Table 3 Most frequently studied program outcomes in the literature
Outcome | Definition | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
Retention/graduation rate | Measure of students remaining in their discipline during the measurement period, or remaining until graduating | 42 |
Academic outcomes | Academic performance such as GPA, pass rates, class grades, etc. | 32 |
Psychological outcomes | Psychological benefits such as increased self-efficacy or sense of belonging | 41 |
Graduate school admission/intent | Number of students admitted into graduate programs, or number of students intending on enrolling in graduate school | 22 |
Employment | Students gaining employment in their discipline after graduation | 5 |
Other | Studies that examined an idiosyncratic outcome, often a program evaluation or other non-generalizable measure | 46 |