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Graduate Alumni Survey

The Graduate Alumni Survey tracks career outcomes, institutional loyalty, and alumni perceptions of academic preparation. It helps universities understand how well programs prepared graduates and supports long-term relationships with alumni. The data also inform curriculum updates and alumni engagement strategies.

5 minutes to complete

Eligibility

To be eligible to complete the Graduate Alumni Survey, individuals must have completed a graduate program at the institution, be a current or former graduate student, and have received an invitation to participate in the survey. Alumni from various graduate programs and years of graduation are encouraged to provide feedback.

Questions for Graduate Alumni Survey

Questions

1.

Education Since College

2.

Are you enrolled in a graduate or professional degree program now?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Yes, I am currently enrolled in a graduate degree program
  2. Yes, I am currently enrolled in a professional degree program
  3. No, I am not currently enrolled in any graduate or professional degree program
3.

How many years after you finished college did you start your graduate or professional education?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Immediately after college
  2. 1-2 years after college
  3. 3-5 years after college
  4. 6-10 years after college
  5. More than 10 years after college
4.

How well did our institution prepare you for graduate or professional school?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Not at all prepared
  2. Slightly prepared
  3. Moderately prepared
  4. Prepared
  5. Very well prepared
5.

Please tell us about the graduate and professional degrees you have either already received or for which you are currently enrolled. Mark all that apply.

The answer should be a multiple choice:
  1. Bachelor's degree
  2. Master's degree
  3. Doctorate (Ph.D.)
  4. Professional degree (e.g., J.D., M.D.)
6.

Jobs and Careers

7.

Are you employed right now?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Yes, I am currently employed
  2. No, I am not currently employed
8.

If you are not employed right now, what is your primary activity?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Looking for a job
  2. Taking a break before starting a job search
  3. Engaged in further education or training
  4. Taking care of family or personal responsibilities
9.

Current Position

10.

In what sector are you employed? Mark the best answer.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Academic
  2. Government
  3. Non-profit
  4. Private sector
  5. Self-employed
  6. Other
11.

Please select the industry that best describes your employer.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Education
  2. Technology
  3. Healthcare
  4. Finance
  5. Government
  6. Non-profit
  7. Retail
12.

Which of the following best describes your current position?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Entry level
  2. Mid‐level
  3. Senior level
  4. Executive level
  5. Chief executive level
13.

Is your current position related to your undergraduate field(s) of study?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. No, my current position is not related to my undergraduate field(s) of study
  2. Yes, my current position is somewhat related to my undergraduate field(s) of study
  3. Yes, my current position is directly related to my undergraduate field(s) of study
14.

About your professional activities since graduating from

The answer should be a single (or) multiple choice by row and column:
Is your current employer a ʺstart‐upʺ company?
Are you currently developing a ʺstart‐upʺ company?
Have you ever started a company?
Are you on a corporate board of directors?
Are you a member of a professional, academic, or business association?
Yes
No
15.

Please provide the name of your firm or organization, and your job title.

The answer should be a single (or) multiple choice by row and column:
Organisation Name
Job Title
16.

How well did our institution prepare you for your current career?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Not at all prepared
  2. Slightly prepared
  3. Moderately prepared
  4. Prepared
  5. Very well prepared
17.

Your life now

18.

In general, how satisfied would you say you are with your life right now?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Extremely dissatisfied
  2. Dissatisfied
  3. Neutral
  4. Satisfied
  5. Extremely satisfied
19.

Please indicate how important each of the following is to you at this point in your life and career.  

The answer should be a single (or) multiple choice by row and column:
Raising a family
Working for social and political change
Being well off financially
Gaining recognition from colleagues
Being successful in a business of your own
Doing creative and expressive work
Not important at all
Somewhat important
Very important
Essential
20.

Evaluating the Institution

21.

Overall, how satisfied are you with your undergraduate education at our institution?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Very Dissatisfied
  2. Dissatisfied
  3. Neutral
  4. Satisfied
  5. Very Satisfied
22.

Would you encourage a current high school senior who resembles you when you were a high school senior to attend our institution?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly discourage attending Cornell
  2. Discourage attending Cornell
  3. Neutral about attending Cornell
  4. Encourage attending Cornell
  5. Strongly encourage attending Cornell

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Here are some FAQs and additional information
on
Graduate Alumni Survey

Why is it important for graduate alumni to participate in the survey?

Your feedback helps us improve our programs and services for current and future students.

What is measured?

Career trajectories, satisfaction with academic preparation, and overall institutional impact on their professional lives.

Why conduct it?

It demonstrates the long-term effectiveness of education and strengthens alumni relationships.

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