I have not noticed a change in students attending one program over another because of placement or retention rates. I believe many students would go to the program that offers the highest pay rate regardless of placement rates.
When talking to students, we tell them and show them with charts about previous years placements rates, but still indicating with a disclosure that placement is not gauranteed.
I have not noticed any changes. We encourage students to go to our consumer information and catalog for questions in regards to graduation and placement rates.
Since many prospects who choose to attend our school are academically challenged, the graduation rates and placement rates are very important factors that help the propect gain confidence in his or her decision to attend. Since both graduation and placement rates vary little across our program offerings the desire to attend one program over another is not driven by the rates but instead by the desired type of employment opportunities.
Accurate graduation and placement rate data is a reflection of the quality of training and career services support offered by our institution. We constantly seek feedback from graduates and employers to ensure that our graduates are meeting the needs of the industries in which they seek employment.
Havent really noticed any changes. Always encourage the students to go to the website when they have any questions regarding graduation and placement rates
It is always good to look at the market to make the necessary changes.
I haven't noticed any changes as far as students chosing one program over another due to placement rates and or expected salary averages but I have noticed more students and parents asking for this information prior to visiting the school or applying.
Deborah,
You brought up a good point that some people probably don't think of and that is oversaturation of the market in some fields.
Kimberly Stein
We are always looking carefully at our programs, to see if there is a need we can fulfill, or discontinuation due to oversaturation of the market. We as a school can succeed only if our students feel our programs are worthwhile and reputable.
I would have to agree, we have always disclosed this information, and I have yet to see any one "flock" to any other program just because of that.
I have not noticed a difference. We explain that just because other students have successfully or unsuccessfully been placed in a particular field, doesn't guarantee that a prospective student will share similar success. As a result, they usually stick with what they are most interested in.
Historically students have moved toward programs that have the better starting salaries and placements rates. Many ask early in the process asking about the "best" job to make lots of money.
I have not noticed a change in program attendance. Our popular programs are resulting in area employment.
These are great standards to insure the student with accurate information and make sure they know exactly what they are getting into in the industry.
I have not noticed that. We teach Diesel, Auto Tech, Collision repair and electronic systems. Each program is unique and students are drawn to them for different reasons. From what I can tell right now the disclosure has not made an impact
We have not noticed students flocking to any programs over another, but students are savvy and do ask these questions. I applaud them for making sure they know what to look for and get all the information before making a final decision.
Dandi,
I've noticed a similiar reaction as well with students being more attracted toward specific programs they believe will provide more stability or higher pay. I'm glad to hear your school also values the importance of taking the time to make sure the student has thought about all the reasons why they want to select that program.
I haven't noticed the regulations for disclosing program graduation and placement rates directly impacting prospective student behavior on the admissions side yet. I've noticed student behavior toward flocking towards specific programs have been impacted primarily on marketing or media drawing attention to career fields that are in high demand right now. Job outlook and placement information from the media seems to be what is driving more behavior changes than the transparent disclosure changes schools have made.
I definitely agree. In the same way that financial aid eligibility changes from person to person, you can't reasonably compare yourself to others in every situation (especially in terms of graduation rates). Too much depends upon a person's motivation, IQ, resources, etc.
I have not seen any major changes in terms of student enrollments as a result of complete disclosure of grad and placement rates. Students realize that many factors affect whether or not other students graduate and that they hold their own futures in their hands so if they are determined to finish the program and to graduate, then they will!
