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Ellis, Susanne D. – 1981
Trends in enrollments and degrees for physics and astronomy departments are presented. The data represent nearly 100 percent of the 806 degree-granting departments. Information is presented on the following: number of institutions by highest physics degree offered, 1976-81; number of physics degrees awarded during 1969-80; undergraduate and…
Descriptors: Astronomy, Bachelors Degrees, Comparative Analysis, Degrees (Academic)
Illinois Board of Governors of State Colleges and Universities, Springfield. – 1978
A comprehensive study was undertaken of the effectiveness of an external degree program implemented in Illinois to meet the needs of adult students studying for the bachelor's degree. The rationale, history, structure, administration, and governance of the statewide program offered through five universities are described. The majority of students…
Descriptors: Adult Students, Bachelors Degrees, Educational Assessment, Experiential Learning
National Association of College and University Business Officers, Washington, DC. – 1980
The anticipated growth of nontraditional education programs in higher education and the recognized need to carefully evaluate the potential economic impact of such programs inspired this study to: (1) evaluate the economics of five varied nontraditional institutions; (2) assist each of the traditional and nontraditional institutions participating…
Descriptors: Bachelors Degrees, Case Studies, College Applicants, College Planning
Download full textCAIN, ROBERT W.; MILLS, THOMAS S. – 1967
REPORTED IS A NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION (NSF) STUDY OF SCIENTIFIC MANPOWER. THE PRINCIPAL OBJECTIVES WERE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF TRENDS AND THE ILLUMINATION OF FACTORS THAT SIGNIFICANTLY AFFECT FUTURE REQUIREMENTS FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING ACADEMIC STAFF IN HIGHER EDUCATION. THE DATA WERE DERIVED FROM SURVEYS COMPLETED BY NSF, NATIONAL ACADEMY…
Descriptors: Bachelors Degrees, Biology, College Science, Doctoral Degrees
Ellis, Susanne D. – 1980
Results of a followup employment survey of 1979 physics and astronomy graduates are summarized. The employment-oriented graduates were asked in the winter of 1979-80 to describe their positions and comment on the extent to which they were satisfied with the start of their careers. Data on how long it takes a graduate to secure initial and…
Descriptors: Astronomy, Bachelors Degrees, College Graduates, Demand Occupations
McCarty, Marilu H.; Galambos, Eva C. – 1978
Data concerning job prospects and supply/demand figures for 1985 college graduates in the southern United States are presented in this booklet prepared by the Southern Regional Education Board. Supply is defined as the number of entrants into the job market, and demand as the number of job openings in that year. The data provide an update of…
Descriptors: Bachelors Degrees, Career Choice, Career Planning, College Choice
California State Univ. and Colleges, Sacramento. Office of the Chancellor. – 1979
A discussion of current academic issues relevant to general education programs in the State of California is presented in this final report from the Task Force on Education. The history of the Task Force and its mission are included in the introductory statement. A series of brief comments and related recommendations for general education in the…
Descriptors: Bachelors Degrees, Certification, Core Curriculum, Curriculum
South Carolina Commission on Higher Education, Columbia. – 1979
This inventory of academic degree programs was compiled primarily as an aid to institutional and statewide planning for postsecondary education. Programs listed are current as of the 1979 academic term. The level or levels of each program are categorized as certificate, associate degrees, baccalaureate degrees, masters degrees, education…
Descriptors: Associate Degrees, Bachelors Degrees, College Programs, Degrees (Academic)
Sharp, Laure M.; Sosdian, Carol P. – 1978
A two-phase study of external degree holders was carried out in 1976-1977 by the Bureau of Social Science Research in cooperation with the American Council on Education and under the sponsorship of the National Institute of Education. Over 3,000 men and women who had received an Associate or Bachelor's degree since the commencement of these…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Adult Students, Articulation (Education), Associate Degrees
Hooker, Clifford P.; Summerfield, Harry L. – 1969
Salary schedules for 1962-63 to 1967-68 were obtained from school districts in 11 standard metropolitan statistical areas to test two hypotheses: (1) The amount of postgraduate education of elementary and secondary teachers is directly related to the salary policy of the employing district, and (2) selected personal and professional…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Bachelors Degrees, Elementary Schools, Family Characteristics
National Centre for Vocational Education Research, Leabrook (Australia). – 2001
A study compared surveys conducted in 2000 of the graduates of Australian TAFE (Technical and Further Education) and university bachelor programs and outlined some of the similarities and differences between the two sectors. Some of the key findings of the study are the following: (1) 89 percent of TAFE graduates were employed or in further study…
Descriptors: Bachelors Degrees, College Graduates, Comparative Analysis, Developed Nations
Virginia State Council of Higher Education, Richmond. – 1997
This collection of graphs and text, part of a series describing the public colleges and universities in Virginia, are intended to answer the question, "What is it like to be a student at a public college or university in Virginia?" Most graphs provide data for fall 1995 and are broken down by individual four-year institution and the…
Descriptors: Bachelors Degrees, Class Size, College Faculty, College Students
Bruening, Thomas H.; Scanlon, Dennis C.; Hodes, Carol L. – 2000
A study collected baseline data about the status of teacher preservice Career and Technology Education (CTE) from program chairs at colleges and universities in the United Status. The survey had six sections: pedagogical competencies for CTE teachers, CTE certification process, course delivery, recent program revisions, CTE program demographics,…
Descriptors: Bachelors Degrees, Classroom Techniques, Competence, Competency Based Teacher Education
Crawford, Chemene – Online Submission, 2005
The purpose of this applied dissertation was to develop a blueprint for community college leaders within the University and Community College System of Nevada (UCCSN) who want to develop 4-year degree programs at their individual institutions. Many of these leaders were not aware of what is involved in preparing a community college to undertake…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Bachelors Degrees, Program Design, Interviews
Peer reviewedGillmore, Gerald M.; Hoffman, Phillip H. – Research in Higher Education, 1997
A graduation efficiency index for colleges and universities is computed by subtracting transfer credits from minimum degree credit requirements, dividing remainder by the sum of a student's enrollment census day credits. Analysis of results for University of Washington bachelor's degree recipients, show nontransfers graduated with more efficiency…
Descriptors: Admission Criteria, Bachelors Degrees, College Admission, College Credits
