Career Choices And Factors Influencing Career Change Amoung Oklahoma State University Agricultural Communications Graduates

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to assess an agricultural communications program's ability to prepare students; assess the factors influencing career change; look at current graduates' occupational status; assessed perceptions of the program. Descriptive statistics were analyzed with a Web-based survey from alumni who graduated in agricultural communications between fall 1999 and spring 2004. Responses were calculated using Statistical Package for Social Sciences� version 12.0 for Windows. Demographic information was collected to establish a profile. Graduates of the OSU agricultural communications program find employment opportunities in a variety of areas and the majority of the graduates are employed full-time. Graduates have gained employability skills during completion of their degree. There are good students in the agricultural communications program and the faculty are competent in doing their jobs. The OSU agricultural communications program has a quality program that is excellent at teaching students the skills needed to be successful.