An Assessment of the Perceived Utility of Various College Majors.

Graham, Steven W.; Cockriel, Irv

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ERIC Number: EJ411953

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Publication Date: 1990

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An Assessment of the Perceived Utility of Various College Majors.

Graham, Steven W.; Cockriel, Irv

National Academic Advising Association Journal, v10 n1 p8-17 Spr 1990

A study using results of the American College Testing Service alumni survey evaluated the perceived utility of academic majors, congruence between major and career, quality of educational preparation, and effects of gender on the outcome measures for 55,000 college alumni. Results are summarized and discussed. (Author/MSE)

Descriptors: Academic Advising, Careers, College Graduates, Education Work Relationship, Educational Quality, Graduate Surveys, Higher Education, Majors (Students), Relevance (Education), Sex Differences

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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