
76%
23%
1%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Fully satisfied Partially satisfied Unsatisfied
Satisfaction Frequency
Fully satisfied 105 Partially satisfied 32
Unsatisfied 2
Total 139
149
Personal security and safety on campus
74%
21%
5%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Fully satisfied Partially satisfied Unsatisfied
Satisfaction Frequency
Fully satisfied 103 Partially satisfied 29
Unsatisfied 7
Total 139
150
Classroom facilities
60%
32%
8%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Fully satisfied Partially satisfied Unsatisfied
Satisfaction Frequency
Fully satisfied 84 Partially satisfied 44
Unsatisfied 11
Total 139
151
Contact with faculty
71%
27%
1%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Fully satisfied Partially satisfied Unsatisfied
Satisfaction Frequency
Fully satisfied 100 Partially satisfied 38
Unsatisfied 2
Total 140
152
Quality of teaching
71%
28%
1%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Fully satisfied Partially satisfied Unsatisfied
Satisfaction Frequency
Fully satisfied 99 Partially satisfied 39
Unsatisfied 2
Total 140
153
Career services
67%
27%
7%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Fully satisfied Partially satisfied Unsatisfied
Satisfaction Frequency
Fully satisfied 92 Partially satisfied 37
Unsatisfied 9
Total 138
154
Financial aid
69%
26%
5%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Fully satisfied Partially satisfied Unsatisfied
Satisfaction Frequency
Fully satisfied 89 Partially satisfied 33
Unsatisfied 7
Total 129
155
Library resources
76%
21%
4%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Fully satisfied Partially satisfied Unsatisfied
Satisfaction Frequency
Fully satisfied 105 Partially satisfied 29
Unsatisfied 5
Total 139
156
Satisfaction with overall education
75%
24%
1%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Fully satisfied Partially satisfied Unsatisfied
Satisfaction Frequency
Fully satisfied 105 Partially satisfied 34
Unsatisfied 1
Total 140
157
Faculty’s knowledge in their field
81%
17%
1%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Fully satisfied Partially satisfied Unsatisfied
Satisfaction Frequency
Fully satisfied 113 Partially satisfied 24
Unsatisfied 2
Total 139
158
Face to face enrollment process
84%
15%
1%
75%
80%
85%
90%
95%
100%
Fully satisfied Partially satisfied Unsatisfied
Satisfaction Frequency
Fully satisfied 116 Partially satisfied 21
Unsatisfied 1
Total 138
159
Online enrollment process
73%
25%
1%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Fully satisfied Partially satisfied Unsatisfied
Satisfaction Frequency
Fully satisfied 99 Partially satisfied 34
Unsatisfied 2
Total 135
160
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