Lists the schools that are the big producers of chemistry graduates and lists the number of B.S., certified B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees awarded by these schools in the 12 months ending June 30, 1974. Presents the full list of chemistry and chemical engineering graduates from all American Chemical Society approved departments. (GS)

Explores the net effects of institutional type on degree attainment. Suggests that two-year matriculants are less likely to earn a Bachelors Degree than students first enrolling at four-year colleges. Findings hold even when differences are controlled between the two groups by researchers. Seeks to determine if the established pattern in valid…

Surveyed sociology graduates of California State University (Bakersfield) over a 15-year period to identify specific areas of skill and knowledge that graduates believed they had gained from their major. Found that minority males and males from families where both parents had less than a high school education felt they had gained the most from…

This article focuses on research identifying the value-added outcomes perceived by adults completing a liberal arts degree. These outcomes are compared with those of traditional-aged college graduates. The personal growth gains indicated by the adults provide support for justifying special degree programs. (SK)

The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) set the goal of doubling the rate at which Hispanics earn bachelor's degrees. To gain a better understanding of what this would entail, HSF asked RAND to examine the implications of current trends and the costs and benefits of different approaches toward meeting the goal within 10 years. The study found that a…

Lists in tabular form and discusses information concerning total numbers of bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, and Ph.D. degrees awarded in 1979-1980 by departments whose chemistry programs are ACS-approved. Also includes numbers of chemical engineering graduates from institutes whose programs are accredited. (CS)

Economic analysis of the borrowing and repayment patterns of Canadian bachelor's-level university graduates using data from the National Graduate Survey of the class of 1990. Finds, for example, that overall women borrowed only slightly less than men, repaid as quickly as men (despite lower earnings), but reported significantly more difficulty in…

Describes aspects of bachelor's degree recipients' enrollment and employment experience, including degree expectations, enrollment in advanced degree programs, and occupations and salaries. Discusses how experiences vary with student, enrollment, and job characteristics. (Author/SLD)

Uses data from the Baccalaureate and Beyond Longitudinal Study Second Follow-up to show that many Americans now go to work after earning the bachelor's degree and then attend graduate school while their careers continue. Discusses implications for graduate education. (SLD)

This study examined reasons that some full-time students take longer than normal to complete a bachelor's degree, and whether students who extend their program are more like those who take only 4 years to graduate or are more like dropouts. One part of the study reviewed 64 transcripts of all traditionally-admissible new freshmen who entered the…

The effect of institutional reputation, college and employer location, and employer's alma mater on hiring practices when selecting baccalaureate-level college graduates was studied. Questionnaires were returned by 91 randomly selected companies. While institutional prestige was not a significant factor in employee selection, accreditation was…

This study investigates the characteristics and attitudes of nurses who have been in the work force from three to five years. It uses a randomly selected national sample and compares diploma, associate degree, and baccalaureate graduates. It focuses on the group with the highest turnover rate. (SSH)

Presented is the full text of the 1980-1981 report of the American Chemical Society's Committee on Professional Training which provides information on chemistry and chemical engineering programs and graduates (bachelors, masters, doctorates) of different universities. Includes list of 1980-1981 degrees awarded by approved schools. (DC)

A survey of 1976-78 graduates shows almost three-quarters in the labor force, with average salaries of $14,610 (men) and $12,020 (women). Unemployment rates were 9.8 percent (men) and 6.1 percent (women), higher for 1978 graduates. Over 40 percent pursued further training. Program implications are discussed. (MSE)

The authors describe the labor force status, occupation, and graduate or professional school status in April 1985 of college graduates who received their bachelor's degrees between July 1983 and June 1984. The data were analyzed for the graduates as a group and for each of 20 major fields of study. (CH)