OMB NO: 3145-0177
APPROVAL EXPIRES: April 30, 1996

1995 National Survey of Recent College Graduates

This information is solicited under the authority of the National Science Foundation Act of 1950, as amended. All information you supply will be treated as confidential and used only for research or statistical purposes, analyzing data, and preparing scientific reports and articles. Any information publicly released (such as statistical summaries) will be in a form that does not personally identify you. Your response is entirely voluntary and failure to provide some or all the requested information will not in any way adversely affect you.

Conducted by: Westat, Inc. Rockville, MD for the National Science Foundation Arlington, VA

Note: The format of this survey instrument has been altered slightly to reduced download time.

INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you for taking the time to complete this questionnaire. Directions for filling it out are provided with each question. Because not all questions will apply to everyone, you may be asked to skip certain questions.

In order to get comparable data, we will be asking you to refer to the week of April 15, 1995 (e.g., April 9-15, 1995) when answering most questions
Follow all "SKIP" instructions AFTER marking a box. If no "SKIP" instruction is provided, you should continue to the NEXT question
Either a pen or pencil may be used
When answering questions that require marking a box, please use an "X"
If you need to change an answer, please make sure that your old answer is either completely erased or clearly crossed out
You may notice that some question numbers are not consecutive. This was done to maintain consistency with previous survey cycles. Please answer questions in the order they are printed except when following a ?SKIP? instruction.

Thanks again for your help. We really appreciate it.

PART A - Education

A1.

In what year did you receive your high school diploma or high school equivalency certificate?

YEAR: 19 |___|___| OR [ ] Did not finish high school

A2.

In what state or foreign country did you last attend high school?

State: _________________________ OR
Foreign Country: _____________________________

A3.

Have you EVER taken courses at a community college?

1 [ ] Yes
2 [ ] No 6 SKIP to A4X

A4.

(IF YES) For which of the following reasons have you taken courses at a community college.
Mark (X) Yes or No for each

1. As part of a high school advanced placement (AP) program

1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

2. To prepare for college/increase chances of being accepted into college

1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

3. To complete an associate's degree

1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

4. To complete credits toward a bachelor's degree

1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

5. To gain FURTHER skills or knowledge in your academic or occupational field

1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

6. To change your academic or occupational field

1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

7. To increase opportunities for promotion/advancement/higher salary

1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

8. For leisure/personal interest

1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

9. Financial reasons (e.g., 4-year college too expensive, needed the money for other priorities)

1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

10. Other ? Specify: _____________________________

1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

A4X.

Do you have a 2-year associate's degree?

1 [ ] Yes
2 [ ] No

A5.

When you FIRST entered college to begin working on a bachelor's degree, in what field of study did you want to major?
IF YOU WERE UNDECIDED, MARK (X) THIS BOX [ ] AND THEN SKIP TO A7

Major Field of Study: _______________________________________

A6.

Using the EDUCATION CODES (pp. 16-17) choose the code that BEST describes your first intended major.

CODE |___|___|___|
NOTE - Education codes go from 601 to 995

A7.

Using a 4-point scale, what was your overall UNDERGRADUATE grade point average (GPA)?
If you have MORE THAN ONE bachelor's degree: Give your overall grade point average for your FIRST bachelor's degree
Mark (X) one

1 [ ] 3.75 - 4.00 GPA (Mostly A's)
2 [ ] 3.25 - 3.74 GPA (About half A's/half B's)
3 [ ] 2.75 - 3.24 GPA (Mostly B's)
4 [ ] 2.25 - 2.74 GPA (About half B's/half C's)
5 [ ] 1.75 - 2.24 GPA (Mostly C's)
6 [ ] 1.25 - 1.74 GPA (About half C's/half D's)
7 [ ] Less than 1.25 (Mostly D's or below)
8 [ ] Have not taken courses for which grades were given

A10.

(IF YES) How many college or university degrees do you have at the bachelor's level or higher?

|______| NUMBER

A11.

Starting with your MOST RECENT college or university degree, please provide the following information for each degree at the bachelor's level or higher.
If more than 3 relevant degrees, complete the grid for your two most recent degrees and your FIRST bachelor's degree

MOST RECENT DEGREE

a. From which school did you receive this degree?

______________________
School Name
______________________
Department
______________________
City/Town
______________________
State/Foreign Country

b. In what month and year was this degree awarded?

Month ___ ___ Year 19 ___ ___

c. What type of degree did you receive?
MARK (X) ONE

1 [ ] Bachelor's
2 [ ] Master's (includes MBA)
3 [ ] Doctorate
4 [ ] Other professional degree (e.g., JD, LLB, ThD, MD, DDS, etc.)
5 [ ] Other (Specify):

d. Using EDUCATION CODES (List A: pages 15-16), select the relevant degree field code(s) and title(s).

Major Field: ___________________________________

CODE: |___|___|___|

Second Major or Minor: __________________________

CODE: |___|___|___|

e. From which, if any, of these sources did you receive financial support for this degree?
MARK (X) ALL THAT APPLY

1 [ ] Financial support from parents/other relatives, not to be paid
2 [ ] Loans from the school you attended, banks, federal or state govt.
3 [ ] Loans from parents or other relatives
4 [ ] Financial assistance from your employer
5 [ ] Tuition waivers, fellowships, grants, scholarships
6 [ ] Assistantships/Work Study
7 [ ] Earnings from employment
8 [ ] Other (specify):

2ND MOST RECENT DEGREE

a. From which school did you receive this degree?

______________________
School Name
______________________
Department
______________________
City/Town
______________________
State/Foreign Country

b. In what month and year was this degree awarded?

Month ___ ___ Year 19 ___ ___

c. What type of degree did you receive?
MARK (X) ONE

1 [ ] Bachelor's
2 [ ] Master's (includes MBA)
3 [ ] Doctorate
4 [ ] Other professional degree (e.g., JD, LLB, ThD, MD, DDS, etc.)
5 [ ] Other (Specify):

d. Using EDUCATION CODES (List A: pages 15-16), select the relevant degree field code(s) and title(s).

Major Field: ___________________________________

CODE: |___|___|___|

Second Major or Minor: __________________________

CODE: |___|___|___|

e. From which, if any, of these sources did you receive financial support for this degree?
MARK (X) ALL THAT APPLY

1ST B.A. DEGREE (If not previously reported)

a. From which school did you receive this degree?

______________________
School Name
______________________
Department
______________________
City/Town
______________________
State/Foreign Country

b. In what month and year was this degree awarded?

Month ___ ___ Year 19 ___ ___

c. What type of degree did you receive?
MARK (X) ONE

1 [ ] Bachelor's
2 [ ] Master's (includes MBA)
3 [ ] Doctorate
4 [ ] Other professional degree (e.g., JD, LLB, ThD, MD, DDS, etc.)
5 [ ] Other (Specify):

d. Using EDUCATION CODES (List A: pages 15-16), select the relevant degree field code(s) and title(s).

Major Field: ___________________________________

CODE: |___|___|___|

Second Major or Minor: __________________________

CODE: |___|___|___|

e. From which, if any, of these sources did you receive financial support for this degree?
MARK (X) ALL THAT APPLY

For questions A12a and A12c, include the total amount borrowed from ALL sources (e.g., government, private lenders, parents, relatives, friends). Include loans that have been repaid or forgiven. If your loans were consolidated, please estimate how much was borrowed for your undergraduate degrees and how much was borrowed for your graduate degrees.

A12a.

Thinking ONLY about undergraduate degrees you have completed, what is the TOTAL amount you have borrowed FROM ANY SOURCE to finance your UNDERGRADUATE degree(s)?

a. $____________________ OR [ ] NONE 6 SKIP to A12b
b. (IF ANY) As of the week of April 15, 1995 how much of this amount do you still owe?
$____________________ OR [ ] NONE

A12b.

Thinking ONLY about graduate degrees you have completed, what is the TOTAL amount you have borrowed FROM ANY SOURCE to finance your GRADUATE degree(s)?
IF NO GRADUATE DEGREES, MARK (X) THIS BOX [ ] AND THEN SKIP TO A13b

c. $____________________ OR [ ] NONE 6 SKIP to A13a
d. (IF ANY) As of the week of April 15, 1995 how much of this amount do you still owe?
$____________________ OR [ ] NONE

Questions A13a-A23 ask about college or university courses you may have taken between completing your MOST recent degree and the week of April 15, 1995.

A13a.

Have you COMPLETED a degree since the week of April 15, 1995?

1 [ ] Yes 6 SKIP to A22, page 4
2 [ ] No

A13.

Between completing your most recent degree and the week of April 15, 1995, did you take any college or university courses or enroll in a college or university for other reasons, such as completing a Master's or PhD?

1 [ ] Yes 6 SKIP to A17
2 [ ] No

A14.

Why weren't you taking college courses during that time period?
Mark (X) Yes or No for each

1. You had achieved your educational goals (at least temporarily)

1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

2. You were waiting for the next school term to start

1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

3. Financial reasons (e.g., too expensive, needed the money for other priorities)

1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

4. Had a job, needed to work

1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

5. Had to stop due to family responsibilities (e.g., caring for children or other family members, had a baby)

1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

6. Moved, could no longer take courses at the school you were attending

1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

7. No longer certain of which field of study you wanted to pursue

1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

8. Needed a break, tired of going to school

1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

9. Other ? Specify

1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

A15.

Have you taken any college or university courses since the week of April 15, 1995?

1 [ ] Yes 6 SKIP to Part B, page 5
2 [ ] No

A16.

(IF NO) How likely is it that you will one day take additional college or university courses?

1 [ ] Very likely (SKIP to Part B, page 5)
2 [ ] Somewhat likely (SKIP to Part B, page 5)
3 [ ] Very unlikely (SKIP to Part B, page 5)

A17.

For which of the following reasons were you taking classes or enrolled between completing your most recent degree and the week of April 15, 1995?
Mark (X) Yes or No for each

1. To gain further education before beginning a career

1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

2. To prepare for graduate school

1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

3. To change your academic or occupational field

1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

4. To gain FURTHER skills or knowledge in your academic or occupational field

1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

5. For licensure/certification

1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

6. To increase opportunities for promotion/advancement/higher salary

1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

7. Required or expected by employer

1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

8. For leisure/personal interest

1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

9. Other ? Specify: ________________________________________________

1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

A18.

What was your primary field of study during that time?
IF NO PRIMARY FIELD OF STUDY, MARK (X) THIS BOX [ ] AND THEN SKIP TO A20

Primary Field of Study: ____________________________________________

A18a.

In which college or university department were you primarily taking classes or doing research, etc. (e.g., English, chemistry)?

DEPARTMENT: _______________________________________________

A19.

Using the EDUCATION CODES (pp. 16-17) choose the code that BEST describes your primary field of study during that time.

CODE |___|___|___|

A20.

During that time, toward what type of degree or certificate, if any, were you (or are you) working?
If working on more than onde [sic] degree, mark the highest level.
Mark (X) one

0 [ ] No specific degree or certificate
1 [ ] Bachelor's degree
2 [ ] Post baccalaureate certificate
3 [ ] Master's degree (including MBA)
4 [ ] Post master's certificate
5 [ ] Doctorate
6 [ ] Other professional degree (e.g., JD, LLB, THD, MD, DDS, etc.)
7 [ ] Other - Specify

A21.

From which of these sources did you receive financial support for coursework completed during that time?
Mark (X) all that apply

1 [ ] Financial support from parents/other relatives, not to be repaid
2 [ ] Loans from the school you attended, banks, federal or state government
3 [ ] Loans from parents or other relatives
4 [ ] Financial assistance from your employer
5 [ ] Tuition waivers, fellowships, grants, scholarships
6 [ ] Assistantships/Work Study
7 [ ] Earnings from employment
8 [ ] Other ? Specify: __________________________________________

A22.

More specifically, were you taking college or university courses DURING the week of April 15, 1995?
Mark "Yes" if you were enrolled in school but on vacation that week.

1 [ ] Yes
2 [ ] No 6 SKIP to Part B

A23.

(IF YES) What college or university were you attending during the week of April 15?
Please DO NOT ABBREVIATE the school name

School Name: ___________________________________
City/Town: _____________________________________
State/Foreign Country: ____________________________

A24.

Were you taking courses as a . . .
MARK (X) ONE

1 [ ] Part-time student?
2 [ ] Full-time student?

PART B - Employment Status

B1.

At any time during the three months following the completion of your MOST RECENT degree, did you HAVE (or had you accepted) what you considered to be a "career-path" job.
A "career path" job is a job that will help you with your future career plans or a job in the field in which you want to make your career.

1 [ ] Yes
2 [ ] No (6 SKIP to B2)

B1a.

At any time during the three months following the completion of your most recent degree, did you accept what you considered to be a "career-path" job.
A "career path" job is a job that will help you with your future career plans or a job in the field in which you want to make your career.

1 [ ] Yes
2 [ ] No (6 SKIP to B3)

B2.

(IF YES) When did you first start working for that employer . . .
Mark (X) one

1 [ ] Before working on your, most recent degree
2 [ ] While working on your most recent degree
3 [ ] After completing your most recent degree

B3.

(IF NO) At any time during that same 3 month period were you seeking a "career-path" job?

1 [ ] Yes
2 [ ] No

B4.

Were you working for pay (for profit) during the week of April 15, 1995? This includes being self-employed or temporarily absent from a job (e.g., illness, vacation, or parental leave), even if unpaid.
STUDENTS: Count jobs required as part of a financial aid award, such as work study or assistantships. Do not count financial aid awards with no work requirement.

1 [ ] Yes (SKIP to B10)
2 [ ] No

B5.

(IF NO) did you look for work during the four weeks preceding April 15, 1995 (that is, anytime between March 19 and April 15, 1995)?

1 [ ] Yes
2 [ ] No

B6.

What were your reasons for not working during the week of April 15?
Mark (X) all that apply

1 [ ] Retired, Year Retired: 19 |___|___|
2 [ ] On layoff from a job
3 [ ] Student
4 [ ] Family responsibilities
5 [ ] Chronic illness or permanent disability
6 [ ] Suitable job not available
7 [ ] Did not need or want to work
8 [ ] Other - Specify_____________________________________

B7.

Prior to the week of April 15, 1995, when did you last work for pay (or profit)?
IF NEVER WORKED FOR PAY (OR PROFIT), MARK (X) THIS BOX [ ] AND THEN SKIP TO PART D, PAGE 12

LAST WORKED:
Month: |___|___| Year: 19 |___|___|

B8.

What kind of work were you doing on this last job ? that is, what was your occupation?

Please be as specific as possible, including any area of specialization.
Example: High school teacher ? Math

_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________

B9.

Using the JOB CATEGORIES LIST (pp. 20-21), choose the code that BEST describes the work you were doing on this last job.

CODE ___ ___ ___ (SKIP to Part C, page 12)
NOTE ? Job codes go from 010 to 500

B10.

(IF WORKING WEEK OF APRIL 15) Counting all jobs held during the week of April 15, 1995, did you USUALLY work . . .

1 [ ] A total of 35 or more hours per week 6 SKIP to B12
2 [ ] Fewer than 35 hours per week

B10a.

(IF FEWER THAN 35 HOURS) During the week of April 15, did you want to work a full-time work week of 35 or more hours?

1 [ ] Yes
2 [ ] No

B11.

What were your reasons for working a part-time work week (i.e., less than 35 hours) during the week of April 15?
Mark (X) all that apply

1 [ ] Retired or semi-retired, Year: 19 |___|___|
2 [ ] Student
3 [ ] Family responsibilities
4 [ ] Chronic illness or permanent disability
5 [ ] Suitable full-time work week job not available
6 [ ] Did not need or want to work full-time
7 [ ] Other ? Specify: _________________________________________

Please answer the next series of questions for your PRINCIPAL job held during the week of April 15, 1995. A second job, if held, will be covered later.

B14.

Was your employer during the week of April 15 . . .
IF EMPLOYER WAS A SCHOOL: Mark (X) the type of organizational charter (e.g., mark "State government" for state schools, most private schools are "private not-for-profit")
Mark (X) one

1 [ ] A PRIVATE FOR-PROFIT company, business or individual, working for wages, salary or commissions
2 [ ] A PRIVATE NOT-FOR-PROFIT, tax-exempt, or charitable organization
3 [ ] SELF-EMPLOYED in own NOT INCORPORATED business, professional practice, or farm
4 [ ] SELF-EMPLOYED in own INCORPORATED business, professional practice, or farm
5 [ ] Local GOVERNMENT (city, county, etc.)
6 [ ] State GOVERNMENT
7 [ ] U.S. military service, active duty or Commissioned Corps (e.g., USPHS, NOAA)
8 [ ] U.S. GOVERNMENT (civilian employee)
9 [ ] Other ? Specify: ___________________________________________________

B15.

Was your employer an educational institution?

1 [ ] Yes
2 [ ] No 6 SKIP to B16

B15a.

(IF EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION) Was this educational institution a...
Mark (X) one

1 [ ] Preschool, elementary, or middle school or system
2 [ ] A secondary school or system
3 [ ] A 2-year college, junior college, technical institute
4 [ ] A 4-year college or university, other than a medical school
5 [ ] A medical school (including university-affiliated hospital or medical center)
6 [ ] A university-affiliated research institute
7 [ ] Other - Specify

B12.

Who was your principal employer during the week of April 15, 1995?
IF MORE THAN ONE JOB: Record employer for whom you worked the most hours that week
IF EMPLOYER HAD MORE THAN ONE LOCATION: Record location where you usually worked

Employer Name: ____________________________________
City/Town: _________________________________________
State/Foreign Country: ________________________________
ZIP Code: __________________________________________

B13.

Counting all locations were this employer operates, how many people work for your principal employer? Your best estimate is fine.
MARK (X) ONE

1 [ ] Under 10 employees
2 [ ] 10-24 employees
3 [ ] 25-99 employees
4 [ ] 100-499 employees
5 [ ] 500-900 employees
6 [ ] 1,000-4,999 employees
7 [ ] 5,000+ employees

B16.

What kind of work were you doing on your principal job held during the week of April 15, 1995--that is, what was your occupation?

Please be as specific as possible, including any area of specialization.
C Example: High school teacher ? Math

_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________

B17.

Using the JOB CATEGORIES LIST (pp. 18-19), choose the code that BEST describes the work you were doing on your principal job during the week of April 15.

CODE |___|___|___|

B18.

Did you record job code "141" (manager, executive, or administrator) in B17?

1 [ ] Yes
2 [ ] No (SKIP to B19)

B18a.

(IF YES) Did your duties on this job require technical expertise of a bachelor's degree or higher in . . .
Mark (X) Yes or No for each

1. Engineering, computer science, math, or the natural sciences,

1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

2. The social sciences

1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

3. Some other field (for example, health or business) ? Specify: ______________________

1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

B19.

During what month and year did you start this job, (that is, your principal job held during the week of April 15, 1995)?

JOB STARTED
Month: |___|___| Year: 19 |___|___|

B20.

As of the week of April 15, were you licensed or certified in your occupation?
Do NOT include academic degrees (e.g., BA, MA, PhD)

1 [ ] Yes
2 [ ] No

B21.

Thinking about the relationship between your work and your education, to what extent was your work on your principal job held during the week of April 15 related to your HIGEST degree field? Was it...
Mark (X) one

1 [ ] Closely related (SKIP to B24)
2 [ ] Somewhat related (SKIP to B24)
3 [ ] Not related (SKIP to B24)

B22.

(IF NOT RELATED) Did these factors influence your decision to work in an area OUTSIDE OF YOUR HIGHEST DEGREE FIELD?
Mark (X) Yes or No for each

1. Pay, promotion opportunities

1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

2. Working conditions (hours, equipment, working environment)

1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

3. Job location

1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

4. Change in career or professional interests

1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

5. Family-related reasons (children, spouse's job moved)

1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

6. Job in highest degree field not available

1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

7. Other reason ? Specify: _______________________________

1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

B23.

Which TWO factors in B22 represent your MOST important reasons for working in an area outside of your HIGHEST degree field? Enter number of appropriate REASON from B22 above.

1. |____| MOST important reason
2. |____| SECOND MOST important reason (Enter "0" if no second most)

B24.

The next question is about your work activities on your principal job. Which of the following work activities occupied 10 percent or more of your time during a TYPICAL work week on this job?
Mark (X) Yes or No for each

1. Accounting, finance, contracts

1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

2. Applied research ? study directed toward gaining scientific knowledge to meet a recognized need

1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

3. Basic research ? study directed toward gaining scientific knowledge primarily for its own sake

1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

4. Computer applications, programming, systems development

1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

5. Development ? using knowledge gained from research for the production of materials, devices

1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

6. Design of equipment, processes, structures, models

1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

7. Employee relations ? including recruiting, personnel development, training

1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

8. Managing and supervising

1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

9. Production, operations, maintenance (e.g., truck driving, machine tooling or auto/machine repairing)

1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

10. Professional, operations, maintenance (e.g., truck driving, machine tooling or auto/machine repairing)

1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

11. Sales, purchasing, marketing, customer service, public relations

1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

12. Quality or productivity management

1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

13. Teaching

1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

14. Other ? Specify: ____________________________

1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

B25.

On which TWO activities in B24 did you work the MOST hours during a typical week on this job?
Enter number of appropriate ACTIVITY from B24 above.

1. |____| Activity MOST hours
2. |____| Activity SECOND MOST hours (Enter "0" if no second most)

B26.

Did you supervise the work of others as part of your principal job held during the week of April 15, 1995?
ANSWER "YES" IF: You assigned duties to workers AND recommended or initiated personnel actions such as hiring, firing, or promoting
TEACHERS: Do NOT count students

1 [ ] Yes
2 [ ] No 6 SKIP to B28

B27.

(IF YES) How many people did you typically...

1. supervise DIRECTLY? _____ (Number Supervised)
2. supervise through subordinate supervisors? _____ (Number Supervised)

B28.

Before deductions, what was your basic ANNUAL salary on this job as of the week of April 15, 1995?

Do NOT include bonuses, overtime, or additional compensation for summertime teaching or research
IF NOT SALARIED: Please estimate your earned income, excluding business expenses

$ _____________________________.00
Basic Annual Salary/Earned Income

B29.

During a typical week on this job, how many hours did you usually work?

Number of Hours Per Week ________

B29WEEKS.

Was your salary based on a full year, that is, 52 weeks, or something less than 52 weeks?

1 [ ] 52 weeks (6 SKIP TO B30)
2 [ ] Something else 6 (GO TO B29a)

B29a.

Including paid vacation and paid sick leave, on how many weeks per year was your salary based?

Number of Weeks Per Year ________

B30.

During the week of April 15, was any of your work on this job supported by CONTRACTS OR GRANTS from the U.S. government?
FEDERAL EMPLOYEES: Please answer "No"
Mark (X) one

1 [ ] Yes
2 [ ] No (SKIP to B32, page 10)
8 [ ] Don't Know (SKIP to B32, page 10)

B31.

(IF YES) Which Federal agencies or departments were supporting your work?
Mark (X) all that apply

1 [ ] Agency for International Development (AID)
2 [ ] Agriculture Department
3 [ ] Commerce Department
4 [ ] Defense Department (DOD)
5 [ ] Department of Education (include NCES, OERI, FIPSE, FIRST)
6 [ ] Energy Department (DOE)
7 [ ] Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
8 [ ] Health and Human Services Department (EXCLUDING NIH)
9 [ ] Interior Department
10 [ ] National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
11 [ ] National Institutes of Health (NIH)
12 [ ] National Science Foundation (NSF)
13 [ ] Transportation Department (DOT)
14 [ ] Other ? Specify: _____________________________________

The following 3 questions provide information for the U.S. Department of Energy

B32.

From the following list of selected areas, indicate the ONE area, if any, to which you devoted the MOST hours during a typical week on this job.
Mark (X) one

1 [ ] Energy or Fuel (SKIP to B35)
2 [ ] Environment (SKIP to B35)
3 [ ] Food or Agriculture (SKIP to B35)
4 [ ] Health or Safety (SKIP to B35)
5 [ ] National Defense (SKIP to B35)
6 [ ] Transportation (SKIP to B35)
7 [ ] NONE OF THE ABOVE (SKIP to B35)

B33.

(IF ENERGY OR FUEL) From the following list, indicate the ONE ENERGY SOURCE that involved the largest proportion of your energy-related work during the past year.
Mark (X) one

1 [ ] Coal
2 [ ] Petroleum and natural gas
3 [ ] Nuclear fission
4 [ ] Nuclear fusion
5 [ ] Hydroenergy
6 [ ] Other Renewables (such as solar, biomass, wind, geothermal)
7 [ ] Other energy source ? Specify: ________________________________________

B34.

From the following list, indicate the ONE ENERGY-RELATED ACTIVITY that involved the largest proportion of your energy-related work during the past year.
Mark (X) one

1 [ ] Exploration and extraction
2 [ ] Manufacture of energy-related equipment
3 [ ] Fuel processing (include refining and enriching)
4 [ ] Electric power generation and transmission
5 [ ] Transportation and distribution of fuel
6 [ ] Waste management or decommissioning
7 [ ] Conservation, utilization, management, or storage of energy or fuel
8 [ ] Environment, health, and safety
9 [ ] Other energy-related activity ? Specify: ________________________________________

B35.

During the week of April 15, 1995, were you working for pay (or profit) at a second job (or business), including part-time, evening, or weekend work?

1 [ ] Yes
2 [ ] No 6 SKIP to Part C, page 11

B36.

(IF YES) What kind of work were you doing at your second job during the week of April 15--that is, what was your occupation? Please be as specific as possible, including any area of specialization.
Example: High school teacher - Math
IF YOU HAD MORE THAN TWO JOBS THAT WEEK answer for the job where you worked the second most hours

_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________

B37.

Using the JOB CATEGORIES LIST (pp. 18-19), choose the code that BEST describes the work you were doing on your second job during the week of April 15.

CODE |___|___|___|

B39.

To what extent was your work on this second job related to your HIGHEST degree field? Was it . . .
Mark (X) one

1 [ ] Closely related
2 [ ] Somewhat related
3 [ ] Not related

PART C - Other Work-Related Information

C1.

Since completing your (first) bachelor's degree, how many years of professional work experience have you had . . .
IF NONE OR LESS THAN HALF A YEAR: Enter "0"

1. Full-time _________ (Number of Years)
2. Part-time _________ (Number of Years)

C2.

During the past year, did you attend any professional society or association meetings or conferences?
Include regional, national or international meetings

1 [ ] Yes
2 [ ] No

C3.

To how many national or international professional societies or associations do you currently belong?

Number |___|___| OR [ ] NONE

C4.

During the past year, did you attend any WORK-RELATED workshops, seminars, or other work-related training activities?
Do NOT include college courses
Do NOT include professional meetings unless you attended a special training session conducted at the meeting/conference

1 [ ] Yes (6 GO to C5)
2 [ ] No (6 SKIP to Part D, page 13)

C5.

(IF YES) During the past year, in which of the following areas did you attend work-related workshops, seminars, or other work-related training activities?
Mark (X) Yes or No for each

1. Management or supervisor training

1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

2. Training in your occupational field

1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

3. General professional training (e.g., public speaking, business writing)

1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

4. Other work-related training ? Specify: ___________________

1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

C6.

For which of the following reasons did you attend training activities during the past year?
Mark (X) Yes or No for each

1. To facilitate a change in your occupational field

1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

2. To gain FURTHER skills or knowledge in your occupational field

1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

3. For licensure/certification

1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

4. To increase opportunities for promotion/advancement/higher salary

1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

5. To learn skills or knowledge needed for a recently acquired position

1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

6. Required or expected by employer

1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

7. Other ? Specify: ___________________________________

1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

C7.

What was your most important reason for attending training activities? Enter number of appropriate REASON from C6 above.

|____| MOST IMPORTANT REASON

PART D: BACKGROUND INFORMATION

D1.

What is your birthdate?

Month: |___|___|
Day: |___|___|
Year: 19 |___|___|

D2.

In what U.S. state or territory were you born? (If outside the United States: Record country)

State/Territory: _____________________________
OR
Foreign Country: ___________________________

D4DAD.

What is the HIGHEST level of education COMPLETED by your father or male guardian?
Mark (X) One

1. Less than high school diploma

1 [ ] Father (Male Guardian)

2. High school diploma or equivalent

1 [ ] Father (Male Guardian)

3. Some college, vocational or trade school (including 2-year degrees)

1 [ ] Father (Male Guardian)

4. Graduated from a 4-year college (Bachelor's degree)

1 [ ] Father (Male Guardian)

5. At least some graduate or professional school

1 [ ] Father (Male Guardian)

6. Don't know

1 [ ] Father (Male Guardian)

D4MOM.

What is the HIGHEST level of education COMPLETED by your mother or female guardian?
Mark (X) One

1. Less than high school diploma