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TRACKING THE LIVES AND CAREERS OF ARTS GRADUATES

Sample University

I N S T I T U T I O N A L

2 0 1 3R E P O R T

Introduction to the 2013 SNAAP Sample Report

This is a Sample Institutional Report from the 2013 SNAAP administration. It is intended to illustrate the kind of information a participating institution can expect to receive following the administration of the SNAAP questionnaire.

In 2013, we added the capability to make comparisons by major or groups of majors. To exemplify this new feature, this Sample Report is based on actual responses from Theater alumni from several different institutions. These alumni majored in Acting, Musical Theater, Technical Theater & Design, and/or Theater (general).

Section 1 contains some background information about SNAAP including some notes on how to interpret the results found within the report. The content is the same in all Institutional Reports.

Sections 2 and 3 show alumni responses to the items on the SNAAP questionnaire (Section 2 contains undergraduate responses, and Section 3 contains responses from those with graduate degrees). Responses are organized into a number of different reports. As noted earlier, the information in these sections is a compilation of responses from several schools' alumni. Aggregating the data in this way makes it possible to illustrate what a participating institution will receive without revealing the identity of any individual school.

The Alumni Comments found at the end of Sections 2 and 3 are actual comments provided by respondents when answering the open-ended question on the 2013 questionnaire. Words or phrases were excised if they identified the institution or the individual making the comment.

May 6, 2014

Sample University

123 Any Road

Anytown, USA

Dear Name:

We are pleased to present your institution’s results from the 2013 survey by the Strategic National Arts

Alumni Project (SNAAP). In this report, you will find both your institution’s confidential data as well as

aggregate findings from peer institutions that participated in 2011, 2012, and/or 2013.

Before delving into your school’s results, beginning in Section 2, we encourage you to review the front

section, Overview and Interpretation (Section 1). Your SNAAP data will generate rich insights and, most

likely, contain actionable findings. Information for determining the reliability of your data—the total

number of alumni who responded, your school’s overall response rate, and the sampling error—can be

found in the Respondent Characteristics report(s).

This year, for the first time, you can compare your arts majors to equivalent majors from other

institutions. This is a key new feature of the SNAAP Institutional Reports and a direct result of input from

institutions like yours; we hope you find it useful.

In addition to your report in PDF, we provide you with a full data set of identifiable information. While

you are free to use and publicize your data as you wish, please remember that individual responses are

to remain confidential and that individual respondents should never be publicly identified.

To assist you in sharing and using your SNAAP data on campus, we provide a number of tools on our

web site, including information about how other institutions are using their data. Please let me know if

you would like further assistance, including consulting services customized for your needs.

The SNAAP annual report of national findings is in development and will be available in late summer. As

a participating institution, you will see this report before it is released publicly.

Thank you for your leadership as part of this national effort to learn more about the lives and careers of

graduates of arts programs.

Best wishes,

Sally Gaskill

Director

PS SNAAP is currently engaged in a long-range assessment and planning effort that will determine the

future paths of the project. We welcome your participation in the assessment process and hope you

complete the SNAAP Planning Survey that you will receive later this month.

SNAAP Institutional ReportTable of Contents

Section 1: SNAAP Overview and Interpretation

About SNAAP

Interpreting Your Results

Section 2: Undergraduate Alumni

Data Highlights

Recent Graduates

Comparison Groups

Respondent Characteristics

Frequency Report

Alumni Comments

Section 3: Graduate Alumni

Data Highlights

Recent Graduates

Comparison Groups


Frequency Report

Alumni Comments

Section 1: SNAAP Overview and Interpretation

About SNAAP


MISSION: The Strategic National Arts Alumni Project (SNAAP) investigates the educational experiences and career paths of arts graduates nationally. SNAAP provides the findings to educators, policy makers, and philanthropic organizations to improve arts training, inform cultural policy, and support artists.

What is the Strategic National Arts Alumni Project (SNAAP)?

The Strategic National Arts Alumni Project (SNAAP) is an annual online survey, data management, and institutional improvement system designed to enhance the quality of arts-school education. SNAAP is generating rich, detailed information about the lives and careers of people with intensive training in the arts, broadly defined. SNAAP data can identify ways to better connect arts training to artistic careers, making it possible for arts leaders, educators, and researchers to understand and address the systemic factors that help or hinder the career paths of alumni, whether they work as artists or pursue other paths. SNAAP data allow participating schools to compare themselves with similar schools on multiple dimensions. The annual findings also provide insight into national patterns and trends resulting from detailed analyses of employment, career outcomes, and institutional experiences by artistic discipline, region of the country, cohort, and degree type.

SNAAP grew out of the Surdna Foundation’s interest in helping arts training institutions across the country learn more about their graduates. Following several years of planning, three field tests of the survey were conducted beginning in 2008, and the first national administration occurred in fall 2011.

Why is SNAAP important now?

Arts education institutions have expressed an urgent need for high quality, actionable data. The information SNAAP provides is especially timely given the changing environment in which arts training institutions operate: Career opportunities are shifting, competition for both students and resources is on the rise, and a generational shift in leadership is under way. Accreditation requirements also increasingly require information about alumni paths. To respond and plan effectively, institutions require comprehensive information.

How can key stakeholder groups benefit from SNAAP?

For leaders at educational institutions with degree-granting arts programs, SNAAP results can help:

~ inform, develop, and reform curriculum by discovering what aspiring young artists need to

advance in rapidly changing arts fields; ~ compare their training to that of similar

institutions to identify relative strengths and areas needing attention;

~ strengthen alumni engagement and support; ~ clarify what students learned and how it has been

used in both arts and non-arts contexts; ~ address student and alumni career needs; ~ enhance recruitment, public relations, marketing,

strategic planning, and development efforts; ~ provide evidence for the value of an arts education

and alternative measures of success, including school and work satisfaction, for alumni working both inside and outside the arts.

About SNAAP

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For policy makers, community development professionals, and funders, SNAAP’s national reports point to:

~ opportunities and barriers, including debt, school networks, internships, and mentors, that influence the career pathways of arts graduates;

~ contributions of people intensively educated in the arts to the creative economy nationally;

~ local and regional arts workforce issues and market patterns for community developers and planners;

~ gaps in the arts training ecology across disciplines, at different training junctures, and across various geographic locales;

~ support mechanisms and resources needed to encourage and sustain artists in their most vulnerable five years after school and beyond; and

~ the complex nature of creative careers in a contingent economy marked by high rates of self-employment, entrepreneurship, and work across disciplines and sectors.

For parents and students considering intensive arts education, SNAAP’s national reports can provide information about:

~ career patterns of arts graduates in the arts and in other fields;

~ learning outcomes of arts graduates in terms of skills and competencies acquired in arts school and particularly valued by individuals working both in and outside the arts;

~ influence of professional relationships and networks on career outcomes;

~ obstacles to achieving arts training and professional goals;

~ career satisfaction across different occupations and types of employment; and

~ different experiences and training for students who go to arts schools.

Who is surveyed?

All living arts graduates of institutions that participate in SNAAP are invited to complete SNAAP’s online questionnaire.

What kinds of questions does SNAAP ask?

~ satisfaction with curricular and co-curricular experiences

~ current and past education and employment ~ skills acquired at the institution and their

importance in the workplace

~ relevance of arts education to work and further education

~ turning points, obstacles, critical relationships, and opportunities

~ support and resources needed after graduation ~ types of art practiced and how often ~ arts engagement with the local community ~ income and support, student debt, and other

financial issues

How is SNAAP administered?

SNAAP is a Web-based survey that collects data from alumni through questions with checkboxes and open-ended responses. The user-friendly, adaptive questionnaire was developed for sensitivity and responsiveness to the diverse pathways and experiences of arts graduates.

What does it cost to participate in SNAAP?

Thanks to the generous support of our funders, three field tests (2008, 2009, 2010) were conducted at no cost to participating institutions. To become a self-sustaining resource for the arts field, participating institutions now share the survey administration costs. Since 2011, fees have been based on institution size and have ranged from $1,300 to $2,800 for high schools and from $3,300 to $7,800 for postsecondary institutions. For institutions that conduct their own alumni surveys, such projects typically cost much more and lack access to the rich, informative comparison data SNAAP provides.

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SNAAP 2011, 2012, and 2013Participating Institutions

SNAAP 2011, 2012, and 2013 institutions are located in 47 states, the District of Columbia, and two Canadian provinces. In 2013, half the participating institutions administered SNAAP for the first time.

In this list, institutions that participated in 2011 and 2012 are italicized, and 2013 institutions appear in regular font. Those marked with an asterisk (*) include undergraduate alumni only; all other postsecondary institutions include both undergraduate and graduate alumni.

United StatesAlabamaUniversity of Alabama in Huntsville*

AlaskaUniversity of Alaska Anchorage

ArizonaArizona State University Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts, Tempe

ArkansasArkansas State University College of Fine Arts, JonesboroUniversity of Arkansas, Fayetteville

CaliforniaArt Center College of Design, PasadenaCalifornia Baptist University, RiversideCalifornia College of the Arts, San FranciscoCalifornia Institute of the Arts (CalArts), ValenciaCalifornia Lutheran University, Thousand OaksCalifornia State University–FullertonChapman University College of Performing Arts, Orange*

The Colburn School, Los AngelesIdyllwild Arts Academyα

Laguna College of Arts and DesignLos Angeles County High School for the Artsα

Otis College of Art and Design, Los AngelesOrange County School of the Arts α

San Francisco Art InstituteUniversity of California–BerkeleyUniversity of California–DavisUniversity of California–IrvineUniversity of California–Los Angeles School of the Arts and ArchitectureUniversity of California–Merced*† University of California–RiversideUniversity of California–San DiegoUniversity of California–Santa BarbaraUniversity of California–Santa CruzWoodbury University, Burbank†

ColoradoUniversity of Colorado at Boulder College of MusicUniversity of DenverUniversity of Northern Colorado, Greeley

ConnecticutUniversity of Hartford, The Hartt School University of Hartford, Hartford Art SchoolWestern Connecticut State University School of Visual & Performing Arts, Danbury

District of ColumbiaCorcoran College of Art + DesignDuke Ellington School of the Arts α

FloridaDouglas Anderson School of the Arts, Jacksonvilleα

Florida Atlantic University, Boca RatonFlorida International University College of Architecture and the Arts, MiamiRingling College of Art and Design, Sarasota*

Stetson University, DeLand*

University of Florida College of Fine Arts, Gainesville

GeorgiaGeorgia Southern University, StatesboroGeorgia State University, AtlantaValdosta State University Department of Art

IdahoBrigham Young University–Idaho College of Performing and Visual Arts, Rexburg*†

IllinoisColumbia College ChicagoDePaul University, ChicagoKnox College, Galesburg*

Millikin University College of Fine Arts, Decatur*

School of the Art Institute of ChicagoUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign College of Fine and Applied Arts

IndianaButler University Jordan College of the Arts, IndianapolisDePauw University School of Music, Greencastle*

Herron School of Art and Design, Indiana University–Purdue University IndianapolisIndiana University Jacobs School of Music, BloomingtonIndiana University Art Education Program, BloomingtonIndiana University College of Arts & Sciences, BloomingtonPurdue University, West Lafayette

KansasPittsburg State UniversityThe University of Kansas School of the Arts, LawrenceWichita State University College of Fine Arts

KentuckyBellarmine University, Louisville*

Western Kentucky University Potter College of Arts & Letters, Bowling GreenUniversity of Louisville

Louisiana Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts, Natchitochesα

Louisiana State University, Baton RougeThe University of Louisiana at Monroe School of Visual and Performing ArtsThe University of New Orleans

MaineMaine College of Art, Portland

MarylandBaltimore School for the Artsα

Maryland Institute College of Art, BaltimoreWashington Adventist University Department of Music, Takoma Park*

MassachusettsThe Art Institute of Boston at Lesley UniversityBoston Arts Academyα

Emerson College School of the Arts, BostonMassachusetts College of Art and Design, BostonSchool of the Museum of Fine Arts, BostonUniversity of Massachusetts, AmherstUniversity of Massachusetts–DartmouthWalnut Hill School for the Arts, Natickα

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MichiganAlbion College*

Eastern Michigan University, YpsilantiInterlochen Arts Academyα

Kendall College of Art and Design at Ferris State University, Big RapidsOakland University, RochesterUniversity of Michigan School of Art & Design, Ann Arbor

Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo

MinnesotaCollege of Visual Arts, Saint Paul*

Minneapolis College of Art and DesignSt. Cloud State UniversityUniversity of Minnesota–Twin Cities

MissouriEvangel University, Springfield*

Kansas City Art Institute*

Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts at Washington University in St. LouisUniversity of Missouri–Kansas City

NebraskaHixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln

New JerseySeton Hall University, South Orange

New MexicoSanta Fe University of Art and Design*

New YorkAlfred UniversityThe City College of New York† The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, New York*

Fashion Institute of Technology School of Art and Design, New YorkHamilton College, Clinton*

Manhattan School of Music, New YorkNew York University Tisch School of the ArtsPace University, Briarcliffe ManorPratt Institute, BrooklynRochester Institute of TechnologySchool of Visual Arts, New YorkState University of New York at New Paltz†State University of New York at Purchase CollegeSyracuse University

North CarolinaUniversity of North Carolina at Charlotte

North DakotaNorth Dakota State University Division of Fine Arts, Fargo

OhioCase Western Reserve University, ClevelandCleveland Institute of ArtCleveland Institute of MusicColumbus College of Art & Design, ColumbusKent State University College of the ArtsMiami University–Oxford College of Creative ArtsOhio Northern University, Ada*

The Ohio State University, ColumbusOhio University College of Fine Arts, AthensUniversity of Cincinnati College Conservatory of MusicUniversity of Cincinnati College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning

OregonPacific Northwest College of Art, Portland

PennsylvaniaBloomsburg University of PennsylvaniaIndiana University of Pennsylvania College of Fine ArtsLehigh Valley Charter High School for the Performing Arts, Bethlehemα

Marywood University, ScrantonMoore College of Art and Design, Philadelphia*

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, PhiladelphiaPennsylvania State University College of Arts and Architecture, State CollegeTemple University, PhiladelphiaThe University of the Arts, Philadelphia

Rhode IslandRhode Island School of Design, Providence†

South CarolinaCoker College, Hartsville*

College of Charleston School of the ArtsSouth Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities, Greenvilleα

University of South Carolina Columbia†

South DakotaNorthern State University, Aberdeen

TennesseeAustin Peay State University, ClarksvilleMemphis College of Art, Memphis

TexasHigh School for the Performing and Visual Arts, Houstonα

Southern Methodist University Meadows School of the Arts, DallasStephen F. Austin University College of Fine Arts, Nacogdoches*

Texas State University College of Fine Arts and Communication, San MarcosUniversity of HoustonUniversity of North Texas, DentonThe University of Texas at Austin

Utah University of Utah College of Fine Arts, Salt Lake CityUtah State University Caine College of the Arts, Logan

VermontUniversity of Vermont College of Arts & Sciences, Burlington*

VirginiaJames Madison University, HarrisonburgVirginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts, RichmondUniversity of Richmond*

University of Virginia, Charlottesville

WashingtonPacific Lutheran University, Tacoma

West VirginiaWest Virginia University College of Creative Arts, Morgantown

WisconsinMilwaukee Institute of Art & Design*

University of Wisconsin–Madison Department of ArtUniversity of Wisconsin–Whitewater

CanadaAlberta College of Art + Design, Calgary*

OCAD University, Toronto, Ontario

*Undergraduate respondents only

†Institution excluded from analysis (including comparison groups) due to limited numbers of cohort yearsαArts high school

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SNAAP StaffIndiana University

DirectorSally Gaskill

Project CoordinatorRebecca F. Houghton

Research Analysts Amber D. Lambert Angie L. Miller

Project Associates Yiran Dong Lanlan MuRong (Lotus) Wang John Zilvinskis

SNAAP Research DirectorAssociate Director, Curb Center of Art, Enterprise, and Public PolicyAssociate Professor of SociologyVanderbilt University (through June 30, 2014)Dean, Herberger Institute for Design and the ArtsArizona State University (as of July 1, 2014)Steven J. Tepper

SNAAP Senior Research ScholarAssociate Professor of Arts Administration & SociologyTeachers College, Columbia UniversityJennifer C. Lena

Indiana University Center forPostsecondary Research

DirectorDon Hossler

Finance ManagerMarilyn Gregory

Web DeveloperHien Nguyen

Office CoordinatorBarbara Stewart

Office SecretaryKatie Noel

Indiana University Center for Survey Research

DirectorAshley Bowers

Senior Research DirectorJohn Kennedy

Director of Technologies Kevin Tharp

Study DirectorHeather Terhune Marti

Senior Web ProgrammerJason Francis

Web ProgrammerBarb Gelwick

National Advisory BoardKenneth C. Fischer, ChairPresident, University Musical SocietyUniversity of MichiganAnn Arbor, Michigan

Antonia ControExecutive Director, MarwenChicago, Illinois

Sarah Bainter CunninghamExecutive Director of Research, School of the Arts, Virginia Commonwealth UniversityRichmond, Virginia

Douglas DempsterDean, College of Fine Arts, The University of Texas at AustinAustin, Texas

Chris FordDirector, Baltimore School for the ArtsBaltimore, Maryland

Barbara B. HauptmanFormer Executive Director, Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers Rye, New York

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Samuel HoiPresident, Otis College of Art and Design (through June 30, 2014)Los Angeles, CaliforniaPresident, Maryland Institute College of Art (as of July 1, 2014)Baltimore, Maryland

Steven LavinePresident, California Institute of the ArtsValencia, California

Abel LopezAssociate Producing Director, GALA Hispanic Theatre Washington, D.C.

Ann R. Markusen Director, Arts Economy InitiativeHumphrey School of Public Affairs University of Minnesota Minneapolis, Minnesota

Carlos Martinez Principal and Global Design Leader, Gensler Chicago, Illinois

M. Lee PeltonPresident, Emerson CollegeBoston, Massachusetts

Stephanie PerrinRetired Head, Walnut Hill SchoolOrleans, Massachusetts

Susan PetryChair, Department of Dance, The Ohio State UniversityColumbus, Ohio

Robert SirotaComposerNew York, New York

James UndercoflerChair, Arts Administration, SUNY PurchaseArtistic Director, National Orchestral InstituteIthaca, New York

Funders

SNAAP would not exist without the support of our original funders, listed here. Revenue from participating schools will continue to provide core support, supplemented by funder support for specific research.

Lead fundingSurdna Foundation

Major partnership supportHouston EndowmentBarr FoundationNational Endowment for the ArtsCleveland FoundationEducational Foundation of America

Photo CreditsMany thanks to the 2013 participating institutions that contributed photographs to this and other SNAAP publications.

Cover, left to right: University of Florida, Orange County School of the Arts, Eastern Michigan University, (photo courtesy of Mike Andaloro/Eastern Michigan University) Section Cover Pages, left to right: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, Temple University (photo by Wan Peng), Millikin UniversityPage 2: Temple University (photo by Alyssa Pearson) Page 3: Washington Adventist UniversityPage 4: Rhode Island School of DesignPage 5: Stephen F. Austin State UniversityPage 6: University of UtahPage 7: Indiana University BloomingtonPage 8: Cleveland Institute of MusicPage 9: Kent State University: Louisiana State UniversityPage 12: University of Cincinnati

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SNAAP 2013 marks the third national administration of the project. In this report, the results of the 2011, 2012, and

2013 administrations are combined to provide the most robust and meaningful data possible.

Q: What were the response rates for the 2011, 2012, and 2013 administrations?

A: There are several ways to calculate response rates of large scale surveys involving multiple institutions. Table 1 displays the two primary ways that SNAAP calculates response rates. The “overall response rate”

is the total number of respondents divided by the total number of alumni contacted. The “average response

rate” takes the response rate for each institution and averages those rates. Both of these rate calculations include

partially completed surveys in the total response rates and are adjusted to exclude undeliverable mailing addresses and alumni

for whom contact information was not provided by the institution.

Q: How does SNAAP contact your alumni?

A: SNAAP sends up to five email messages to the alumni you provided in your population file, plus to the additional email addresses provided through SNAAP’s contract with Harris Connect, an alumni contact service (when applicable; all but one institution participated in the Harris Connect service in 2013).

Table 1: SNAAP Response Rates (Combined 2011, 2012, and 2013)

Disposition NumberOverall

Response Rate*

Average Response

Rate**Total number of records provided by institutions 1,069,599 N/A N/ARecords without email addresses 442,376 N/A N/ABad email addresses: bounced back or undeliverable 55,766 N/A N/ATotal number of email invitations sent 627,223 N/A N/AContacted by email but nothing returned 472,532 82.7% 83.5%Refusals 5,157 0.9% 0.9%Partially completed surveys 16,494 2.9% 3.4%Completed surveys 77,274 13.5% 14.6%Total Response Rate*** N/A 16.4% 18.0%

*Overall Response Rate is derived by dividing the total number of respondents by the total number of alumni contacted (minus undeliverable emails).

**Average Response Rate is derived by calculating the response rate for each institution and averaging those response rates.

***Response rates are adjusted for undeliverable email addresses and alumni for whom contact information was not available.

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Q: Who responded to the SNAAP survey in 2011, 2012, and 2013?

A: SNAAP defines arts graduates to include individuals with degrees in architecture, art, creative writing, dance, design, film, media arts, music, and theater. Arts alumni of all ages are invited to participate in the SNAAP survey. A total of 77,274 arts alumni from 155 different institutions completed the online questionnaire. Another 16,494 partially completed the questionnaire for a total of 93,768 respondents.1

Overall, approximately 16% of all invited alumni participated in SNAAP in 2011, 2012, and 2013. About 1% of those contacted indicated that they had no interest in participating. The remaining 83% were alumni from whom we had no response. Of the latter group, we do not know how many received and ignored the invitation or did not receive the invitation because of faulty email address.

Approximately 74% of SNAAP respondents were graduates of undergraduate programs, 22% were graduate program alumni, and 4% were arts high school alumni.

Figure 1 shows the overall response rate by graduation year. The response rates are generally higher for alumni with earlier graduation years than for more recent cohorts. Response rate calculations are based on invited alumni for whom current, functioning email addresses are available (adjusted for those with undeliverable email addresses).

Figure 1. Response Rates by Graduation Year

Q: Who responded to the SNAAP survey in 2011, 2012, and 2013?

A: SNAAP defines arts graduates to include individuals with degrees in architecture, art, creative writing,dance, design, film, media arts, music, and theater. Arts alumni of all ages are invited to participate in theSNAAP survey. A total of 53,842 arts alumni from 155 different institutions completed the onlinequestionnaire. Another 11,995 partially completed the questionnaire for a total of 65,837 respondents.1

Overall, approximately 17% of all invited alumni participated in SNAAP in 2011, 2012, and 2013. About1% of those contacted indicated that they had no interest in participating. The remaining 82% are alumnifrom whom we had no response. Of the latter group, we do not know how many received and ignored theinvitation or did not receive the invitation because of faulty email address.

Approximately 74% of SNAAP respondents were graduates of undergraduate programs, 21% weregraduate program alumni, and 5% were arts high school alumni.

Figure 1 shows the overall response rate by graduation year. The response rates are generallyhigher for alumni with earlier graduation years than for more recent cohorts. Response rate calculations are based on invited alumni for whom current, functioning email addresses areavailable (adjusted for those with undeliverable email addresses).

Figure 1. Response Rates by Graduation Year

SNAAP respondents received their arts degrees from a wide range of institutions. Figures 2 and 3 providean overview of the types of institutions that participated in SNAAP 2011, 2012, and 2013 and theirgeographic regions.

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1 The data throughout this report do not include responses from seven institutions that chose to limit the number of cohorts to be surveyed. Since their data were incomplete, we were unable to include those institutions in the comparison groups or aggregate results.

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Figure 2. 2011, 2012, and 2013 SNAAP Institutions by Carnegie Classification2

Figure 3. 2011, 2012, and 2013 SNAAP Institutions by Region3

Q: Are SNAAP data reliable enough for drawing conclusions about my institution?

2Carnegie does not classify arts high schools. SNAAP has added this category to represent all participatingsecondary arts institutions.3“Midwest” includes IA, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, OH, SD, and WI.“Northeast” includes CT, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, and VT.“South” includes AL, AR, DC, DE, FL, GA, KY, LA, MD, MS, NC, OK, SC, TN, TX, VA, and WV.“West” includes AK, AZ, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT, NM, NV, OR, UT, WA, and WY.

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Master's Colleges and UniversiYes

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Research UniversiYes (high research acYvity)

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2Carnegie does not classify arts high schools. SNAAP has added this category to represent all participatingsecondary arts institutions.3“Midwest” includes IA, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, OH, SD, and WI.“Northeast” includes CT, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, and VT.“South” includes AL, AR, DC, DE, FL, GA, KY, LA, MD, MS, NC, OK, SC, TN, TX, VA, and WV.“West” includes AK, AZ, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT, NM, NV, OR, UT, WA, and WY.

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Research UniversiYes (veryhigh research acYvity)

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SNAAP respondents received their arts degrees from a wide range of institutions. Figures 2 and 3 provide an overview of the types of institutions that participated in SNAAP 2011, 2012, and 2013 and their geographic regions.



2Carnegie does not classify arts high schools. SNAAP has added this category to represent all participating secondary arts institutions.3“Midwest” includes IA, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, OH, SD, and WI.“Northeast” includes CT, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, and VT.“South” includes AL, AR, DC, DE, FL, GA, KY, LA, MD, MS, NC, OK, SC, TN, TX, VA, and WV. “West” includes AK, AZ, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT, NM, NV, OR, UT, WA, and WY.


A: When interpreting data and drawing conclusions, each institution should consider its own response rate, including—the overall number of respondents and the margin of error. This information is found at the beginning of the Respondent Characteristics report(s).While response rates ranged from a high of 37% to a low of 2%, more than half of participating institutions had a response rate between 15% and 30%.

In the absence of other data that corroborate SNAAP findings, institutions with very small numbers of alumni respondents should exercise caution when interpreting their results, as they may be unreliable due to an unacceptably high sampling error. This is explained in more detail in the Respondent Characteristics report.

Another factor that calls for caution is response bias. That is, there may be characteristic differences between the 16% of alumni who responded and the 84% who did not. When response rates are very low, the nature of possible bias must be determined before there can be confidence that the results accurately reflect the average views and experiences of all alumni. While the role of response bias in the survey findings is a topic of ongoing research by the SNAAP team, a study based on SNAAP 2009 field-test data (Kennedy, Tepper, & Lambert, 2010) did not discover significant bias that would prevent schools from drawing conclusions from their data, and another SNAAP study (Lambert & Miller, 2014) found that respondents to alumni surveys are just as representative as respondents to student surveys, which are commonly used for assessment.

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Q: If my institution’s response rate is low, can this institutional report really tell me anything about my alumni?

A: In some instances, it is reasonable to consider your institution’s results to be suggestive, although not necessarily conclusive. At the same time, SNAAP results draw on the single largest data set of arts alumni ever assembled. The comparisons of your alumni responses to those from other institutions may be especially informative. Taken together, the information from all participating institutions yields instructive and provocative insights into the nature of the educational and work experiences of arts alumni. In addition, your Alumni Comments section provides unedited feedback from your alumni to open-ended questions that may be particularly informative and useful for your institution.

Q: Can my institution’s response rate be improved so that institutional results will be more reliable?

A: SNAAP has tested a number of approaches to improve response rates. We revised and shortened the questionnaire, enhanced the design and interface of the online questionnaire, encouraged participating institutions to inform their alumni directly about SNAAP through social media and other means, researched and created new invitation messages for the alumni, contracted with a national data research firm (Harris Connect) to add and verify alumni email addresses, and alternated sending plain text and HTML invitation messages. A special SNAAP “shadow study” testing incentives and response bias with alumni from five institutions (Kennedy et al., 2010) found no significant differences in the responses of those who completed the survey via alternate modes (telephone and mail) and those who responded to a shortened questionnaire; it also indicated that the incentives had little impact on the response rates.

The most important step an institution can take to obtain more information from its graduates is to improve its alumni database. We encourage you to begin contacting alumni well in advance of your next fall survey administration to let them know that you value their opinion and that you need a valid email address for them to participate. Institutions have successfully used Facebook, LinkedIn, and other social media to locate lost alumni as well as to make alumni aware that a SNAAP survey invitation will arrive in their email inbox in the fall.

Q: What can my institution learn from SNAAP?

A: Your SNAAP data contain rich insights and probably some actionable findings. Some productive lines of inquiry address these questions:

~ Are the skills and training that alumni received at your school relevant to their current work whether it is as an artist or as a doctor, lawyer, teacher, or other occupation?

~ How satisfied or dissatisfied are your alumni with various aspects of their institutional experience?

~ What could your school have done, according to your graduates, to better prepare them for work or further education?

~ What further education or training did your alumni pursue following graduation, what kinds of degrees, and from what types of institutions?

~ How have your alumni performed in alternative measures of success, such as level of satisfaction with their current primary job?

~ What barriers do arts graduates face as they pursue work and what can institutions do better to support their alumni’s careers?

The SNAAP research team is committed to continuous improvement. We regularly ask our institutional participants for feedback on our products and services through online surveys, focus groups, and other means—and we revise our services and methodologies accordingly. Toward this end, we welcome comments and suggestions about how this report could be improved as well as other aspects of our work.

Q: How should my institution approach its SNAAP Institutional Report?

A: After reading Section 1, About SNAAP and Interpreting Your Report, we suggest you begin with the Data Highlights report that presents results by cohort years and by the work status of your alumni.

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The Recent Graduates report features key findings based on data from your most recent alumni, whose institutional experiences may be most relevant in your considerations of curricular,

programmatic, or other types of institutional changes. For

postsecondary institutions, we include responses from graduates from

the last five years, and for arts high schools we include alumni from the last ten years.

New in 2013 is a reimagined approach to your Comparison Groups. Institutions can now compare their arts majors to equivalent majors from other institutions. In prior years, the comparison group selections by arts discipline were limited to groups of majors, such as “performing arts” or “art and design.” In 2013, institutions had the opportunity to break out their comparison groups by, for example, music, architecture, or graphic design alone, or by any combination of nearly 80 other SNAAP Standard Arts Majors—allowing for much more direct comparisons. A complete list of the available SNAAP majors can be found in Appendix B of the accompanying Codebook.

Next, in approaching your Institutional Report, review the Respondent Characteristics report to see at a glance who is represented in your data. This report includes a variety of types of information including overall response rates, sampling error, the distribution of alumni by major, and demographic information such as gender, cohort years, and race/ethnicity for both your alumni and your comparison groups. If your report includes both undergraduate and graduate data, you will have two of these reports.

Then, review the Frequency report, which provides the number and percentage of alumni that responded to each survey question for both your institution and your comparison groups.

A note about the columns of data in the Respondent Characteristics and Frequency reports:

~ The first column represents your own alumni responses at the High School, Undergraduate, or

Graduate level. ~ The middle two columns contain the data from the

institutions in your two comparison groups, each of which is listed in the Comparison Group report.

~ The final column contains all SNAAP 2011,

2012, and 2013 respondents at the undergraduate, graduate, or high school level, excluding your own institution’s data; the full list of institutions is contained on pages 4 to 5 of About SNAAP in the first section of your report.

Finally, the Alumni Comments, which are unedited, lets you hear directly, verbatim from your alumni. We provide some basic information on each comment to help put the comments into context.

If some comments are cut off on your PDF report, you can access the full responses in the Excel version that we provide.

In addition to the PDF copy of your full Institutional Report, SNAAP provides your complete data set with identifiable data, which you can manage using SPSS or similar software. We also include editable Excel versions of many of the reports, which provide a template for display and allow you to develop your own analyses.

Q: Will the SNAAP staff provide ongoing resources to help my institution use its data?

A: Yes! During the coming year, we will host webinars and workshops to explain how to interpret and use your data. We also welcome your questions at any time at [email protected] or 812-856-5824. We are happy to discuss specialized consultation arrangements for institutions that would like more direct, one-on-one services including special analyses of your data.

Q: When can we expect to learn about aggregate or national findings from SNAAP?

A: The SNAAP research team will publish findings from the 2013 survey administration in an annual national report in summer 2014. As a participating institution, you will receive an advance copy. Previous national reports are available for download at http://snaap.indiana.edu/snaapshot/findings.cfm.

REFERENCESKennedy, J., Tepper, S., & Lambert, A. D. (2010, September).

An analysis of mode effects in three survey modes in the Strategic National Arts Alumni Project. Paper presented at the 2nd International Workshop on Internet Survey Methods, Daejeon, South Korea.

Lambert, A. D., & Miller, A. L. (2014). Lower response rates onalumni surveys might not mean lower response representativeness. Educational Research Quarterly, 37(3), 38-51.

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Section 2: Undergraduate Alumni

Data Highlights

Recent Graduates

Comparison Groups


Frequency Report

Alumni Comments

• Excellent - 44%

•

•

•

45%

•

•

• 25%

• Clear writing 30%

• 37%

36%

23%

61%

• Very well - 29%

• Fairly well - 24%

• Not too well - 9% 7%

• Not well at all - 3%

• Did not pursue further education - 35%

39%

Teaching skills 20%

% Very Satisfied

43%

• Had serious conversations with students who are different

26% from themselves in terms of their ethnicity, religious

• Worked with a faculty member on a project - 88%

• Worked with an artist in the community - 62%

45% • Study abroad - 8%

50% • Internship - 29%

• Complete a portfolio - 35%

a Participated refers to those who responded "often", "sometimes", or "rarely" in question 15.

Entrepreneurial skills

6%

Interpersonal relations and

working collaboratively

Leadership skills

Networking and relationship

building

2%61%

30%

How alumni (n = 418) rated their overall experience at

Sample University:

Alumni (n = 407) reporting Sample University helped them

develop the following skills and abilities:

Persuasive speaking

Good - 44%

48% 2%Fair - 11%

% Very

Much

% Not

at All

Critical thinking and analysis of

arguments and informationPoor - 1%

Broad knowledge and education

This Data Highlights Report features key findings based on your institutional data, including some information about different

subgroups of your alumni. More extensive information, including comparisons to other SNAAP institutions, can be found in the

Frequency Report. Throughout the Data Highlights, "n" refers to the number of alumni responding to a particular question. The

data for schools that participated in more than one year (2011, 2012, 2013) have been combined.

Institutional Experiences Institutional Experiences (cont.)

2%

6%

Probably yes - 37%

8%

Research skillsUncertain - 16%

Alumni (n = 417) who would attend Sample University if they

could start over again:

67% 1%Creative thinking and problem

solving

Definitely yes - 36%

Improved work based on

feedback from others46% 2%

5%

Probably no - 10%

10%

How well Sample University prepared alumni (n = 411) for

5% 34%

further education:

Definitely no - 1%

15%

1%

Project management skills

Technological skills

Artistic technique

Financial and business

management skills

very satisfied with these aspects of their time at

Sample University:

25% 7%Alumni (n = 410) reporting their level of satisfaction as

16%

beliefs, political opinions, or personal values - 97%

Opportunities to network with alumni and

others16%

Opportunities to perform, exhibit, or

present your work49%

• Participated in co-curricular activities (organizations,

sorority, sports) - 67%

Opportunities to take non-arts classes

• Participated in community service - 67%

participateda in the following activities:

While enrolled at Sample University, alumni (n = 399)

Freedom and encouragement to take risks

Sense of belonging and attachment

SNAAP 2013 Data Highlights

Sample University

Undergraduate Level

Academic advising

Advising about career or further

education16%

Alumni (n = 397) who did the following activities while at

Sample University:

Opportunities for degree-related

internships or work18%

Opportunities to work in different artistic

disciplines from your own25%

campus publications, student government, fraternity or

Instructors in classrooms, labs, and

studios52%

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Alumni who have ever been a(n):

•

% Selected as •

Importantb• Unpaid intern (n = 351) - 34%

97%

99%

99%

90%

91%

95%

96%

89%

80%

86% •

72% •

•

•

95%

97%

83%

Alumni (n = 390) who: Arts Fieldse

• Currently work as a professional artist - 49% (n = 155)

• 38%

55%

• Never worked as a professional artist - 22% 17%

Alumni (n = 389) who:

• Currently work as a teacher of the arts - 20%

•

• Never worked as a teacher of the arts - 47%

• Currently are self-employed - 42% 48%

•

• Never have been self-employed - 24%

Current professional artists (n = 192) who: • Closely related - 58%

• • Somewhat related - 18%

• • Not related - 24%

•

• Never have been self-employed at all - 14%

b Important refers to those who responded "very important" or "somewhat important" in question 39.

c Non-arts fields refers to occupational fields 24-44 listed in Appendix C of the Codebook.

d Respondents could select more than one response option.

e Arts fields refers to occupational fields 1-23 listed in Appendix C of the Codebook.

Founder of a nonprofit or for-profit organization

(n = 364) - 26%

skills and abilities were important in their profession or work

life:

39%

150Office and administrative support

Those who currently spend a majority of their time in

non-arts fields (n = 144) and find their arts training at

Sample University:

Very relevant - 17%

Relevant - 26%

133

28%

43%

(n = 142)

50%Previously worked as a professional artist

(but not currently) - 29%

Non-arts Fieldsc

Income

Alumni who have worked directly after leaving Sample

University (n = 342) reporting how closely related their first

job was to their arts training:

Balance between work and

non-work life

45%

28%

Opportunity to contribute

to the greater good

Overall job satisfaction

57% 36%Work reflects their values,

personality, and interests

Opportunity for career

advancement27% 30%

Career Career (cont.)

Those who have ever worked (n = 376) said the following

The top non-arts occupational fieldsc for alumni currently or in

the past:

182

# of Alumnid

Paid intern (n = 351) - 34%

Education, training, and library

30%

32%

Alumni who are very satisfied with certain aspects of the

current job in which they spend the majority of their work

time:

Opportunity to be creative

Job security

Networking and relationship building

Teaching skills

Leadership skills

Communications

Somewhat relevant - 33%

Not at all relevant - 24%

Previously have been self-employed as a professional

artist (but not currently) - 20%

Previously worked as a teacher of the arts



Never have been self-employed as a professional

artist - 1%

Currently are self-employed as a professional artist - 66%

Previously have been self-employed


Critical thinking and analysis of arguments

and information


Research skills

Persuasive speaking

100%

98%

Improved work based on feedback from others

Creative thinking and problem solving

Clear writing

Interpersonal relations and working

collaboratively




Financial and business management skills

Artistic technique

c

15

% Selected

Reasond•

Artistic work not available 42% • Good - 26%

Higher pay or steadier income in other fields 70% • Fair - 18%

Current location not conducive to artistic career 19% • Poor - 9%

Change in interests 32% • Very poor - 0%

Family-related reasons 26%

Debt (including student loans) 34%

•

• 2 jobs - 40%

• 3 jobs - 14%

• 4 jobs - 2%

• More than 4 jobs - 3%

•

• Serving on the board of an arts organization - 15%

% Reported • Volunteering to teach the arts - 23%

Resource • Donating money to an arts organization or artist - 58%

Importantd• Attending an arts event - 95%

Loans, investment capital 26%

Prizes, grants, or commissions 35%

Strong network of peers and colleagues 71%

54% •

Material resources 42% • Serving on the board of an arts organization - 10%

Mentors and teachers 64% • Volunteering to teach the arts - 8%

Additional training 41% • Donating money to an arts organization or artist - 46%

• Attending an arts event - 89%

•

% Reported •

Resource •

Lackingd•

Loans, investment capital 38% •

Prizes, grants, or commissions 47% •


34%

Material resources 41%

Mentors and teachers 27%

Additional training 25%


f Not currently professional artists are identified as those who did not select "yes, I do this currently" in question 25.

Opportunity to live in an artistically vital

location19%

Waysd those who are not currently professional artists

f

(n = 181) supported the arts in the past 12 months:

Volunteering at an arts organization - 23%

2004-2008 cohorts (n = 28) - 54%

Publicity or acknowledgement of work

2009-2013 cohorts (n = 20) - 65%

57%



Waysd those who are currently professional artists

How current professional artists (n = 175) rated the area where

they currently live and/or work as a place to pursue their

artistic career:

Very good - 47%

Alumni (n = 341) who participated in these types of arts

training during their lifetime:

Community sponsored classes,

workshops, or events

Lack of access to important networks and

people

Lack of social support from family and

friends8%

Current professional artists (n = 172) who currently hold:

1 job - 41%

52%

% Reported

Participatingd

22%

62%

45%

Current or past professional artists (n = 297) who indicated

that the following resources and opportunities were very

important for success in their artistic career:

Career (cont.) Arts Engagement

Those who are past artists, or intended to be artists and never

were (n = 161), and gave the following reasons:

Summer arts program

Arts high school

Arts courses offered at high school

After-school program

Private lessons

50%

25%



that the following resources and opportunities were

insufficient to achieving success in their artistic career: 1983 cohort and earlier (n = 54) - 57%

1984-1993 cohorts (n = 25) - 44%

1994-1998 cohorts (n = 24) - 38%

1999-2003 cohorts (n = 30) - 43%

Those not currently professional artistsf who make or perform

art in their personal (not work-related) time:


location61%

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•

•

•

• 1999-2003 cohorts (n = 38) - $45,000

Craft Arts • 2004-2008 cohorts (n = 51) - $25,000

Creative Writing • 2009-2013 cohorts (n = 36) - $15,000

Culinary Arts

•

Film/Media Arts •

•

• 1999-2003 cohorts (n = 38) - $65,000

• 2004-2008 cohorts (n = 46) - $35,000

• 2009-2013 cohorts (n = 31) - $15,000

• % of Time % of Income

• (n = 200) (n = 198)

• Less than 20% 23% 40%

• 21% to 40% 13% 6%

41% to 60% 13% 6%

All alumni who make or perform art in their personal 9% 5%

(not work-related) time (n = 227) who indicated that it was: 42% 43%

•

•

• loan debt on career or educational decisions:

• •

•

•

•

• •

• •

•

•


g Median income values are calculated using the midpoints of income ranges as values.

Private patron, foundation, or government grant - 18%

Continuously in public or online - 11%

3 or more times a year - 25%

1 or 2 times a year - 23%

Less than once a year - 15%

financial support from these sourcesd:

Do not perform or exhibit in public - 25%

Family and friends - 37%

1983 cohort and earlier (n = 83) - $65,000

% Reported

Practicingd

1984-1993 cohorts (n = 49) - $95,000

Very important - 65%

22%

For those who make or perform art in their personal (not work-

related) time (n = 227), how frequently they do so:

Daily - 20%

Several times a week - 37%

1994-1998 cohorts (n = 40) - $45,000

Dance 14% Median household incomeg in 2012:

Design

34%

Those who make or perform art in their personal

(not work-related) time (n = 229), practiced the following art

forms:

Arts Engagement (cont.) Income and Debt


47%

24%

Several times a month - 27%

A few times a year or less - 17%

Fine Arts (painting, sculpting, drawing)

For those who make or perform art in their personal

(not work-related) time (n = 228), how often they publicly

perform or exhibit:

Major impact - 34%

Some impact - 35%

No impact - 31%

81% to 100%

For those who acquired debt (n = 213), the impact of student

Current or past professional artists (n = 271), who have

61% to 80%

Important - 26%

Somewhat important - 10%

Not at all important - 0%

Median individual incomeg in 2012:

1994-1998 cohorts (n = 41) - $75,00026%

Music 34%

Photography 27%

For professional artists in 2012, the percentage of work time

or income from work as a professional artist:

Theater 54%

1984-1993 cohorts (n = 51) - $55,000

20%

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2013 Recent Graduates Report

Sample University

Undergraduate Level

•

•

•

•

•

• Study abroad - 17%

• Internship - 34%


• Very well - 19%


• Not too well - 18%

• Not well at all - 4% • Yes - 74%

• Did not pursue further education - 40% • No - 26%

16%


others

Comparing the % of alumni who say a skill is very important to their work to the % who say that they acquired that skill very much

while at Sample University:

Recent alumni (n = 65) who participated in the following

activities while at Sample University:

Sense of belonging and attachment 42%

Freedom and encouragement to take risks 43%Probably yes - 40%

Uncertain - 9%

Whether recent alumni (n = 69) would recommend Sample

University to other students like themselves:


Probably no - 19%

How well Sample University prepared recent alumni (n = 68) for

further education:

Definitely no - 3%

SNAAP 2013 Recent Graduates

Sample University

Undergraduate Level

Academic advising

Opportunities for degree-related internships or

work


disciplines from your own

This Recent Graduates Report features key findings based on your data from your most recent alumni. SNAAP defines "recent

alumni" as those who graduated in the last 5 years for postsecondary institutions, and in the last 10 years for arts high schools.

Throughout the Recent Graduates Report, "n" refers to the number of alumni responding to a particular question. The data for

schools that participated in more than one year (2011, 2012, 2013) have been combined.


18%

Recent alumni (n = 68) who would attend Sample University if

they could start over again:

Recent alumni (n = 68) reporting their level of satisfaction

as very satisfied with these aspects of their time at

Sample University:

% Very Satisfied

How recent alumni (n = 69) rated their overall experience at

Sample University:

Opportunities to perform, exhibit, or present

your work


35%

21%

43%

25%

21%

Instructors in classrooms, labs, and studios 41%

Advising about career or further education

6%

17%

43%

33%

Poor

Fair

Good

Excellent

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

76% 67%

84% 87%

51% 51%

78% 82%

42%

56% 58% 48%

91%

67%

82%

35%

52%

38% 42%

67%

26% 25%

39% 40%

15%

57%

3% 9%

66%

43% 34%

16%

0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%

100%

Skill is very important to work (n = 55)Acquired skill in school (very much) (n = 67)

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• Currently are self-employed - 48%

•

•

• Never have been self-employed - 31% • Good - 29%

• Fair - 14%

• Poor - 7%

• Very poor - 0%

•


• Volunteering to teach the arts - 13%

• Donating money to an arts organization or artist - 37%


• Currently work as a professional artist - 52%

•

• Never worked as a professional artist - 29%

Artistic work not available 59%

Higher pay or steadier income in other fields 41%

Current location not conducive to artistic career 9%

Change in interests 32%


23%

27%

5%

a Arts fields refers to occupational fields 1-23 listed in Appendix C of the Codebook.

b Non-arts fields refers to occupational fields 24-44 listed in Appendix C of the Codebook.

c Does not include those who were never artists and never intended to be.


e Median income values are calculated using the midpoints of income ranges as values.

Comparing recent alumni working in arts fieldsa to those in

non-arts fieldsb who report they are very satisfied with certain

aspects of the current job in which they spend the majority of

their work time:

Previously worked as a professional artist


Median individual and household incomee in 2012 by

graduating year:

Income and Debt

Ways recent alumni (n = 54) supported the arts in the

past 12 monthsd:


% Selected

Recent alumni (n = 58) who:

Reasons why recent alumni (n = 22) are not currently pursuing

careers as professional artistsc:

For recent alumni who acquired student loan debt at Sample

University (n = 40), impact on life decisions:

Arts Engagement






artistic career:

Very good - 50%

Reasond

Lack of access to important networks and people

Debt (including student loans)

Lack of social support from family and friends

Career

48% 43%

10%

Major

impact

Some

impact

No

impact

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

39%

22%

17%

22%

26%

26%

22%

17%

50%

29%

42%

33%

75%

46%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Job security

Opportunity to

be creative

Income

Work and

life balance

Career

advancement

Work reflects

interests

Overall job

satisfaction

Arts fields (n = 24)

Non-arts fields (n = 23)

$0

$5,000

$10,000

$15,000

$20,000

$25,000

$30,000

2012

(n = 4)

2011

(n = 7)

2010

(n = 6)

2009

(n = 16)

2008

(n = 13)

Household

Individual

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2013 Comparison Groups

Sample University

Undergraduate Level

Number of Institutions: 96

City State

1. Albion College Albion MI2. Alfred University Alfred NY3. Arizona State University Tempe AZ4. Arkansas State University Jonesboro AR5. Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Bloomsburg PA6. Butler University Indianapolis IN7. California Baptist University Riverside CA8. California Institute of the Arts Valencia CA9. California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks CA10. California State University, Fullerton Fullerton CA11. Case Western Reserve University Cleveland OH12. Chapman University Orange CA13. Coker College Hartsville SC14. College of Charleston Charleston SC15. Columbia College Chicago Chicago IL16. DePaul University Chicago IL17. Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti MI18. Emerson College Boston MA19. Evangel University Springfield MO20. Fashion Institute of Technology New York NY21. Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton FL22. Florida International University Miami FL23. Georgia Southern University Statesboro GA24. Georgia State University Atlanta GA25. Hamilton College Clinton NY26. Indiana University of Pennsylvania Indiana PA27. Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington IN28. James Madison University Harrisonburg VA29. Kent State University Kent OH30. Knox College Galesburg IL31. Louisiana State University Baton Rouge LA32. Marywood University Scranton PA33. Miami University-Oxford Oxford OH34. Millikin University Decatur IL35. Minneapolis College of Art and Design Minneapolis MN36. New York University New York NY37. North Dakota State University Fargo ND38. Oakland University Rochester MI

Institution Name

2013 Comparison GroupsSample UniversityUndergraduate Level

Comparison Group 1 Institution Selection

Parallel MajorsSNAAP Default

Group Name: Selection Method:

The SNAAP Institutional Report displays your institution’s results along with three comparison groups. Your institution had the option of selecting two comparison groups; those two groups could be pre-formed by SNAAP or created and named by your institution. You could select majors and institutions with which to compare your data from the 2011, 2012, and 2013 administrations. The third comparison group is composed of all SNAAP schools (all majors included) at the appropriate level (high school, undergraduate, or graduate). A complete list of institutions that participated in SNAAP in 2011, 2012, and 2013 can be found in Section 1.

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City StateInstitution Name




39. Ohio Northern University Ada OH40. Ohio State University Columbus OH41. Ohio University Athens OH42. Pace University New York NY43. Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma WA44. Penn State University - University Park State College PA45. Purdue University West Lafayette IN46. Santa Fe University of Art and Design Santa Fe NM47. School of the Art Institute of Chicago Chicago IL48. Southern Methodist University Dallas TX49. St. Cloud State University Saint Cloud MN50. Stephen F. Austin State University Nacogdoches TX51. Stetson University DeLand FL52. SUNY at Purchase College Purchase NY53. Syracuse University Syracuse NY54. Temple University Philadelphia PA55. Texas State University-San Marcos San Marcos TX56. University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage AK57. University of Arkansas Fayetteville AR58. University of California-Berkeley Berkeley CA59. University of California-Davis Davis CA60. University of California-Irvine Irvine CA61. University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles CA62. University of California-Riverside Riverside CA63. University of California-San Diego San Diego CA64. University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara CA65. University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz CA66. University of Cincinnati Cincinnati OH67. University of Colorado Boulder Boulder CO68. University of Denver Denver CO69. University of Florida Gainesville FL70. University of Hartford West Hartford CT71. University of Houston Houston TX72. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Champaign IL73. University of Kansas Lawrence KS74. University of Louisville Louisville KY75. University of Massachusetts Amherst Amherst MA76. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis MN77. University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City MO78. University of Nebraska at Lincoln Lincoln NE79. University of New Orleans New Orleans LA80. University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte NC81. University of North Texas Denton TX82. University of Northern Colorado Greeley CO83. University of Richmond Richmond VA84. University of Texas at Austin Austin TX85. University of the Arts Philadelphia PA86. University of Utah Salt Lake City UT87. University of Vermont Burlington VT88. University of Virginia Charlottesville VA

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89. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Whitewater WI90. Utah State University Logan UT91. Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond VA92. West Virginia University Morgantown WV93. Western Connecticut State University Danbury CT94. Western Kentucky University Bowling Green KY95. Western Michigan University Kalamazoo MI96. Wichita State University Wichita KS

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Number of Majors: 4

1. Acting2. Musical Theater3. Technical Theater & Design4. Theater (general)

a SNAAP codes each institution's submitted majors into one of 79 standard arts majors. The majors listed above are those that were selected for this comparison group. For a complete listing of the SNAAP standard arts majors grouped by category, please refer to the Respondent Characteristics Report.

Selection Method: SNAAP Default

Majora

Comparison Group 1 Major Selection

Group Name: Parallel Majors

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City State

1. Albion College Albion MI2. Butler University Indianapolis IN3. Case Western Reserve University Cleveland OH4. Cleveland Institute of Art Cleveland OH5. Cleveland Institute of Music Cleveland OH6. College of Visual Arts Saint Paul MN7. Columbia College Chicago Chicago IL8. Columbus College of Art and Design Columbus OH9. DePaul University Chicago IL10. DePauw University Greencastle IN11. Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti MI12. Evangel University Springfield MO13. Ferris State University Big Rapids MI14. Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington IN15. Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis Indianapolis IN16. Kansas City Art Institute Kansas City MO17. Kent State University Kent OH18. Knox College Galesburg IL19. Miami University-Oxford Oxford OH20. Millikin University Decatur IL21. Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design Milwaukee WI22. Minneapolis College of Art and Design Minneapolis MN23. North Dakota State University Fargo ND24. Northern State University Aberdeen SD25. Oakland University Rochester MI26. Ohio Northern University Ada OH27. Ohio State University Columbus OH28. Ohio University Athens OH29. Pittsburg State University Pittsburg KS30. Purdue University West Lafayette IN31. School of the Art Institute of Chicago Chicago IL32. St. Cloud State University Saint Cloud MN33. University of Cincinnati Cincinnati OH34. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Champaign IL35. University of Kansas Lawrence KS36. University of Michigan Ann Arbor MI37. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis MN38. University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City MO39. University of Nebraska at Lincoln Lincoln NE40. University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison WI41. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Whitewater WI42. Washington University in St Louis St. Louis MO43. Western Michigan University Kalamazoo MI44. Wichita State University Wichita KS


Institution Name

2013 Comparison GroupsSample UniversityUndergraduate Level


Group Name: Midwest

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Number of Majors: 79

1. Acting 46. Museum Studies2. Advertising Art & Design 47. Music (general)3. Architectural Lighting Design 48. Music Business4. Architecture (general) 49. Music Composition5. Art Education 50. Music Education6. Art History (general) 51. Music Theory7. Art Therapy 52. Music Therapy8. Arts Administration (general) 53. Musical Theater9. Arts, Entertainment & Media Management 54. Musicology10. Ballet 55. Other Arts11. Book Arts & Printmaking 56. Other Arts Education12. Brass 57. Other Design13. Ceramics 58. Other Fine & Studio Arts14. Church/Sacred Music 59. Other Media Arts15. Commercial & Industrial Design 60. Other Music Performance16. Communication Arts 61. Other Theater17. Conducting 62. Other Writing18. Costume Design 63. Percussion19. Craft 64. Performing Arts Management20. Creative Writing 65. Photography21. Culinary Arts 66. Poetry22. Dance (general) 67. Screenwriting & Playwriting23. Dance Education 68. Sculpture24. Dance Therapy 69. Sound Engineering25. Design (general) 70. Strings26. Digital Art 71. Technical Theater & Design27. Drama Education 72. Textiles28. Drama Therapy 73. Theater (general)29. Drawing & Painting 74. Theater Directing30. Ethnomusicology 75. Theater History & Literature31. Fashion & Apparel Design 76. Theater Management32. Fiction 77. Voice33. Film, Television & Broadcasting 78. Web Design34. Fine & Studio Arts (general) 79. Woodwinds35. Glass36. Graphic Design37. Guitar38. Illustration39. Interior Architecture & Design40. Interior Design41. Jazz Studies42. Keyboard43. Landscape Architecture44. Media Arts (general)45. Metals



Group Name: MidwestSelection Method: SNAAP Default

Majora

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2013 Respondent Characteristics

Sample University

Undergraduate Level

Sampling Information

Total population size

Sample size (with e-mails)

Sample size (adjusted)a

Number of respondentsb

Response ratec

Sampling errord

Respondent Characteristicse Variable Count % Count % Count % Count %

Cohort (year graduated) cohort_R

1983 and before 113 27% 1,028 20% 6,263 30% 18,687 27%

1984-1993 80 19% 839 16% 3,637 17% 11,701 17%

1994-1998 53 13% 593 11% 1,940 9% 6,709 10%

1999-2003 56 13% 800 15% 2,522 12% 8,737 13%

2004-2008 66 16% 1,057 20% 3,646 17% 12,282 18%

2009-2013 56 13% 849 16% 3,197 15% 11,135 16%

Gender gender

Male 142 41% 1,557 37% 7,093 40% 21,706 39%

Female 204 59% 2,679 63% 10,621 60% 34,357 61%

Transgender 2 1% 3 0% 30 0% 94 0%

Age age_R

24 or younger 25 7% 419 10% 1,333 8% 4,456 8%

25 to 29 51 15% 770 18% 2,753 16% 8,775 16%

30 to 39 83 24% 1,209 29% 3,952 22% 12,920 23%

40 to 49 71 21% 725 17% 2,960 17% 9,767 18%

50 to 59 60 17% 668 16% 3,258 18% 10,281 18%

60 or older 56 16% 411 10% 3,360 19% 9,451 17%

Marital Status marital

Single (never married) 136 39% 1,767 41% 5,368 30% 18,595 33%

Married or domestic partner 179 51% 2,146 50% 10,792 60% 32,448 57%

Divorced/separated 31 9% 347 8% 1,529 8% 4,921 9%

Widowed 7 2% 48 1% 324 2% 960 2%

Number of Dependents children

0 248 75% 2,944 73% 11,568 70% 36,375 70%

1 39 12% 484 12% 2,130 13% 6,799 13%

2 31 9% 465 12% 2,186 13% 6,542 13%

3 or more 11 3% 135 3% 756 5% 2,229 4%

SNAAP 2013 Respondent Characteristics

Sample University

Undergraduate Level

Undergraduate Level

Sample University Parallel Majors MidwestSNAAP

Institutions

5,421 60,937 244,061 832,034

3,241 37,143 138,730 485,203

2,919 33,390 127,537 439,737

424 5,167 21,215 69,434

15% 15% 17% 16%

4.6% 1.3% 0.6% 0.4%

respondents on the survey measures. Such differences are unknown, so caution is advised when interpreting and drawing conclusions from the results. The sampling

error reported here represents all respondents. Individual questions may have different sampling errors based on those who respond to the question.e Count and percent of total respondents within each category. The data for schools that participated in more than one year (2011, 2012, 2013) have been combined.

a Sample size is adjusted for alumni with undeliverable e-mail addresses.

b Includes those who both fully and partially completed the questionnaire.

c Response rate is the number of respondents divided by adjusted sample size. For those with multiple reports, response rates by level and major are based on school

d Sampling error is an estimate of the margin by which the true response on a given item could differ from the reported response. To interpret the sampling error,

assume that 60% of your alumni reply "very satisfied" to a particular item. If the sampling error is +/-5%, then the true population value is most likely between

55% and 65%. Results may still not represent "true" values for all alumni when response rate is very low and nonrespondents are markedly different than

reported information (if available). Alumni for whom major was not provided are not included in response rates or reports (except reports that include all majors).

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Respondent Characteristics (continued)e Variable Count % Count % Count % Count %

parentedu

Did not finish high school 5 1% 94 2% 538 3% 1,834 3%

Graduated from high school or equivalent 73 21% 499 12% 3,289 18% 9,474 17%

Attended college but did not complete a degree 35 10% 383 9% 1,763 10% 5,156 9%

Completed an associate's degree (AA, AS, etc.) 15 4% 198 5% 1,121 6% 3,352 6%

Completed a bachelor's degree (BA, BS, etc.) 105 30% 1,324 31% 5,271 29% 16,627 30%

Completed a master's degree (MA, MS, etc.) 73 21% 1,189 28% 4,038 22% 12,719 23%

Completed a doctoral degree (PhD, JD, MD, etc.) 49 14% 635 15% 2,054 11% 6,516 12%

Race/Ethnicityf,g

White or Caucasian race_white 319 91% 3,912 91% 16,576 93% 48,938 89%

Black or African American race_blck 15 4% 166 4% 432 2% 1,688 3%

Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin race_hisp 9 3% 218 5% 426 2% 2,477 5%

American Indian or Alaska Native race_amerind 2 1% 58 1% 166 1% 652 1%

Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander race_haw 1 0% 22 1% 41 0% 261 0%

Asian race_asian 5 1% 93 2% 517 3% 2,368 4%

Other race_oth 15 4% 121 3% 342 2% 1,357 2%

U.S. Citizen (while at institution)f citizen 345 98% 4,265 99% 17,721 98% 54,014 97%

Type of Device Used for Surveyh device

PC 65 53% 1,475 49% 6,336 46% 18,869 42%

Mac 41 34% 1,021 34% 5,406 39% 19,304 43%

Smart Phone 10 8% 350 12% 1,164 9% 4,354 10%

Tablet 5 4% 153 5% 733 5% 2,359 5%

ReportArtsMajor

Architecture

Architecture (general) 0 0% 0 0% 1,670 8% 3,514 5%

Interior Architecture & Design 0 0% 0 0% 105 0% 171 0%

Landscape Architecture 0 0% 0 0% 231 1% 559 1%

Architectural Lighting Design 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0%

Art History

Art History (general) 0 0% 0 0% 500 2% 2,257 3%

Arts Administration

Arts Administration (general) 0 0% 0 0% 142 1% 244 0%

Arts, Entertainment & Media Management 0 0% 0 0% 32 0% 33 0%

Museum Studies 0 0% 0 0% 1 0% 14 0%

Music Business 0 0% 0 0% 22 0% 135 0%

Performing Arts Management 0 0% 0 0% 14 0% 36 0%

Theater Management 0 0% 0 0% 13 0% 30 0%

h Information not available for 2011 respondents.

i Arts Major is the arts major reported by the participating SNAAP school in the alumni file, coded into one of the 79 standard SNAAP arts majors. When no arts

major was provided for an alumna(us), the survey response to maj1 (or maj2 if no arts major was provided in maj1) was used (see Codebook). For 2011 and 2012

respondents, only the survey response was available.

g The count and percent of alumni who selected that race/ethnicity. Alumni could select more than one category, so percentages may not equal 100%.


Sample University

Undergraduate Level

Undergraduate Level


Institutions

Parent Educationf

Arts Majori

e Count and percent of total respondents within each category. The data for schools that participated in more than one year (2011, 2012, 2013) have been combined.

f Alumni from Canadian institutions did not receive this option/question.

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ReportArtsMajor

Arts Education (Art, Music, Dance, Drama)

Art Education 0 0% 0 0% 609 3% 1,572 2%

Dance Education 0 0% 0 0% 14 0% 28 0%

Drama Education 0 0% 0 0% 3 0% 54 0%

Music Education 0 0% 0 0% 1,548 7% 3,627 5%

Other Arts Education 0 0% 0 0% 1 0% 26 0%

Creative and Other Writing

Creative Writing 0 0% 0 0% 115 1% 590 1%

Fiction 0 0% 0 0% 31 0% 31 0%

Poetry 0 0% 0 0% 2 0% 2 0%

Screenwriting & Playwriting 0 0% 0 0% 7 0% 161 0%

Other Writing 0 0% 0 0% 1 0% 135 0%

Dance

Ballet 0 0% 0 0% 45 0% 93 0%

Dance (general) 0 0% 0 0% 290 1% 1,056 2%

Design

Commercial & Industrial Design 0 0% 0 0% 729 3% 1,501 2%

Design (general) 0 0% 0 0% 186 1% 649 1%

Fashion & Apparel Design 0 0% 0 0% 413 2% 1,137 2%

Graphic Design 0 0% 0 0% 1,483 7% 4,602 7%

Interior Design 0 0% 0 0% 511 2% 1,375 2%

Web Design 0 0% 0 0% 3 0% 5 0%

Other Design 0 0% 0 0% 441 2% 998 2%

Fine and Studio Arts (including Photography)

Book Arts & Printmaking 0 0% 0 0% 280 1% 763 1%

Ceramics 0 0% 0 0% 234 1% 582 1%

Craft 0 0% 0 0% 22 0% 158 0%

Drawing & Painting 0 0% 0 0% 1,403 7% 4,269 6%

Fine & Studio Arts (general) 0 0% 0 0% 2,132 10% 7,990 12%

Glass 0 0% 0 0% 19 0% 91 0%

Illustration 0 0% 0 0% 577 3% 2,351 4%

Metals 0 0% 0 0% 91 0% 376 1%

Photography 0 0% 0 0% 650 3% 2,666 4%

Sculpture 0 0% 0 0% 388 2% 1,220 2%

Textiles 0 0% 0 0% 185 1% 491 1%

Other Fine & Studio Arts 0 0% 0 0% 44 0% 170 0%

Media Arts

Advertising Art & Design 0 0% 0 0% 307 1% 1,067 2%

Communication Arts 0 0% 0 0% 268 1% 1,652 2%

Digital Art 0 0% 0 0% 184 1% 680 1%




Arts Majori (continued)



Sample University

Undergraduate Level

Undergraduate Level


Institutions

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ReportArtsMajor

Media Arts (continued)

Film, Television & Broadcasting 0 0% 0 0% 946 4% 3,702 6%

Media Arts (general) 0 0% 0 0% 103 0% 481 1%

Other Media Arts 0 0% 0 0% 164 1% 330 0%

Music History, Composition, and Theory

Music Composition 0 0% 0 0% 94 0% 322 0%

Ethnomusicology 0 0% 0 0% 3 0% 56 0%

Music Theory 0 0% 0 0% 44 0% 133 0%

Musicology 0 0% 0 0% 37 0% 89 0%

Music Performance

Brass 0 0% 0 0% 134 1% 252 0%

Church/Sacred Music 0 0% 0 0% 4 0% 34 0%

Conducting 0 0% 0 0% 5 0% 15 0%

Guitar 0 0% 0 0% 16 0% 53 0%

Jazz Studies 0 0% 0 0% 51 0% 173 0%

Keyboard 0 0% 0 0% 216 1% 586 1%

Music (general) 0 0% 0 0% 1,014 5% 2,976 4%

Percussion 0 0% 0 0% 53 0% 101 0%

Strings 0 0% 0 0% 233 1% 410 1%

Voice 0 0% 0 0% 347 2% 872 1%

Woodwinds 0 0% 0 0% 135 1% 313 0%

Other Music Performance 0 0% 0 0% 83 0% 238 0%

Theater

Acting 91 21% 672 13% 71 0% 672 1%

Costume Design 0 0% 0 0% 38 0% 78 0%

Theater Directing 0 0% 0 0% 17 0% 68 0%

Musical Theater 10 2% 300 6% 115 1% 300 0%

Technical Theater & Design 76 18% 586 11% 218 1% 586 1%

Theater (general) 247 58% 3,610 70% 737 3% 3,610 5%

Theater History & Literature 0 0% 0 0% 3 0% 8 0%

Other Theater 0 0% 0 0% 12 0% 28 0%

Other Arts

Art Therapy 0 0% 0 0% 17 0% 25 0%

Culinary Arts 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0%

Dance Therapy 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0%

Drama Therapy 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0%

Music Therapy 0 0% 0 0% 59 0% 116 0%

Sound Engineering 0 0% 0 0% 64 0% 128 0%

Other Arts 0 0% 0 0% 239 1% 593 1%







Sample University

Undergraduate Level

Undergraduate Level


Institutions

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2013 Frequency Report

Sample University

Undergraduate Level

Variable Response Options Count % Count % Count % Count %

part_none I have not supported the arts in the past 12 months 95 86% 256 76% 382 84% 1,206 80%

part_vol Volunteered at an arts organization 45 41% 56 17% 76 17% 345 23%

part_brd Served on the board of an arts organization 33 30% 98 29% 107 23% 556 37%

part_tch Volunteered to teach the arts 56 51% 93 28% 98 21% 523 35%

part_donate Donated money to an arts organization or an artist 83 75% 255 76% 273 60% 980 65%

part_attd Attended an arts event 48 44% 38 11% 112 25% 681 45%

part_oth Other 22 20% 67 20% 89 19% 178 12%

Totala

- - - - - - - -Do not make or perform art in personal time 111 23% 272 20% 215 36% 525 24%

I do not perform or exhibit in public 0 0% 1 0% 0 0% 1 0%

Less than once a year 25 5% 74 5% 43 7% 129 6%

1 or 2 times a year 44 9% 92 7% 52 9% 158 7%

3 or more times a year 107 22% 372 27% 103 17% 524 24%

Continuously in public or online 206 42% 563 41% 184 31% 828 38%

Total 493 100% 1,374 100% 597 100% 2,165 100%

Understanding the Frequency ReportThe Frequency Report contains questions with fixed response options. For more detailed information, the Codebook contains a complete

list of variables, survey questions, response options, and the logic used to determine which alumni received each question.

SNAAP 2013 Frequency Report • Arts EngagementSample Institution

Undergraduate Level

Undergraduate Level

Sample

Institution

Comparison

Group 1

Comparison

Group 2

SNAAP

Aggregate

53. The ways in which you

have supported the arts in the

past 12 months (other than

performing, creating, or

exhibiting your own artwork)

58. How often do you

publicly perform or exhibit art

in your personal (not work-

related) time?d

exhibit

Comparison Groups The number and percentage of alumni at all institutions in each of the three comparison groups. The first two columns are selected groups and the third is all SNAAP schools at this level. You were allowed to select institutions from the 2011, 2012, and 2013 SNAAP administrations. All three comparison groups exclude your alumni. For more details regarding institutions included in each column, see your "Comparison Group" Report.

Topic Area Each section represents a different topic area of the SNAAP Questionnaire.

Your Respondents The number and percentage of your alumni selecting a certain response for each

question. The data for schools that participated in more than one year (2011, 2012, 2013) have been combined.

Variable

These variable names are labels assigned to each survey question in the data set. The variable name allows easy reference to the Codebook, which includes each variable name, the complete questions asked, the response options available, and the logic determining which alumni received each question.

Questions An abbreviated version of the questions on the SNAAP Questionnaire.

Response Options Response options for each particular question.

Dashes For questions where alumni could check more than one response option, dashes are used because percentages can total more than 100%.

Italicized Response Options Due to the dynamic nature of the SNAAP Questionnaire, not all alumni received every question. This italicized line (or lines) indicates the number and percentage of alumni who did not receive the question and why they did not receive it. For more detailed information on why they did not receive each item, please see the Codebook.

Education Level Your report is representative of a specific education level (High School, Undergraduate, or Graduate).

Skipped Numbers This indicates open-ended questions which can be found in the "Alumni Comments" Report or demographic items found on the "Respondent Characteristics" Report.

How to Interpret Percentages All percentages are presented as the percent of all alumni at a given education level, including those that did not receive the question. For example, here we might say that 9% of all Sample Institution's undergraduate alumni publicly perform or exhibit their art in their personal time 1 or 2 times per year. This includes the 23% that did not receive the question because they do not make or perform art in their personal time. Frequencies for some questions (marked with footnote "d") have been reproduced with only those respondents who received the question. These can be found in the "Data Highlights" Report.

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Undergraduate Level


instdeg_hs High School Diploma 13 3% 295 6% 1,753 8% 5,795 9%

instdeg_Cert Certificate 8 2% 85 2% 641 3% 2,393 4%

instdeg_BA BA 150 35% 2,633 51% 4,991 24% 19,167 28%

instdeg_BArch B Arch 1 0% 9 0% 1,018 5% 2,651 4%

instdeg_BFA BFA 271 64% 2,342 45% 9,198 43% 32,093 48%

instdeg_BM BM or B Mus 0 0% 21 0% 2,599 12% 6,212 9%

instdeg_BS BS 10 2% 205 4% 2,992 14% 6,096 9%

instdeg_othUG Other undergraduate degree 4 1% 104 2% 1,175 6% 3,093 5%

instdeg_AD Artist Diplomab 0 0% 9 0% 155 1% 586 1%

instdeg_MA MA 19 4% 99 2% 471 2% 1,391 2%

instdeg_MArch M Arch 0 0% 3 0% 119 1% 230 0%

instdeg_MFA MFA 12 3% 88 2% 322 2% 1,142 2%

instdeg_MM MM or M Mus 0 0% 2 0% 349 2% 779 1%

instdeg_DMA DMA 0 0% 3 0% 22 0% 83 0%

instdeg_PhD PhD 2 0% 12 0% 71 0% 227 0%

instdeg_othGR Other graduate degree 10 2% 112 2% 586 3% 2,035 3%

Totala - - - - - - - -

SNAAP 2013 Frequency Report • EducationSample University

Undergraduate Level


Institutions

1. Degree(s) or credential(s) pursued at this institution

aTotal may not sum to 100% as respondents could select more than one category.

bAlumni from Canadian institutions did not receive this option/question. 35

Undergraduate Level



Undergraduate Level


Institutions

maj1cat1 Architecture 0 0% 0 0% 1,980 9% 4,193 6%

Art History 0 0% 0 0% 458 2% 2,135 3%

Arts Administration 2 0% 17 0% 278 1% 557 1%

Arts Education (Art, Music, Dance, Drama) 0 0% 36 1% 2,254 11% 5,466 8%

Creative and Other Writing 0 0% 4 0% 151 1% 823 1%

Dance 1 0% 5 0% 331 2% 1,111 2%

Design 0 0% 2 0% 3,830 18% 10,433 16%

Fine and Studio Arts (including Photography) 0 0% 4 0% 5,699 27% 19,954 30%

Media Arts 2 0% 32 1% 2,003 10% 8,000 12%

Music History, Composition, and Theory 0 0% 0 0% 184 1% 674 1%

Music Performance 0 0% 7 0% 2,089 10% 5,589 8%

Theater 407 96% 4,864 95% 1,185 6% 5,173 8%

Other Arts 1 0% 10 0% 292 1% 810 1%

Business 0 0% 7 0% 24 0% 222 0%

Education 0 0% 10 0% 32 0% 137 0%

Engineering 0 0% 2 0% 6 0% 28 0%

Humanities 6 1% 75 1% 102 0% 916 1%

Journalism 1 0% 7 0% 14 0% 290 0%

Natural (Biological and Physical) Sciences 2 0% 10 0% 35 0% 138 0%

Professional 0 0% 5 0% 9 0% 151 0%

Social Sciences 2 0% 31 1% 62 0% 294 0%

Other Non-Arts 0 0% 6 0% 15 0% 141 0%

Total 424 100% 5,134 100% 21,033 100% 67,235 100%

2a. First major or concentration for undergraduate

degree pursued at this institution



Undergraduate Level



Undergraduate Level


Institutions

maj2cat1 Architecture 0 0% 0 0% 72 2% 159 1%

Art History 1 2% 9 1% 235 6% 605 5%


Arts Education (Art, Music, Dance, Drama) 0 0% 8 1% 310 8% 762 7%


Dance 1 2% 24 3% 21 1% 112 1%

Design 1 2% 5 1% 308 8% 848 7%


Media Arts 7 13% 65 8% 332 8% 1,023 9%


Music Performance 2 4% 22 3% 350 9% 897 8%

Theater 16 29% 251 29% 134 3% 412 4%

Other Arts 2 4% 2 0% 53 1% 139 1%

Business 1 2% 8 1% 80 2% 220 2%

Education 3 5% 31 4% 125 3% 307 3%

Engineering 0 0% 5 1% 23 1% 51 0%

Humanities 12 21% 204 24% 360 9% 1,061 9%

Journalism 0 0% 25 3% 33 1% 114 1%


Professional 0 0% 2 0% 20 0% 63 1%

Social Sciences 4 7% 119 14% 187 5% 708 6%

Other Non-Arts 1 2% 10 1% 49 1% 150 1%

Total 56 100% 856 100% 4,079 100% 11,547 100%

2b. Second major or concentration for undergraduate

degree pursued at this institution



Undergraduate Level



Undergraduate Level


Institutions

min1cat1 Architecture 0 0% 2 0% 64 1% 219 1%

Art History 5 6% 54 4% 556 10% 1,933 11%




Dance 5 6% 97 7% 76 1% 191 1%

Design 1 1% 7 0% 304 5% 778 4%


Media Arts 6 7% 111 8% 352 6% 1,118 6%


Music Performance 2 2% 65 5% 407 7% 1,003 6%

Theater 4 5% 86 6% 146 3% 418 2%

Other Arts 0 0% 4 0% 64 1% 177 1%

Business 3 4% 69 5% 556 10% 1,273 7%

Education 4 5% 39 3% 152 3% 422 2%

Engineering 0 0% 1 0% 14 0% 32 0%

Humanities 23 28% 472 33% 807 14% 2,937 17%

Journalism 3 4% 19 1% 46 1% 165 1%


Professional 0 0% 8 1% 51 1% 130 1%

Social Sciences 14 17% 206 15% 455 8% 1,786 10%

Other Non-Arts 1 1% 32 2% 100 2% 362 2%

Total 82 100% 1,418 100% 5,809 100% 17,409 100%

3. Minor for undergraduate degree pursued at this

institution



Undergraduate Level



Undergraduate Level


Institutions

No 4 1% 35 1% 221 1% 1,125 2%

Yes 419 99% 5,079 99% 20,768 99% 66,577 98%

Total 423 100% 5,114 100% 20,989 100% 67,702 100%

xtimeinstdeg Did not complete degree pursued at this institution 4 1% 35 1% 218 1% 1,106 2%

No 305 72% 3,822 75% 13,539 65% 45,324 67%

Yes, 1 semester longer 31 7% 477 9% 2,714 13% 8,138 12%

Yes, 2 semesters longer 44 10% 462 9% 2,602 12% 7,559 11%

Yes, 3 semesters longer 5 1% 99 2% 623 3% 1,686 2%

Yes, 2 years longer 18 4% 103 2% 609 3% 1,750 3%

Yes, more than 2 years longer 16 4% 105 2% 666 3% 2,004 3%

Total 423 100% 5,103 100% 20,971 100% 67,567 100%

4. Did you complete your undergraduate degree pursued

at this institution?

compinstdeg

5. Did you spend more than the recommended time to

complete your undergraduate degree at this institution?



Undergraduate Level



Undergraduate Level


Institutions

outdeg_none Did not pursue any degrees outside of this institution 215 53% 2,261 45% 9,077 45% 28,386 45%

outdeg_Cert Certificate 33 8% 603 12% 1,929 9% 6,560 10%

outdeg_Assoc Associate Degree 16 4% 236 5% 1,154 6% 4,302 7%

outdeg_BA BA 20 5% 231 5% 936 5% 3,428 5%

outdeg_BArch B Arch 0 0% 0 0% 81 0% 236 0%

outdeg_BFA BFA 11 3% 80 2% 559 3% 2,040 3%

outdeg_BM BM or B Mus 0 0% 6 0% 115 1% 347 1%

outdeg_BS BS 5 1% 81 2% 553 3% 1,638 3%

outdeg_othUG Other undergraduate degree 10 2% 73 1% 489 2% 1,461 2%

outdeg_AD Artist Diplomab 2 0% 20 0% 93 0% 290 0%

outdeg_MA MA 35 9% 584 12% 1,906 9% 5,998 9%

outdeg_MArch M Arch 0 0% 8 0% 461 2% 900 1%

outdeg_MBA MBA 9 2% 122 2% 514 3% 1,366 2%

outdeg_MFA MFA 50 12% 591 12% 1,611 8% 4,840 8%

outdeg_MM MM or M Mus 0 0% 4 0% 1,028 5% 2,470 4%

outdeg_MS MS 13 3% 203 4% 708 3% 2,392 4%

outdeg_DMA DMA 0 0% 2 0% 184 1% 488 1%

outdeg_JD JD 4 1% 110 2% 204 1% 767 1%

outdeg_MD MD or DO 0 0% 17 0% 48 0% 182 0%

outdeg_PhD PhD 9 2% 134 3% 469 2% 1,448 2%

outdeg_othGR Other graduate degree 21 5% 373 8% 1,496 7% 4,708 7%

Totala - - - - - - - -

6. Degrees or credentials pursued during lifetime at an

institution other than this institution



Undergraduate Level



Undergraduate Level


Institutions

compoutCert Did not pursue any degrees outside of this institution 214 52% 2,250 45% 9,045 45% 28,278 44%

Did not pursue a certificate 160 39% 2,102 42% 9,287 46% 28,738 45%

No 5 1% 67 1% 295 1% 1,016 2%

Yes 26 6% 491 10% 1,492 7% 5,102 8%

In progress 4 1% 55 1% 171 1% 546 1%

Total 409 100% 4,965 100% 20,290 100% 63,680 100%

Did not pursue any degrees outside of this institution 214 52% 2,250 45% 9,045 44% 28,278 44%

Did not pursue an associate degree 177 43% 2,462 50% 10,057 49% 30,970 49%

No 4 1% 61 1% 276 1% 934 1%

Yes 13 3% 188 4% 905 4% 3,520 6%

In progress 0 0% 12 0% 52 0% 149 0%

Total 408 100% 4,973 100% 20,335 100% 63,851 100%


Did not pursue a BA 173 43% 2,467 50% 10,271 50% 31,836 50%

No 15 4% 201 4% 631 3% 2,217 3%

Yes 5 1% 46 1% 383 2% 1,457 2%

In progress 0 0% 5 0% 14 0% 53 0%

Total 407 100% 4,969 100% 20,344 100% 63,841 100%


Did not pursue a B Arch 193 47% 2,697 54% 11,122 55% 35,010 55%

No 1 0% 24 0% 150 1% 497 1%

Yes 0 0% 0 0% 22 0% 69 0%

In progress 0 0% 0 0% 1 0% 1 0%

Total 408 100% 4,971 100% 20,340 100% 63,855 100%

7.3. BA compoutBA

7. Did you complete this degree pursued at another

institution?

7.1. Certificate

7.2. Associate Degree compoutAssoc

7.4. B Arch compoutBArch



Undergraduate Level



Undergraduate Level


Institutions


Did not pursue a BFA 182 44% 2,618 53% 10,646 52% 33,224 52%

No 11 3% 87 2% 481 2% 1,700 3%

Yes 2 0% 14 0% 155 1% 624 1%

In progress 0 0% 0 0% 7 0% 23 0%

Total 409 100% 4,969 100% 20,334 100% 63,849 100%


Did not pursue a BM or B Mus 193 47% 2,691 54% 11,083 55% 34,892 55%

No 1 0% 28 1% 166 1% 559 1%

Yes 0 0% 0 0% 34 0% 95 0%

In progress 0 0% 0 0% 1 0% 3 0%

Total 408 100% 4,969 100% 20,329 100% 63,827 100%

compoutBS Did not pursue any degrees outside of this institution 214 53% 2,250 45% 9,045 44% 28,278 44%

Did not pursue a BS 188 46% 2,617 53% 10,646 52% 33,601 53%

No 4 1% 55 1% 341 2% 990 2%

Yes 1 0% 38 1% 270 1% 845 1%

In progress 0 0% 7 0% 40 0% 104 0%

Total 407 100% 4,967 100% 20,342 100% 63,818 100%


Did not pursue another undergraduate degree 183 45% 2,623 53% 10,707 53% 33,771 53%

No 3 1% 37 1% 223 1% 693 1%

Yes 7 2% 45 1% 286 1% 895 1%

In progress 1 0% 6 0% 34 0% 93 0%

Total 408 100% 4,961 100% 20,295 100% 63,730 100%


institution? (continued)

7.5. BFA

compoutBFA

7.6. BM or B Mus compoutBM

7.7. BS

7.8. Other undergraduate degree compoutothUG



Undergraduate Level



Undergraduate Level


Institutions


Did not pursue an Artist Diploma 191 47% 2,676 54% 11,097 55% 34,933 55%

No 1 0% 25 1% 102 1% 370 1%

Yes 2 0% 16 0% 71 0% 211 0%

In progress 0 0% 1 0% 7 0% 17 0%

Total 408 100% 4,968 100% 20,322 100% 63,809 100%


Did not pursue an MA 158 39% 2,112 43% 9,288 46% 29,231 46%

No 1 0% 86 2% 290 1% 940 1%

Yes 28 7% 439 9% 1,439 7% 4,526 7%

In progress 7 2% 77 2% 244 1% 798 1%

Total 408 100% 4,964 100% 20,306 100% 63,773 100%


Did not pursue an M Arch 193 47% 2,688 54% 10,724 53% 34,313 54%

No 1 0% 25 1% 119 1% 402 1%

Yes 0 0% 5 0% 375 2% 715 1%

In progress 0 0% 0 0% 50 0% 97 0%

Total 408 100% 4,968 100% 20,313 100% 63,805 100%


Did not pursue an MBA 184 45% 2,574 52% 10,670 53% 33,846 53%

No 3 1% 42 1% 177 1% 546 1%

Yes 4 1% 84 2% 339 2% 909 1%

In progress 2 0% 18 0% 79 0% 216 0%

Total 407 100% 4,968 100% 20,310 100% 63,795 100%

7.10. MA compoutMA



7.9. Artist Diplomab

compoutAD

7.11. M Arch compoutMArch

7.12. MBA compoutMBA



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Undergraduate Level


Institutions


Did not pursue an MFA 143 35% 2,107 42% 9,574 47% 30,374 48%

No 7 2% 85 2% 249 1% 798 1%

Yes 41 10% 447 9% 1,272 6% 3,808 6%

In progress 3 1% 77 2% 171 1% 531 1%

Total 408 100% 4,966 100% 20,311 100% 63,789 100%


Did not pursue an MM or M Mus 193 47% 2,691 54% 10,152 50% 32,733 51%

No 1 0% 26 1% 187 1% 560 1%

Yes 0 0% 1 0% 830 4% 1,954 3%

In progress 0 0% 0 0% 85 0% 253 0%

Total 408 100% 4,968 100% 20,299 100% 63,778 100%


Did not pursue an MS 180 44% 2,493 50% 10,471 52% 32,809 51%

No 4 1% 43 1% 157 1% 534 1%

Yes 7 2% 142 3% 540 3% 1,793 3%

In progress 3 1% 40 1% 90 0% 351 1%

Total 408 100% 4,968 100% 20,303 100% 63,765 100%


Did not pursue a DMA 193 47% 2,693 54% 10,993 54% 34,704 54%

No 1 0% 23 0% 112 1% 387 1%

Yes 0 0% 1 0% 125 1% 310 0%

In progress 0 0% 0 0% 32 0% 102 0%

Total 408 100% 4,967 100% 20,307 100% 63,781 100%



7.13. MFA

compoutMFA

7.14. MM or M Mus compoutMM

7.15. MS compoutMS

7.16. DMA compoutDMA



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Undergraduate Level


Institutions


Did not pursue a JD 189 46% 2,585 52% 10,972 54% 34,424 54%

No 1 0% 30 1% 101 0% 381 1%

Yes 4 1% 85 2% 165 1% 603 1%

In progress 0 0% 18 0% 24 0% 100 0%

Total 408 100% 4,968 100% 20,307 100% 63,786 100%


Did not pursue an MD or DO 193 47% 2,678 54% 11,128 55% 35,008 55%

No 1 0% 25 1% 89 0% 333 1%

Yes 0 0% 4 0% 32 0% 106 0%

In progress 0 0% 9 0% 10 0% 47 0%

Total 408 100% 4,966 100% 20,304 100% 63,772 100%


Did not pursue a PhD 184 45% 2,561 52% 10,707 53% 33,741 53%

No 2 0% 40 1% 134 1% 494 1%

Yes 6 1% 71 1% 263 1% 804 1%

In progress 2 0% 44 1% 150 1% 447 1%

Total 408 100% 4,966 100% 20,299 100% 63,764 100%


Did not pursue another graduate degree 172 42% 2,321 47% 9,681 48% 30,484 48%

No 1 0% 58 1% 228 1% 767 1%

Yes 18 4% 264 5% 1,126 6% 3,471 5%

In progress 3 1% 65 1% 182 1% 635 1%

Total 408 100% 4,958 100% 20,262 100% 63,635 100%

7.20. Other graduate degree compoutothGR



7.17. JD

compoutJD

7.18. MD or DO compoutMD

7.19. PhD compoutPhD



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Poor 4 1% 54 1% 217 1% 778 1%

Fair 47 11% 384 8% 1,488 7% 4,877 7%

Good 183 44% 2,089 41% 8,499 41% 27,161 40%

Excellent 184 44% 2,531 50% 10,634 51% 34,302 51%

Total 418 100% 5,058 100% 20,838 100% 67,118 100%

Definitely no 5 1% 124 2% 512 2% 1,694 3%

Probably no 42 10% 460 9% 1,633 8% 5,259 8%

Uncertain 66 16% 767 15% 3,122 15% 9,802 15%

Probably yes 155 37% 1,802 36% 7,249 35% 22,610 34%

Definitely yes 149 36% 1,916 38% 8,349 40% 27,848 41%

Total 417 100% 5,069 100% 20,865 100% 67,213 100%

No 59 14% 732 14% 2,572 12% 8,189 12%

Yes 358 86% 4,320 86% 18,162 88% 58,628 88%

Total 417 100% 5,052 100% 20,734 100% 66,817 100%

Very dissatisfied 23 6% 269 5% 680 3% 2,437 4%

Somewhat dissatisfied 40 10% 542 11% 2,030 10% 6,788 10%

Somewhat satisfied 139 34% 1,663 33% 7,755 38% 24,735 38%

Very satisfied 200 49% 2,451 49% 8,988 44% 28,146 43%

Not relevant 8 2% 57 1% 933 5% 3,416 5%

Total 410 100% 4,982 100% 20,386 100% 65,522 100%




Very satisfied 101 25% 1,517 31% 7,880 39% 24,819 38%

Not relevant 41 10% 414 8% 1,686 8% 5,392 8%

Total 410 100% 4,961 100% 20,300 100% 65,279 100%

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Institutions

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Sample University

9. Overall, how would you rate your experience at this

institution while pursuing your undergraduate degree?

instexp

10. If you could start over again, would you attend this

institution?

sameinst

11. Would you recommend this institution to another

student like you?

instadisc12.2. Opportunities to work in different artistic


recinst

instperform12. At this institution, satisfaction with:

12.1. Opportunities to perform, exhibit, or

present your work

cResponse options collapsed. See Codebook for details. 46

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Very satisfied 178 43% 2,705 55% 9,872 49% 30,012 46%

Not relevant 30 7% 167 3% 1,009 5% 3,892 6%

Total 411 100% 4,958 100% 20,295 100% 65,235 100%




Very satisfied 214 52% 2,707 54% 10,259 50% 34,048 52%

Not relevant 3 1% 10 0% 62 0% 245 0%

Total 411 100% 4,972 100% 20,315 100% 65,304 100%

Very dissatisfied 53 13% 624 13% 2,609 13% 8,219 13%

Somewhat dissatisfied 84 20% 1,009 20% 4,638 23% 14,617 22%


Very satisfied 108 26% 1,431 29% 4,961 24% 16,128 25%

Not relevant 12 3% 124 2% 703 3% 2,518 4%

Total 411 100% 4,972 100% 20,349 100% 65,359 100%

Very dissatisfied 95 23% 1,085 22% 4,154 20% 13,911 21%



Very satisfied 67 16% 774 16% 3,157 16% 9,764 15%

Not relevant 14 3% 170 3% 881 4% 3,164 5%

Total 407 100% 4,956 100% 20,282 100% 65,172 100%

instcareer

instclass

12.6. Advising about career or further education

12. At this institution, satisfaction with: (continued)

12.3. Opportunities to take non-arts classes

12.4. Instructors in classrooms, labs, and studios

12.5. Academic advising

instlab

instacad


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Very satisfied 74 18% 881 18% 4,038 20% 11,848 18%

Not relevant 45 11% 427 9% 2,140 11% 7,152 11%

Total 410 100% 4,960 100% 20,310 100% 65,259 100%




Very satisfied 67 16% 818 16% 3,180 16% 10,592 16%

Not relevant 30 7% 351 7% 1,799 9% 5,789 9%

Total 409 100% 4,962 100% 20,266 100% 65,138 100%




Very satisfied 184 45% 2,356 47% 8,539 42% 26,947 41%

Not relevant 10 2% 44 1% 320 2% 1,153 2%

Total 409 100% 4,963 100% 20,346 100% 65,369 100%




Very satisfied 203 50% 2,462 50% 9,146 45% 30,365 47%

Not relevant 11 3% 70 1% 541 3% 1,814 3%

Total 409 100% 4,960 100% 20,286 100% 65,195 100%

instnetwk

instattach

12.8. Opportunities to network with alumni and

others

12.9. Sense of belonging and attachment

instintn12. At this institution, satisfaction with: (continued)

12.7. Opportunities for degree-related

internships or work

12.10. Freedom and encouragement to take

risks

instfreedom


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Institutions

Undergraduate Level

Sample University

Not well at all 13 3% 108 2% 451 2% 1,656 3%

Not too well 35 9% 367 7% 1,427 7% 4,789 7%

Fairly well 100 24% 1,281 26% 4,974 24% 16,162 25%

Very well 121 29% 1,550 31% 6,730 33% 20,461 31%

Did not pursue further education 142 35% 1,674 34% 6,823 33% 22,559 34%

Total 411 100% 4,980 100% 20,405 100% 65,627 100%

Not at all 10 2% 89 2% 350 2% 1,382 2%

Very little 39 10% 463 9% 1,733 9% 5,777 9%

Some 162 40% 1,966 40% 8,142 40% 25,440 39%

Very much 196 48% 2,402 49% 9,967 49% 32,166 50%

Total 407 100% 4,920 100% 20,192 100% 64,765 100%

Not at all 9 2% 54 1% 237 1% 959 1%

Very little 52 13% 361 7% 1,464 7% 5,391 8%

Some 162 40% 1,945 40% 8,101 40% 26,621 41%

Very much 182 45% 2,561 52% 10,349 51% 31,636 49%

Total 405 100% 4,921 100% 20,151 100% 64,607 100%

Not at all 8 2% 56 1% 229 1% 762 1%

Very little 29 7% 334 7% 1,398 7% 4,490 7%

Some 179 45% 1,930 39% 7,827 39% 24,150 37%

Very much 186 46% 2,586 53% 10,657 53% 35,144 54%

Total 402 100% 4,906 100% 20,111 100% 64,546 100%

Not at all 5 1% 46 1% 191 1% 695 1%

Very little 20 5% 253 5% 1,118 6% 3,713 6%

Some 108 27% 1,594 32% 6,372 32% 19,996 31%

Very much 274 67% 3,030 62% 12,490 62% 40,311 62%

Total 407 100% 4,923 100% 20,171 100% 64,715 100%

13. How well did this institution prepare you for your

further education?

edprep

14. How much this institution helped you acquire or

develop:

14.1. Critical thinking and analysis of

arguments and information

instanaly

14.2. Broad knowledge and education instbroad

14.3. Improved work based on feedback from

others

instrev

14.4. Creative thinking and problem solving instcreative


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Institutions

Undergraduate Level

Sample University

Not at all 25 6% 224 5% 941 5% 3,349 5%

Very little 103 26% 1,060 22% 4,141 21% 13,667 21%

Some 176 44% 2,173 44% 9,140 45% 28,359 44%

Very much 99 25% 1,469 30% 5,964 30% 19,374 30%

Total 403 100% 4,926 100% 20,186 100% 64,749 100%

Not at all 31 8% 187 4% 1,212 6% 4,583 7%

Very little 84 21% 810 16% 4,452 22% 14,830 23%

Some 171 42% 2,195 45% 8,902 44% 27,259 42%

Very much 121 30% 1,726 35% 5,591 28% 17,985 28%

Total 407 100% 4,918 100% 20,157 100% 64,657 100%

Not at all 20 5% 171 3% 1,847 9% 6,696 10%

Very little 81 20% 799 16% 5,388 27% 17,692 27%

Some 156 38% 1,924 39% 8,337 41% 25,257 39%

Very much 149 37% 2,024 41% 4,587 23% 15,032 23%

Total 406 100% 4,918 100% 20,159 100% 64,677 100%

Not at all 41 10% 298 6% 1,905 9% 6,715 10%

Very little 73 18% 812 17% 4,480 22% 14,585 23%

Some 146 36% 1,745 35% 7,797 39% 24,289 38%

Very much 147 36% 2,061 42% 5,972 30% 19,049 29%

Total 407 100% 4,916 100% 20,154 100% 64,638 100%

Not at all 60 15% 637 13% 1,680 9% 6,041 10%

Very little 109 27% 1,302 27% 4,135 21% 13,549 21%

Some 143 35% 1,811 38% 8,312 42% 25,692 41%

Very much 91 23% 1,073 22% 5,591 28% 17,886 28%

Total 403 100% 4,823 100% 19,718 100% 63,168 100%

14.7. Persuasive speaking instspeak

14.8. Project management skills instmanag


develop: (continued)

14.5. Research skills

instresearch

14.6. Clear writing instwrite

14.9. Technological skills insttech


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Institutions

Undergraduate Level

Sample University

Not at all 6 1% 42 1% 259 1% 1,184 2%

Very little 24 6% 228 5% 1,071 5% 3,851 6%

Some 128 32% 1,629 34% 6,511 33% 20,616 33%

Very much 246 61% 2,902 60% 11,838 60% 37,330 59%

Total 404 100% 4,801 100% 19,679 100% 62,981 100%

Not at all 136 34% 1,600 33% 6,869 35% 23,484 37%

Very little 151 37% 2,023 42% 8,224 42% 25,654 41%

Some 96 24% 991 21% 3,880 20% 11,644 18%

Very much 20 5% 202 4% 747 4% 2,385 4%

Total 403 100% 4,816 100% 19,720 100% 63,167 100%

Not at all 120 30% 1,417 30% 6,670 34% 22,230 35%

Very little 155 39% 1,894 40% 7,922 40% 24,656 39%

Some 97 24% 1,119 23% 3,976 20% 12,531 20%

Very much 29 7% 350 7% 1,038 5% 3,382 5%

Total 401 100% 4,780 100% 19,606 100% 62,799 100%

Not at all 7 2% 79 2% 1,065 5% 3,859 6%

Very little 33 8% 267 6% 3,063 16% 10,140 16%

Some 116 29% 1,432 30% 8,286 42% 25,978 41%

Very much 248 61% 3,045 63% 7,328 37% 23,259 37%

Total 404 100% 4,823 100% 19,742 100% 63,236 100%

Not at all 25 6% 202 4% 1,962 10% 7,310 12%

Very little 55 14% 594 12% 4,364 22% 14,624 23%

Some 166 41% 1,933 40% 8,106 41% 24,859 39%

Very much 156 39% 2,089 43% 5,259 27% 16,308 26%

Total 402 100% 4,818 100% 19,691 100% 63,101 100%

instentr

14.13. Interpersonal relations and working

collaboratively

instwkoth

14.14. Leadership skills instleader



14.10. Artistic technique

instartistic

14.11. Financial and business management skills instbus

14.12. Entrepreneurial skills


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Institutions

Undergraduate Level

Sample University

Not at all 30 7% 364 8% 2,366 12% 8,233 13%

Very little 91 23% 1,167 24% 5,566 28% 17,582 28%

Some 182 45% 1,948 40% 7,821 40% 24,513 39%

Very much 100 25% 1,350 28% 3,985 20% 12,894 20%

Total 403 100% 4,829 100% 19,738 100% 63,222 100%

Not at all 66 16% 720 15% 3,564 18% 12,631 20%

Very little 106 26% 1,245 26% 5,284 27% 17,002 27%

Some 149 37% 1,883 39% 6,506 33% 20,466 32%

Very much 80 20% 968 20% 4,358 22% 13,064 21%

Total 401 100% 4,816 100% 19,712 100% 63,163 100%

Never 130 33% 1,339 28% 5,565 28% 19,531 31%

Rarely 137 34% 1,557 32% 6,112 31% 18,946 30%

Sometimes 91 23% 1,421 29% 5,951 30% 17,966 28%

Often 41 10% 519 11% 2,280 11% 7,311 11%

Total 399 100% 4,836 100% 19,908 100% 63,754 100%

Never 130 33% 1,264 26% 5,240 26% 18,739 29%

Rarely 89 23% 1,068 22% 4,409 22% 14,480 23%

Sometimes 91 23% 1,124 23% 4,622 23% 14,051 22%

Often 85 22% 1,361 28% 5,606 28% 16,305 26%

Total 395 100% 4,817 100% 19,877 100% 63,575 100%

Never 13 3% 192 4% 964 5% 3,393 5%

Rarely 54 14% 712 15% 3,443 17% 10,143 16%

Sometimes 124 31% 1,659 34% 7,658 38% 23,812 37%

Often 208 52% 2,273 47% 7,862 39% 26,450 41%

Total 399 100% 4,836 100% 19,927 100% 63,798 100%



14.15. Networking and relationship building

instnetrel

14.16. Teaching skills instteach

15. How often you did the following while enrolled at

this institution:

15.1. Participated in community service

actcomser

15.2. Participated in co-curricular activities

(organizations, campus publications, student

government, fraternity or sorority, sports)

actcocurr

15.3. Had serious conversations with students who

are different from you in terms of their ethnicity,

religious beliefs, political opinions, or personal

values

actdiv


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Institutions

Undergraduate Level

Sample University

No 48 12% 718 15% 5,977 30% 19,735 31%

Yes 351 88% 4,131 85% 13,986 70% 44,200 69%

Total 399 100% 4,849 100% 19,963 100% 63,935 100%

No 150 38% 1,714 35% 10,882 55% 34,136 54%

Yes 245 62% 3,132 65% 9,036 45% 29,602 46%

Total 395 100% 4,846 100% 19,918 100% 63,738 100%

No 365 92% 3,764 78% 16,502 83% 52,735 83%

Yes 32 8% 1,071 22% 3,342 17% 10,834 17%

Total 397 100% 4,835 100% 19,844 100% 63,569 100%

No 282 71% 3,519 73% 12,492 63% 41,019 65%

Yes 116 29% 1,300 27% 7,305 37% 22,362 35%

Total 398 100% 4,819 100% 19,797 100% 63,381 100%

No 260 65% 3,372 70% 7,569 38% 24,881 39%

Yes 137 35% 1,456 30% 12,323 62% 38,845 61%

Total 397 100% 4,828 100% 19,892 100% 63,726 100%

suptadv Have not used 255 65% 3,138 67% 13,091 67% 41,387 67%

Used 28 7% 340 7% 1,598 8% 5,148 8%

Uncertain if service is available 109 28% 1,240 26% 4,761 24% 15,541 25%

Total 392 100% 4,718 100% 19,450 100% 62,076 100%

suptcareer Have not used 241 62% 2,998 64% 11,868 61% 37,275 60%

Used 37 9% 633 13% 3,533 18% 12,098 20%


Total 390 100% 4,706 100% 19,401 100% 61,927 100%

suptedu Have not used 264 68% 3,402 73% 13,896 72% 44,514 72%

Used 39 10% 297 6% 1,857 10% 6,074 10%

Uncertain if service is available 87 22% 992 21% 3,617 19% 11,244 18%

Total 390 100% 4,691 100% 19,370 100% 61,832 100%

18. Have you used any of the following support services

that may be offered by this institution since you left

there?

18.1. Advising for further education

18.2. Career services

18.3. Continuing education and training

16. Did you do the following while at this institution?

16.1. Work with a faculty member on a projectc

16.5. Complete a portfolio (a document/record of

your cumulative artistic work)

actport

16.4. Internship actintn

actfac12_R

16.2. Work with an artist in the communityc actartist12_R

16.3. Study abroad actabroad


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Institutions

Undergraduate Level

Sample University

suptnetwk Have not used 202 52% 2,388 51% 10,537 55% 33,430 54%

Used 119 31% 1,524 33% 5,435 28% 17,382 28%


Total 390 100% 4,680 100% 19,325 100% 61,692 100%

suptart Have not used 223 57% 2,762 59% 12,126 63% 37,882 61%

Used 38 10% 484 10% 2,243 12% 7,503 12%


Total 391 100% 4,691 100% 19,336 100% 61,761 100%

suptteach Have not used 168 43% 1,948 42% 9,010 47% 28,528 46%

Used 139 36% 1,817 39% 6,486 34% 19,997 32%


Total 387 100% 4,691 100% 19,343 100% 61,736 100%

18.6. Continued access to mentors and teachers



there? (continued)

18.4. Networking opportunities

18.5. Opportunities or resources to present artistic

work


Undergraduate Level


jobtime Obtained work prior to leaving this institution 147 38% 1,609 34% 5,917 30% 18,735 30%

Obtained work in less than four months 107 27% 1,484 31% 6,150 32% 19,760 32%

Obtained work in four to twelve months 51 13% 672 14% 2,815 14% 9,402 15%

Obtained work after more than a year 37 9% 294 6% 1,360 7% 4,323 7%

Have not yet found work 7 2% 78 2% 461 2% 1,561 3%

Did not search for work after leaving program 8 2% 67 1% 351 2% 1,295 2%

Pursued further education 34 9% 509 11% 2,422 12% 7,068 11%

Total 391 100% 4,713 100% 19,476 100% 62,144 100%

jobtrain Have not yet found work 7 2% 78 2% 455 2% 1,546 2%

Did not search for work after leaving program 8 2% 67 1% 351 2% 1,288 2%

Pursued further education 34 9% 507 11% 2,418 12% 7,040 11%

Not related 83 21% 1,181 25% 3,095 16% 10,992 18%

Somewhat related 60 15% 730 15% 3,535 18% 11,961 19%

Closely related 199 51% 2,150 46% 9,659 50% 29,433 47%

Total 391 100% 4,713 100% 19,513 100% 62,260 100%

20. After leaving your program at this institution, how

long did it take for you to obtain your first job or work

experience?

21. How closely related was your first job or work

experience to your training at this institution?d

SNAAP 2013 Frequency Report • Career


Institutions

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Sample University

aTotal may not sum to 100% since respondents could select more than one category.

dFor the frequencies of only those who received this question, see the "Data Highlights" Report. 55

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Institutions

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Sample University

nartjob_none Never worked outside of the arts 41 11% 349 7% 2,860 15% 8,832 14%

nartjob_maintn Building, maintenance, installation, and repair 45 12% 380 8% 2,340 12% 6,965 11%

nartjob_comm Communications 133 34% 1,598 34% 5,391 28% 18,072 29%

nartjob_comput Computer and mathematics 35 9% 441 9% 1,683 9% 5,479 9%

nartjob_construct Construction 40 10% 312 7% 2,232 12% 6,773 11%

nartjob_edu Education, training, and library 182 47% 2,150 46% 6,992 36% 22,782 37%

nartjob_engocc Engineering and science 13 3% 71 2% 643 3% 1,892 3%

nartjob_farm Farming, fishing, and forestry 14 4% 94 2% 673 3% 2,071 3%

nartjob_finan Financial and other business services 47 12% 502 11% 1,524 8% 4,984 8%

nartjob_food Food preparation related 133 34% 1,630 35% 4,534 24% 14,636 24%

nartjob_hlthtech Healthcare 40 10% 381 8% 1,338 7% 4,275 7%

nartjob_humres Human resources 30 8% 304 6% 722 4% 2,364 4%

nartjob_legal Legal 16 4% 313 7% 562 3% 2,254 4%

nartjob_manag Management 89 23% 921 20% 3,040 16% 9,578 16%

nartjob_manfact Manufacturing 15 4% 116 2% 1,322 7% 3,610 6%

nartjob_military Military and protective services 12 3% 99 2% 582 3% 1,694 3%

nartjob_office Office and administrative support 150 39% 1,967 42% 4,796 25% 16,741 27%

nartjob_sales Sales 129 33% 1,608 34% 5,852 30% 18,371 30%

nartjob_care Services and personal care 53 14% 775 17% 1,877 10% 6,375 10%

nartjob_socialser Social services 28 7% 376 8% 1,162 6% 3,744 6%

nartjob_transport Transportation and material moving 19 5% 158 3% 626 3% 2,011 3%

nartjob_othnart Other occupations outside of the arts 67 17% 761 16% 3,075 16% 9,836 16%

Totala - - - - - - - -

22. Occupations outside of the arts in which you have

worked, now or in the past



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Institutions

Undergraduate Level

Sample University

Yes, I do this currently 76 20% 912 19% 4,384 23% 13,229 21%

Yes, I have done it in the past, but no longer do 132 34% 1,425 30% 5,600 29% 17,836 29%

No, I have not done this 181 47% 2,343 50% 9,407 49% 30,736 50%

Total 389 100% 4,680 100% 19,391 100% 61,801 100%




Total 388 100% 4,668 100% 19,321 100% 61,598 100%

Yes, I do this currently 192 49% 2,267 48% 10,141 52% 32,539 53%



Total 390 100% 4,687 100% 19,409 100% 61,902 100%

24. Have you ever worked, either full- or part-time,

managing or administering programs or people for an

arts or arts-related organization or business?

artsrel

25. Have you ever worked, either full- or part-time, in an

occupation as an artist (where you create or perform your

art)?

artist

23. Have you ever worked as a full- or part-time teacher

of the arts (i.e., classroom setting or private lessons)?

teach



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Institutions

Undergraduate Level

Sample University

26. Occupations associated with the arts in which you

have worked, now or in the past artjob_none Never worked in an occupation associated with the arts 23 6% 337 7% 1,388 7% 4,432 7%

Architecture: artjob_arch Architect 8 2% 35 1% 1,891 10% 4,686 8%

Arts Administration: artjob_artadm Arts administrator or manager 120 31% 1,366 29% 2,837 15% 9,477 15%

artjob_curator Museum or gallery worker, including curator 24 6% 199 4% 2,104 11% 7,203 12%

Design: artjob_graphicdes Graphic designer, illustrator, or art director 33 9% 362 8% 5,840 30% 19,098 31%

artjob_intdes Interior designer 13 3% 77 2% 1,441 8% 4,174 7%

artjob_webdes Web designer 22 6% 292 6% 2,278 12% 7,817 13%

artjob_othdes Other designer 65 17% 473 10% 2,193 11% 6,507 11%

Education: artjob_tchhied Higher education arts educator 56 14% 640 14% 3,102 16% 9,180 15%

artjob_tchk12 K-12 arts educator 71 18% 828 18% 3,957 21% 12,062 20%

artjob_prvttch Private teacher of the arts 66 17% 855 18% 3,897 20% 11,867 19%

artjob_othtch Other arts educator 49 13% 442 10% 1,669 9% 5,420 9%

Fine and Media Arts: artjob_craft Craft artist 31 8% 280 6% 2,134 11% 7,017 11%

artjob_finart Fine artist 19 5% 217 5% 3,769 20% 12,435 20%

artjob_film Film, TV, video artist 95 25% 1,031 22% 1,837 10% 7,516 12%

artjob_animator Multi-media artist or animator 13 3% 151 3% 1,036 5% 3,941 6%

artjob_photo Photographer 27 7% 294 6% 2,607 14% 9,042 15%

Performance: artjob_actor Actor 204 53% 2,447 53% 1,340 7% 5,214 9%

artjob_choreo Dancer or choreographer 48 12% 684 15% 822 4% 2,757 5%

artjob_sound Engineer or technician (sound, light, other) 73 19% 837 18% 715 4% 2,423 4%

artjob_musician Musician 63 16% 728 16% 3,694 19% 10,400 17%

artjob_stage Theater and stage director or producer 150 39% 1,684 36% 1,011 5% 3,726 6%

Writing: artjob_writer Writer, author, or editor 122 32% 1,366 29% 3,160 16% 11,351 19%

Other: artjob_othart Other arts occupation 72 19% 803 17% 2,372 12% 8,228 13%

Totala - - - - - - - -



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intart No 63 16% 654 14% 3,176 16% 10,101 16%

Yes 325 84% 4,004 86% 16,147 84% 51,434 84%

Total 388 100% 4,658 100% 19,323 100% 61,535 100%

stp_curart Currently a professional artist 192 51% 2,252 50% 10,097 56% 32,347 56%

stp_nevint Never intended to work as an artist and never did 24 6% 270 6% 1,644 9% 5,524 10%

stp_nowk Artistic work not available 67 18% 813 18% 2,441 14% 8,069 14%

stp_pay Higher pay or steadier income in other fields 113 30% 1,354 30% 3,402 19% 11,237 20%

stp_city Current location not conducive to artistic career 31 8% 414 9% 1,126 6% 3,492 6%

stp_inter Change in interests 51 14% 644 14% 1,844 10% 5,533 10%

stp_fam Family-related reasons 42 11% 484 11% 1,239 7% 3,906 7%

stp_netwk Lack of access to important networks and people 36 10% 544 12% 1,328 7% 4,796 8%

stp_debt Debt (including student loans) 54 14% 517 11% 1,466 8% 5,013 9%

stp_suppt Lack of social support from family and friends 13 3% 183 4% 448 2% 1,739 3%

Totala - - - - - - - -

yrsart Never worked as a professional artist 82 21% 1,028 22% 5,008 26% 16,136 26%

Less than one year 17 4% 304 7% 937 5% 3,024 5%

1 to less than 3 years 54 14% 648 14% 1,816 9% 5,936 10%




15 or more years 109 28% 992 21% 6,057 32% 18,412 30%

Total 384 100% 4,630 100% 19,169 100% 61,037 100%

wkself Yes, I do this currently 163 42% 2,017 43% 8,128 42% 27,215 45%



Total 384 100% 4,641 100% 19,202 100% 61,111 100%

31. Have you ever been self-employed, an independent

contractor, or a freelance worker?

28. Why did you either stop working in an occupation as

an artist or choose not to pursue work as an artist?d

27. When you began at this institution did you intend to

work eventually in an occupation as an artist?

30. Approximately how many years have you worked (or

did you work) in an occupation as an artist (where you

create or perform your art)?



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Never worked as a professional artist 42 11% 466 10% 2,258 12% 7,770 13%

Never been self-employed 51 13% 573 12% 2,447 13% 6,854 11%

Never self-employed and never a professional artist 40 10% 561 12% 2,741 14% 8,342 14%

Yes, I do this currently 138 36% 1,689 37% 6,827 36% 22,677 37%


No, I have not done this 10 3% 149 3% 428 2% 1,385 2%

Total 385 100% 4,618 100% 19,160 100% 60,971 100%

wkfd No 268 74% 3,474 79% 15,304 86% 48,095 85%

Yes 96 26% 937 21% 2,512 14% 8,337 15%

Total 364 100% 4,411 100% 17,816 100% 56,432 100%

wkpdint No 233 66% 2,951 68% 12,042 67% 39,121 69%

Yes 118 34% 1,409 32% 5,948 33% 17,691 31%

Total 351 100% 4,360 100% 17,990 100% 56,812 100%

wkupdint No 233 66% 2,679 61% 12,441 71% 37,325 66%

Yes 118 34% 1,688 39% 5,138 29% 18,954 34%

Total 351 100% 4,367 100% 17,579 100% 56,279 100%

artwkfd Never founder of a nonprofit or for-profit organization 264 71% 3,457 76% 15,226 82% 47,843 81%

No 23 6% 266 6% 1,210 7% 3,924 7%

Yes 87 23% 821 18% 2,166 12% 7,213 12%

Total 374 100% 4,544 100% 18,602 100% 58,980 100%

artwkpdint Never worked as a paid intern 229 63% 2,932 66% 11,966 65% 38,855 66%

No 21 6% 280 6% 1,191 6% 4,048 7%

Yes 111 31% 1,263 28% 5,351 29% 15,785 27%

Total 361 100% 4,475 100% 18,508 100% 58,688 100%

artwkupdint Never worked as an unpaid intern 228 64% 2,658 60% 12,333 68% 36,994 64%

No 24 7% 266 6% 1,160 6% 3,833 7%

Yes 105 29% 1,522 34% 4,695 26% 17,191 30%

Total 357 100% 4,446 100% 18,188 100% 58,018 100%

artwkself

33. Are you now or have you ever been a(n):

33.1. Founder of a nonprofit or for-profit

organization

33.2. Paid intern

33.3. Unpaid intern

32. In your capacity as an artist, have you ever been self-

employed, an independent contractor, or a freelance

worker?d

34. Was any of your work as a founder of a nonprofit or

for-profit organization arts-related?

35. Was any of your work as a paid intern arts-related?

36. Was any of your work as an unpaid intern arts-

related?



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hlp_dnrq Never worked as a professional artist 80 21% 1,011 22% 4,906 26% 15,815 26%

hlp_none None of the below is/was very important 21 6% 204 4% 1,125 6% 3,214 5%

hlp_capital Loans, investment capital 77 20% 901 20% 3,906 21% 12,540 21%

hlp_grants Prizes, grants, or commissions 106 28% 1,328 29% 5,755 30% 18,681 31%

hlp_netwk Strong network of peers and colleagues 211 56% 2,766 60% 9,777 52% 31,689 52%

hlp_pub Publicity or acknowledgement of your work 160 42% 1,924 42% 7,174 38% 23,749 39%

hlp_space Material resources (e.g., equipment, space) 125 33% 1,716 37% 6,975 37% 22,792 38%

hlp_mentor Mentors and teachers 190 50% 2,464 54% 9,100 48% 28,939 48%

hlp_train Additional training 123 33% 1,759 38% 6,241 33% 20,373 34%

hlp_city Opportunity to live in an artistically vital location 182 48% 2,353 51% 6,857 36% 22,729 38%

hlp_oth Other 18 5% 187 4% 731 4% 2,485 4%

Totala - - - - - - - -

bar_dnrq Never worked as a professional artist 80 22% 1,011 22% 4,906 27% 15,815 27%

bar_none None of the below is/was lacking 44 12% 624 14% 3,535 19% 10,311 18%

bar_capital Loans, investment capital 112 30% 1,398 31% 3,870 21% 13,556 23%

bar_grants Prizes, grants, or commissions 136 37% 1,484 33% 4,178 23% 14,527 25%

bar_netwk Strong network of peers and colleagues 76 21% 1,058 23% 3,921 21% 12,825 22%

bar_pub Publicity or acknowledgement of your work 99 27% 1,173 26% 3,713 20% 12,749 22%

bar_space Material resources (e.g., equipment, space) 120 32% 1,309 29% 4,116 22% 13,929 24%

bar_mentor Mentors and teachers 77 21% 856 19% 3,160 17% 10,690 18%

bar_train Additional training 71 19% 878 19% 3,166 17% 10,739 18%

bar_city Opportunity to live in an artistically vital location 56 15% 714 16% 2,942 16% 9,148 16%

bar_oth Other 15 4% 198 4% 669 4% 2,241 4%

Totala - - - - - - - -

37. Which of the following resources are very important

for success in your artistic career now or in the past?d

38. Which of these resources have been insufficient,

posing significant barriers to achieving success in your

artistic career (now or in the past)?d



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Sample University

wkskillanaly Never worked in any occupation 0 0% 2 0% 14 0% 62 0%

Not at all important 3 1% 35 1% 193 1% 674 1%

Only a little important 6 2% 162 4% 575 3% 1,968 3%

Somewhat important 52 14% 685 15% 2,885 15% 9,274 16%

Very important 315 84% 3,662 81% 15,092 80% 47,622 80%

Total 376 100% 4,546 100% 18,759 100% 59,600 100%

wkskillbroad Never worked in any occupation 0 0% 2 0% 14 0% 62 0%



Somewhat important 79 21% 1,000 22% 4,063 22% 13,123 22%

Very important 282 75% 3,364 74% 13,993 75% 43,979 74%

Total 374 100% 4,541 100% 18,729 100% 59,516 100%

wkskillrev Never worked in any occupation 0 0% 2 0% 14 0% 62 0%




Very important 310 83% 3,595 79% 13,924 75% 44,101 74%

Total 374 100% 4,527 100% 18,673 100% 59,309 100%

wkskillcreative Never worked in any occupation 0 0% 2 0% 14 0% 62 0%


Only a little important 3 1% 43 1% 216 1% 681 1%


Very important 346 92% 4,115 91% 17,037 91% 54,088 91%

Total 376 100% 4,545 100% 18,759 100% 59,623 100%

39.4. Creative thinking and problem solving

39.2. Broad knowledge and education


others

39. The importance of the following to perform

effectively in your profession or work life:d





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Sample University

wkskillresearch Never worked in any occupation 0 0% 2 0% 14 0% 62 0%

Not at all important 4 1% 81 2% 389 2% 1,171 2%

Only a little important 33 9% 456 10% 1,832 10% 5,432 9%


Very important 226 60% 2,510 55% 10,431 56% 34,066 57%

Total 375 100% 4,541 100% 18,710 100% 59,452 100%

wkskillwrite Never worked in any occupation 0 0% 2 0% 14 0% 62 0%




Very important 253 67% 3,000 66% 12,191 65% 39,013 66%

Total 375 100% 4,537 100% 18,698 100% 59,410 100%

wkskillspeak Never worked in any occupation 0 0% 2 0% 14 0% 62 0%




Very important 288 77% 3,258 72% 12,521 67% 39,911 67%

Total 375 100% 4,542 100% 18,705 100% 59,431 100%

wkskillmanag Never worked in any occupation 0 0% 2 0% 14 0% 62 0%




Very important 304 81% 3,459 76% 14,730 79% 46,484 78%

Total 374 100% 4,537 100% 18,706 100% 59,405 100%


effectively in your profession or work life: (continued)d


39.7. Persuasive speaking

39.8. Project management skills

39.6. Clear writing



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Sample University

wkskilltech Never worked in any occupation 0 0% 2 0% 14 0% 62 0%




Very important 190 52% 2,196 49% 12,186 66% 38,273 66%

Total 368 100% 4,471 100% 18,367 100% 58,334 100%

wkskillartistic Never worked in any occupation 0 0% 2 0% 14 0% 62 0%

Not at all important 19 5% 431 10% 1,551 8% 5,089 9%



Very important 204 55% 2,305 52% 10,174 55% 32,798 56%

Total 370 100% 4,451 100% 18,350 100% 58,225 100%

wkskillbus Never worked in any occupation 0 0% 2 0% 14 0% 62 0%




Very important 196 53% 2,206 49% 8,422 46% 27,424 47%

Total 368 100% 4,458 100% 18,341 100% 58,199 100%

wkskillentr Never worked in any occupation 0 0% 2 0% 14 0% 62 0%




Very important 170 46% 1,833 41% 7,320 40% 24,139 42%

Total 367 100% 4,439 100% 18,201 100% 57,808 100%





39.9. Technological skills

39.11. Financial and business management skills



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Sample University

wkskillwkoth Never worked in any occupation 0 0% 2 0% 14 0% 62 0%




Very important 338 91% 3,997 90% 14,885 81% 47,156 81%

Total 370 100% 4,463 100% 18,371 100% 58,316 100%

wkskillleader Never worked in any occupation 0 0% 2 0% 14 0% 62 0%




Very important 272 74% 3,297 74% 12,738 69% 39,879 69%

Total 367 100% 4,449 100% 18,334 100% 58,173 100%

wkskillnetrel Never worked in any occupation 0 0% 2 0% 14 0% 62 0%




Very important 277 75% 3,509 79% 12,979 71% 41,485 71%

Total 368 100% 4,459 100% 18,366 100% 58,262 100%

wkskillteach Never worked in any occupation 0 0% 2 0% 14 0% 62 0%




Very important 184 50% 1,827 41% 8,181 45% 25,235 43%

Total 368 100% 4,463 100% 18,330 100% 58,196 100%




collaboratively

39.14. Leadership skills


39.16. Teaching skills



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Institutions

Undergraduate Level

Sample University

infclassmt No influence 100 27% 1,434 32% 6,388 34% 19,943 34%

Minor influence 140 38% 1,636 36% 7,053 38% 21,998 37%

Major influence 119 32% 1,337 30% 4,656 25% 15,418 26%

Not applicable 8 2% 93 2% 517 3% 1,720 3%

Total 367 100% 4,500 100% 18,614 100% 59,079 100%

inffac No influence 105 29% 1,232 27% 4,781 26% 15,393 26%

Minor influence 123 34% 1,627 36% 5,995 32% 19,149 32%

Major influence 128 35% 1,535 34% 7,350 40% 22,912 39%

Not applicable 8 2% 94 2% 457 2% 1,544 3%

Total 364 100% 4,488 100% 18,583 100% 58,998 100%

infstaff No influence 156 43% 2,157 48% 9,036 49% 29,144 50%

Minor influence 124 34% 1,501 34% 6,183 33% 19,174 33%

Major influence 64 18% 667 15% 2,501 13% 7,695 13%

Not applicable 16 4% 154 3% 812 4% 2,692 5%

Total 360 100% 4,479 100% 18,532 100% 58,705 100%

infartist No influence 175 48% 2,352 53% 9,484 51% 29,452 50%

Minor influence 113 31% 1,326 30% 5,562 30% 17,696 30%

Major influence 45 12% 484 11% 1,982 11% 6,723 11%

Not applicable 31 9% 317 7% 1,522 8% 4,950 8%

Total 364 100% 4,479 100% 18,550 100% 58,821 100%

infalum No influence 180 50% 2,420 54% 10,066 54% 31,728 54%

Minor influence 113 31% 1,340 30% 5,703 31% 17,636 30%

Major influence 45 12% 480 11% 1,650 9% 5,514 9%

Not applicable 25 7% 218 5% 1,065 6% 3,694 6%

Total 363 100% 4,458 100% 18,484 100% 58,572 100%

40.5. Alumni

40. How much influence has each of the following

networks developed at this institution had on your

career?

40.1. Classmates

40.2. Faculty or instructors

40.3. Staff members or advisors

40.4. Guest artists



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curemp Full-time (35 hours or more per week) 227 62% 2,871 64% 11,989 64% 37,551 63%

Part-time only (fewer than 35 hours per week) 52 14% 693 15% 2,509 13% 8,385 14%

Unemployed and looking for work 20 5% 204 5% 564 3% 2,175 4%

In school full-time 7 2% 166 4% 543 3% 1,716 3%

Caring for family full-time 8 2% 80 2% 335 2% 1,052 2%

Retired 25 7% 132 3% 1,449 8% 3,867 7%

Other 28 8% 355 8% 1,295 7% 4,598 8%

Total 367 100% 4,501 100% 18,684 100% 59,344 100%

curjob_none Not selected 334 92% 4,175 94% 17,093 92% 54,349 92%

Selected 31 8% 285 6% 1,449 8% 4,519 8%

Total 365 100% 4,460 100% 18,542 100% 58,868 100%

curjob_arch Never been an architect 360 98% 4,433 99% 16,693 89% 54,347 92%

Not selected 7 2% 56 1% 895 5% 2,385 4%

Selected 1 0% 6 0% 1,071 6% 2,564 4%

Total 368 100% 4,495 100% 18,659 100% 59,296 100%

curjob_artadm Never been an arts administrator or manager 252 68% 3,134 70% 15,766 85% 49,647 84%

Not selected 76 21% 864 19% 1,880 10% 6,307 11%

Selected 40 11% 490 11% 1,007 5% 3,324 6%

Total 368 100% 4,488 100% 18,653 100% 59,278 100%

curjob_curator Never been a museum or gallery worker 344 93% 4,268 95% 16,490 88% 51,861 87%

Not selected 21 6% 194 4% 1,699 9% 5,755 10%

Selected 3 1% 31 1% 467 3% 1,666 3%

Total 368 100% 4,493 100% 18,656 100% 59,282 100%

curjob_graphicdes Never been a graphic designer, illustrator, etc. 336 91% 4,114 92% 12,884 69% 40,437 68%

Not selected 25 7% 242 5% 2,726 15% 8,743 15%

Selected 7 2% 139 3% 3,038 16% 10,062 17%

Total 368 100% 4,495 100% 18,648 100% 59,242 100%

43.1. Architect

43.2. Arts administrator or manager

43.3. Museum or gallery worker, including curator

43.4. Graphic designer, illustrator, or art director

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42. Current employment status

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43. Current occupation:

43.0. Currently not employed

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curjob_intdes Never been an interior designer 355 96% 4,391 98% 17,126 92% 54,829 92%

Not selected 9 2% 84 2% 960 5% 2,733 5%

Selected 4 1% 19 0% 578 3% 1,727 3%

Total 368 100% 4,494 100% 18,664 100% 59,289 100%

curjob_webdes Never been a web designer 347 94% 4,189 93% 16,328 87% 51,333 87%

Not selected 17 5% 206 5% 1,243 7% 4,354 7%

Selected 4 1% 98 2% 1,096 6% 3,623 6%

Total 368 100% 4,493 100% 18,667 100% 59,310 100%

curjob_othdes Never been any other designer 305 83% 4,007 89% 16,399 88% 52,594 89%

Not selected 25 7% 235 5% 986 5% 3,019 5%

Selected 38 10% 247 6% 1,274 7% 3,671 6%

Total 368 100% 4,489 100% 18,659 100% 59,284 100%

curjob_tchhied Never been a higher education arts educator 315 86% 3,845 86% 15,497 83% 49,910 84%

Not selected 30 8% 342 8% 1,887 10% 5,587 9%

Selected 23 6% 299 7% 1,265 7% 3,774 6%

Total 368 100% 4,486 100% 18,649 100% 59,271 100%

curjob_tchk12 Never been a K-12 arts educator 300 82% 3,668 82% 14,702 79% 47,235 80%

Not selected 48 13% 540 12% 2,373 13% 7,304 12%

Selected 20 5% 276 6% 1,565 8% 4,680 8%

Total 368 100% 4,484 100% 18,640 100% 59,219 100%

curjob_prvttch Never been a private teacher of the arts 306 83% 3,631 81% 14,744 79% 47,378 80%

Not selected 46 13% 570 13% 2,469 13% 7,544 13%

Selected 16 4% 287 6% 1,436 8% 4,330 7%

Total 368 100% 4,488 100% 18,649 100% 59,252 100%

curjob_othtch Never been any other arts educator 323 88% 4,036 90% 16,897 91% 53,578 90%

Not selected 31 8% 317 7% 1,187 6% 3,850 6%

Selected 14 4% 137 3% 578 3% 1,857 3%

Total 368 100% 4,490 100% 18,662 100% 59,285 100%

43. Current occupation: (continued)

43.5. Interior designer

43.6. Web designer

43.7. Other designer

43.8. Higher education arts educator

43.9. K-12 arts educator

43.10. Private teacher of the arts

43.11. Other arts educator

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curjob_craft Never been a craft artist 337 92% 4,190 93% 16,449 88% 52,062 88%

Not selected 21 6% 207 5% 1,277 7% 4,257 7%

Selected 10 3% 94 2% 931 5% 2,957 5%

Total 368 100% 4,491 100% 18,657 100% 59,276 100%

curjob_finart Never been a fine artist 349 95% 4,260 95% 14,866 80% 46,811 79%

Not selected 11 3% 139 3% 1,554 8% 4,954 8%

Selected 8 2% 91 2% 2,221 12% 7,475 13%

Total 368 100% 4,490 100% 18,641 100% 59,240 100%

curjob_film Never been a film, TV, or video artist 277 75% 3,471 77% 16,764 90% 51,648 87%

Not selected 56 15% 602 13% 1,168 6% 4,286 7%

Selected 34 9% 415 9% 730 4% 3,347 6%

Total 367 100% 4,488 100% 18,662 100% 59,281 100%

curjob_animator Never been a multi-media artist or animator 355 96% 4,323 96% 17,515 94% 55,055 93%

Not selected 8 2% 120 3% 727 4% 2,657 4%

Selected 5 1% 51 1% 427 2% 1,597 3%

Total 368 100% 4,494 100% 18,669 100% 59,309 100%

curjob_photo Never been a photographer 342 93% 4,183 93% 15,998 86% 50,133 85%

Not selected 18 5% 202 4% 1,519 8% 5,162 9%

Selected 8 2% 109 2% 1,139 6% 3,974 7%

Total 368 100% 4,494 100% 18,656 100% 59,269 100%

curjob_actor Never been an actor 175 48% 2,120 47% 17,231 92% 53,845 91%

Not selected 118 32% 1,434 32% 1,076 6% 3,962 7%

Selected 75 20% 919 21% 359 2% 1,484 3%

Total 368 100% 4,473 100% 18,666 100% 59,291 100%

curjob_choreo Never been a dancer or choreographer 324 88% 3,816 85% 17,736 95% 56,226 95%

Not selected 37 10% 487 11% 678 4% 2,236 4%

Selected 7 2% 187 4% 257 1% 854 1%

Total 368 100% 4,490 100% 18,671 100% 59,316 100%

43.14. Film, TV, video artist

43.15. Multi-media artist or animator

43.16. Photographer

43.18. Dancer or choreographer

43.17. Actor


43.12. Craft artist

43.13. Fine artist

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curjob_sound Never been an engineer or technician 295 80% 3,653 81% 17,830 96% 56,513 95%

Not selected 52 14% 595 13% 612 3% 2,102 4%

Selected 20 5% 244 5% 228 1% 707 1%

Total 367 100% 4,492 100% 18,670 100% 59,322 100%

curjob_musician Never been a musician 309 84% 3,766 84% 14,937 80% 48,811 82%

Not selected 32 9% 464 10% 1,714 9% 5,003 8%

Selected 27 7% 260 6% 2,000 11% 5,458 9%

Total 368 100% 4,490 100% 18,651 100% 59,272 100%

curjob_stage Never been a theater and stage director or producer 224 61% 2,831 63% 17,535 94% 55,241 93%

Not selected 98 27% 1,062 24% 823 4% 2,956 5%

Selected 46 13% 587 13% 309 2% 1,105 2%

Total 368 100% 4,480 100% 18,667 100% 59,302 100%

curjob_writer Never been a writer, author, or editor 252 69% 3,147 70% 15,443 83% 47,853 81%

Not selected 67 18% 706 16% 1,845 10% 6,251 11%

Selected 48 13% 629 14% 1,359 7% 5,135 9%

Total 367 100% 4,482 100% 18,647 100% 59,239 100%

curjob_othart Never been in any other arts occupation 299 81% 3,686 82% 16,238 87% 50,903 86%

Not selected 32 9% 390 9% 1,191 6% 4,066 7%

Selected 37 10% 411 9% 1,230 7% 4,300 7%

Total 368 100% 4,487 100% 18,659 100% 59,269 100%

curjob_maintn Never worked in bldg., maint., installation, or repair 321 87% 4,118 92% 16,248 87% 52,113 88%

Not selected 38 10% 324 7% 2,085 11% 6,219 10%

Selected 8 2% 51 1% 324 2% 949 2%

Total 367 100% 4,493 100% 18,657 100% 59,281 100%

curjob_comm Never worked in communications 241 66% 2,949 66% 13,288 71% 41,444 70%

Not selected 92 25% 1,109 25% 3,866 21% 12,593 21%

Selected 33 9% 424 9% 1,488 8% 5,176 9%

Total 366 100% 4,482 100% 18,642 100% 59,213 100%

43.21. Theater and stage director or producer


43.19. Engineer or technician (sound, light, other)

43.20. Musician

43.22. Writer, author, or editor

43.23. Other occupation associated with the arts

43.25. Communications

43.24. Building, maintenance, installation, and

repair

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curjob_comput Never worked in a computer or mathematics occupation 333 91% 4,067 90% 16,884 90% 53,536 90%

Not selected 20 5% 272 6% 1,215 7% 3,935 7%

Selected 14 4% 155 3% 569 3% 1,835 3%

Total 367 100% 4,494 100% 18,668 100% 59,306 100%

curjob_construct Never worked in construction 325 88% 4,182 93% 16,342 88% 52,297 88%

Not selected 39 11% 275 6% 1,959 11% 5,892 10%

Selected 4 1% 36 1% 356 2% 1,093 2%

Total 368 100% 4,493 100% 18,657 100% 59,282 100%

curjob_edu Never worked in education, training, or library 195 53% 2,422 54% 11,754 63% 36,930 62%

Not selected 119 32% 1,424 32% 5,297 28% 16,880 29%

Selected 53 14% 628 14% 1,571 8% 5,333 9%

Total 367 100% 4,474 100% 18,622 100% 59,143 100%

curjob_engocc Never worked in engineering or science 352 96% 4,418 98% 17,889 96% 56,975 96%

Not selected 11 3% 56 1% 584 3% 1,773 3%

Selected 4 1% 22 0% 199 1% 581 1%

Total 367 100% 4,496 100% 18,672 100% 59,329 100%

curjob_farm Never worked in farming, fishing, or forestry 351 95% 4,393 98% 17,846 96% 56,809 96%

Not selected 15 4% 86 2% 693 4% 2,165 4%

Selected 2 1% 15 0% 132 1% 345 1%

Total 368 100% 4,494 100% 18,671 100% 59,319 100%

curjob_finan Never worked in financial or other business services 322 88% 3,999 89% 17,024 91% 53,961 91%

Not selected 32 9% 351 8% 1,226 7% 4,009 7%

Selected 14 4% 143 3% 412 2% 1,331 2%

Total 368 100% 4,493 100% 18,662 100% 59,301 100%

curjob_food Never worked in a food preparation related occupation 240 65% 2,929 65% 14,160 76% 44,819 76%

Not selected 115 31% 1,357 30% 4,138 22% 13,238 22%

Selected 12 3% 203 5% 361 2% 1,200 2%

Total 367 100% 4,489 100% 18,659 100% 59,257 100%

43.32. Food preparation related

43.29. Engineering and science

43.30. Farming, fishing, and forestry

43.31. Financial and other business services


43.26. Computer and mathematics

43.27. Construction

43.28. Education, training, and library

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curjob_hlthtech Never worked in healthcare 325 88% 4,118 92% 17,215 92% 54,709 92%

Not selected 23 6% 232 5% 1,003 5% 3,121 5%

Selected 20 5% 143 3% 443 2% 1,470 2%

Total 368 100% 4,493 100% 18,661 100% 59,300 100%

curjob_humres Never worked in human resources 335 91% 4,190 93% 17,797 95% 56,514 95%

Not selected 27 7% 254 6% 747 4% 2,331 4%

Selected 5 1% 49 1% 128 1% 470 1%

Total 367 100% 4,493 100% 18,672 100% 59,315 100%

curjob_legal Never worked in a legal occupation 350 95% 4,183 93% 17,948 96% 56,613 95%

Not selected 16 4% 185 4% 490 3% 1,853 3%

Selected 2 1% 126 3% 235 1% 851 1%

Total 368 100% 4,494 100% 18,673 100% 59,317 100%

curjob_manag Never worked in management 279 76% 3,592 80% 15,538 83% 49,531 84%

Not selected 60 16% 560 12% 2,041 11% 6,311 11%

Selected 29 8% 340 8% 1,068 6% 3,410 6%

Total 368 100% 4,492 100% 18,647 100% 59,252 100%

curjob_manfact Never worked in manufacturing 350 95% 4,372 97% 17,215 92% 55,292 93%

Not selected 14 4% 102 2% 1,241 7% 3,382 6%

Selected 4 1% 21 0% 213 1% 640 1%

Total 368 100% 4,495 100% 18,669 100% 59,314 100%

curjob_military Never worked in military or protective services 353 96% 4,387 98% 17,928 96% 57,131 96%

Not selected 15 4% 86 2% 648 3% 1,910 3%

Selected 0 0% 21 0% 95 1% 280 0%

Total 368 100% 4,494 100% 18,671 100% 59,321 100%

curjob_office Never worked in office or administrative support 226 61% 2,586 58% 13,866 74% 42,658 72%

Not selected 116 32% 1,491 33% 3,871 21% 13,364 23%

Selected 26 7% 401 9% 905 5% 3,208 5%

Total 368 100% 4,478 100% 18,642 100% 59,230 100%


43.33. Healthcare

43.38. Military and protective services

43.37. Manufacturing

43.39. Office and administrative support

43.34. Human resources

43.35. Legal

43.36. Management

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curjob_sales Never worked in sales 247 67% 2,942 66% 12,877 69% 41,221 70%

Not selected 96 26% 1,279 29% 4,714 25% 14,843 25%

Selected 25 7% 261 6% 1,049 6% 3,141 5%

Total 368 100% 4,482 100% 18,640 100% 59,205 100%

curjob_care Never worked in a services or personal care occupation 316 86% 3,741 83% 16,693 89% 52,680 89%

Not selected 45 12% 611 14% 1,731 9% 5,760 10%

Selected 7 2% 136 3% 240 1% 850 1%

Total 368 100% 4,488 100% 18,664 100% 59,290 100%

curjob_socialser Never worked in social services 341 93% 4,121 92% 17,377 93% 55,192 93%

Not selected 17 5% 255 6% 927 5% 3,011 5%

Selected 10 3% 114 3% 362 2% 1,102 2%

Total 368 100% 4,490 100% 18,666 100% 59,305 100%

curjob_transport Never worked in transportation or material moving 346 94% 4,332 96% 17,888 96% 56,848 96%

Not selected 18 5% 135 3% 701 4% 2,215 4%

Selected 3 1% 25 1% 83 0% 257 0%

Total 367 100% 4,492 100% 18,672 100% 59,320 100%

curjob_othnart Never worked in any other occupation outside the arts 301 82% 3,750 84% 15,522 83% 49,305 83%

Not selected 44 12% 401 9% 1,968 11% 6,225 11%

Selected 23 6% 338 8% 1,167 6% 3,710 6%

Total 368 100% 4,489 100% 18,657 100% 59,240 100%

curjob_oth Not selected 332 91% 4,050 91% 16,929 91% 53,792 91%

Selected 33 9% 410 9% 1,613 9% 5,075 9%

Total 365 100% 4,460 100% 18,542 100% 58,867 100%

43.45. Other


43.40. Sales

43.41. Services and personal care

43.42. Social services

43.43. Transportation and material moving

43.44. Other occupations outside of the arts

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multijob Currently not employed 31 9% 285 6% 1,447 8% 4,517 8%

No, I do not hold multiple jobs 190 52% 2,347 53% 10,754 58% 33,629 58%

Yes, I hold 2 jobs 97 27% 1,199 27% 4,421 24% 14,331 25%

Yes, I hold 3 jobs 35 10% 398 9% 1,330 7% 4,348 7%

Yes, I hold 4 jobs 5 1% 100 2% 224 1% 775 1%

Yes, I hold more than 4 jobs 5 1% 93 2% 220 1% 785 1%

Total 363 100% 4,422 100% 18,396 100% 58,385 100%

majtimejob_R Currently not employed 31 9% 285 6% 1,447 8% 4,517 8%

Architect 0 0% 3 0% 838 5% 1,942 3%

Arts administrator or manager 22 6% 240 5% 438 2% 1,407 2%

Museum or gallery worker, including curator 0 0% 6 0% 211 1% 697 1%

Graphic designer, illustrator, or art director 2 1% 29 1% 1,675 9% 5,484 9%

Interior designer 1 0% 7 0% 274 1% 818 1%

Web designer 0 0% 11 0% 255 1% 787 1%

Other designer 20 6% 93 2% 785 4% 2,131 4%

Higher education arts educator 16 4% 159 4% 692 4% 2,021 3%

K-12 arts educator 12 3% 163 4% 1,269 7% 3,683 6%

Private teacher of the arts 2 1% 43 1% 275 1% 860 1%

Other arts educator 8 2% 52 1% 180 1% 592 1%

Craft artist 0 0% 21 0% 206 1% 698 1%

Fine artist 0 0% 14 0% 788 4% 2,631 5%

Film, TV, video artist 5 1% 145 3% 270 1% 1,480 3%

Multi-media artist or animator 0 0% 8 0% 70 0% 316 1%

Photographer 0 0% 16 0% 243 1% 908 2%

Actor 25 7% 273 6% 83 0% 357 1%

Dancer or choreographer 0 0% 22 0% 61 0% 171 0%

Engineer or technician (light, sound, other) 8 2% 97 2% 49 0% 184 0%

Musician 3 1% 40 1% 595 3% 1,540 3%

Theater and stage director or producer 6 2% 114 3% 36 0% 163 0%

46. The occupation in which you spend the majority of

your work time:

45. Are you currently working at two or more jobs?

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majtimejob_R Writer, author, or editor 9 3% 131 3% 211 1% 876 2%

Other occupation associated with the arts 19 5% 230 5% 719 4% 2,531 4%

Building, maintenance, installation, and repair 0 0% 10 0% 78 0% 232 0%

Communications 13 4% 186 4% 529 3% 1,839 3%

Computer and mathematics 10 3% 94 2% 303 2% 981 2%

Construction 0 0% 12 0% 100 1% 292 1%

Education, training, and library 25 7% 321 7% 765 4% 2,591 4%

Engineering and science 2 1% 10 0% 103 1% 268 0%

Farming, fishing, and forestry 1 0% 3 0% 21 0% 75 0%

Financial and other business services 7 2% 82 2% 254 1% 768 1%

Food preparation related 9 3% 108 2% 203 1% 617 1%

Healthcare 11 3% 88 2% 260 1% 861 1%

Human resources 3 1% 22 0% 58 0% 212 0%

Legal 2 1% 101 2% 166 1% 623 1%

Management 16 4% 173 4% 530 3% 1,610 3%

Manufacturing 1 0% 8 0% 76 0% 190 0%

Military and protective services 0 0% 13 0% 56 0% 165 0%

Office and administrative support 10 3% 198 4% 479 3% 1,636 3%

Sales 15 4% 147 3% 496 3% 1,476 3%

Services and personal care 4 1% 53 1% 96 1% 340 1%

Social services 4 1% 61 1% 179 1% 576 1%

Transportation and material moving 0 0% 7 0% 35 0% 103 0%

Other occupation outside of the arts 12 3% 210 5% 736 4% 2,347 4%

Other 24 7% 292 7% 1,166 6% 3,688 6%

Total 358 100% 4,401 100% 18,359 100% 58,284 100%


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sector Currently not employed 31 9% 285 6% 1,447 8% 4,517 8%

For-profit and commercial 148 41% 1,768 40% 7,671 42% 25,172 43%

Nonprofit (including schools) 101 28% 1,464 33% 5,025 27% 14,801 26%

Government (including military) 9 3% 148 3% 654 4% 2,305 4%

Mix of the above 45 13% 473 11% 2,158 12% 6,597 11%

Not relevant 26 7% 256 6% 1,337 7% 4,616 8%

Total 360 100% 4,394 100% 18,292 100% 58,008 100%

timetrainrel Currently not employed 31 9% 285 6% 1,447 8% 4,517 8%

Not at all relevant 44 12% 575 13% 2,212 12% 7,287 13%

Somewhat relevant 78 22% 1,075 25% 3,320 18% 11,164 19%

Relevant 83 23% 995 23% 3,703 20% 11,850 21%

Very relevant 121 34% 1,456 33% 7,555 41% 22,974 40%

Total 357 100% 4,386 100% 18,237 100% 57,792 100%

timejobsec Currently not employed 31 9% 285 7% 1,447 8% 4,517 8%




Very satisfied 138 39% 1,631 38% 7,360 41% 22,228 39%

Total 355 100% 4,347 100% 17,964 100% 56,922 100%

timecreative Currently not employed 31 9% 285 7% 1,447 8% 4,517 8%




Very satisfied 144 41% 1,785 41% 8,237 46% 25,662 45%

Total 355 100% 4,360 100% 18,095 100% 57,328 100%

49. Overall, how relevant is your arts training at this

institution to your current work in the occupation in

which you spend the majority of your work time?

48. In terms of your work in the occupation in which you

spend the majority of your work time, in what sector do

you do most of your work:

50. Level of satisfaction with each of the following

aspects of your current work in the occupation in which

you spend the majority of your work time:

50.1. Job security

50.2. Opportunity to be creative

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timeincome Currently not employed 31 9% 285 7% 1,447 8% 4,517 8%




Very satisfied 73 21% 922 21% 4,055 23% 12,443 22%

Total 355 100% 4,336 100% 17,944 100% 56,883 100%

timebalance Currently not employed 31 9% 285 7% 1,447 8% 4,517 8%




Very satisfied 91 26% 1,227 28% 5,899 33% 18,426 32%

Total 354 100% 4,346 100% 18,003 100% 57,057 100%

timegood Currently not employed 31 9% 285 7% 1,447 8% 4,517 8%




Very satisfied 139 39% 1,831 42% 7,720 43% 23,729 42%

Total 354 100% 4,360 100% 18,034 100% 57,118 100%

timecareer Currently not employed 31 9% 285 7% 1,447 8% 4,517 8%




Very satisfied 90 26% 1,143 26% 4,681 26% 14,745 26%

Total 351 100% 4,316 100% 17,755 100% 56,280 100%

50.6. Opportunity for career advancement



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50.3. Income

50.4. Balance between work and non-work life

50.5. Opportunity to contribute to the greater good

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timework Currently not employed 31 9% 285 7% 1,447 8% 4,517 8%




Very satisfied 152 43% 2,029 47% 8,806 49% 27,409 48%

Total 356 100% 4,360 100% 18,059 100% 57,259 100%

timesat Currently not employed 31 9% 285 7% 1,447 8% 4,517 8%




Very satisfied 140 39% 1,703 39% 7,766 43% 23,878 42%

Total 355 100% 4,351 100% 18,041 100% 57,119 100%




50.7. Work that reflects my personality, interests,

and values

50.8. Overall job satisfaction

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mfuljob_R Currently not employed 31 9% 285 7% 1,447 8% 4,517 8%

Architect 0 0% 3 0% 869 5% 1,994 3%

Arts administrator or manager 15 4% 168 4% 324 2% 1,000 2%


Graphic designer, illustrator, or art director 2 1% 25 1% 1,648 9% 5,364 9%


Web designer 0 0% 5 0% 198 1% 551 1%

Other designer 28 8% 125 3% 782 4% 2,076 4%


K-12 arts educator 6 2% 124 3% 1,057 6% 3,013 5%



Craft artist 0 0% 29 1% 315 2% 989 2%

Fine artist 1 0% 30 1% 1,454 8% 4,899 9%

Film, TV, video artist 7 2% 144 3% 281 2% 1,574 3%


Photographer 1 0% 26 1% 365 2% 1,362 2%

Actor 47 13% 621 14% 180 1% 779 1%



Musician 9 3% 91 2% 1,125 6% 3,005 5%


Writer, author, or editor 17 5% 212 5% 308 2% 1,408 2%

Other occupation associated with the arts 18 5% 245 6% 717 4% 2,449 4%

51. The occupation that is the most personally fulfilling

to you:

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mfuljob_R Building, maintenance, installation, and repair 1 0% 7 0% 41 0% 121 0%

Communications 11 3% 118 3% 409 2% 1,400 2%


Construction 1 0% 8 0% 75 0% 207 0%

Education, training, and library 18 5% 278 6% 684 4% 2,296 4%





Healthcare 9 3% 71 2% 221 1% 752 1%

Human resources 3 1% 17 0% 55 0% 184 0%

Legal 1 0% 80 2% 135 1% 518 1%

Management 11 3% 116 3% 386 2% 1,150 2%

Manufacturing 1 0% 4 0% 48 0% 121 0%


Office and administrative support 6 2% 90 2% 267 1% 871 2%

Sales 7 2% 85 2% 327 2% 938 2%


Social services 3 1% 52 1% 161 1% 534 1%


Other occupation outside of the arts 13 4% 177 4% 632 3% 1,981 3%

Other 18 5% 255 6% 1,041 6% 3,247 6%

Total 350 100% 4,339 100% 18,115 100% 57,387 100%


to you: (continued)

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trn_summer Summer arts program 170 50% 2,264 55% 8,000 47% 24,267 45%

trn_arths Arts high school 86 25% 924 22% 4,213 25% 13,285 25%

trn_hscourse Arts courses offered at your high school 213 62% 2,851 69% 11,629 68% 35,914 67%

trn_aftsch After-school program 153 45% 1,829 44% 4,369 26% 14,720 27%

trn_lesson Private lessons 196 57% 2,512 61% 7,694 45% 24,165 45%

trn_college College-level arts classes 272 80% 3,426 83% 13,957 82% 43,459 81%

trn_comm Community sponsored classes, workshops, or events 179 52% 2,285 55% 8,471 50% 25,863 48%

Totala - - - - - - - -

part_none I have not supported the arts in the past 12 months 19 5% 248 6% 1,770 10% 5,971 10%

part_vol Volunteered at an arts organization 111 31% 1,347 31% 4,864 27% 14,443 25%

part_brd Served on the board of an arts organization 46 13% 553 13% 2,458 14% 7,047 12%

part_tch Volunteered to teach the arts 55 15% 832 19% 3,269 18% 10,130 18%

part_donate Donated money to an arts organization or an artist 184 52% 2,162 50% 7,702 43% 23,092 41%

part_attd Attended an arts event 329 92% 3,963 91% 15,367 86% 48,214 85%

part_oth Other 21 6% 273 6% 1,288 7% 4,286 8%

Totala - - - - - - - -

perform No 130 36% 1,516 35% 4,607 25% 14,638 25%

Yes 228 64% 2,850 65% 13,589 75% 43,032 75%

Total 358 100% 4,366 100% 18,196 100% 57,670 100%

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52. Arts training you have received during your lifetime

53. The ways in which you have supported the arts in

the past 12 months (other than performing, creating, or


55. Do you make or perform art in your personal (not

work-related) time?



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prac_dnrq Do not make or perform art in personal time 130 36% 1,513 35% 4,600 25% 14,613 25%

prac_craft Craft Arts 78 22% 953 22% 5,370 29% 16,831 29%

prac_crwri Creative Writing 107 30% 1,341 31% 3,359 18% 12,052 21%

prac_cul Culinary Arts 54 15% 753 17% 3,352 18% 10,728 19%

prac_dance Dance 33 9% 576 13% 1,109 6% 3,867 7%

prac_design Design 46 13% 462 11% 4,648 26% 14,189 25%

prac_film Film/Media Arts 51 14% 651 15% 1,549 9% 6,155 11%

prac_finart Fine Arts (painting, sculpting, drawing) 59 16% 607 14% 6,689 37% 21,707 38%

prac_music Music 78 22% 1,067 24% 4,994 27% 14,401 25%

prac_photo Photography 62 17% 740 17% 5,325 29% 17,406 30%

prac_thea Theater 123 34% 1,591 36% 1,262 7% 4,184 7%

prac_oth Other 16 4% 146 3% 950 5% 2,930 5%

Totala - - - - - - - -

tmpractice Do not make or perform art in personal time 130 36% 1,513 35% 4,600 25% 14,613 25%

A few times a year or less 38 11% 391 9% 1,635 9% 5,255 9%

Several times a month 61 17% 895 21% 4,712 26% 14,518 25%

Several times a week 83 23% 1,016 23% 4,642 26% 14,704 26%

Daily 45 13% 541 12% 2,554 14% 8,376 15%

Total 357 100% 4,356 100% 18,143 100% 57,466 100%

improduce Do not make or perform art in personal time 130 36% 1,513 35% 4,600 25% 14,613 25%



Important 58 16% 691 16% 3,380 19% 10,253 18%

Very important 147 41% 1,865 43% 8,587 47% 27,926 49%

Total 357 100% 4,357 100% 18,143 100% 57,449 100%

57. About how often do you practice art in your personal

(not work-related) time?d

58. How important is it to you to be able to make or

produce art in your personal (not work-related) time?d

56. The art forms you practice in your personal (not

work-related) timed



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exhibit Do not make or perform art in personal time 130 36% 1,513 35% 4,600 25% 14,613 25%

I do not perform or exhibit in public 58 16% 698 16% 4,391 24% 14,223 25%

Less than once a year 35 10% 424 10% 2,046 11% 6,761 12%

1 or 2 times a year 52 15% 640 15% 2,363 13% 7,615 13%

3 or more times a year 58 16% 630 14% 2,417 13% 6,998 12%

Continuously in public or online 25 7% 450 10% 2,304 13% 7,196 13%

Total 358 100% 4,355 100% 18,121 100% 57,406 100%

59. How often do you publicly perform or exhibit art in

your personal (not work-related) time?d



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income $10,000 or less 37 11% 451 10% 1,984 11% 6,283 11%

$10,001 to $20,000 47 13% 473 11% 1,573 9% 5,027 9%

$20,001 to $30,000 35 10% 594 14% 1,704 9% 5,351 9%

$30,001 to $40,000 38 11% 468 11% 1,996 11% 5,986 10%

$40,001 to $50,000 41 12% 466 11% 1,845 10% 5,767 10%

$50,001 to $60,000 28 8% 381 9% 1,557 9% 4,942 9%

$60,001 to $70,000 19 5% 266 6% 1,164 6% 3,567 6%

$70,001 to $80,000 16 5% 174 4% 879 5% 2,799 5%

$80,001 to $90,000 9 3% 129 3% 612 3% 1,958 3%

$90,001 to $100,000 9 3% 99 2% 481 3% 1,617 3%

$100,001 to $150,000 14 4% 211 5% 966 5% 3,157 6%

More than $150,000 10 3% 142 3% 604 3% 2,049 4%

I prefer not to answer 47 13% 484 11% 2,649 15% 8,550 15%

Total 350 100% 4,338 100% 18,014 100% 57,053 100%

$10,000 or less 16 5% 202 5% 763 4% 2,508 4%

$10,001 to $20,000 27 8% 286 7% 822 5% 2,735 5%

$20,001 to $30,000 20 6% 373 9% 954 5% 3,137 6%

$30,001 to $40,000 30 9% 302 7% 1,260 7% 3,759 7%

$40,001 to $50,000 22 6% 316 7% 1,202 7% 3,735 7%

$50,001 to $60,000 24 7% 272 6% 1,076 6% 3,447 6%

$60,001 to $70,000 25 7% 253 6% 1,034 6% 3,107 5%

$70,001 to $80,000 21 6% 258 6% 1,126 6% 3,342 6%

$80,001 to $90,000 12 3% 215 5% 956 5% 2,850 5%

$90,001 to $100,000 17 5% 231 5% 1,029 6% 3,169 6%

$100,001 to $150,000 49 14% 517 12% 2,452 14% 7,643 13%

More than $150,000 25 7% 458 11% 1,966 11% 6,421 11%

I prefer not to answer 59 17% 634 15% 3,315 18% 10,939 19%

Total 347 100% 4,317 100% 17,955 100% 56,792 100%

60. What was your individual annual income in 2012?

(Do not include spousal income or interest on jointly-

owned assets.)

61. In 2012, what was your total household income

from all sources?

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percincome Never worked as a professional artist 79 22% 973 23% 4,717 26% 15,188 27%

I did not work as an artist in 2012 78 22% 875 20% 2,876 16% 8,942 16%

Less than 20% 80 23% 982 23% 3,715 21% 11,732 21%

21% to 40% 11 3% 181 4% 708 4% 2,329 4%

41% to 60% 11 3% 176 4% 645 4% 2,061 4%

61% to 80% 10 3% 154 4% 502 3% 1,622 3%

81% to 100% 86 24% 962 22% 4,717 26% 14,702 26%

Total 355 100% 4,303 100% 17,880 100% 56,576 100%

perctime Never worked as a professional artist 79 23% 973 23% 4,717 26% 15,188 27%

I did not work as an artist in 2012 71 20% 791 18% 2,498 14% 7,658 14%

Less than 20% 46 13% 613 14% 2,339 13% 7,237 13%

21% to 40% 26 7% 370 9% 1,249 7% 4,048 7%

41% to 60% 26 7% 286 7% 1,066 6% 3,374 6%

61% to 80% 18 5% 299 7% 898 5% 3,072 5%

81% to 100% 84 24% 984 23% 5,156 29% 16,141 28%

Total 350 100% 4,316 100% 17,923 100% 56,718 100%

hrspd Currently not employed 30 9% 284 7% 1,433 8% 4,483 8%

I do not do paid work 19 5% 220 5% 1,410 8% 4,395 8%

Less than 20 hours 37 11% 546 13% 2,195 12% 7,130 13%

20 to less than 35 hours 58 16% 645 15% 2,292 13% 7,695 14%

35 to less than 60 hours 171 49% 2,238 52% 9,496 53% 29,349 52%

60 hours or more 37 11% 338 8% 1,040 6% 3,393 6%

Total 352 100% 4,271 100% 17,866 100% 56,445 100%

finsup_dnrq Never worked as a professional artist 78 22% 973 23% 4,714 26% 15,181 27%

finsup_none Did not receive financial support 150 43% 1,814 43% 8,363 47% 25,742 46%

finsup_fam Support from family and friends 101 29% 1,238 29% 3,379 19% 11,152 20%

finsup_patron Support from patron, foundation, or government grant 49 14% 528 12% 2,272 13% 7,185 13%

finsup_oth Other 12 3% 87 2% 393 2% 1,274 2%

Totala - - - - - - - -

65. Have you ever received financial support (gifts,

grants, or loans) from any of the following sources to

live and work as an artist (not including support for

school)?d

62. The approximate percentage of your personal (not

family) income that came from your work as an artist in

2012d

63. The approximate percentage of your work time you

spent working as an artist in 2012d

64. On average, how many hours a week do you

currently do paid work?



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pay_none No costs associated with attending this institution 1 0% 11 0% 51 0% 277 0%

pay_fam Parents/family 244 70% 3,279 76% 12,736 71% 39,781 70%

pay_schol Scholarship, fellowships, or tuition waiver 201 57% 2,360 55% 9,571 53% 27,552 49%

pay_loan Student loans 198 56% 2,211 51% 9,238 51% 29,003 51%

pay_wkstdy Work study 124 35% 1,173 27% 4,095 23% 12,637 22%

pay_job Full- or part-time job (not work study) 226 64% 2,109 49% 9,104 51% 27,522 48%

pay_oth Other 21 6% 206 5% 1,110 6% 3,472 6%

Totala - - - - - - - -

stdloan No costs associated with attending this institution 1 0% 11 0% 51 0% 277 0%

None 140 40% 1,911 44% 7,898 44% 25,124 44%

$10,000 or less 40 11% 525 12% 2,633 15% 7,871 14%

$10,001 to $20,000 49 14% 553 13% 2,215 12% 7,009 12%

$20,001 to $30,000 49 14% 470 11% 1,751 10% 5,458 10%

$30,001 to $40,000 23 7% 230 5% 1,000 6% 3,092 5%

$40,001 to $50,000 8 2% 125 3% 605 3% 1,809 3%

$50,001 to $60,000 7 2% 89 2% 376 2% 1,173 2%

More than $60,000 16 5% 202 5% 756 4% 2,668 5%

I prefer not to answer 17 5% 213 5% 796 4% 2,682 5%

Total 350 100% 4,329 100% 18,081 100% 57,163 100%

impctloan No costs associated with attending this institution 1 0% 11 0% 51 0% 277 0%

No student loan debt acquired 140 40% 1,909 44% 7,897 44% 25,108 44%

No impact 66 19% 763 18% 3,776 21% 11,371 20%

Some impact 75 21% 883 20% 3,434 19% 10,881 19%

Major impact 72 20% 768 18% 2,940 16% 9,582 17%

Total 354 100% 4,334 100% 18,098 100% 57,219 100%

parentart No 287 81% 3,531 82% 14,447 80% 45,108 79%

Yes 66 19% 762 18% 3,506 20% 11,676 21%

Total 353 100% 4,293 100% 17,953 100% 56,784 100%

66. How did you pay for your education at this

institution?

71. Were/are any of your parents, guardians, or close

relatives professional artists?

68. How much impact has your debt incurred from

attending this institution had on your career or

educational decisions?d

67. How much student loan debt did you incur in order

to attend this institution?



Undergraduate Level


Sample University


Undergraduate Level


Institutions

artcity Past professional artist (but not currently) 100 28% 1,255 29% 3,895 22% 11,971 21%


Very poor 0 0% 28 1% 148 1% 519 1%

Poor 15 4% 99 2% 509 3% 1,705 3%

Fair 31 9% 314 7% 1,835 10% 5,650 10%

Good 47 13% 560 13% 3,077 17% 9,391 16%

Very good 83 23% 1,078 25% 3,860 21% 12,624 22%

Total 354 100% 4,300 100% 18,011 100% 56,925 100%

insttown No 203 58% 2,858 67% 11,943 67% 35,799 63%

Yes 149 42% 1,431 33% 5,989 33% 20,838 37%

Total 352 100% 4,289 100% 17,932 100% 56,637 100%

79. How would you rate the current area where you live

and/or work as a place to pursue your artistic career?d

80. Within the first five years after leaving this

institution, did you take up residency in the town/city

where this institution is located to pursue your career?



2013 Alumni Comments

Sample University

Undergraduate Level

Understanding the Alumni Comments

Work as Work as Arts Work as Arts Undergraduate Level

Artistb

Teacherb

Administratorb Comment

1995 Current Current NeverMore research and writing opportunities.

2000 Current Current Past I would have like more interdisciplinary arts collaborations. I studied in both the art

department and the dance department, and never at any time did either program

encourage or assist in work that might mean working with other students from 2000 Past Never Current

Teach an artist how to price their services.

2005 Past Past Never Offer career counseling and internships with area artist or artist outside the

community.

2005 Never Never Never The relationship between the advisor and the student is very critical. Everything

possible should have been done to foster that relationship.

2006 Never Current No ResponseProvide guidance on business aspects related to a career in a creative field.

Cohort

The Alumni Comments Report contains all responses to open-ended questions. See the Codebook for a complete list of variables, survey

questions, response options, and the logic used to determine which alumni received each question.

SNAAP 2013 Alumni Comments • Institutional Experiences

Sample InstitutionUndergraduate Level

Is there anything that this institution could have done better to prepare you for further education or for your career? Please

describe.c

Column Headers

Columns present cohort and

basic work experience

characteristics for alumni who

submitted comments. These

characteristics were derived

from specific variables on the

survey. Each column is a

specific variable. The variable

names corresponding to each

column header are as follows:

Cohort = cohort Work as Artist = artist Work as Arts Teacher = teach Work as Arts Administrator = artsrel

Question The questions asked of alumni are found here.

Alumni Comment The alumni comment column includes the responses from each alumni to the respective question, with a limit of 8,000 characters. The data for schools that participated in more than one year (2011, 2012, 2013) have been combined. All available responses are provided. Not all alumni provided a response to each question. These responses have not been screened or edited.

Response Value Respondents had three response options regarding their involvement in three capacities (Work as Artist, Work as Arts Teacher, Work as Arts Administrator) as follows: Current = Yes, I do this currently. Past = Yes, I have done it in the past, but no longer do. Never = No, I have not done this. No Response = Alumnus/alumna left this question blank

Topic Area Each comment question comes from a different topic area of the SNAAP Questionnaire.

Cut Off Comments If a comment appears cut off, please refer to Excel version to see the entire comment. A non-text character may have been used.

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Artistb Teacherb AdministratorbComment

2012 Past Past Never Bowling Green State University

2011 Current Past Never University of Southern California

2010 Never Past Current Saint Mary's University of MN

2007 Current Past Never Keller Graduate School of Management

2007 Past Past Past I am currently attending Emporia State University

2006 Never Never Current Montclair State University

2005 Past Never Past American University

2004 Current Current Never University of Arizona

2004 Past Never Current University of Cincinnati

2003 Past Past Past TFEL Institute, English as a Second Language Teacher

2003 No Response No Response No Response Yale School of Drama, New Haven CT

2002 Past Past Never New York University

2001 Current Never Current University of North Texas

2001 Never Current Never Baldwin-Wallace College

1999 Past Never Never Oakton Community College University of Illinois at Chicago

1999 Never Never Never University of Denver

1998 Current Current Current University of Wisconsin- Madison

1998 Current Current Past University of Iowa

1998 Current Never Never American Film Institute Conservatory

1998 Never Never Past Kellstadt Graduate School of Business, DePaul University School of Continuing Studies, Northwestern

University

1998 Never Never Never University of Maine

1998 No Response No Response No Response Northwestern University for graduate degree. Completed it in 2002.

1997 Past Past Past Seattle University; University of Washington

1996 Current Past Past Yale University

1995 Current Past Current ESL online Diploma

1995 Past Never Never Trinity International University

SNAAP 2013 Alumni Comments • Education

Sample University

Undergraduate Level

Please list the names of any educational institutions that you attended after leaving this institution.a

Cohort

aAsked of all alumni who pursued at least one degree at another institution. Variable name in Codebook is otherinsts.

bSee "Understanding the Alumni Comments" page for details.

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Cohort

1994 Never Never Never Boston University

1993 Current Current Past University of Michigan, Goldsmiths College, University of London

1993 Current Past Current Tulane University; Louisiana State University

1993 Current Past Never City College of San Francisco

1993 Past Current Past Carnegie Mellon University, Moscow Art Theatre School, New York University

1993 Past Never Past University of Alabama School of Law

1992 Current Current Past University of California, Berkeley

1992 Past Past Never International University of Africa

1992 Never Past Never Pensacola Jr. College

1992 Never Never Never Southwestern Law School

1991 Current Current Current Northern Illinois university

1990 Past Current Current Royal Scottish Academy of Music & Drama

1989 Current Current Past UCLA - Certificate in Fund Raising CSUN - MPA

1989 Current Past Never Case Western Reserve University School of Spiritual Healing and Prophecy

1989 Past Current Current Florida State University Asolo Conservatory

1989 Never Never Never Rochester Institute of Technology, The University of Akron

1988 Current Past Current Pepperdine - Graziadio School of Business Management

1987 Current Current Never SUNY Purchase

1987 No Response No Response No Response Florida State University

1985 Past Past Never Antioch University, Los Angeles

1984 Current Current Past West Virginia University

1982 Current Current Past Ohio State University, University of California Los Angeles

1981 Current Past Current Illinois State University

1981 No Response No Response No Response University of Texas, San Antonio (for MBA Studies) University of California, Los Angeles - MFA

Screenwriting.

1976 Never Never Never Case Western Reserve University

1975 Current Current Current Penn State University

1974 Current Past Past Roosevelt University

1973 Past Past Never University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

1971 Current Current Current Carnegie Mellon University

1970 Past Past Past University of Texas.

1968 Past Current Never Portland State University

1962 Current Past Past Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL

1954 Past Past Past Ohio University & Wayne State University (Detroit, MI)



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2012 Current Past Never Helped more with networking and relations in the industry for connections after graduation.

2011 Current Past Past A crucial component of my college experience--studying theater--was independently creating my own

projects outside of class with my peers. A part of what made it so formative was that we were figuring it all

out on our own--no one asked us to do it, there were no deadlines, there was no support. We definitely

incorporated what we were learning into our process, but it was all on our own terms; it's difficult to

propose a way to include these independent projects into a curriculum--as soon as it becomes a

requirement, graded according to metrics, it loses everything that made it a worthwhile learning

experience.

2011 Never Current Never Building the bridge with organizations to hire and help alumni after school.

2011 Never Past Past Taken more classes geared toward my major and had those classes that were geared toward my major

taught by professors and not graduate students.

2010 Never Current Never More hands on work with directing. Most of the time I felt that if I wasn't doing a piece of abstract theatre,

or something that was conventional I wasn't taken serious. I would have to say I learned more outside than

inside.

2010 Never Past Current This school has been the best academic experience I have had to date, and throughout my graduate degree

and post-graduate work, I have relied heavily on what I learned there, and refer to the work I completed

there often.

2009 Current Never Never In my experience, my artistic education was nothing short of outstanding. That said, I found many of the

academic options to be sorely lacking and often near-remedial when compared with my high school

courses.

2009 Past Never Never The curriculum senior year should require less scene study and more about the business of acting. By

senior year we have had a very comprehensive artistic training and we are still in the process of doing

plays but we did not receive enough helpful advice about how to manage our real lives as working artists.

2009 Never Never Never I think the university could have prepared us more for the real world. Looking back we were in a bubble,

an artistic bubble but still a bubble. There is so much that should be taught about finances and being a

working professional actor that would help anyone regardless of where you are moving to. This would

have made my transition into the professional world easier!


Sample University

Undergraduate Level

Is there anything that this institution could have done better to prepare you for further education or for your career? Please describe.c

Cohort


cAsked of all alumni. Variable name in Codebook is edpreptxt.

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Cohort

2009 Never Never Never I have a huge gap (over 20 years) in finishing college, but the student advising was just as horrible,

lackluster, unprofessional, and obstructive. My advisor didn't return my emails and I didn't find out that she

no longer worked there. This is poor oversight and project management. Offer less & improve the quality

of the offerings. My original theater teachers had excellent skills in creating theater, but they were poor

teachers overall and didn't work on skills building with their students, regardless of their talent. Set

mandatory quarterly meetings to make sure students are taking the right courses to graduate on time. In

addition, comments from teachers on what skills a student lacks should be addressed and be included into

the student's school curriculum. Don't lose the good kids who can't write, but would never consider

cheating. They will be your supportive alumni.

2008 Current Never Current I would have enjoyed more specific direction or more time devoted to the business side of the arts. Things

like: setting up a website, self-promotion, grant writing, career management.

2008 Past Never Current When I think back to my time at the university, which I really did value and appreciate, my one main

criticism is while we spent great time and energy developing ourselves as artists, there was a lack in how to

market ourselves as these artists post graduation. While I truly grew artistically, I wish there was better

advisement on how to operate as a "personal business" in the real world. Which unfortunately is something

an artist has to do to survive. For example: How to network constructively? How to create your own work

(i.e. create one man shows, companies, fund raisers, etc..)

2007 Current Past Current The most difficult part about earning a BFA in theatre is finding a salary job with benefits. The percentage

of actors who actually support themselves by acting is very small and finding another trade that I was

gifted at has been a challenge.

2007 Current Past Current More mentoring in the theater school to: 1. to craft a career that fit my interests. 2. make sure I was

challenged in classes and in production experience 3. provide personal support throughout the intensity of

the four year training 4. have a broader selection of critical studies classes that prepared me to work in the

capitalist driven society. 5. Basic business, marketing, strategic planning, classes. 6. language courses.

2007 Current Never Never Keep people updated on the latest software needed for certain areas of theatre departments

2007 Never Never Never More realistic training for jobs. More acting for the camera, more commercial, more auditioning, more

headshots, more presenting yourself professionally. Less pure arts and creativity.

2006 Current Past Never I am happy that I completed my degree, but it was one of the hardest things I have ever done. If it wasn't

for my family and friends I would have never finished.

2006 No Response No Response No Response Earlier career discussion about educational and career options for non- technical or non performance

career paths: directing, playwriting for example. Also generate more opportunities to use those skills.

2005 Current Current Current Classes on nonprofits- fundraising/grants/business courses. That's what everyone in the arts needs to know

to make any money and I had to supplement my education post BA by taking classes at a center for

nonprofit management.

2005 Current Never Past Gotten more interaction/assistance from advancement office about internships/job opportunities.



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Cohort

2005 Past Current Current Would have liked some business classes to help navigate life as an artist, such as money management

2005 Past Never Past There needs to be more career counseling that explores how artists can assimilate into other fields (non-

profit work, how freelancing works, educational programs) while still retaining their integrity as artists.

2005 Never Never Never business & entrepreneurial skills

2003 Current Current Current Though demanding, the education that I received in my department was what prepared me for my

professional career.

2003 Past Past Past More realistic career coaching be it in various ways theatre students can find actual jobs (teaching,

working in cultural programing or even in more corporate industries) AND/OR be more involved in

students' graduate school possibilities.

2003 Past Never Never Along with the scenic design program, I feel that it would have been helpful to learn more technical skills

as well.

2002 Past Past Past More interaction with working actors to understand the lifestyle. Perhaps some education in personal

finance planning.

2002 Past Past Never There needed to be some career planning information available. It was like "ok you graduated, good luck."

2001 Current Never Past I would have loved to have the following taught in a progressive nature through multiple classes or years of

classes: -practical business (money management, how to acquire financing, self promotion, practical

networking techniques -internships either introduced/ provided by the university or classes on how to

find them and the best match for me -more leadership classes or intensive weekend such as those that

corporations have on retreats -more classes that relate specifically to stage management rules and

practical knowledge -more seminars/ classes on what other fields my major could be applied to in a career

setting

2001 Past Never Past Use a more diverse range of students in productions and on production staffs both in main stage shows as

well as outside shows.

2001 Never Never Never Not really, it's an acting degree you take your chances.

1999 Past Past Past More financial counseling....the loans were HUGE! More internships to the local community.

1999 Past Past Never More info on what the "real" life of an actor requires. More time to pursue a minor in a field (music

and/or dance) that would have broadened my marketability.

1999 Never Never Never Better academic advising and career preparation for a career in the arts

1996 Current Past Never I think that the university did, overall, a wonderful job at preparing me as an artist. Where they could

improve is in the area of teaching artists more about the business part of our industry. It's a tough labyrinth

out there and I feel like I could have benefited from more education on the non-artistic aspects of art.

1995 Current Past Never Financial and business management. Basic artistic contracts and business base skills.



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Cohort

1995 Past Past Never We were discouraged from doing anything other than school so that when I graduated, it was a complete

and total shock about how the "business" of an artistic medium was run. I was completely un-prepared and

consequently my success was very little in my medium. There were no opportunities for internships that I

was aware of and that would have also been extremely helpful, not just as a way to learn but also as a

networking tool. The university gave absolutely zero assistance to me, as an alumni, when I graduated in

terms of networking or relationship building with players in my industry. It was extremely disappointing.

1994 Past Never Current Guidance with internships!

1992 Current Never Current Provide greater active support during the first few years following graduation. At that time the university

had a wealth of resources that could have significantly aided recent graduates make the transition to being

productive, professional artists. Yet there was no support whatsoever and great discontent among many of

my fellow recent graduates as a result.

1990 Current Current Never Marketing. How to market oneself as a product. How to audition and present a product rather than a

process. Process is valued in rehearsal. Not so much in auditions. I had to learn these skills on my own

by trial and error.

1990 Current Current Never Networking with professionals outside of the school

1988 Never Never Never At the time, I was just relieved to finish. I transferred in and due to little or no counselors I lost those two

years. More contact for the transfer student would have eased this confusion and made a clear course path

to follow and manage.

1986 Current Never Never Teach students more than one skill to stay better employed.

1985 Current Current Past Offer internships in local theatres during the summer. We were discouraged from auditioning but in

hindsight, it could have helped me at that time to learn audition skills as well as get to know local artists

and directors as a first step to networking.

1985 Current Past Past individual arts management and solicitation skills. workshops not valuable. actual courses in business

management for artists was needed desperately.

1978 Current Current Past Since I graduated in 1978, things could be different now. Back then we were utterly unprepared to work or

even function in a real artistic world.

1975 Past Never Never business skills. Professional marketing.

1971 Past Never Past Many theatre people go on to create their own theatres. Training in managerial and business skills and

entrepreneurship, and also in creating pieces, would have in fact been useful.

1970 Past Past Past encourage more risk taking and management opportunities



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2013 Never Past Never Better way to keep alumni connected to the department itself?

2011 Current Past Never More networking opportunities

2011 Never Current Never More funds to the alumni services! There is in essence one individual responsible for the bulk of this

effort.

2009 Current Past Never I was told I would be able to use rehearsal space as an alumni, yet my theatre company has had a hard time

procuring space.

2009 Past Past Never I think the resources were there for the most part, but at the time, were not as straightforward or as

organized as they could have been. There was certainly a lot of clear and overwhelming support for

furthering and continuing education but the other areas fell behind.

2008 Past Never Never New York job opportunities and/or artistic collaboration.

2007 Current Past Current Substantial financial subsidies for artistic projects for current students and alumni. resources to continue

developing artistic projects like space, networks, presenting opportunities.

2007 Never Never Never Are there networking events solely for students seeking careers in artistic or nonprofit fields? That would

be extremely useful.

2004 Current Past Past alumni contact- like a mentoring program.

2003 Past Past Past I would love alumni opportunity to present work or continues to be involved with the school as an artist

2001 Current Never Past Job placement.

2001 Current Never Past more networking opportunities on the weekends and/ or evenings (after the typical work day)

1998 Current Current Past more networking opportunities throughout schooling and upon graduation

1998 Current Past Past Networking has been through alumni services- some network comes through theatre alumni meetups but

those seem focused on fundraising more than networking

1992 Current Never Current Many of the services mentioned above were non-existent in the early to mid-90s. I do not require services

now, but I and many of my contemporary alumni would have benefitted tremendously for greater support

in production and presentation of work, as well as active networking opportunities.

1990 Current Current Never I wish there were more master classes offered for grads. I would love to go back for non-credit class and

learn a new technique or brush up a rusty skill.

1989 Never Never Never I would have appreciated a mentor much earlier in my career.

Please describe any support services you need, but are not offered by this institution.d

Cohort


Sample University

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dAsked of all alumni. Variable name in Codebook is supttxt.

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Cohort

1988 Current Past Current Where I am now in my career, I need access to young talent. I look to hire students right our of school but

in the last couple of years I haven't seen too much that I was interested in.

1985 Current Current Past online library access

1983 Past Never Past Unsure if portfolio help is offered.

1980 Never Never Never It would be helpful if there was a program for performers with disabilities.

1976 Past Never Never Career counseling for 3rd act of life



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Cohort Work as Work as Arts Work as Arts Undergraduate Level


2009 Past Never Never I graduated when the economy crashed and it was far more crucial that I find a job where income would be

steady and consistent than it was to pursue passions.

2009 Past Never Never I felt discriminated against as a plus size young women. I had a very difficult time getting noticed or

called-back for auditions and this was part of my decision to switch fields.

2007 Never Never Never The inability to make money.

2006 Past Never Never Life in New York was not something I wanted for myself anymore at 26. I wanted more stability in my life,

and wanted better pay and a more supportive environment than I was finding in the arts at that time.

2005 Past Current Past After I graduated I took a job at Starbucks and worked that for a couple of years before going back to

school. My family was constantly telling me that being an actress/dancer was not something that was going

to work. Being what I had dreamed was not a way to make money so I went back to school in order to get a

job where I would have a steady income.

2005 Past Past Never Decided the lifestyle (hours of work, moving a lot) was not for me. Also wanted to pursue teaching.

Lastly, I wanted a more social justice/advocacy type of work.

2003 Past Past Past I still "work" as a director and theatre maker on occasion, but always for free or little money. After a few

years working at an insane pace and having a "successful" directing career, I still felt I would never have a

life supported by my directing career or even a artistic career supported by teaching. I feel both of my

choices for a full directing career (grad school or continuing at a grueling pace) are too financially risky

and leave me little to no time for any personal life outside of theatre.

2002 Past Never Past Burn out--trying to find work for every 3 months for a new show was taxing.

2001 Past Past Past I was frustrated that the type of theatre I wanted to make rarely paid the bills and lost interest in making

bad theatre in order to pay them. I found that I can enact the type of change I want to see in the world

through farming much more effectively than through trying to make a living in theatre. This is not to say

that there isn't good theatre being made with important messages. I just prefer to play in the dirt.

2001 Past Past Past Because I found I had a gift in the healing arts and as an entrepreneur

2001 Past Past Never I believe that I grew as a person and with that growth discovered other areas of interest that better suited

the life I wanted to lead.

SNAAP 2013 Alumni Comments • Career

Sample University

Undergraduate Level

If there was another reason why you either stopped working in an occupation as an artist or chose not to pursue work as an artist, please

describe that below.e


eAsked of alumni who were never or past professional artists but intended to be when attending this institution. Variable name in Codebook is stp_othtxt.

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Cohort Work as Work as Arts Work as Arts Undergraduate Level


2001 Past Never Past I loved working as a stage manager, I worked consistently and made good money. But the hours were not

conducive to starting a family and that took precedence. I would consider returning to it when my family is

grown. Also, its a high stress position that tends to burn people out quickly.

2000 Never Never Never I find I use my art degree (theater) in non-traditional ways in my career in environmental science and

informal education.

1998 Never Never Never Realized that trying to make a living in the theater would take the fun out of it. Not joyful. Decided to

focus on something else, and do theater as a hobby.

1995 Past Never Past After ten years and some serious acting accomplishments in the TV/Film/Commercial fields, I began

working for Nielsen where I got a crash course in the business of the industry. I realized how long it would

take me to become a "working actor." So I switched my career and still perform in theatre and serve as a

Board Member to a small theatre company.

1992 Past Past Past It was so tough living "gig to gig" or show to show. I always enjoyed being involved in an arts project,

especially if it paid, too. If you were lucky, a show or production ran for 3-4 months. Then it would end

and you would need to find something to bring in money until the next show. Sometimes that was a 4-8

month gap. I would need something more permanent for making an income.

1992 Never Past Never I became tired of all the drama that was not ON stage!

1990 Past Never Current I was always more arts-facility-management focused and have a career in that field.

1988 Never Never Never Because the reality of life as a struggling actor was not a future that I wanted.

1988 Never Never Never I realized that I wanted to be a Librarian, but that I used my education as a theatre major with a love of

history to make that dream a reality. I then went back to school to gain my Masters in Library Science.

1984 Past Never Past I've not stopped working as an artist. Projects come and go. I'm now a culinary artist. It all applies and I

transform to the newest challenge!

1983 Past Past Past It didn't pay enough, and the work was not steady or reliable.

1982 Past Never Never I got married and had two children and needed to have dependable work.

1973 Past Past Never Life on the road as an actress was difficult, unsteady employment. When opportunity arose to enter

broadcasting I grabbed it assuming it would be temporary. It has turned out to be my long career.

1973 Past Past Never Very difficult to maintain a career in the performing arts as an actor; eventually my 'temp' position used to

support my 'habit' made me an offer I couldn't refuse. After a number of years being removed from my

original career, I realized that I would likely never go back.



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2011 Current Past Past When I was an undergrad, a huge influence to my development was the relationship I had with grad

students in the same department. I wouldn't call them classmates or alumni, but exposure to people

interested in the highest echelons of my field was deeply formative.

2009 Current Never Never While this does fall under the umbrella of "staff members or advisors," I think it's important for me to

emphasize that while I trained as an actor, I worked in the scene shop for two and a half of those years. The

experience of doing that work and working with those staff members was nearly as influential and

beneficial as my formal education there.

2009 Past Never Never My study abroad classmates have remained to be a fairly consistent and influential network.

2009 Never Never Never I have a decades old relationship with employees at the college radio station. Music, and spoken word is

still a passion. News and events in the world and in the community have a priority for me. I try to stay

informed.

2007 Current Never Never Going to theatre conferences with classmates and faculty members. These conferences allowed the students

to apply for summer stock theatre jobs to help us develop our skills.

2006 Past Never Never Networks formed from summer theatre work.

2006 Never Never Never I collaborate with fellow classmates on occasion. Usually on writing scripts.

2005 Past Past Never Teachers outside the theatre school--Spanish and journalism teachers.

2005 Past Never Never Internship

2001 Current Current Current Student organizations.

1999 Current Past Past former coworkers

1995 Current Past Never The internship program was the entry to my career.

1988 Current Past Current I did secure my first marketing job by contacting the Alumni office and getting a list of alumni in the area.

Was able to follow through and find someone who valued my education as a door-opener. Was then able to

win a position.

1977 Current Current Current I worked with a former Faculty member for several years at a very pivotal time in my career.

If there are any other networks associated with this institution that have had an influence on your career, please describe them below.f

Cohort


Sample University

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fAsked of all alumni. Variable name in Codebook is infothtxt.

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2013 Current Past Never My arts training gave me knowledge on how to work collaboratively and spontaneously without much

guidance needed. I am currently free-lancing as a director, performer, and stage manager on the side as

well and directly using my arts training.

2013 Never Past Never My arts training is relevant to my work only insofar as good communication and interpersonal skills are

necessary to sell books at a bookstore. My arts training is very important to me, though I have little

opportunity these days to use my knowledge and skills to their full extent.

2011 Current Past Never Throughout my degree in theatre arts I was pushed to think beyond what I was reading on the page or

seeing on the stage. Now, working in the world of film and television, I feel I can accurately articulate my

feelings on a script because of the training I received. In addition, the skills I learned in thinking and

creativity have helped me develop new and interesting stories.

2011 Current Never Never Provided some degree of context. A little bit of a base from which I draw

2010 Never Current Never I work in the arts, but don't do anything artistically. I sell tickets, any major could have landed this job, it

just helped that I knew some people from doing things outside the college.

2010 Never Past Never My acting training is relevant to my work in the respect that I am able to speak to people effectively with

clear diction. I am able to be persuasive and change up my personality according to my clients.

2009 Current Past Never My arts training is relevant in every aspect of my life. It has influenced who I am as a person and it has

changed how I deal with others.

2009 Past Never Never Training in the arts has positively influenced my ability to communicate efficiently and effectively with

coworkers and customers. Effective and efficient communication allows me to anticipate customer needs

and thus complete job tasks with diligence and focus.

2008 Current Past Never I teach Pilates which does greatly affect my ability to remain strong and flexible as an actor and dancer,

also fantastic for working on breathing for vocal work.

2007 Current Past Current I have a keen awareness of aesthetics due to my time spent at the university. Due to the productions that

are produced at the school I know everything that is possible in a design. This allows me to give directors

more options when it comes to designs that I engineer.

2007 Never Current Current It is fundamentally important to everything about my work and personhood.

Please describe how your arts training is or is not relevant to your current work.g

Cohort

SNAAP 2013 Alumni Comments • Current Work

Sample University

Undergraduate Level


gAsked of all alumni who are currently working. Variable name in Codebook is wktraintxt.

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Cohort

2006 Past Never Never I use my arts training when teaching people how to do things, in relating to others, putting myself into their

shoes to understand things from their perspective, and when I troubleshoot, I tend to look at things as a

connected whole instead of only in their disparate parts.

2005 Past Current Past I say that I use my acting skills every day. I am a teacher and being excited about learning and working

with students is something that you need to keep enthusiastic about.

2005 Past Past Never I am a bilingual, third grade teacher. I use my creativity cultivated at college every day, inventing

engaging lessons and encouraging my students' creativity. I often use theatre to help my students

understand or gain self-confidence. My literary training and exposure to a variety of cultures has helped

me to choose good literature and engage my students in meaningful conversations.

2005 Never Never Never Not really relevant to my current work as a University Financial Aid director, except for creative thinking,

but very relevant to my hobbies and interests and has very much enriched my life.

2004 Never Never Never Stage management is project management. As an administrator, I utilize the skills needed for project

management every day.

2003 Current Past Past I use my arts training every day! It has given me the framework to remain diligent and designated to

continue to peruse my craft and passion. Without the dedication to expressing my creativity and using my

imagination, I would just be another struggling artist. However, with professional connections and

knowledge, I have a voice and I understand how to get paid to use it.

2002 Past Never Past My arts training has prepared me to handle a career in higher education administration. At school I

learned to manage productions with multiple facets of people with differing interests. This is directly

translatable to my career now where I manage 10 academic departments and work with faculty, students,

and administration on a daily basis.

2001 Past Past Past The ability to improvise, use resources I have at hand in creative ways, and make a really good plan that I

can change at anytime as circumstances beyond my control require the plan to change, collaborate and

communicate effectively have all been crucial in my success moving from theatre to organic farming.

2001 Past Never Past I am the manager of a Marketing department. Although at first glance my arts training doesn't seem

particularly related, it has helped me with leadership skills, organization, teamwork, creative writing,

thinking outside the box, public speaking, presenting and creating visually interesting marketing and

communication pieces. I have a mastery of the English language that didn't come from an English degree

but of a Theatre degree. Working in the theatre has made me proficient at finding inexpensive solutions to

challenges.

2000 Current Current Past How relevant, where relevant is not always obvious. When so, it manifests itself in my ability to handle

complex collaboration cycles related to my present job at a foundation whose main work deals with the

inner city.

2000 Current Past Never I think my arts training is definitely involved in both my lyric writing and in bartending. I feel like meeting

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1999 Past Past Past It helps a lot as I deal with lots of personalities and need to be comfortable speaking in front of audiences,

presenting material and writing scripts.

1999 Never Never Never Somewhat relevant. I work in a public affairs office as an office manager, so my theater skills come in

handy.

1998 Current Current Never It all feeds and influences my work.

1998 Current Never Past Many of the skills I honed -- communication, collaboration, thinking on my feet, trying new things,

organization, preparation -- have been essential to my current career. The nuts and bolts of what I did bears

little relationship, but the skills and aptitudes paved the way.

1998 Never Never Never I have to do a great deal of public speaking, which my theater training has made easy. Additionally, I am

sometimes called upon to design education displays which use my artistic talents.

1997 Past Past Past I use my training in theatre all the time in working with people. I have a keen ability to see the world from

another person's perspective which I know was gained in part from my training. I have honed skills in

project management and people management from years as a Stage Manager, Production Stage Manager,

Director, and Managing Director of various theatre companies.

1996 Past Never Never I had to give up working in the arts because I wasn't making enough money so now I work in accounting.

1996 Never Never Never Very helpful in problem solving, deal with creatives and being able to communicate (directors=executives,

designers=graphics/editors etc.)

1995 Past Never Past I present our programs to corporations, so my background in acting gives me a solid platform to effectively

communicate my organization's needs. I also negotiate funding for my organization and my background in

character study helps me in my stewardship and relationship building efforts.

1995 Past Never Never My arts training is very applicable in my writing and in the way it prepared me relationally for working

with people in ministry.

1994 Never Past Past I'm the Director of HR and frequently give presentations and training. Learning performance has helped

my comfort level with public speaking. It also helps with managing a variety of personalities and projects.

1994 Never Never Never I work as a manager of a Boston-based construction firm. My arts education has absolutely ZERO

relevance to my current work.

1993 Current Past Current I use it everyday as I juggle several free-lance design projects and schedules. Arts training helps with all

aspects of collaborative projects as well as the more solitary creative process. Theatre offers many

character building challenges and can be very stressful, so having a strong base is essential. Arts training is

essential for quality work and life.

1989 Current Past Never I believe that my training as an actor is relevant to all of the work that I do. Interacting with people and the

world around me. Listening closely. Living with intention. And being grateful to participate.

1988 Never Never Never I feel that I have a comfort level with people and an ability to put people at ease because of my acting

background- I can talk and I can listen. I feel that I can read how people are responding to my design ideas.



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1986 Past Never Past My training is helpful for public speaking. Bringing creative ideas to the table for our union organizing

activities.

1985 Past Past Past Not relevant. I am a Registered Nurse now.

1983 Past Never Past confidence and people skills

1982 Past Never Never Creative thinking is critical as an Executive director of a small non profit. Persuasive speaking is essential

in fundraising as is clear and creative writing and possessing marketing skills

1979 Current Never Never As a manager of a Human Service IT operation excellent verbal and written communication skills are

important. My theater training helps me to craft and deliver effective communications to a wide variety of

audiences. I also still work occasionally as an actor in the community.

1978 Current Current Past My arts training taught me to fend for myself; to understand that if I didn't do the work no one else would;

to be prepared for criticism; it taught me discipline; it gave me an amazing network of artists and friends,

many of whom I still work with and am close to; it gave me acting, writing and directing mentors with

whom I am still close. It taught me that when money was short to use my imagination. It also taught me

that teachers opens up the world for students.

1977 Past Past Past Go back and read your list in this survey of important skills. There you have it.

1976 Never Never Never Having a degree in theater means you can do anything. Or act like you know how.

1975 Past Never Never I act the part of a sales person and therefore sell - a lot!

1974 Past Past Past Theatre and its study of human characters, situations, and insights - whether in drama or humor - prepares

one for observing, listening, seeing motivations, defusing, motivating, in short, understanding and

appreciating the other life forms. This is key to HR and management.

1974 Never Never Never My arts training is critical to creative thinking.

1973 Past Past Past Presentation skills learned in school still serve me well in my current profession.

1973 Past Past Never I am an anchor/reporter. My performance training aids me in my work every newscast. My ability to

analyze material helps me formulate news scripts...I am essentially story-telling but in a different format.

They are different careers but they are very much linked.

1971 Current Past Never Every aspect of my education is utilized today

1970 Current Current Current I work as a designer and a professor of design. I run a graduate program in design and write an occasional

article or book chapter. Arts training is fundamental to my work.

1968 Past Current Never Teaching is a performing art, and my training as an actor helps me. Acting is a collaborative art, and

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2013 Never Past Never Other arts educator Youth Corps Member

I work for a non-profit that does daylong community building retreats

centered around a specific character trait for elementary and middle

school students. I help facilitate songs, dances, and content pieces

designed around the values of Kindness and Respect. Every day we

are working with a completely new set of students.

2012 Current Past Never Actor Lead Vocalist, I am a lead soloist on a cruise ship performing in 13

different shows.

2011 Current Past Never Film, TV, video artist Writer, I write pilot scripts for TV, but to pay the bills I currently

work in retail as well.2011 Never Never Never Services and personal care Babysitter/nanny. I watch for two families everyday.

2010 Current Past Never Education, training, and library Pre-School Teacher.

2010 Never Past Current Social services I am a Day Treatment Therapist for children ages 10-12; I provide

individual and group therapy services for children enrolled in a day

treatment program.

2009 Current Current Never Private teacher of the arts Assistant Teacher. I work in Early Childhood Music, teaching ages 3

to 7 years.

2009 Current Past Never Actor I work on 2-5 plays a year subsidizing my income with commercial

work.

2009 Current Past Never Actor Regional Product Coach of Northeast and UK- Perform infomercials

live and recorded and train actors

2009 Current Never Never Services and personal care I am a Spa Receptionist

2009 Current Never Never No Response I am the Properties Fellow at a theatre. I build, paint, wire, pull,

move, and put away props that are used by actors on stage.

2009 Past Never Never Management Manager/Social Media Director for a restaurant.

2008 Current Current Never K-12 arts educator High School Theatre and Media Teacher and Theatre Director.

2008 Current Never Never Actor I work mostly on films, but I also act on television and in

commercials. I guess my title would be "Talent"

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2008 Current Never Never Healthcare Personal Trainer. I design customized fitness programs for high-end

clientele.

2008 Past Past Current Arts administrator or manager Engagement Associate. Work for a for-profit theatre company in their

operations department.

2008 Past Never Never Other occupation outside of the arts I sling drinks. I work at two bars.

2008 Never Never Never Food preparation related Chef

2007 Current Current Current Sales Gourmet department head

2007 Current Past Current Theater and stage director or

producer

Director of Development + Programming for a Los Angeles based

performance collective. Responsible for strategic planning and

developing of the non profit organizations. Building relationships

with national and international performing arts presenters.

Responsible for streamlining financial resources of the organization,

writing public and private grants, donor relation, fundraising

campaigns. Also responsible for Marketing of all productions and

audience development.

2006 Past Never Never Computer and mathematics Senior Technician- IT administrator for a managed services IT firm,

working onsite at a small private women's college.

2006 Never Past Never Healthcare I work in a small animal pharmacy.

2006 Never Never Never Financial and other business

services

Card service advisor (Credit card Specialist)

2005 Current Current Current Arts administrator or manager Arts Administrator - all office work, fundraising, PR, etc.

2005 Current Past Current Food preparation related I wait tables, and I am a manager/supervisor at the same restaurant.

2005 Past Past Never Education, training, and library I am the 3rd grade teacher at a dual-language Catholic school. I

teach in English and Spanish throughout the day, and I teach all

subjects.

2004 Current Current Past Film, TV, video artist Production Manager Casting Director / Talent Scout

2004 Never Never Never Office and administrative support Associate administrator overseeing the daily functioning of an

academic department.

2003 Current Past Past Writer, author, or editor Author of a western series and free lance communications specialist.

2002 Never Past Never Healthcare Pharmacy Technician: Data entry, insurance billing, customer service

2001 Past Past Past Financial and other business

services

Senior Executive Assistant to the CEO of a financial services firm. I

manage emails, writing, calls, scheduling, travel, client relations and

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2001 Past Past Past Office and administrative support I am a payroll processor/ office support staff.

2001 Never Current Never Education, training, and library Special Education Teacher in rural Alaska.

2000 Current Current Past K-12 arts educator Junior high and high school classes. This fall I have 4 classes. In the

spring, I will be directing the production.

2000 Current Past Never Food preparation related Bartender

2000 Never Never Never Computer and mathematics Infrastructure Technical Architect

1999 Current Never Never Film, TV, video artist Co-executive producer in reality TV. I head shows (competition and

docu-series) through post production.

1999 Past Never Past Management Supervisor at a family owned, industrial supply company. I manage a

group of 10-15 employees. Coaching, support, goal setting, etc.

1999 Past Never Never Other arts occupation Project Manager. I manage creative asset operations in support of

product development at an animation studio

1999 Past Never Never Healthcare I am a Pediatric Registered Nurse.

1998 Current Never Current Other arts occupation Production Stage Manager at an opera company.

1998 Current Never Past Communications Senior Data Analyst I work in marketing research in social media.

I help clients to analyze the ways in which consumers/the public are

discussing their products and services online.

1998 Past Never Current Arts administrator or manager Technical Director

1998 Past Never Past Healthcare Registered Nurse

1998 Never Never Never Engineering and science Natural Resource Biologist for a state-level Department of Natural

Resources. I work on stream ecosystems. I assess their health and

determine causes for declines if necessary. I spend most of the

summer out in the water conducting freshwater mussel surveys to

assess the health of state streams and rivers.

1997 Past Past Past Other occupation outside of the arts Director of Learning Design. I am responsible for soft and functional

skills learning for a major retail company. We design and provide

learning experiences for everyone from the very front line in the

stores through senior leadership in HQ.

1996 Current Past No Response Computer and mathematics Vice President I am the lead developer at a small database solution

provider.

1995 Past Past Never Sales Realtor. Working with Buyers and Sellers of residential property as

their real estate agent. Have started my own small, boutique real

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1995 Never Never Current Arts administrator or manager Phone sales Supervisor and Volunteer Supervisor, - train and

supervise the phone staff and volunteers1995 Never Never No Response Education, training, and library I work as an instructional one on one assistant for an autistic student

in a public school.

1994 Past Current Never Sales Retail assistant manager.

1994 Past Never Current Arts administrator or manager Marketing Manager

1994 Past Never Past Financial and other business

services

Life, Health & Annuity Agent

1994 Never Never Never Other designer I design presentations for instructors to teach a class around concepts

for our company. I create and edit my own work.

1993 Current Current Past Higher education arts educator Associate Professor of Theatre History and Theory I teach theatre

history, write books, edit journals, critique performances, and manage

programs.

1993 Current Never Never Management General Manager in charge of a health club.

1992 Current Current Past K-12 arts educator I am a high school English and Drama teacher.

1992 Current Never Never Healthcare Pilates instructor. I have my own studio. I work people out and also

do rehab for injuries.

1992 Never Never Never Legal I am a judge. I currently preside over a family law courtroom.

1991 Current Current Current Other designer Associate Professor of Theater - Costume Design

1989 Current Past Current Arts administrator or manager Producing director. Direct work flow, hiring, training, develop

programming, marketing, sales.

1989 Past Current Current Social services Client Services Coordinator - In house case management at an arts

adult day center for adults with disabilities

1988 Current Current Never K-12 arts educator I write, direct, costume, choreograph, and design plays for children. I

teach acting techniques, improvisation, stage movement, vocal

techniques and general stage presence. This is what pays the rent,

although after work, I drive to rehearsal and spend many hours every

evening rehearsing and/or performing plays.

1988 Current Current Never Education, training, and library I currently teach middle and high school English. I have been a K-12

teacher for approximate 19 years of nearly all grades K-12.

1988 Never Never Never Education, training, and library Director of Libraries: Manage and direct two libraries for a small

community college; oversee and manage a staff of nine.

1987 Current Current Never Actor Actor. I perform on stage, in film, on TV and on radio as an actor,

singer, and voice-over artist.

1987 Past Never Never Manufacturing Manufacturing Engineer




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1984 Current Current Past Actor Company member at a professional theatre

1983 Current Current Never Higher education arts educator Professor of Lighting Design.

1983 Never Never Never Graphic designer, illustrator, or art

director

Graphic Designer in the Marketing Department of a major

corporation.

1982 Never Never Never Education, training, and library Associate Vice President

1981 Current Current Current Higher education arts educator senior lecturer, instructor, stage combat choreographer

1980 Current Past Never Other occupation outside of the arts Principal Planning Analyst, Department of Community Corrections

and Rehabilitation.

1980 Current Never Never Communications Senior writer in the Creative Dept. of a global corporation (writing

TV and radio commercials, magazine ads, videos, posters, in-store

collateral, direct mail, web copy, naming products and writing

packaging copy.

1979 Past Never Never Computer and mathematics I am a business analyst for computer systems for a financial firm

1979 Never Current Never Private teacher of the arts Dance instructor

1978 Current Past Never Film, TV, video artist Film and TV screenwriter-director. 11 hours of produced television,

plus numerous short films and sponsored corporate and industrial

videos.

1977 Current Past Never Actor stage (character) actor

1976 Never Never Never Computer and mathematics Security Incident Coordinator. Respond to and anticipate network

security incidents.

1974 Current Past Past Musician Rhythm guitar in an oldies band.

1974 Past Past Past Human resources Director of HR for a national distributor of retail goods

1973 Current Past Never Other designer owner; run full service stained glass studio offering original design

glass work; historic restoration; general glass repair; specialty glass.

Responsible for all aspects of the business.

1973 Past Past Past Education, training, and library GM Product Trainer: automotive product training.

1972 Current Past Past Education, training, and library Italian teacher ----I teach the Italian language to adults via two

different community organizations.

1971 Past Past Never Healthcare administrative support in an employee health dept. at a major hospital

1970 Past Past Past Management I manage all of the infrastructure of a working farm, vendors, labor,

improvements, budget, maintenance etc.

1969 Past Current Past Higher education arts educator Associate Professor

1967 Current Current Past K-12 arts educator Educator in a public elementary school




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1962 Current Past Past Actor Actor/Director. I audition/book for film and TV. I direct staged

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2010 Never Past Current My arts training provided me with communication and leadership skills which I have found useful when

advocating for change in the community or supporting specific organizations.

2009 Current Past Never Enjoy attending public performances and supporting emerging theatre companies.

2005 Current Past Current The arts are most of my participation in civic and community life.

2000 Current Current Past Its a way for me to contribute. I may not have the finances to donate, but I can offer my talent.

1999 Never Never Never While working in Baghdad, we created our own community theater within the embassy. I volunteered and

participated in our production, acting, doing music and sound effects design for the show, and stage

managing.

1990 Never Past Past Attendance at artistic events and donating to the arts became even more important and are still relevant

today. Community service inclination towards arts and education. Community education classes.

1988 Current Current Never They are inextricable. One cannot be a complete citizen if he is not a complete person, and one cannot be a

complete person without artistic expression.1983 Past Never Past broad-based appreciation of performers, talent and artists, in general. Education, as in art history, actors,

playwrights, paintings and painters.

1982 Past Never Never I Love all of the arts, performance visual and written and I try to support my friends in the arts and attend

art activities as often as possible.

1979 Current Never Never My participation in civic/community life is driven by my desire to give back to the community and my

desire to share my life knowledge with others. My training/experiences at the university contributed in no

way that I am aware of to that end. Rather, it was my upbringing and high school experiences that helped

form my philosophy.

1975 Current Current Current By the very nature of theatre, there is a natural instinct to support all the arts in ones community by

attending or donating funds or volunteering. At college I gained an appreciation of working hard for the

love of the art, not for profit or personal gain.

1973 Past Past Never I didn't even think about participation in civic and/or community life until I began to work in the private

sector where that approach to life was encouraged, financially and socially.

1972 Current Past Past Arts training was primarily geared toward the fine arts. Those skills don't really translate to participation in

civic and community life.

1970 Past Never Never Not relevant at all anymore.

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2011 Current Past Never More scholarship money!

2010 Never Past Current When asked what accomplishment I am most proud of in my life, I always answer my BA degree from this

university.

2009 Current Current Never If I had an opportunity to redo school I wouldn't change the experience I had but I do feel I would have

received a better arts education if I went to an arts based school or Conservatory.

2009 Current Never Never I have only worked internships since graduation. I don't know whether this is due to the field or the

economic climate but I feel it is important to note.

2008 Past Never Never I don't plan on ever being able to pay back my student loans. I will defer them until I can't anymore, and

then I'll have to figure something else out. Fortunately, since I own very little, there's not much that they

can take.

2007 Current Past Current I received intense acting training. Although this shaped my growth as a person and artist it did not

adequately prepare me for the difficulty of sustaining a career in the arts in America. I am part of one of

the most successful alumni collectives in the last 10 years and we are still mostly volunteer based and

struggling to find a sustainable business model to build our lives around working professionally for the

company. No one is on salary. Everyone has 2-3 jobs and we only get paid for project periods that last

between 2 - 4 weeks at a time. That said, I would never have been able to form the collective had it not

been for the training, networks, and aesthetic development that I encountered here.

2007 Never Never Never I felt completely lost after graduation. I didn't know the next steps to take to get paid as an artist or how to

work a second job but still have time to be an artist. I had no opportunities before me and didn't know

where to start. I didn't want to waste my youth sitting in Los Angeles as a non-working actor. Most of the

alumni I know need help earning money. There needs to be more practical training. We were all terrified

when we graduated.

2005 Past Never Never An arts degree is valuable and a wonderful experience, but does not prepare you adequately for the real

working world outside of the arts.

If there are additional things you would like to tell us about your education, life, and/or career that were not adequately covered on the

survey, please do so here.k

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2003 Past Past Past The cost of arts school is enormous. It is hard to recommend to any young person that they should go to

school in the arts when the cost is so high and I see so many of my fellow classmates, still in major debt,

leaving the arts to peruse careers for money. I feel many of the money making or career successful

classmates would have been on the same path without the pricey education. I loved my education, but in

realistic ways, it didn't grow me into the artist I wanted to be because there was a lot of reality missing.

And I feel this is true for my peers- we have great artistic sentiment and work ethic, but have a hard time in

the reality of having jobs and families to deal with.

2001 Past Never Past Even though it's sometimes easy to warn others about the perils of having an arts degree because of the

sometimes hard to come by money and opportunity, I wouldn't change a thing. I am who I am because I

received a theatre degree from this school. I have a close knit group of friends that are my family, I am in

touch with my former professors. I got a college degree and in the end that's all that mattered to get a job

because it was about who we are as people and what we bring to the table.

1996 Current Past Never I just wanted to add, what I think, is an important point. Being an artist is very challenging. I clearly think

there are wonderful things that our arts training adds to any profession, but for those who really pursue

being an artist, this is a tough road. We don't get spit out into the professional world the same way doctors,

CPA's, lawyers, etc., do. We may be given the tools to do the art, but the day to day function/business of

art isn't really as emphasized as it is for other professions.

1995 Current Past Never Get more detailed on the business issues for arts.

1994 Current Current Never I remember graduating and feeling completely lost and unprepared to deal with the business of acting:

agents, marketing myself, financial planning and preparation etc..... I know now that things have come

full circle and that my education was instrumental in what I do, but it took years of searching, travel and

pursuing different arts training that got me to where I am now.

1992 Past Past Past I really appreciated being able to start taking classes in my major by my second semester of my freshmen

year. So many other colleges and universities do not allow students to start their major course related work

until their second or third year. I am also extremely grateful that I had to do an internship prior to

graduating. I think every student should have that opportunity no matter what field or major.

1985 Current Current Past I have learned how not only to create art work but to live my life in an artistic way - thinking of my whole

life as a work of art and of every interaction and every task as an artistic endeavor! My sensibilities and

capacities in this area were influenced by my work at the university.

1978 Current Past Never The quality of the university's faculty were directly responsible for much of my artistic growth and success.

1974 Current Never Never I cannot over-emphasize the importance of a graduate degree. It identifies the artist for his or her

seriousness in pursuing this line of work

1974 Never Never Never I was in Management most of my career. I often related that my Theatre Arts and Humanities training

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2009 Current Current Never This questionnaire allowed me to count my blessings! I am grateful for the education I have received and

excited to continue learning!

2005 Current Current Current Thank you for the study. I can be reached by email if I can be of any service to other artists locally.

2003 Past Past Past That's a long survey!

1998 Current Current Never This took a lot of time to complete. I appreciate how complete it is, but it was a considerable time

commitment I was not anticipating. I'm late.

1996 Current Past Past I guessed on the student loan amount I accumulated. I really don't remember. "I don't know/remember"

should maybe be an answer.

1996 Current Past No Response I found the way in which this survey used the term "work" to be vague when it comes to artists. As a

theatre writer, I spend a lot of time "working" on art, but not getting paid. But it was unclear as to whether

the survey considered that "work". Working and employment are not the same thing.

1987 Current Current Never It was quite interesting to participate as I just received the results of the SNAAP survey for my school last

year! I appreciate this valuable look at the arts in education.

1985 Current Current Past I am interested in receiving results from this survey. Will that be possible?

1985 Current Past Past The bottom line is, once an artist, always an artist. Education, money, audience, none of that matters if you

are driven to make art, regardless of income/career. I am an artist, with or without a paycheck.

1985 Past Never Past Thank you for the opportunity to share my thoughts about my university!

1984 Past Never Past Very interesting questionnaire. It has me thinking! Thank you!

1978 Current Never Never I am very curious to see how many art school graduates are actually able to earn a living in their chosen

fields.

1974 Never Never Never I can only say that after making a very good living for many years, I never expected to find myself in this

position at this time in my life. If there are any resources available through the university to help me find

employment, I would be most appreciative.

If you have any additional comments or feedback that you’d like to share about this project or the questionnaire you just completed,

please do so here.l

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Section 3: Graduate Alumni

Data Highlights

Recent Graduates

Comparison Groups


Frequency Report

Alumni Comments

• Excellent - 53%

•

•

•

36%

•

•

• 30%

• Clear writing 19%

• 27%

43%

25%

63%

• Very well - 24%


• Not too well - 5% 6%

• Not well at all - 2%

• Did not pursue further education - 55%

44%

Teaching skills 25%

% Very Satisfied

21%

• Had serious conversations with students who are different

32% from themselves in terms of their ethnicity, religious

• Worked with a faculty member on a project - 89%

• Worked with an artist in the community - 64%

50% • Study abroad - 4%

58% • Internship - 25%


a Participated refers to those who responded "often", "sometimes", or "rarely" in question 15.

Freedom and encouragement to take risks

Sense of belonging and attachment

SNAAP 2013 Data Highlights

Sample University

Graduate Level

Academic advising

Advising about career or further

education21%

Alumni (n = 307) who did the following activities while at

Sample University:

Opportunities for degree-related

internships or work23%


disciplines from your own24%

campus publications, student government, fraternity or

Instructors in classrooms, labs, and

studios55%

beliefs, political opinions, or personal values - 95%


others22%

Opportunities to perform, exhibit, or

present your work59%

• Participated in co-curricular activities (organizations,

sorority, sports) - 50%


• Participated in community service - 59%

participateda in the following activities:

While enrolled at Sample University, alumni (n = 305)

very satisfied with these aspects of their time at

Sample University:

27% 7%Alumni (n = 311) reporting their level of satisfaction as

13%

10%

Probably no - 8%

13%

How well Sample University prepared alumni (n = 312) for

6% 37%

further education:

Definitely no - 2%

14%

2%



Artistic technique

Financial and business

management skills

3%

8%

Probably yes - 33%

13%

Research skillsUncertain - 17%

Alumni (n = 320) who would attend Sample University if they

could start over again:

64% 1%Creative thinking and problem

solving


Improved work based on

feedback from others48% 1%

This Data Highlights Report features key findings based on your institutional data, including some information about different

subgroups of your alumni. More extensive information, including comparisons to other SNAAP institutions, can be found in the

Frequency Report. Throughout the Data Highlights, "n" refers to the number of alumni responding to a particular question. The

data for schools that participated in more than one year (2011, 2012, 2013) have been combined.


How alumni (n = 317) rated their overall experience at

Sample University:

Alumni (n = 308) reporting Sample University helped them

develop the following skills and abilities:

Persuasive speaking

Good - 38%

46% 3%Fair - 7%

% Very

Much

% Not

at All

Critical thinking and analysis of

arguments and informationPoor - 2%



6%

Interpersonal relations and

working collaboratively

Leadership skills

Networking and relationship

building

1%63%

32%

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•

% Selected as •

Importantb• Unpaid intern (n = 274) - 30%

96%

97%

99%

93%

87%

95%

93%

91%

88%

84% •

73% •

•

•

97%

95%

77%

Alumni (n = 303) who: Arts Fieldse

• Currently work as a professional artist - 66% (n = 168)

• 37%

56%

• Never worked as a professional artist - 6% 20%


• Currently work as a teacher of the arts - 34%

•

• Never worked as a teacher of the arts - 25%

• Currently are self-employed - 53% 51%

•

• Never have been self-employed - 15%

Current professional artists (n = 197) who: • Closely related - 76%

• • Somewhat related - 13%

• • Not related - 10%

•

• Never have been self-employed at all - 8%

b Important refers to those who responded "very important" or "somewhat important" in question 39.

c Non-arts fields refers to occupational fields 24-44 listed in Appendix C of the Codebook.


e Arts fields refers to occupational fields 1-23 listed in Appendix C of the Codebook.

Critical thinking and analysis of arguments

and information


Research skills

Persuasive speaking

100%

97%

Improved work based on feedback from others

Creative thinking and problem solving

Clear writing

Interpersonal relations and working

collaboratively




Financial and business management skills

Artistic technique

Previously have been self-employed as a professional

artist (but not currently) - 26%

Previously worked as a teacher of the arts



Never have been self-employed as a professional

artist - 1%

Currently are self-employed as a professional artist - 65%



Networking and relationship building

Teaching skills

Leadership skills

Office and administrative support

Somewhat relevant - 42%

Not at all relevant - 22%

23%

27%

Alumni who are very satisfied with certain aspects of the

current job in which they spend the majority of their work

time:

Opportunity to be creative

Job security

The top non-arts occupational fieldsc for alumni currently or in

the past:

159

# of Alumnid

Paid intern (n = 273) - 32%

Education, training, and library

Career Career (cont.)

Those who have ever worked (n = 294) said the following

Alumni who have worked directly after leaving Sample

University (n = 282) reporting how closely related their first

job was to their arts training:

Balance between work and

non-work life

53%

30%

Opportunity to contribute

to the greater good

Overall job satisfaction

65% 34%Work reflects their values,

personality, and interests

Opportunity for career

advancement20% 18%

Founder of a nonprofit or for-profit organization

(n = 283) - 32%

skills and abilities were important in their profession or work

life:

26%

101Communications

Those who currently spend a majority of their time in

non-arts fields (n = 77) and find their arts training at

Sample University:

Very relevant - 16%

Relevant - 21%

101

27%

45%

(n = 74)

47%Previously worked as a professional artist


Non-arts Fieldsc

Income

c

117

% Selected

Reasond•

Artistic work not available 46% • Good - 31%

Higher pay or steadier income in other fields 55% • Fair - 14%

Current location not conducive to artistic career 10% • Poor - 1%

Change in interests 29% • Very poor - 4%


Debt (including student loans) 29%

•

• 2 jobs - 40%

• 3 jobs - 13%

• 4 jobs - 3%

• More than 4 jobs - 4%

•


% Reported • Volunteering to teach the arts - 34%

Resource • Donating money to an arts organization or artist - 62%

Importantd• Attending an arts event - 95%

Loans, investment capital 30%

Prizes, grants, or commissions 40%


52% •

Material resources 49% • Serving on the board of an arts organization - 15%

Mentors and teachers 65% • Volunteering to teach the arts - 22%

Additional training 38% • Donating money to an arts organization or artist - 61%


•

% Reported •

Resource •

Lackingd•

Loans, investment capital 36% •

Prizes, grants, or commissions 41% •


31%

Material resources 40%

Mentors and teachers 20%

Additional training 18%


f Not currently professional artists are identified as those who did not select "yes, I do this currently" in question 25.



that the following resources and opportunities were

insufficient to achieving success in their artistic career: 1983 cohort and earlier (n = 51) - 59%

1984-1993 cohorts (n = 16) - 56%

1994-1998 cohorts (n = 5) - 80%

1999-2003 cohorts (n = 4) - 75%

Those not currently professional artistsf who make or perform

art in their personal (not work-related) time:


location63%


that the following resources and opportunities were very

important for success in their artistic career:

Career (cont.) Arts Engagement

Those who are past artists, or intended to be artists and never

were (n = 78), and gave the following reasons:

Summer arts program

Arts high school

Arts courses offered at high school

After-school program

Private lessons

48%

17%



artistic career:

Very good - 49%

Alumni (n = 260) who participated in these types of arts

training during their lifetime:

Community sponsored classes,

workshops, or events

Lack of access to important networks and

people

Lack of social support from family and

friends4%

Current professional artists (n = 179) who currently hold:

1 job - 40%

50%

% Reported

Participatingd

24%

62%

38%

54%



Waysd those who are currently professional artists


location16%

Waysd those who are not currently professional artists

f



2004-2008 cohorts (n = 11) - 36%


2009-2013 cohorts (n = 10) - 40%

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•

•

•

• 1999-2003 cohorts (n = 24) - $40,000

Craft Arts • 2004-2008 cohorts (n = 33) - $45,000

Creative Writing • 2009-2013 cohorts (n = 30) - $15,000

Culinary Arts

•

Film/Media Arts •

•

• 1999-2003 cohorts (n = 25) - $55,000

• 2004-2008 cohorts (n = 32) - $65,000

• 2009-2013 cohorts (n = 29) - $25,000

• % of Time % of Income

• (n = 219) (n = 215)

• Less than 20% 24% 40%

• 21% to 40% 13% 11%

41% to 60% 10% 6%

All alumni who make or perform art in their personal 13% 5%

(not work-related) time (n = 200) who indicated that it was: 40% 39%

•

•

• loan debt on career or educational decisions:

• •

•

•

•

• •

• •

•

•


g Median income values are calculated using the midpoints of income ranges as values.

Median individual incomeg in 2012:

1994-1998 cohorts (n = 24) - $80,00031%

Music 31%

Photography 25%

For professional artists in 2012, the percentage of work time

or income from work as a professional artist:

Theater 59%

1984-1993 cohorts (n = 52) - $50,000

23%

61% to 80%

Important - 26%

Somewhat important - 8%

Not at all important - 0%

For those who make or perform art in their personal

(not work-related) time (n = 200), how often they publicly

perform or exhibit:

Major impact - 40%

Some impact - 30%

No impact - 30%

81% to 100%

For those who acquired debt (n = 182), the impact of student

Current or past professional artists (n = 256), who have

40%

24%

Several times a month - 31%

A few times a year or less - 18%

Fine Arts (painting, sculpting, drawing)

Those who make or perform art in their personal

(not work-related) time (n = 201), practiced the following art

forms:

Arts Engagement (cont.) Income and Debt



% Reported

Practicingd

1984-1993 cohorts (n = 50) - $95,000

Very important - 67%

20%

For those who make or perform art in their personal (not work-

related) time (n = 201), how frequently they do so:

Daily - 18%

Several times a week - 33%

1994-1998 cohorts (n = 25) - $45,000

Dance 7% Median household incomeg in 2012:

Design

35%

Private patron, foundation, or government grant - 30%

Continuously in public or online - 9%

3 or more times a year - 26%

1 or 2 times a year - 25%

Less than once a year - 17%

financial support from these sourcesd:

Do not perform or exhibit in public - 25%

Family and friends - 36%

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2013 Recent Graduates Report

Sample University

Graduate Level

•

•

•

•

•

• Study abroad - 6%

• Internship - 35%


• Very well - 16%


• Not too well - 8%

• Not well at all - 2% • Yes - 84%

• Did not pursue further education - 63% • No - 16%

Recent alumni (n = 51) who would attend Sample University if

they could start over again:

Recent alumni (n = 49) reporting their level of satisfaction

as very satisfied with these aspects of their time at

Sample University:

% Very Satisfied

How recent alumni (n = 51) rated their overall experience at

Sample University:

Opportunities to perform, exhibit, or present

your work


51%

20%

10%

39%

23%

Instructors in classrooms, labs, and studios 57%

Advising about career or further education

SNAAP 2013 Recent Graduates

Sample University

Graduate Level

Academic advising

Opportunities for degree-related internships or

work



This Recent Graduates Report features key findings based on your data from your most recent alumni. SNAAP defines "recent

alumni" as those who graduated in the last 5 years for postsecondary institutions, and in the last 10 years for arts high schools.

Throughout the Recent Graduates Report, "n" refers to the number of alumni responding to a particular question. The data for

schools that participated in more than one year (2011, 2012, 2013) have been combined.


18%

12%


others

Comparing the % of alumni who say a skill is very important to their work to the % who say that they acquired that skill very much

while at Sample University:

Recent alumni (n = 49) who participated in the following

activities while at Sample University:

Sense of belonging and attachment 50%

Freedom and encouragement to take risks 61%Probably yes - 37%

Uncertain - 12%

Whether recent alumni (n = 50) would recommend Sample

University to other students like themselves:


Probably no - 4%

How well Sample University prepared recent alumni (n = 49) for

further education:

Definitely no - 4%

4%

6%

43%

47%

Poor

Fair

Good

Excellent

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

88%

74% 83%

98%

57% 49%

62%

79%

59% 68%

59% 63%

90%

73% 78%

37%

55%

29%

53% 63%

24% 18%

31%

53%

23%

69%

10% 11%

69%

58%

33% 31%

0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%

100%

Skill is very important to work (n = 42)Acquired skill in school (very much) (n = 49)

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• Currently are self-employed - 58%

•

•

• Never have been self-employed - 13% • Good - 37%

• Fair - 11%

• Poor - 0%

• Very poor - 7%

•


• Volunteering to teach the arts - 23%

• Donating money to an arts organization or artist - 63%


• Currently work as a professional artist - 70%

•

• Never worked as a professional artist - 13%

Artistic work not available 70%

Higher pay or steadier income in other fields 60%

Current location not conducive to artistic career 20%

Change in interests 10%


40%

60%

10%

Reasond

Lack of access to important networks and people

Debt (including student loans)

Lack of social support from family and friends

Career Arts Engagement






artistic career:

Very good - 44%

Comparing recent alumni working in arts fieldsa to those in

non-arts fieldsb who report they are very satisfied with certain

aspects of the current job in which they spend the majority of

their work time:

Previously worked as a professional artist


Median individual and household incomee in 2012 by

graduating year:

Income and Debt

Ways recent alumni (n = 40) supported the arts in the

past 12 monthsd:


% Selected


Reasons why recent alumni (n = 10) are not currently pursuing

careers as professional artistsc:

For recent alumni who acquired student loan debt at Sample

University (n = 35), impact on life decisions:

a Arts fields refers to occupational fields 1-23 listed in Appendix C of the Codebook.

b Non-arts fields refers to occupational fields 24-44 listed in Appendix C of the Codebook.

c Does not include those who were never artists and never intended to be.


e Median income values are calculated using the midpoints of income ranges as values.

63%

34%

3%

Major

impact

Some

impact

No

impact

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

67%

11%

33%

44%

22%

11%

22%

19%

38%

8%

15%

19%

46%

23%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Job security

Opportunity to

be creative

Income

Work and

life balance

Career

advancement

Work reflects

interests

Overall job

satisfaction

Arts fields (n = 26)

Non-arts fields (n = 9)

$0

$10,000

$20,000

$30,000

$40,000

$50,000

$60,000

$70,000

2012

(n = 1)

2011

(n = 4)

2010

(n = 9)

2009

(n = 15)

2008

(n = 9)

Household

Individual

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2013 Comparison Groups

Sample University

Graduate Level


City State

1. Arizona State University Tempe AZ2. Arkansas State University Jonesboro AR3. California Institute of the Arts Valencia CA4. California State University, Fullerton Fullerton CA5. Case Western Reserve University Cleveland OH6. DePaul University Chicago IL7. Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti MI8. Emerson College Boston MA9. Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton FL10. Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington IN11. Kent State University Kent OH12. Louisiana State University Baton Rouge LA13. Manhattan School of Music New York NY14. Marywood University Scranton PA15. Miami University-Oxford Oxford OH16. New York University New York NY17. North Dakota State University Fargo ND18. Ohio State University Columbus OH19. Ohio University Athens OH20. Pace University New York NY21. Penn State University - University Park State College PA22. Purdue University West Lafayette IN23. Southern Methodist University Dallas TX24. SUNY at Purchase College Purchase NY25. Syracuse University Syracuse NY26. Temple University Philadelphia PA27. Texas State University-San Marcos San Marcos TX28. University of Arkansas Fayetteville AR29. University of California-Berkeley Berkeley CA30. University of California-Davis Davis CA31. University of California-Irvine Irvine CA32. University of California-Riverside Riverside CA33. University of California-San Diego San Diego CA34. University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara CA35. University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz CA36. University of Cincinnati Cincinnati OH37. University of Denver Denver CO38. University of Florida Gainesville FL

Institution Name

2013 Comparison GroupsSample UniversityGraduate Level




The SNAAP Institutional Report displays your institution’s results along with three comparison groups. Your institution had the option of selecting two comparison groups; those two groups could be pre-formed by SNAAP or created and named by your institution. You could select majors and institutions with which to compare your data from the 2011, 2012, and 2013 administrations. The third comparison group is composed of all SNAAP schools (all majors included) at the appropriate level (high school, undergraduate, or graduate). A complete list of institutions that participated in SNAAP in 2011, 2012, and 2013 can be found in Section 1.

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39. University of Houston Houston TX40. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Champaign IL41. University of Kansas Lawrence KS42. University of Louisville Louisville KY43. University of Massachusetts Amherst Amherst MA44. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis MN45. University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City MO46. University of Nebraska at Lincoln Lincoln NE47. University of New Orleans New Orleans LA48. University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte NC49. University of North Texas Denton TX50. University of Northern Colorado Greeley CO51. University of Texas at Austin Austin TX52. University of Utah Salt Lake City UT53. University of Virginia Charlottesville VA54. Utah State University Logan UT55. Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond VA56. West Virginia University Morgantown WV57. Western Michigan University Kalamazoo MI58. Wichita State University Wichita KS

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Number of Majors: 4

1. Acting2. Musical Theater3. Technical Theater & Design4. Theater (general)



Majora


Group Name: Parallel Majors

126


City State

1. Butler University Indianapolis IN2. Case Western Reserve University Cleveland OH3. Cleveland Institute of Art Cleveland OH4. Cleveland Institute of Music Cleveland OH5. Columbia College Chicago Chicago IL6. Columbus College of Art and Design Columbus OH7. DePaul University Chicago IL8. Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti MI9. Ferris State University Big Rapids MI10. Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington IN11. Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis Indianapolis IN12. Kent State University Kent OH13. Miami University-Oxford Oxford OH14. Minneapolis College of Art and Design Minneapolis MN15. North Dakota State University Fargo ND16. Oakland University Rochester MI17. Ohio State University Columbus OH18. Ohio University Athens OH19. Pittsburg State University Pittsburg KS20. Purdue University West Lafayette IN21. School of the Art Institute of Chicago Chicago IL22. St. Cloud State University Saint Cloud MN23. University of Cincinnati Cincinnati OH24. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Champaign IL25. University of Kansas Lawrence KS26. University of Michigan Ann Arbor MI27. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis MN28. University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City MO29. University of Nebraska at Lincoln Lincoln NE30. University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison WI31. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Whitewater WI32. Washington University in St Louis St. Louis MO33. Western Michigan University Kalamazoo MI34. Wichita State University Wichita KS

2013 Comparison GroupsSample UniversityGraduate Level



Institution Name

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Number of Majors: 79

1. Acting 46. Museum Studies2. Advertising Art & Design 47. Music (general)3. Architectural Lighting Design 48. Music Business4. Architecture (general) 49. Music Composition5. Art Education 50. Music Education6. Art History (general) 51. Music Theory7. Art Therapy 52. Music Therapy8. Arts Administration (general) 53. Musical Theater9. Arts, Entertainment & Media Management 54. Musicology10. Ballet 55. Other Arts11. Book Arts & Printmaking 56. Other Arts Education12. Brass 57. Other Design13. Ceramics 58. Other Fine & Studio Arts14. Church/Sacred Music 59. Other Media Arts15. Commercial & Industrial Design 60. Other Music Performance16. Communication Arts 61. Other Theater17. Conducting 62. Other Writing18. Costume Design 63. Percussion19. Craft 64. Performing Arts Management20. Creative Writing 65. Photography21. Culinary Arts 66. Poetry22. Dance (general) 67. Screenwriting & Playwriting23. Dance Education 68. Sculpture24. Dance Therapy 69. Sound Engineering25. Design (general) 70. Strings26. Digital Art 71. Technical Theater & Design27. Drama Education 72. Textiles28. Drama Therapy 73. Theater (general)29. Drawing & Painting 74. Theater Directing30. Ethnomusicology 75. Theater History & Literature31. Fashion & Apparel Design 76. Theater Management32. Fiction 77. Voice33. Film, Television & Broadcasting 78. Web Design34. Fine & Studio Arts (general) 79. Woodwinds35. Glass36. Graphic Design37. Guitar38. Illustration39. Interior Architecture & Design40. Interior Design41. Jazz Studies42. Keyboard43. Landscape Architecture44. Media Arts (general)45. Metals




Majora

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2013 Respondent Characteristics

Sample University

Graduate Level

Sampling Information

Total population size

Sample size (with e-mails)

Sample size (adjusted)a

Number of respondentsb

Response ratec

Sampling errord

Respondent Characteristicse Variable Count % Count % Count % Count %

Cohort (year graduated) cohort_R

1983 and before 110 34% 313 28% 1,861 27% 4,506 23%

1984-1993 68 21% 259 23% 1,346 19% 3,613 18%

1994-1998 29 9% 124 11% 746 11% 2,186 11%

1999-2003 32 10% 142 13% 782 11% 2,406 12%

2004-2008 42 13% 156 14% 1,075 16% 3,432 17%

2009-2013 42 13% 139 12% 1,119 16% 3,802 19%

Gender gender

Male 138 51% 527 55% 2,775 47% 7,283 45%

Female 134 49% 431 45% 3,083 53% 8,930 55%

Transgender 0 0% 1 0% 2 0% 19 0%

Age age_R

24 or younger 3 1% 0 0% 22 0% 74 0%

25 to 29 14 5% 63 7% 510 9% 1,505 9%

30 to 39 53 19% 203 21% 1,283 22% 3,924 25%

40 to 49 53 19% 199 21% 1,104 19% 3,218 20%

50 to 59 64 24% 223 23% 1,327 23% 3,548 22%

60 or older 85 31% 263 28% 1,538 27% 3,704 23%

Marital Status marital

Single (never married) 68 24% 246 25% 1,288 22% 4,065 25%

Married or domestic partner 177 63% 610 63% 4,045 68% 10,530 64%

Divorced/separated 31 11% 98 10% 528 9% 1,625 10%

Widowed 4 1% 17 2% 116 2% 306 2%

Number of Dependents children

0 188 73% 649 73% 3,746 69% 10,211 69%

1 40 15% 109 12% 739 14% 2,159 14%

2 27 10% 93 10% 712 13% 1,957 13%

3 or more 4 2% 36 4% 239 4% 577 4%

respondents on the survey measures. Such differences are unknown, so caution is advised when interpreting and drawing conclusions from the results. The sampling

error reported here represents all respondents. Individual questions may have different sampling errors based on those who respond to the question.e Count and percent of total respondents within each category. The data for schools that participated in more than one year (2011, 2012, 2013) have been combined.

a Sample size is adjusted for alumni with undeliverable e-mail addresses.

b Includes those who both fully and partially completed the questionnaire.

c Response rate is the number of respondents divided by adjusted sample size. For those with multiple reports, response rates by level and major are based on school

d Sampling error is an estimate of the margin by which the true response on a given item could differ from the reported response. To interpret the sampling error,

assume that 60% of your alumni reply "very satisfied" to a particular item. If the sampling error is +/-5%, then the true population value is most likely between

55% and 65%. Results may still not represent "true" values for all alumni when response rate is very low and nonrespondents are markedly different than

reported information (if available). Alumni for whom major was not provided are not included in response rates or reports (except reports that include all majors).

5.1% 2.8% 1.1% 0.7%

323 1,132 6,928 20,014

23% 18% 20% 19%

1,530 6,973 36,652 116,005

1,428 6,409 34,112 106,361

2,822 12,043 65,693 198,810


Sample University

Graduate Level

Graduate Level


Institutions

130


parentedu

Did not finish high school 12 4% 33 3% 244 4% 699 4%

Graduated from high school or equivalent 47 17% 194 20% 1,095 18% 2,801 17%

Attended college but did not complete a degree 30 11% 89 9% 538 9% 1,374 8%

Completed an associate's degree (AA, AS, etc.) 11 4% 33 3% 275 5% 767 5%

Completed a bachelor's degree (BA, BS, etc.) 81 29% 228 23% 1,479 25% 4,016 24%

Completed a master's degree (MA, MS, etc.) 55 20% 236 24% 1,435 24% 4,110 25%

Completed a doctoral degree (PhD, JD, MD, etc.) 45 16% 169 17% 937 16% 2,767 17%

Race/Ethnicityf,g

White or Caucasian race_white 255 92% 876 91% 5,297 89% 14,181 87%

Black or African American race_blck 13 5% 33 3% 132 2% 480 3%

Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin race_hisp 5 2% 32 3% 169 3% 687 4%

American Indian or Alaska Native race_amerind 3 1% 12 1% 58 1% 199 1%

Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander race_haw 3 1% 1 0% 14 0% 55 0%

Asian race_asian 8 3% 24 2% 312 5% 949 6%

Other race_oth 6 2% 20 2% 145 2% 476 3%

U.S. Citizen (while at institution)f citizen 272 97% 933 95% 5,517 92% 15,069 91%

Type of Device Used for Surveyh device

PC 47 54% 343 48% 2,255 48% 5,286 42%

Mac 33 38% 282 39% 1,884 40% 5,820 46%

Smart Phone 2 2% 55 8% 276 6% 893 7%

Tablet 5 6% 35 5% 268 6% 702 6%

ReportArtsMajor

Architecture

Architecture (general) 0 0% 0 0% 812 12% 1,376 7%

Interior Architecture & Design 0 0% 0 0% 16 0% 26 0%

Landscape Architecture 0 0% 0 0% 81 1% 192 1%

Architectural Lighting Design 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0%

Art History

Art History (general) 0 0% 0 0% 304 4% 777 4%

Arts Administration

Arts Administration (general) 0 0% 0 0% 112 2% 156 1%

Arts, Entertainment & Media Management 0 0% 0 0% 11 0% 21 0%

Museum Studies 0 0% 0 0% 2 0% 93 0%

Music Business 0 0% 0 0% 4 0% 6 0%

Performing Arts Management 0 0% 0 0% 9 0% 9 0%

Theater Management 0 0% 0 0% 3 0% 5 0%

h Information not available for 2011 respondents.




g The count and percent of alumni who selected that race/ethnicity. Alumni could select more than one category, so percentages may not equal 100%.


Sample University

Graduate Level

Graduate Level


Institutions

Parent Educationf

Arts Majori


f Alumni from Canadian institutions did not receive this option/question.

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ReportArtsMajor

Arts Education (Art, Music, Dance, Drama)

Art Education 0 0% 0 0% 279 4% 651 3%

Dance Education 0 0% 0 0% 2 0% 4 0%

Drama Education 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 57 0%

Music Education 0 0% 0 0% 448 6% 1,016 5%

Other Arts Education 0 0% 0 0% 1 0% 3 0%

Creative and Other Writing

Creative Writing 0 0% 0 0% 142 2% 393 2%

Fiction 0 0% 0 0% 11 0% 14 0%

Poetry 0 0% 0 0% 8 0% 16 0%

Screenwriting & Playwriting 0 0% 0 0% 2 0% 88 0%

Other Writing 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 106 1%

Dance

Ballet 0 0% 0 0% 4 0% 19 0%

Dance (general) 0 0% 0 0% 55 1% 362 2%

Design

Commercial & Industrial Design 0 0% 0 0% 23 0% 102 1%

Design (general) 0 0% 0 0% 116 2% 290 2%

Fashion & Apparel Design 0 0% 0 0% 19 0% 34 0%

Graphic Design 0 0% 0 0% 37 1% 172 1%

Interior Design 0 0% 0 0% 9 0% 85 0%

Web Design 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0%

Other Design 0 0% 0 0% 34 0% 160 1%

Fine and Studio Arts (including Photography)

Book Arts & Printmaking 0 0% 0 0% 109 2% 310 2%

Ceramics 0 0% 0 0% 71 1% 192 1%

Craft 0 0% 0 0% 4 0% 29 0%

Drawing & Painting 0 0% 0 0% 315 5% 1,158 6%

Fine & Studio Arts (general) 0 0% 0 0% 525 8% 1,432 8%

Glass 0 0% 0 0% 5 0% 14 0%

Illustration 0 0% 0 0% 15 0% 165 1%

Metals 0 0% 0 0% 11 0% 40 0%

Photography 0 0% 0 0% 123 2% 517 3%

Sculpture 0 0% 0 0% 142 2% 402 2%

Textiles 0 0% 0 0% 51 1% 105 1%

Other Fine & Studio Arts 0 0% 0 0% 13 0% 55 0%

Media Arts

Advertising Art & Design 0 0% 0 0% 6 0% 68 0%

Communication Arts 0 0% 0 0% 7 0% 172 1%

Digital Art 0 0% 0 0% 22 0% 150 1%







Sample University

Graduate Level

Graduate Level


Institutions

132


ReportArtsMajor

Media Arts (continued)

Film, Television & Broadcasting 0 0% 0 0% 133 2% 856 5%

Media Arts (general) 0 0% 0 0% 44 1% 129 1%

Other Media Arts 0 0% 0 0% 16 0% 92 0%

Music History, Composition, and Theory

Music Composition 0 0% 0 0% 122 2% 412 2%

Ethnomusicology 0 0% 0 0% 9 0% 58 0%

Music Theory 0 0% 0 0% 79 1% 171 1%

Musicology 0 0% 0 0% 100 1% 223 1%

Music Performance

Brass 0 0% 0 0% 121 2% 218 1%

Church/Sacred Music 0 0% 0 0% 11 0% 16 0%

Conducting 0 0% 0 0% 203 3% 330 2%

Guitar 0 0% 0 0% 15 0% 44 0%

Jazz Studies 0 0% 0 0% 28 0% 134 1%

Keyboard 0 0% 0 0% 344 5% 692 4%

Music (general) 0 0% 0 0% 327 5% 1,001 5%

Percussion 0 0% 0 0% 33 0% 82 0%

Strings 0 0% 0 0% 219 3% 386 2%

Voice 0 0% 0 0% 344 5% 683 4%

Woodwinds 0 0% 0 0% 177 3% 319 2%

Other Music Performance 0 0% 0 0% 57 1% 282 1%

Theater

Acting 90 28% 203 18% 42 1% 203 1%

Costume Design 0 0% 0 0% 23 0% 65 0%

Theater Directing 0 0% 0 0% 31 0% 127 1%

Musical Theater 0 0% 41 4% 0 0% 41 0%

Technical Theater & Design 91 28% 322 28% 140 2% 322 2%

Theater (general) 142 44% 567 50% 186 3% 567 3%

Theater History & Literature 0 0% 0 0% 27 0% 41 0%

Other Theater 0 0% 0 0% 16 0% 50 0%

Other Arts

Art Therapy 0 0% 0 0% 45 1% 105 1%

Culinary Arts 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0%

Dance Therapy 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 6 0%

Drama Therapy 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0%

Music Therapy 0 0% 0 0% 14 0% 31 0%

Sound Engineering 0 0% 0 0% 13 0% 24 0%

Other Arts 0 0% 0 0% 47 1% 191 1%







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part_none I have not supported the arts in the past 12 months 95 86% 256 76% 382 84% 1,206 80%

part_vol Volunteered at an arts organization 45 41% 56 17% 76 17% 345 23%

part_brd Served on the board of an arts organization 33 30% 98 29% 107 23% 556 37%

part_tch Volunteered to teach the arts 56 51% 93 28% 98 21% 523 35%

part_donate Donated money to an arts organization or an artist 83 75% 255 76% 273 60% 980 65%

part_attd Attended an arts event 48 44% 38 11% 112 25% 681 45%

part_oth Other 22 20% 67 20% 89 19% 178 12%

Totala

- - - - - - - -Do not make or perform art in personal time 111 23% 272 20% 215 36% 525 24%

I do not perform or exhibit in public 0 0% 1 0% 0 0% 1 0%

Less than once a year 25 5% 74 5% 43 7% 129 6%

1 or 2 times a year 44 9% 92 7% 52 9% 158 7%

3 or more times a year 107 22% 372 27% 103 17% 524 24%

Continuously in public or online 206 42% 563 41% 184 31% 828 38%

Total 493 100% 1,374 100% 597 100% 2,165 100%

53. The ways in which you

have supported the arts in the

past 12 months (other than

performing, creating, or


58. How often do you

publicly perform or exhibit art

in your personal (not work-

related) time?d

exhibit

SNAAP 2013 Frequency Report • Arts EngagementSample Institution

Graduate Level

Graduate Level

Sample

Institution

Comparison

Group 1

Comparison

Group 2

SNAAP

Aggregate

Understanding the Frequency ReportThe Frequency Report contains questions with fixed response options. For more detailed information, the Codebook contains a complete

list of variables, survey questions, response options, and the logic used to determine which alumni received each question.

Comparison Groups The number and percentage of alumni at all institutions in each of the three comparison groups. The first two columns are selected groups and the third is all SNAAP schools at this level. You were allowed to select institutions from the 2011, 2012, and 2013 SNAAP administrations. All three comparison groups exclude your alumni. For more details regarding institutions included in each column, see your "Comparison Group" Report.

Topic Area Each section represents a different topic area of the SNAAP Questionnaire.

Your Respondents The number and percentage of your alumni selecting a certain response for each

question. The data for schools that participated in more than one year (2011, 2012, 2013) have been combined.

Variable

These variable names are labels assigned to each survey question in the data set. The variable name allows easy reference to the Codebook, which includes each variable name, the complete questions asked, the response options available, and the logic determining which alumni received each question.

Questions An abbreviated version of the questions on the SNAAP Questionnaire.

Response Options Response options for each particular question.

Dashes For questions where alumni could check more than one response option, dashes are used because percentages can total more than 100%.

Italicized Response Options Due to the dynamic nature of the SNAAP Questionnaire, not all alumni received every question. This italicized line (or lines) indicates the number and percentage of alumni who did not receive the question and why they did not receive it. For more detailed information on why they did not receive each item, please see the Codebook.

Education Level Your report is representative of a specific education level (High School, Undergraduate, or Graduate).

Skipped Numbers This indicates open-ended questions which can be found in the "Alumni Comments" Report or demographic items found on the "Respondent Characteristics" Report.

How to Interpret Percentages All percentages are presented as the percent of all alumni at a given education level, including those that did not receive the question. For example, here we might say that 9% of all Sample Institution's undergraduate alumni publicly perform or exhibit their art in their personal time 1 or 2 times per year. This includes the 23% that did not receive the question because they do not make or perform art in their personal time. Frequencies for some questions (marked with footnote "d") have been reproduced with only those respondents who received the question. These can be found in the "Data Highlights" Report.

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Graduate Level


instdeg_hs High School Diploma 9 3% 57 5% 343 5% 938 5%

instdeg_Cert Certificate 5 2% 13 1% 127 2% 458 2%

instdeg_BA BA 23 7% 83 7% 345 5% 1,047 5%

instdeg_BArch B Arch 1 0% 1 0% 148 2% 202 1%

instdeg_BFA BFA 38 12% 26 2% 361 5% 1,184 6%

instdeg_BM BM or B Mus 0 0% 1 0% 418 6% 997 5%

instdeg_BS BS 8 2% 18 2% 376 5% 577 3%

instdeg_othUG Other undergraduate degree 6 2% 12 1% 184 3% 394 2%

instdeg_AD Artist Diplomab 0 0% 2 0% 72 1% 207 1%

instdeg_MA MA 48 15% 228 20% 1,307 19% 3,597 18%

instdeg_MArch M Arch 0 0% 3 0% 791 11% 1,403 7%

instdeg_MFA MFA 227 71% 812 72% 2,121 31% 7,740 39%

instdeg_MM MM or M Mus 0 0% 13 1% 1,765 25% 3,977 20%

instdeg_DMA DMA 0 0% 2 0% 536 8% 1,053 5%

instdeg_PhD PhD 38 12% 110 10% 448 6% 1,175 6%

instdeg_othGR Other graduate degree 5 2% 39 3% 810 12% 2,454 12%

Totala - - - - - - - -

1. Degree(s) or credential(s) pursued at this institution


Graduate Level


Institutions



Graduate Level



Graduate Level


Institutions

maj1cat1 Architecture 0 0% 1 0% 825 12% 1,472 8%

Art History 0 0% 1 0% 291 4% 754 4%


Arts Education (Art, Music, Dance, Drama) 0 0% 8 1% 746 11% 1,744 9%


Dance 0 0% 3 0% 57 1% 351 2%

Design 0 0% 1 0% 267 4% 857 4%


Media Arts 0 0% 7 1% 225 3% 1,469 8%


Music Performance 0 0% 4 0% 1,785 26% 4,021 21%

Theater 317 99% 1,051 94% 465 7% 1,370 7%

Other Arts 0 0% 4 0% 113 2% 343 2%

Business 0 0% 1 0% 5 0% 24 0%

Education 0 0% 2 0% 10 0% 84 0%

Engineering 0 0% 0 0% 1 0% 6 0%

Humanities 1 0% 10 1% 14 0% 122 1%

Journalism 0 0% 2 0% 5 0% 42 0%


Professional 1 0% 3 0% 11 0% 240 1%

Social Sciences 0 0% 1 0% 10 0% 36 0%

Other Non-Arts 0 0% 0 0% 1 0% 25 0%

Total 321 100% 1,121 100% 6,824 100% 19,150 100%

2a. First major or concentration for graduate degree

pursued at this institution



Graduate Level



Graduate Level


Institutions

maj2cat1 Architecture 0 0% 1 1% 72 6% 105 3%

Art History 3 8% 0 0% 39 3% 120 4%




Dance 0 0% 2 2% 4 0% 30 1%

Design 0 0% 0 0% 63 5% 130 4%

Fine and Studio Arts (including Photography) 4 10% 0 0% 275 23% 732 24%

Media Arts 6 15% 4 3% 49 4% 208 7%



Theater 20 51% 83 65% 50 4% 142 5%

Other Arts 0 0% 0 0% 23 2% 63 2%

Business 1 3% 1 1% 42 3% 54 2%

Education 1 3% 2 2% 29 2% 77 3%

Engineering 0 0% 0 0% 20 2% 22 1%

Humanities 1 3% 9 7% 32 3% 69 2%

Journalism 0 0% 1 1% 3 0% 3 0%


Professional 0 0% 2 2% 23 2% 70 2%

Social Sciences 0 0% 3 2% 18 1% 55 2%

Other Non-Arts 1 3% 1 1% 12 1% 43 1%

Total 39 100% 127 100% 1,221 100% 3,032 100%

2b. Second major or concentration for graduate degree

pursued at this institution



Graduate Level



Graduate Level


Institutions

min1cat1 Architecture 1 3% 1 1% 36 3% 57 2%

Art History 4 10% 4 3% 97 8% 186 7%




Dance 0 0% 3 3% 5 0% 12 0%

Design 0 0% 2 2% 19 1% 63 2%

Fine and Studio Arts (including Photography) 5 13% 4 3% 155 12% 446 17%

Media Arts 2 5% 8 7% 32 3% 114 4%



Theater 10 25% 36 30% 34 3% 90 3%

Other Arts 1 3% 0 0% 18 1% 55 2%

Business 0 0% 0 0% 12 1% 27 1%

Education 0 0% 3 3% 25 2% 86 3%

Engineering 0 0% 0 0% 4 0% 6 0%

Humanities 10 25% 35 29% 101 8% 189 7%

Journalism 1 3% 1 1% 0 0% 5 0%


Professional 0 0% 1 1% 12 1% 36 1%

Social Sciences 0 0% 6 5% 38 3% 99 4%

Other Non-Arts 1 3% 5 4% 22 2% 75 3%

Total 40 100% 119 100% 1,273 100% 2,703 100%

3. Minor for graduate degree pursued at this institution



Graduate Level



Graduate Level


Institutions

No 26 8% 5 0% 80 1% 351 2%

Yes 297 92% 1,106 100% 6,765 99% 19,131 98%

Total 323 100% 1,111 100% 6,845 100% 19,482 100%

xtimeinstdeg Did not complete degree pursued at this institution 26 8% 5 0% 79 1% 348 2%

No 249 78% 914 82% 4,885 71% 14,017 72%

Yes, 1 semester longer 8 2% 48 4% 579 8% 1,663 9%

Yes, 2 semesters longer 18 6% 44 4% 526 8% 1,407 7%

Yes, 3 semesters longer 2 1% 12 1% 100 1% 294 2%

Yes, 2 years longer 4 1% 26 2% 212 3% 588 3%

Yes, more than 2 years longer 14 4% 67 6% 454 7% 1,138 6%

Total 321 100% 1,116 100% 6,835 100% 19,455 100%

4. Did you complete your graduate degree pursued at

this institution?

compinstdeg

5. Did you spend more than the recommended time to

complete your graduate degree at this institution?



Graduate Level



Graduate Level


Institutions

outdeg_none Did not pursue any degrees outside of this institution 26 8% 76 7% 1,022 15% 2,293 12%

outdeg_Cert Certificate 24 8% 110 10% 545 8% 1,772 9%

outdeg_Assoc Associate Degree 15 5% 62 6% 230 3% 779 4%

outdeg_BA BA 185 59% 620 56% 2,064 31% 6,830 36%

outdeg_BArch B Arch 2 1% 5 0% 127 2% 320 2%

outdeg_BFA BFA 35 11% 176 16% 950 14% 3,192 17%

outdeg_BM BM or B Mus 2 1% 20 2% 1,169 17% 2,653 14%

outdeg_BS BS 44 14% 122 11% 607 9% 1,795 9%

outdeg_othUG Other undergraduate degree 17 5% 25 2% 336 5% 869 5%

outdeg_AD Artist Diplomab 3 1% 4 0% 68 1% 197 1%

outdeg_MA MA 30 10% 108 10% 425 6% 1,242 6%

outdeg_MArch M Arch 1 0% 0 0% 31 0% 85 0%

outdeg_MBA MBA 0 0% 8 1% 85 1% 204 1%

outdeg_MFA MFA 7 2% 45 4% 168 2% 554 3%

outdeg_MM MM or M Mus 1 0% 6 1% 422 6% 919 5%

outdeg_MS MS 9 3% 21 2% 150 2% 375 2%

outdeg_DMA DMA 2 1% 1 0% 249 4% 571 3%

outdeg_JD JD 1 0% 8 1% 45 1% 134 1%

outdeg_MD MD or DO 0 0% 1 0% 10 0% 41 0%

outdeg_PhD PhD 13 4% 76 7% 325 5% 983 5%

outdeg_othGR Other graduate degree 10 3% 46 4% 423 6% 1,170 6%

Totala - - - - - - - -

6. Degrees or credentials pursued during lifetime at an

institution other than this institution



Graduate Level



Graduate Level


Institutions

compoutCert Did not pursue any degrees outside of this institution 26 8% 76 7% 1,021 15% 2,283 12%

Did not pursue a certificate 263 85% 922 83% 5,192 77% 15,083 79%

No 0 0% 8 1% 55 1% 175 1%

Yes 22 7% 94 8% 452 7% 1,441 8%

In progress 0 0% 6 1% 22 0% 78 0%

Total 311 100% 1,106 100% 6,742 100% 19,060 100%

Did not pursue any degrees outside of this institution 26 8% 76 7% 1,021 15% 2,283 12%

Did not pursue an associate degree 272 87% 968 87% 5,506 81% 16,066 84%

No 1 0% 5 0% 35 1% 103 1%

Yes 14 4% 57 5% 198 3% 679 4%

In progress 0 0% 1 0% 5 0% 10 0%

Total 313 100% 1,107 100% 6,765 100% 19,141 100%


Did not pursue a BA 102 32% 412 37% 3,675 55% 10,032 53%

No 7 2% 21 2% 90 1% 265 1%

Yes 179 57% 592 54% 1,956 29% 6,524 34%

In progress 0 0% 0 0% 1 0% 2 0%

Total 314 100% 1,101 100% 6,743 100% 19,106 100%


Did not pursue a B Arch 285 91% 1,025 93% 5,604 83% 16,512 86%

No 0 0% 2 0% 27 0% 54 0%

Yes 2 1% 5 0% 111 2% 293 2%

In progress 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0%

Total 313 100% 1,108 100% 6,763 100% 19,142 100%

7.4. B Arch compoutBArch

7.3. BA compoutBA


institution?

7.1. Certificate

7.2. Associate Degree compoutAssoc



Graduate Level



Graduate Level


Institutions


Did not pursue a BFA 252 80% 854 77% 4,782 71% 13,644 71%

No 6 2% 5 0% 50 1% 165 1%

Yes 29 9% 175 16% 907 13% 3,030 16%

In progress 1 0% 0 0% 0 0% 2 0%

Total 314 100% 1,110 100% 6,760 100% 19,124 100%


Did not pursue a BM or B Mus 285 91% 1,010 91% 4,560 68% 14,176 74%

No 1 0% 3 0% 50 1% 111 1%

Yes 1 0% 19 2% 1,122 17% 2,549 13%

In progress 0 0% 0 0% 1 0% 2 0%

Total 313 100% 1,108 100% 6,754 100% 19,121 100%

compoutBS Did not pursue any degrees outside of this institution 26 8% 76 7% 1,021 15% 2,283 12%

Did not pursue a BS 243 78% 908 82% 5,121 76% 15,028 79%

No 3 1% 4 0% 43 1% 111 1%

Yes 40 13% 120 11% 572 8% 1,690 9%

In progress 1 0% 0 0% 1 0% 6 0%

Total 313 100% 1,108 100% 6,758 100% 19,118 100%


Did not pursue another undergraduate degree 270 87% 1,005 91% 5,391 80% 15,946 84%

No 1 0% 4 0% 38 1% 87 0%

Yes 14 4% 22 2% 295 4% 757 4%

In progress 1 0% 0 0% 2 0% 9 0%

Total 312 100% 1,107 100% 6,747 100% 19,082 100%



7.5. BFA

compoutBFA

7.6. BM or B Mus compoutBM

7.7. BS

7.8. Other undergraduate degree compoutothUG



Graduate Level



Graduate Level


Institutions


Did not pursue an Artist Diploma 284 91% 1,026 93% 5,659 84% 16,616 87%

No 1 0% 2 0% 26 0% 59 0%

Yes 2 1% 4 0% 54 1% 156 1%

In progress 0 0% 0 0% 2 0% 10 0%

Total 313 100% 1,108 100% 6,762 100% 19,124 100%


Did not pursue an MA 257 82% 923 83% 5,302 79% 15,571 81%

No 2 1% 15 1% 71 1% 220 1%

Yes 27 9% 93 8% 342 5% 986 5%

In progress 1 0% 2 0% 18 0% 55 0%

Total 313 100% 1,109 100% 6,754 100% 19,115 100%


Did not pursue an M Arch 286 92% 1,030 93% 5,695 84% 16,723 87%

No 0 0% 2 0% 29 0% 64 0%

Yes 0 0% 0 0% 18 0% 52 0%

In progress 0 0% 0 0% 1 0% 2 0%

Total 312 100% 1,108 100% 6,764 100% 19,124 100%


Did not pursue an MBA 287 92% 1,022 92% 5,641 83% 16,603 87%

No 0 0% 5 0% 39 1% 75 0%

Yes 0 0% 4 0% 57 1% 142 1%

In progress 0 0% 1 0% 7 0% 22 0%

Total 313 100% 1,108 100% 6,765 100% 19,125 100%

7.11. M Arch compoutMArch

7.12. MBA compoutMBA

7.10. MA compoutMA



7.9. Artist Diplomab

compoutAD



Graduate Level



Graduate Level


Institutions


Did not pursue an MFA 280 89% 985 89% 5,558 82% 16,256 85%

No 3 1% 15 1% 78 1% 239 1%

Yes 3 1% 29 3% 102 2% 308 2%

In progress 1 0% 2 0% 1 0% 20 0%

Total 313 100% 1,107 100% 6,760 100% 19,106 100%


Did not pursue an MM or M Mus 286 91% 1,024 93% 5,303 78% 15,886 83%

No 0 0% 3 0% 55 1% 132 1%

Yes 0 0% 4 0% 378 6% 807 4%

In progress 1 0% 0 0% 7 0% 15 0%

Total 313 100% 1,107 100% 6,764 100% 19,123 100%


Did not pursue an MS 278 89% 1,009 91% 5,575 83% 16,432 86%

No 0 0% 4 0% 37 1% 78 0%

Yes 8 3% 17 2% 108 2% 289 2%

In progress 1 0% 1 0% 13 0% 28 0%

Total 313 100% 1,107 100% 6,754 100% 19,110 100%


Did not pursue a DMA 285 92% 1,029 93% 5,477 81% 16,235 85%

No 0 0% 3 0% 58 1% 131 1%

Yes 0 0% 0 0% 154 2% 348 2%

In progress 0 0% 0 0% 47 1% 117 1%

Total 311 100% 1,108 100% 6,757 100% 19,114 100%

7.14. MM or M Mus compoutMM

7.15. MS compoutMS

7.16. DMA compoutDMA



7.13. MFA

compoutMFA



Graduate Level



Graduate Level


Institutions


Did not pursue a JD 286 91% 1,022 92% 5,679 84% 16,669 87%

No 0 0% 2 0% 18 0% 47 0%

Yes 1 0% 6 1% 32 0% 100 1%

In progress 0 0% 3 0% 8 0% 19 0%

Total 313 100% 1,109 100% 6,758 100% 19,118 100%


Did not pursue an MD or DO 287 92% 1,029 93% 5,714 85% 16,762 88%

No 0 0% 2 0% 18 0% 42 0%

Yes 0 0% 1 0% 6 0% 25 0%

In progress 0 0% 0 0% 2 0% 6 0%

Total 313 100% 1,108 100% 6,761 100% 19,118 100%


Did not pursue a PhD 274 88% 955 86% 5,400 80% 15,822 83%

No 1 0% 22 2% 77 1% 213 1%

Yes 10 3% 42 4% 186 3% 509 3%

In progress 2 1% 13 1% 78 1% 291 2%

Total 313 100% 1,108 100% 6,762 100% 19,118 100%


Did not pursue another graduate degree 277 89% 984 89% 5,303 79% 15,634 82%

No 0 0% 5 0% 59 1% 152 1%

Yes 9 3% 34 3% 326 5% 870 5%

In progress 0 0% 5 0% 33 0% 114 1%

Total 312 100% 1,104 100% 6,742 100% 19,053 100%

7.20. Other graduate degree compoutothGR



7.17. JD

compoutJD

7.18. MD or DO compoutMD

7.19. PhD compoutPhD



Graduate Level


Poor 6 2% 18 2% 79 1% 308 2%

Fair 22 7% 87 8% 494 7% 1,582 8%

Good 120 38% 419 38% 2,454 36% 7,283 38%

Excellent 169 53% 588 53% 3,797 56% 10,152 53%

Total 317 100% 1,112 100% 6,824 100% 19,325 100%

Definitely no 6 2% 39 4% 169 2% 532 3%

Probably no 25 8% 78 7% 465 7% 1,473 8%

Uncertain 54 17% 172 15% 927 14% 2,695 14%

Probably yes 107 33% 400 36% 2,359 35% 6,684 34%

Definitely yes 128 40% 425 38% 2,908 43% 7,990 41%

Total 320 100% 1,114 100% 6,828 100% 19,374 100%

No 50 16% 178 16% 866 13% 2,679 14%

Yes 264 84% 923 84% 5,891 87% 16,502 86%

Total 314 100% 1,101 100% 6,757 100% 19,181 100%

Very dissatisfied 9 3% 36 3% 146 2% 565 3%

Somewhat dissatisfied 26 8% 76 7% 490 7% 1,542 8%

Somewhat satisfied 83 27% 274 25% 2,235 33% 6,492 34%

Very satisfied 182 59% 684 63% 3,394 51% 9,176 48%

Not relevant 11 4% 20 2% 430 6% 1,145 6%

Total 311 100% 1,090 100% 6,695 100% 18,920 100%




Very satisfied 74 24% 226 21% 2,099 31% 5,783 31%

Not relevant 62 20% 290 27% 1,481 22% 3,882 21%

Total 312 100% 1,087 100% 6,670 100% 18,857 100%

11. Would you recommend this institution to another

student like you?

instadisc12.2. Opportunities to work in different artistic


recinst

instperform12. At this institution, satisfaction with:

12.1. Opportunities to perform, exhibit, or

present your work

9. Overall, how would you rate your experience at this

institution while pursuing your graduate degree?

instexp

10. If you could start over again, would you attend this

institution?

sameinst



Institutions

Graduate Level

Sample University


Graduate Level




Institutions

Graduate Level

Sample University




Very satisfied 65 21% 215 20% 2,065 31% 5,012 27%

Not relevant 94 30% 374 35% 1,692 25% 5,205 28%

Total 310 100% 1,084 100% 6,652 100% 18,767 100%




Very satisfied 169 55% 590 54% 3,615 54% 10,033 53%

Not relevant 2 1% 10 1% 66 1% 224 1%

Total 310 100% 1,089 100% 6,663 100% 18,852 100%




Very satisfied 99 32% 417 38% 2,272 34% 6,145 33%

Not relevant 20 6% 86 8% 379 6% 1,163 6%

Total 312 100% 1,092 100% 6,663 100% 18,838 100%




Very satisfied 64 21% 283 26% 1,453 22% 3,791 20%

Not relevant 12 4% 76 7% 596 9% 1,652 9%

Total 310 100% 1,087 100% 6,649 100% 18,801 100%

instcareer

instclass

12.6. Advising about career or further education

12. At this institution, satisfaction with: (continued)

12.3. Opportunities to take non-arts classes

12.4. Instructors in classrooms, labs, and studios

12.5. Academic advising

instlab

instacad


Graduate Level




Institutions

Graduate Level

Sample University




Very satisfied 73 23% 300 28% 1,651 25% 4,342 23%

Not relevant 47 15% 167 15% 1,286 19% 3,412 18%

Total 311 100% 1,085 100% 6,658 100% 18,798 100%




Very satisfied 67 22% 240 22% 1,389 21% 4,087 22%

Not relevant 22 7% 96 9% 758 11% 1,818 10%

Total 309 100% 1,086 100% 6,635 100% 18,775 100%




Very satisfied 156 50% 518 47% 2,766 41% 7,627 40%

Not relevant 3 1% 22 2% 134 2% 425 2%

Total 311 100% 1,091 100% 6,676 100% 18,860 100%




Very satisfied 179 58% 582 54% 3,243 49% 9,497 51%

Not relevant 5 2% 19 2% 280 4% 729 4%

Total 310 100% 1,083 100% 6,647 100% 18,797 100%

12.10. Freedom and encouragement to take

risks

instfreedom

instnetwk

instattach

12.8. Opportunities to network with alumni and

others

12.9. Sense of belonging and attachment

instintn12. At this institution, satisfaction with: (continued)

12.7. Opportunities for degree-related

internships or work


Graduate Level




Institutions

Graduate Level

Sample University

Not well at all 7 2% 8 1% 97 1% 315 2%

Not too well 16 5% 36 3% 236 4% 790 4%

Fairly well 42 13% 145 13% 1,064 16% 3,126 17%

Very well 75 24% 273 25% 2,107 31% 5,355 28%

Did not pursue further education 172 55% 629 58% 3,196 48% 9,342 49%

Total 312 100% 1,091 100% 6,700 100% 18,928 100%

Not at all 9 3% 26 2% 124 2% 471 3%

Very little 28 9% 75 7% 478 7% 1,492 8%

Some 128 42% 388 36% 2,395 36% 6,625 35%

Very much 143 46% 590 55% 3,645 55% 10,126 54%

Total 308 100% 1,079 100% 6,642 100% 18,714 100%

Not at all 10 3% 30 3% 115 2% 468 3%

Very little 47 15% 97 9% 541 8% 1,835 10%

Some 140 46% 431 40% 2,635 40% 7,648 41%

Very much 109 36% 514 48% 3,340 50% 8,726 47%

Total 306 100% 1,072 100% 6,631 100% 18,677 100%

Not at all 3 1% 15 1% 79 1% 278 1%

Very little 22 7% 62 6% 411 6% 1,318 7%

Some 135 44% 330 31% 2,379 36% 6,596 35%

Very much 146 48% 670 62% 3,744 57% 10,440 56%

Total 306 100% 1,077 100% 6,613 100% 18,632 100%

Not at all 2 1% 12 1% 94 1% 341 2%

Very little 15 5% 50 5% 434 7% 1,314 7%

Some 94 31% 298 28% 2,201 33% 6,060 32%

Very much 196 64% 721 67% 3,896 59% 10,967 59%

Total 307 100% 1,081 100% 6,625 100% 18,682 100%

13. How well did this institution prepare you for your

further education?

edprep


develop:



instanaly

14.2. Broad knowledge and education instbroad


others

instrev

14.4. Creative thinking and problem solving instcreative


Graduate Level




Institutions

Graduate Level

Sample University

Not at all 25 8% 50 5% 279 4% 1,071 6%

Very little 71 23% 160 15% 966 15% 3,143 17%

Some 119 39% 382 35% 2,519 38% 6,879 37%

Very much 93 30% 486 45% 2,873 43% 7,612 41%

Total 308 100% 1,078 100% 6,637 100% 18,705 100%

Not at all 40 13% 81 8% 414 6% 1,498 8%

Very little 98 32% 218 20% 1,313 20% 3,792 20%

Some 112 36% 395 37% 2,611 39% 7,148 38%

Very much 57 19% 381 35% 2,290 35% 6,237 33%

Total 307 100% 1,075 100% 6,628 100% 18,675 100%

Not at all 29 10% 80 7% 667 10% 2,025 11%

Very little 71 23% 191 18% 1,576 24% 4,369 23%

Some 123 40% 403 38% 2,727 41% 7,520 40%

Very much 82 27% 400 37% 1,657 25% 4,756 25%

Total 305 100% 1,074 100% 6,627 100% 18,670 100%

Not at all 40 13% 84 8% 748 11% 2,200 12%

Very little 41 13% 127 12% 1,352 20% 3,886 21%

Some 94 31% 370 34% 2,499 38% 6,994 37%

Very much 133 43% 494 46% 2,027 31% 5,597 30%

Total 308 100% 1,075 100% 6,626 100% 18,677 100%

Not at all 43 14% 191 18% 805 12% 2,490 14%

Very little 78 26% 210 20% 1,491 23% 4,076 22%

Some 109 36% 342 33% 2,586 40% 7,053 39%

Very much 75 25% 298 29% 1,576 24% 4,574 25%

Total 305 100% 1,041 100% 6,458 100% 18,193 100%

14.6. Clear writing instwrite

14.9. Technological skills insttech

14.7. Persuasive speaking instspeak

14.8. Project management skills instmanag




instresearch


Graduate Level




Institutions

Graduate Level

Sample University

Not at all 7 2% 14 1% 331 5% 1,076 6%

Very little 25 8% 53 5% 505 8% 1,714 9%

Some 80 26% 284 27% 2,014 31% 5,770 32%

Very much 192 63% 696 66% 3,589 56% 9,585 53%

Total 304 100% 1,047 100% 6,439 100% 18,145 100%

Not at all 112 37% 365 35% 2,657 41% 7,728 43%

Very little 113 37% 366 35% 2,351 36% 6,540 36%

Some 62 20% 259 25% 1,128 17% 3,157 17%

Very much 17 6% 57 5% 310 5% 726 4%

Total 304 100% 1,047 100% 6,446 100% 18,151 100%

Not at all 97 32% 342 33% 2,571 40% 7,256 40%

Very little 103 34% 388 37% 2,226 35% 6,144 34%

Some 83 28% 243 23% 1,217 19% 3,538 20%

Very much 18 6% 70 7% 372 6% 1,073 6%

Total 301 100% 1,043 100% 6,386 100% 18,011 100%

Not at all 3 1% 26 2% 429 7% 1,340 7%

Very little 14 5% 71 7% 953 15% 2,815 15%

Some 96 32% 314 30% 2,653 41% 7,321 40%

Very much 191 63% 638 61% 2,440 38% 6,738 37%

Total 304 100% 1,049 100% 6,475 100% 18,214 100%

Not at all 19 6% 40 4% 640 10% 2,082 11%

Very little 39 13% 129 12% 1,198 19% 3,595 20%

Some 113 37% 423 41% 2,597 40% 7,091 39%

Very much 132 44% 451 43% 2,002 31% 5,374 30%

Total 303 100% 1,043 100% 6,437 100% 18,142 100%




instartistic

14.11. Financial and business management skills instbus

14.12. Entrepreneurial skills instentr


collaboratively

instwkoth

14.14. Leadership skills instleader


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Not at all 22 7% 91 9% 730 11% 2,159 12%

Very little 75 25% 248 24% 1,583 25% 4,303 24%

Some 127 42% 430 41% 2,613 40% 7,362 40%

Very much 82 27% 275 26% 1,527 24% 4,358 24%

Total 306 100% 1,044 100% 6,453 100% 18,182 100%

Not at all 40 13% 86 8% 568 9% 1,968 11%

Very little 62 20% 150 14% 988 15% 2,989 16%

Some 125 41% 397 38% 2,269 35% 6,353 35%

Very much 76 25% 415 40% 2,643 41% 6,912 38%

Total 303 100% 1,048 100% 6,468 100% 18,222 100%

Never 126 41% 422 40% 2,142 33% 6,647 36%

Rarely 99 32% 331 31% 1,920 29% 5,193 28%

Sometimes 66 22% 228 21% 1,811 28% 4,734 26%

Often 14 5% 81 8% 675 10% 1,849 10%

Total 305 100% 1,062 100% 6,548 100% 18,423 100%

Never 153 50% 599 57% 2,944 45% 8,793 48%

Rarely 89 29% 257 24% 1,646 25% 4,539 25%

Sometimes 43 14% 121 12% 1,227 19% 3,239 18%

Often 19 6% 74 7% 696 11% 1,751 10%

Total 304 100% 1,051 100% 6,513 100% 18,322 100%

Never 15 5% 96 9% 456 7% 1,362 7%

Rarely 40 13% 205 19% 1,068 16% 2,937 16%

Sometimes 111 37% 374 35% 2,588 39% 6,903 37%

Often 137 45% 388 37% 2,444 37% 7,223 39%

Total 303 100% 1,063 100% 6,556 100% 18,425 100%

instteach

15. How often you did the following while enrolled at

this institution:

15.1. Participated in community service

actcomser

15.2. Participated in co-curricular activities

(organizations, campus publications, student

government, fraternity or sorority, sports)

actcocurr

15.3. Had serious conversations with students who

are different from you in terms of their ethnicity,

religious beliefs, political opinions, or personal

values

actdiv




instnetrel



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Sample University

No 33 11% 88 8% 1,262 19% 3,779 20%

Yes 273 89% 976 92% 5,302 81% 14,668 80%

Total 306 100% 1,064 100% 6,564 100% 18,447 100%

No 108 36% 295 28% 2,963 45% 8,438 46%

Yes 196 64% 759 72% 3,565 55% 9,935 54%

Total 304 100% 1,054 100% 6,528 100% 18,373 100%

No 295 96% 968 91% 5,629 86% 16,178 88%

Yes 12 4% 90 9% 888 14% 2,151 12%

Total 307 100% 1,058 100% 6,517 100% 18,329 100%

No 231 75% 773 73% 4,944 76% 13,679 75%

Yes 75 25% 287 27% 1,552 24% 4,597 25%

Total 306 100% 1,060 100% 6,496 100% 18,276 100%

No 147 48% 487 46% 3,146 48% 8,268 45%

Yes 157 52% 577 54% 3,390 52% 10,121 55%

Total 304 100% 1,064 100% 6,536 100% 18,389 100%

suptadv Have not used 221 73% 751 72% 4,614 72% 12,644 71%

Used 10 3% 34 3% 363 6% 1,049 6%


Total 301 100% 1,036 100% 6,399 100% 17,901 100%

suptcareer Have not used 187 63% 685 67% 4,013 63% 11,092 62%

Used 45 15% 136 13% 1,196 19% 3,440 19%


Total 299 100% 1,030 100% 6,383 100% 17,880 100%

suptedu Have not used 211 71% 786 77% 4,596 72% 12,839 72%

Used 9 3% 47 5% 648 10% 1,685 9%


Total 299 100% 1,026 100% 6,375 100% 17,834 100%

16.5. Complete a portfolio (a document/record of

your cumulative artistic work)

actport

16.4. Internship actintn

actfac12_R

16.2. Work with an artist in the communityc actartist12_R

16.3. Study abroad actabroad



there?

18.1. Advising for further education

18.2. Career services

18.3. Continuing education and training

16. Did you do the following while at this institution?

16.1. Work with a faculty member on a projectc


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suptnetwk Have not used 148 49% 513 50% 3,277 52% 8,974 50%

Used 119 40% 343 33% 1,998 31% 5,827 33%


Total 301 100% 1,029 100% 6,361 100% 17,819 100%

suptart Have not used 192 64% 590 57% 3,804 60% 10,104 57%

Used 40 13% 164 16% 1,073 17% 3,376 19%


Total 300 100% 1,029 100% 6,378 100% 17,846 100%

suptteach Have not used 106 35% 378 37% 2,305 36% 6,307 35%

Used 149 50% 499 48% 3,177 50% 8,774 49%

Uncertain if service is available 46 15% 152 15% 888 14% 2,759 15%

Total 301 100% 1,029 100% 6,370 100% 17,840 100%

18.6. Continued access to mentors and teachers



there? (continued)

18.4. Networking opportunities

18.5. Opportunities or resources to present artistic

work


Graduate Level


jobtime Obtained work prior to leaving this institution 129 43% 509 49% 2,819 44% 7,589 42%

Obtained work in less than four months 88 29% 297 29% 1,723 27% 4,797 27%

Obtained work in four to twelve months 42 14% 107 10% 711 11% 2,202 12%

Obtained work after more than a year 23 8% 61 6% 449 7% 1,287 7%

Have not yet found work 6 2% 9 1% 167 3% 554 3%

Did not search for work after leaving program 5 2% 14 1% 144 2% 508 3%

Pursued further education 10 3% 43 4% 394 6% 1,004 6%

Total 303 100% 1,040 100% 6,407 100% 17,941 100%

jobtrain Have not yet found work 6 2% 9 1% 166 3% 545 3%

Did not search for work after leaving program 5 2% 14 1% 143 2% 506 3%

Pursued further education 10 3% 43 4% 392 6% 999 6%

Not related 29 10% 70 7% 528 8% 1,651 9%

Somewhat related 38 13% 110 11% 1,001 16% 3,133 17%

Closely related 215 71% 793 76% 4,186 65% 11,157 62%

Total 303 100% 1,039 100% 6,416 100% 17,991 100%



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20. After leaving your program at this institution, how

long did it take for you to obtain your first job or work

experience?

21. How closely related was your first job or work

experience to your training at this institution?d



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nartjob_none Never worked outside of the arts 43 14% 148 14% 1,213 19% 3,084 17%

nartjob_maintn Building, maintenance, installation, and repair 49 16% 147 14% 844 13% 2,266 13%

nartjob_comm Communications 101 34% 328 32% 1,465 23% 4,661 26%

nartjob_comput Computer and mathematics 23 8% 79 8% 473 7% 1,530 9%

nartjob_construct Construction 36 12% 124 12% 767 12% 2,019 11%

nartjob_edu Education, training, and library 159 53% 619 60% 3,114 49% 9,139 52%

nartjob_engocc Engineering and science 7 2% 25 2% 240 4% 602 3%

nartjob_farm Farming, fishing, and forestry 9 3% 30 3% 250 4% 668 4%

nartjob_finan Financial and other business services 31 10% 82 8% 425 7% 1,219 7%

nartjob_food Food preparation related 82 27% 285 28% 1,286 20% 3,773 21%

nartjob_hlthtech Healthcare 20 7% 68 7% 410 6% 1,062 6%

nartjob_humres Human resources 19 6% 51 5% 204 3% 598 3%

nartjob_legal Legal 16 5% 52 5% 187 3% 597 3%

nartjob_manag Management 52 17% 170 16% 907 14% 2,479 14%

nartjob_manfact Manufacturing 13 4% 33 3% 307 5% 813 5%

nartjob_military Military and protective services 8 3% 24 2% 179 3% 441 2%

nartjob_office Office and administrative support 101 34% 336 33% 1,593 25% 4,716 27%

nartjob_sales Sales 80 27% 271 26% 1,452 23% 4,024 23%

nartjob_care Services and personal care 42 14% 111 11% 480 8% 1,498 8%

nartjob_socialser Social services 19 6% 62 6% 397 6% 1,118 6%

nartjob_transport Transportation and material moving 12 4% 35 3% 183 3% 600 3%

nartjob_othnart Other occupations outside of the arts 38 13% 106 10% 842 13% 2,445 14%

Totala - - - - - - - -

22. Occupations outside of the arts in which you have

worked, now or in the past



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Yes, I have done it in the past, but no longer do 125 41% 407 39% 2,283 36% 6,204 35%

No, I have not done this 75 25% 155 15% 1,168 18% 3,581 20%

Total 303 100% 1,031 100% 6,400 100% 17,888 100%




Total 300 100% 1,025 100% 6,367 100% 17,819 100%




Total 303 100% 1,035 100% 6,401 100% 17,902 100%

artsrel

25. Have you ever worked, either full- or part-time, in an

occupation as an artist (where you create or perform your

art)?

artist

23. Have you ever worked as a full- or part-time teacher

of the arts (i.e., classroom setting or private lessons)?

teach

24. Have you ever worked, either full- or part-time,

managing or administering programs or people for an

arts or arts-related organization or business?



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26. Occupations associated with the arts in which you

have worked, now or in the past artjob_none Never worked in an occupation associated with the arts 4 1% 10 1% 124 2% 444 2%

Architecture: artjob_arch Architect 6 2% 23 2% 826 13% 1,653 9%

Arts Administration: artjob_artadm Arts administrator or manager 126 42% 374 36% 1,407 22% 3,891 22%

artjob_curator Museum or gallery worker, including curator 28 9% 56 5% 926 15% 2,918 16%

Design: artjob_graphicdes Graphic designer, illustrator, or art director 41 14% 111 11% 906 14% 3,153 18%

artjob_intdes Interior designer 5 2% 49 5% 273 4% 796 4%

artjob_webdes Web designer 19 6% 51 5% 413 6% 1,563 9%

artjob_othdes Other designer 77 26% 234 23% 401 6% 1,368 8%

Education: artjob_tchhied Higher education arts educator 136 45% 581 56% 3,053 48% 8,180 46%

artjob_tchk12 K-12 arts educator 58 19% 225 22% 1,748 27% 4,850 27%

artjob_prvttch Private teacher of the arts 57 19% 204 20% 2,007 31% 5,305 30%

artjob_othtch Other arts educator 27 9% 81 8% 589 9% 1,727 10%

Fine and Media Arts: artjob_craft Craft artist 45 15% 87 8% 544 9% 1,559 9%

artjob_finart Fine artist 26 9% 78 8% 1,318 21% 4,117 23%

artjob_film Film, TV, video artist 66 22% 259 25% 471 7% 1,915 11%

artjob_animator Multi-media artist or animator 15 5% 34 3% 287 5% 1,084 6%

artjob_photo Photographer 26 9% 86 8% 571 9% 1,999 11%

Performance: artjob_actor Actor 157 52% 521 51% 521 8% 1,584 9%

artjob_choreo Dancer or choreographer 35 12% 91 9% 191 3% 782 4%

artjob_sound Engineer or technician (sound, light, other) 72 24% 219 21% 243 4% 704 4%

artjob_musician Musician 42 14% 148 14% 2,374 37% 5,604 32%

artjob_stage Theater and stage director or producer 151 50% 545 53% 560 9% 1,625 9%

Writing: artjob_writer Writer, author, or editor 109 36% 386 37% 1,493 23% 4,597 26%

Other: artjob_othart Other arts occupation 59 20% 195 19% 759 12% 2,257 13%

Totala - - - - - - - -



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Institutions

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intart No 22 7% 88 9% 948 15% 2,682 15%

Yes 279 93% 943 91% 5,431 85% 15,135 85%

Total 301 100% 1,031 100% 6,379 100% 17,817 100%

stp_curart Currently a professional artist 198 70% 680 70% 3,818 65% 10,697 65%

stp_nevint Never intended to work as an artist and never did 6 2% 36 4% 537 9% 1,560 9%

stp_nowk Artistic work not available 36 13% 87 9% 566 10% 1,741 11%

stp_pay Higher pay or steadier income in other fields 43 15% 159 16% 849 15% 2,419 15%

stp_city Current location not conducive to artistic career 8 3% 46 5% 257 4% 688 4%

stp_inter Change in interests 23 8% 60 6% 390 7% 979 6%

stp_fam Family-related reasons 21 7% 77 8% 326 6% 912 6%

stp_netwk Lack of access to important networks and people 19 7% 50 5% 279 5% 925 6%

stp_debt Debt (including student loans) 23 8% 54 6% 352 6% 1,174 7%

stp_suppt Lack of social support from family and friends 3 1% 13 1% 115 2% 296 2%

Totala - - - - - - - -

yrsart Never worked as a professional artist 18 6% 84 8% 1,214 19% 3,508 20%

Less than one year 6 2% 18 2% 188 3% 593 3%

1 to less than 3 years 28 9% 60 6% 412 7% 1,268 7%




15 or more years 151 50% 524 51% 2,751 44% 7,158 41%

Total 300 100% 1,024 100% 6,302 100% 17,633 100%

wkself Yes, I do this currently 159 53% 529 52% 2,822 45% 8,357 47%



Total 300 100% 1,027 100% 6,322 100% 17,665 100%

27. When you began at this institution did you intend to

work eventually in an occupation as an artist?

30. Approximately how many years have you worked (or

did you work) in an occupation as an artist (where you

create or perform your art)?

31. Have you ever been self-employed, an independent

contractor, or a freelance worker?

28. Why did you either stop working in an occupation as

an artist or choose not to pursue work as an artist?d



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Sample University

Never worked as a professional artist 9 3% 44 4% 626 10% 1,913 11%

Never been self-employed 36 12% 108 11% 960 15% 2,206 13%

Never self-employed and never a professional artist 9 3% 40 4% 588 9% 1,592 9%



No, I have not done this 9 3% 28 3% 156 2% 391 2%

Total 299 100% 1,020 100% 6,300 100% 17,573 100%

wkfd No 192 68% 723 74% 4,799 81% 13,151 80%

Yes 91 32% 253 26% 1,135 19% 3,297 20%

Total 283 100% 976 100% 5,934 100% 16,448 100%

wkpdint No 186 68% 608 64% 4,182 71% 11,369 70%

Yes 87 32% 335 36% 1,687 29% 4,829 30%

Total 273 100% 943 100% 5,869 100% 16,198 100%

wkupdint No 191 70% 663 71% 4,372 77% 11,424 72%

Yes 83 30% 270 29% 1,308 23% 4,506 28%

Total 274 100% 933 100% 5,680 100% 15,930 100%

artwkfd Never founder of a nonprofit or for-profit organization 191 65% 722 72% 4,774 78% 13,092 77%

No 13 4% 35 4% 306 5% 948 6%

Yes 89 30% 242 24% 1,068 17% 3,064 18%

Total 293 100% 999 100% 6,148 100% 17,104 100%

artwkpdint Never worked as a paid intern 185 65% 606 62% 4,155 68% 11,307 67%

No 18 6% 41 4% 334 6% 1,151 7%

Yes 83 29% 326 34% 1,583 26% 4,381 26%

Total 286 100% 973 100% 6,072 100% 16,839 100%

artwkupdint Never worked as an unpaid intern 190 67% 656 68% 4,337 73% 11,337 68%

No 15 5% 50 5% 369 6% 1,060 6%

Yes 77 27% 260 27% 1,251 21% 4,231 25%

Total 282 100% 966 100% 5,957 100% 16,628 100%

34. Was any of your work as a founder of a nonprofit or

for-profit organization arts-related?

35. Was any of your work as a paid intern arts-related?

36. Was any of your work as an unpaid intern arts-

related?

artwkself

33. Are you now or have you ever been a(n):

33.1. Founder of a nonprofit or for-profit

organization

33.2. Paid intern

33.3. Unpaid intern

32. In your capacity as an artist, have you ever been self-

employed, an independent contractor, or a freelance

worker?d



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Institutions

Graduate Level

Sample University

hlp_dnrq Never worked as a professional artist 18 6% 82 8% 1,207 19% 3,453 20%

hlp_none None of the below is/was very important 13 4% 36 4% 196 3% 552 3%

hlp_capital Loans, investment capital 85 29% 257 25% 1,466 23% 4,349 25%

hlp_grants Prizes, grants, or commissions 113 38% 429 42% 2,806 45% 7,977 46%

hlp_netwk Strong network of peers and colleagues 210 70% 735 73% 3,794 60% 10,637 61%

hlp_pub Publicity or acknowledgement of your work 146 49% 565 56% 3,058 49% 8,662 49%

hlp_space Material resources (e.g., equipment, space) 138 46% 484 48% 2,627 42% 7,578 43%

hlp_mentor Mentors and teachers 183 61% 702 69% 3,817 61% 10,426 60%

hlp_train Additional training 107 36% 384 38% 2,181 35% 5,983 34%

hlp_city Opportunity to live in an artistically vital location 177 59% 609 60% 2,817 45% 8,072 46%

hlp_oth Other 13 4% 47 5% 268 4% 807 5%

Totala - - - - - - - -

bar_dnrq Never worked as a professional artist 18 6% 82 8% 1,207 20% 3,453 20%

bar_none None of the below is/was lacking 62 21% 166 17% 1,303 22% 3,062 18%

bar_capital Loans, investment capital 99 34% 308 31% 1,301 22% 4,162 25%

bar_grants Prizes, grants, or commissions 111 38% 346 35% 1,713 28% 5,393 32%

bar_netwk Strong network of peers and colleagues 76 26% 255 26% 1,326 22% 3,929 23%

bar_pub Publicity or acknowledgement of your work 86 29% 298 30% 1,430 24% 4,593 27%

bar_space Material resources (e.g., equipment, space) 109 37% 328 33% 1,426 24% 4,531 27%

bar_mentor Mentors and teachers 56 19% 160 16% 944 16% 2,916 17%

bar_train Additional training 50 17% 158 16% 801 13% 2,462 15%

bar_city Opportunity to live in an artistically vital location 44 15% 245 25% 1,243 21% 3,338 20%

bar_oth Other 20 7% 51 5% 259 4% 726 4%

Totala - - - - - - - -

37. Which of the following resources are very important

for success in your artistic career now or in the past?d

38. Which of these resources have been insufficient,

posing significant barriers to achieving success in your

artistic career (now or in the past)?d



Graduate Level




Institutions

Graduate Level

Sample University

wkskillanaly Never worked in any occupation 0 0% 1 0% 5 0% 15 0%



Somewhat important 39 13% 130 13% 862 14% 2,356 14%

Very important 245 83% 839 84% 5,130 83% 14,286 83%

Total 294 100% 994 100% 6,210 100% 17,263 100%

wkskillbroad Never worked in any occupation 0 0% 1 0% 5 0% 15 0%




Very important 241 82% 843 85% 5,195 84% 14,266 83%

Total 293 100% 996 100% 6,215 100% 17,261 100%

wkskillrev Never worked in any occupation 0 0% 1 0% 5 0% 15 0%




Very important 240 82% 773 78% 4,529 73% 12,706 74%

Total 292 100% 997 100% 6,179 100% 17,184 100%

wkskillcreative Never worked in any occupation 0 0% 1 0% 5 0% 15 0%




Very important 272 93% 947 95% 5,713 92% 15,863 92%

Total 292 100% 995 100% 6,205 100% 17,253 100%


effectively in your profession or work life:d



39.2. Broad knowledge and education


others

39.4. Creative thinking and problem solving



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Institutions

Graduate Level

Sample University

wkskillresearch Never worked in any occupation 0 0% 1 0% 5 0% 15 0%




Very important 174 59% 628 63% 3,658 59% 10,434 61%

Total 294 100% 991 100% 6,186 100% 17,213 100%

wkskillwrite Never worked in any occupation 0 0% 1 0% 5 0% 15 0%




Very important 179 61% 664 67% 4,407 71% 12,302 71%

Total 293 100% 998 100% 6,190 100% 17,219 100%

wkskillspeak Never worked in any occupation 0 0% 1 0% 5 0% 15 0%




Very important 200 68% 747 75% 4,488 72% 12,398 72%

Total 292 100% 994 100% 6,194 100% 17,231 100%

wkskillmanag Never worked in any occupation 0 0% 1 0% 5 0% 15 0%




Very important 233 80% 803 81% 4,697 76% 13,114 76%

Total 292 100% 991 100% 6,178 100% 17,166 100%

39.6. Clear writing




39.7. Persuasive speaking

39.8. Project management skills



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Institutions

Graduate Level

Sample University

wkskilltech Never worked in any occupation 0 0% 1 0% 5 0% 15 0%




Very important 153 53% 497 51% 3,519 58% 9,985 59%

Total 290 100% 978 100% 6,064 100% 16,846 100%

wkskillartistic Never worked in any occupation 0 0% 1 0% 5 0% 15 0%




Very important 202 70% 720 73% 3,914 64% 10,827 64%

Total 289 100% 986 100% 6,070 100% 16,814 100%

wkskillbus Never worked in any occupation 0 0% 1 0% 5 0% 15 0%




Very important 141 49% 483 49% 2,610 43% 7,354 44%

Total 288 100% 978 100% 6,054 100% 16,804 100%

wkskillentr Never worked in any occupation 0 0% 1 0% 5 0% 15 0%




Very important 127 45% 409 42% 2,326 39% 6,857 41%

Total 283 100% 975 100% 6,024 100% 16,683 100%

39.11. Financial and business management skills





39.9. Technological skills



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Institutions

Graduate Level

Sample University

wkskillwkoth Never worked in any occupation 0 0% 1 0% 5 0% 15 0%




Very important 268 92% 904 92% 5,046 83% 13,831 82%

Total 290 100% 981 100% 6,074 100% 16,852 100%

wkskillleader Never worked in any occupation 0 0% 1 0% 5 0% 15 0%




Very important 215 74% 778 79% 4,447 73% 12,095 72%

Total 291 100% 979 100% 6,061 100% 16,811 100%

wkskillnetrel Never worked in any occupation 0 0% 1 0% 5 0% 15 0%




Very important 224 77% 783 80% 4,366 72% 12,280 73%

Total 291 100% 983 100% 6,071 100% 16,830 100%

wkskillteach Never worked in any occupation 0 0% 1 0% 5 0% 15 0%




Very important 150 52% 600 62% 4,005 66% 10,678 63%

Total 291 100% 975 100% 6,076 100% 16,836 100%






collaboratively

39.14. Leadership skills



Graduate Level




Institutions

Graduate Level

Sample University

infclassmt No influence 61 21% 275 28% 1,576 26% 4,398 26%

Minor influence 110 38% 407 41% 2,622 43% 6,982 41%

Major influence 109 38% 294 30% 1,801 29% 5,333 31%

Not applicable 8 3% 17 2% 141 2% 382 2%

Total 288 100% 993 100% 6,140 100% 17,095 100%

inffac No influence 48 17% 167 17% 930 15% 2,566 15%

Minor influence 102 35% 302 30% 1,862 30% 5,353 31%

Major influence 133 46% 513 52% 3,263 53% 8,936 52%

Not applicable 6 2% 14 1% 96 2% 254 1%

Total 289 100% 996 100% 6,151 100% 17,109 100%

infstaff No influence 100 35% 383 39% 2,494 41% 7,124 42%

Minor influence 132 46% 388 39% 2,307 38% 6,407 38%

Major influence 47 16% 173 18% 1,036 17% 2,670 16%

Not applicable 8 3% 39 4% 277 5% 768 5%

Total 287 100% 983 100% 6,114 100% 16,969 100%

infartist No influence 119 42% 396 40% 2,512 41% 6,799 40%

Minor influence 100 35% 337 34% 2,232 36% 6,238 37%

Major influence 47 16% 193 19% 914 15% 2,650 16%

Not applicable 20 7% 68 7% 476 8% 1,350 8%

Total 286 100% 994 100% 6,134 100% 17,037 100%

infalum No influence 123 43% 458 47% 2,978 49% 8,306 49%

Minor influence 104 36% 350 36% 2,140 35% 5,774 34%

Major influence 45 16% 130 13% 571 9% 1,719 10%

Not applicable 14 5% 43 4% 399 7% 1,126 7%

Total 286 100% 981 100% 6,088 100% 16,925 100%

40.5. Alumni

40. How much influence has each of the following

networks developed at this institution had on your

career?

40.1. Classmates

40.2. Faculty or instructors

40.3. Staff members or advisors

40.4. Guest artists



Graduate Level


curemp Full-time (35 hours or more per week) 167 58% 641 64% 3,870 63% 10,625 62%

Part-time only (fewer than 35 hours per week) 48 17% 125 13% 952 15% 2,897 17%

Unemployed and looking for work 11 4% 36 4% 155 3% 574 3%

In school full-time 4 1% 13 1% 125 2% 305 2%

Caring for family full-time 5 2% 7 1% 63 1% 173 1%

Retired 29 10% 96 10% 612 10% 1,363 8%

Other 25 9% 80 8% 410 7% 1,272 7%

Total 289 100% 998 100% 6,187 100% 17,209 100%

curjob_none Not selected 267 93% 927 94% 5,768 94% 16,041 94%

Selected 20 7% 63 6% 388 6% 1,064 6%

Total 287 100% 990 100% 6,156 100% 17,105 100%

curjob_arch Never been an architect 283 98% 972 97% 5,391 87% 15,578 90%

Not selected 4 1% 21 2% 256 4% 673 4%

Selected 2 1% 5 1% 553 9% 978 6%

Total 289 100% 998 100% 6,200 100% 17,229 100%

curjob_artadm Never been an arts administrator or manager 168 58% 629 63% 4,816 78% 13,381 78%

Not selected 81 28% 231 23% 830 13% 2,360 14%

Selected 40 14% 135 14% 550 9% 1,471 9%

Total 289 100% 995 100% 6,196 100% 17,212 100%

curjob_curator Never been a museum or gallery worker 261 90% 941 94% 5,291 85% 14,328 83%

Not selected 22 8% 45 5% 671 11% 2,186 13%

Selected 6 2% 11 1% 233 4% 702 4%

Total 289 100% 997 100% 6,195 100% 17,216 100%

curjob_graphicdes Never been a graphic designer, illustrator, etc. 249 86% 887 89% 5,314 86% 14,123 82%

Not selected 20 7% 78 8% 552 9% 1,867 11%

Selected 20 7% 31 3% 328 5% 1,216 7%

Total 289 100% 996 100% 6,194 100% 17,206 100%

42. Current employment status

Sample University

43. Current occupation:

43.0. Currently not employed



Institutions

Graduate Level

43.1. Architect

43.2. Arts administrator or manager

43.3. Museum or gallery worker, including curator

43.4. Graphic designer, illustrator, or art director

168

Graduate Level


Sample University



Institutions

Graduate Level

curjob_intdes Never been an interior designer 284 98% 948 95% 5,927 96% 16,405 95%

Not selected 5 2% 39 4% 171 3% 538 3%

Selected 0 0% 11 1% 104 2% 287 2%

Total 289 100% 998 100% 6,202 100% 17,230 100%

curjob_webdes Never been a web designer 270 93% 945 95% 5,790 93% 15,657 91%

Not selected 12 4% 38 4% 255 4% 996 6%

Selected 7 2% 14 1% 155 3% 573 3%

Total 289 100% 997 100% 6,200 100% 17,226 100%

curjob_othdes Never been any other designer 214 74% 769 77% 5,797 93% 15,852 92%

Not selected 30 10% 79 8% 185 3% 635 4%

Selected 44 15% 148 15% 219 4% 741 4%

Total 288 100% 996 100% 6,201 100% 17,228 100%

curjob_tchhied Never been a higher education arts educator 155 54% 429 43% 3,207 52% 9,206 54%

Not selected 74 26% 239 24% 1,316 21% 3,550 21%

Selected 59 20% 324 33% 1,664 27% 4,430 26%

Total 288 100% 992 100% 6,187 100% 17,186 100%

curjob_tchk12 Never been a K-12 arts educator 233 81% 774 78% 4,497 73% 12,480 73%

Not selected 36 12% 159 16% 1,136 18% 3,029 18%

Selected 20 7% 64 6% 555 9% 1,686 10%

Total 289 100% 997 100% 6,188 100% 17,195 100%

curjob_prvttch Never been a private teacher of the arts 233 81% 794 80% 4,231 68% 12,018 70%

Not selected 34 12% 135 14% 1,087 18% 2,968 17%

Selected 22 8% 68 7% 874 14% 2,215 13%

Total 289 100% 997 100% 6,192 100% 17,201 100%

curjob_othtch Never been any other arts educator 263 91% 915 92% 5,616 91% 15,492 90%

Not selected 16 6% 47 5% 346 6% 1,034 6%

Selected 9 3% 36 4% 235 4% 698 4%

Total 288 100% 998 100% 6,197 100% 17,224 100%

43.6. Web designer

43.7. Other designer

43.8. Higher education arts educator

43.9. K-12 arts educator

43.10. Private teacher of the arts

43.11. Other arts educator


43.5. Interior designer

169

Graduate Level


Sample University



Institutions

Graduate Level

curjob_craft Never been a craft artist 245 85% 911 91% 5,658 91% 15,646 91%

Not selected 28 10% 51 5% 291 5% 904 5%

Selected 16 6% 35 4% 252 4% 671 4%

Total 289 100% 997 100% 6,201 100% 17,221 100%

curjob_finart Never been a fine artist 263 91% 921 92% 4,914 79% 13,161 76%

Not selected 10 3% 47 5% 434 7% 1,318 8%

Selected 15 5% 30 3% 850 14% 2,727 16%

Total 288 100% 998 100% 6,198 100% 17,206 100%

curjob_film Never been a film, TV, or video artist 226 79% 747 75% 5,733 92% 15,322 89%

Not selected 42 15% 141 14% 274 4% 1,097 6%

Selected 19 7% 107 11% 193 3% 800 5%

Total 287 100% 995 100% 6,200 100% 17,219 100%

curjob_animator Never been a multi-media artist or animator 274 95% 961 96% 5,913 95% 16,121 94%

Not selected 10 3% 22 2% 182 3% 699 4%

Selected 5 2% 15 2% 107 2% 413 2%

Total 289 100% 998 100% 6,202 100% 17,233 100%

curjob_photo Never been a photographer 263 91% 911 91% 5,641 91% 15,234 88%

Not selected 18 6% 59 6% 343 6% 1,156 7%

Selected 8 3% 26 3% 217 3% 831 5%

Total 289 100% 996 100% 6,201 100% 17,221 100%

curjob_actor Never been an actor 140 48% 489 49% 5,683 92% 15,639 91%

Not selected 81 28% 273 27% 365 6% 1,139 7%

Selected 68 24% 234 23% 154 2% 449 3%

Total 289 100% 996 100% 6,202 100% 17,227 100%

curjob_choreo Never been a dancer or choreographer 257 89% 904 91% 6,002 97% 16,409 95%

Not selected 24 8% 76 8% 133 2% 552 3%

Selected 8 3% 18 2% 68 1% 270 2%

Total 289 100% 998 100% 6,203 100% 17,231 100%

43.18. Dancer or choreographer

43.17. Actor


43.12. Craft artist

43.13. Fine artist

43.14. Film, TV, video artist

43.15. Multi-media artist or animator

43.16. Photographer

170

Graduate Level


Sample University



Institutions

Graduate Level

curjob_sound Never been an engineer or technician 218 75% 785 79% 5,953 96% 16,486 96%

Not selected 54 19% 145 15% 178 3% 563 3%

Selected 17 6% 65 7% 70 1% 181 1%

Total 289 100% 995 100% 6,201 100% 17,230 100%

curjob_musician Never been a musician 250 87% 853 85% 3,879 63% 11,748 68%

Not selected 25 9% 84 8% 717 12% 1,806 10%

Selected 14 5% 61 6% 1,588 26% 3,648 21%

Total 289 100% 998 100% 6,184 100% 17,202 100%

curjob_stage Never been a theater and stage director or producer 143 49% 465 47% 5,645 91% 15,592 91%

Not selected 85 29% 284 29% 362 6% 1,057 6%

Selected 61 21% 245 25% 196 3% 576 3%

Total 289 100% 994 100% 6,203 100% 17,225 100%

curjob_writer Never been a writer, author, or editor 184 64% 621 62% 4,731 76% 12,712 74%

Not selected 56 19% 177 18% 751 12% 2,278 13%

Selected 48 17% 198 20% 713 12% 2,210 13%

Total 288 100% 996 100% 6,195 100% 17,200 100%

curjob_othart Never been in any other arts occupation 232 81% 805 81% 5,448 88% 14,976 87%

Not selected 21 7% 68 7% 308 5% 977 6%

Selected 35 12% 124 12% 442 7% 1,271 7%

Total 288 100% 997 100% 6,198 100% 17,224 100%

curjob_maintn Never worked in bldg., maint., installation, or repair 237 82% 850 85% 5,303 86% 14,852 86%

Not selected 38 13% 134 13% 811 13% 2,147 12%

Selected 13 5% 12 1% 85 1% 222 1%

Total 288 100% 996 100% 6,199 100% 17,221 100%

curjob_comm Never worked in communications 190 66% 672 68% 4,709 76% 12,537 73%

Not selected 75 26% 250 25% 1,157 19% 3,620 21%

Selected 22 8% 73 7% 322 5% 1,040 6%

Total 287 100% 995 100% 6,188 100% 17,197 100%

43.22. Writer, author, or editor

43.23. Other occupation associated with the arts

43.25. Communications

43.24. Building, maintenance, installation, and

repair

43.21. Theater and stage director or producer


43.19. Engineer or technician (sound, light, other)

43.20. Musician

171

Graduate Level


Sample University



Institutions

Graduate Level

curjob_comput Never worked in a computer or mathematics occupation 264 91% 914 92% 5,668 91% 15,565 90%

Not selected 16 6% 61 6% 389 6% 1,192 7%

Selected 9 3% 21 2% 141 2% 467 3%

Total 289 100% 996 100% 6,198 100% 17,224 100%

curjob_construct Never worked in construction 250 87% 876 88% 5,370 87% 15,075 88%

Not selected 26 9% 102 10% 721 12% 1,894 11%

Selected 12 4% 18 2% 107 2% 250 1%

Total 288 100% 996 100% 6,198 100% 17,219 100%

curjob_edu Never worked in education, training, or library 130 45% 394 40% 3,117 50% 8,263 48%

Not selected 117 41% 446 45% 2,371 38% 6,903 40%

Selected 40 14% 153 15% 688 11% 2,000 12%

Total 287 100% 993 100% 6,176 100% 17,166 100%

curjob_engocc Never worked in engineering or science 280 97% 966 97% 5,891 95% 16,449 95%

Not selected 6 2% 27 3% 247 4% 639 4%

Selected 3 1% 4 0% 64 1% 142 1%

Total 289 100% 997 100% 6,202 100% 17,230 100%

curjob_farm Never worked in farming, fishing, or forestry 277 96% 960 96% 5,877 95% 16,385 95%

Not selected 10 3% 32 3% 288 5% 754 4%

Selected 2 1% 5 1% 34 1% 85 0%

Total 289 100% 997 100% 6,199 100% 17,224 100%

curjob_finan Never worked in financial or other business services 258 89% 910 91% 5,702 92% 15,845 92%

Not selected 25 9% 71 7% 418 7% 1,117 6%

Selected 6 2% 15 2% 82 1% 260 2%

Total 289 100% 996 100% 6,202 100% 17,222 100%

curjob_food Never worked in a food preparation related occupation 209 73% 718 72% 4,876 79% 13,394 78%

Not selected 76 26% 263 26% 1,267 20% 3,655 21%

Selected 3 1% 15 2% 52 1% 162 1%

Total 288 100% 996 100% 6,195 100% 17,211 100%


43.26. Computer and mathematics

43.27. Construction

43.28. Education, training, and library

43.32. Food preparation related

43.29. Engineering and science

43.30. Farming, fishing, and forestry

43.31. Financial and other business services

172

Graduate Level


Sample University



Institutions

Graduate Level

curjob_hlthtech Never worked in healthcare 266 92% 925 93% 5,722 92% 16,008 93%

Not selected 17 6% 58 6% 395 6% 976 6%

Selected 6 2% 14 1% 82 1% 239 1%

Total 289 100% 997 100% 6,199 100% 17,223 100%

curjob_humres Never worked in human resources 267 92% 939 94% 5,923 96% 16,449 96%

Not selected 20 7% 53 5% 257 4% 696 4%

Selected 2 1% 5 1% 19 0% 78 0%

Total 289 100% 997 100% 6,199 100% 17,223 100%

curjob_legal Never worked in a legal occupation 272 94% 940 94% 5,938 96% 16,449 95%

Not selected 15 5% 42 4% 211 3% 635 4%

Selected 2 1% 14 1% 52 1% 143 1%

Total 289 100% 996 100% 6,201 100% 17,227 100%

curjob_manag Never worked in management 236 82% 827 83% 5,236 85% 14,621 85%

Not selected 37 13% 127 13% 682 11% 1,835 11%

Selected 15 5% 41 4% 278 4% 760 4%

Total 288 100% 995 100% 6,196 100% 17,216 100%

curjob_manfact Never worked in manufacturing 273 95% 958 96% 5,819 94% 16,236 94%

Not selected 14 5% 34 3% 350 6% 893 5%

Selected 1 0% 5 1% 32 1% 95 1%

Total 288 100% 997 100% 6,201 100% 17,224 100%

curjob_military Never worked in military or protective services 278 97% 967 97% 5,942 96% 16,602 96%

Not selected 10 3% 28 3% 238 4% 583 3%

Selected 0 0% 1 0% 20 0% 42 0%

Total 288 100% 996 100% 6,200 100% 17,227 100%

curjob_office Never worked in office or administrative support 187 65% 665 67% 4,573 74% 12,478 73%

Not selected 85 29% 287 29% 1,385 22% 4,052 24%

Selected 17 6% 43 4% 237 4% 676 4%

Total 289 100% 995 100% 6,195 100% 17,206 100%

43.39. Office and administrative support

43.34. Human resources

43.35. Legal

43.36. Management


43.33. Healthcare

43.38. Military and protective services

43.37. Manufacturing

173

Graduate Level


Sample University



Institutions

Graduate Level

curjob_sales Never worked in sales 207 72% 734 74% 4,709 76% 13,145 76%

Not selected 73 25% 239 24% 1,320 21% 3,606 21%

Selected 9 3% 23 2% 164 3% 450 3%

Total 289 100% 996 100% 6,193 100% 17,201 100%

curjob_care Never worked in a services or personal care occupation 246 85% 886 89% 5,652 91% 15,592 91%

Not selected 38 13% 95 10% 509 8% 1,501 9%

Selected 5 2% 16 2% 38 1% 124 1%

Total 289 100% 997 100% 6,199 100% 17,217 100%

curjob_socialser Never worked in social services 267 92% 931 93% 5,733 93% 15,950 93%

Not selected 15 5% 50 5% 392 6% 1,063 6%

Selected 7 2% 16 2% 70 1% 204 1%

Total 289 100% 997 100% 6,195 100% 17,217 100%

curjob_transport Never worked in transportation or material moving 274 95% 957 96% 5,937 96% 16,446 95%

Not selected 14 5% 38 4% 245 4% 723 4%

Selected 1 0% 2 0% 19 0% 59 0%

Total 289 100% 997 100% 6,201 100% 17,228 100%

curjob_othnart Never worked in any other occupation outside the arts 249 86% 890 89% 5,297 86% 14,657 85%

Not selected 25 9% 58 6% 574 9% 1,667 10%

Selected 14 5% 48 5% 324 5% 887 5%

Total 288 100% 996 100% 6,195 100% 17,211 100%

curjob_oth Not selected 252 88% 904 91% 5,674 92% 15,683 92%

Selected 35 12% 86 9% 482 8% 1,422 8%

Total 287 100% 990 100% 6,156 100% 17,105 100%

43.45. Other


43.40. Sales

43.41. Services and personal care

43.42. Social services

43.43. Transportation and material moving

43.44. Other occupations outside of the arts

174

Graduate Level


Sample University



Institutions

Graduate Level

multijob Currently not employed 20 7% 63 6% 388 6% 1,061 6%

No, I do not hold multiple jobs 135 48% 483 49% 3,268 54% 8,657 51%

Yes, I hold 2 jobs 81 29% 297 30% 1,627 27% 4,759 28%

Yes, I hold 3 jobs 28 10% 111 11% 585 10% 1,799 11%

Yes, I hold 4 jobs 8 3% 14 1% 140 2% 395 2%

Yes, I hold more than 4 jobs 9 3% 21 2% 99 2% 295 2%

Total 281 100% 989 100% 6,107 100% 16,966 100%

majtimejob_R Currently not employed 20 7% 63 6% 388 6% 1,061 6%

Architect 1 0% 1 0% 441 7% 756 4%

Arts administrator or manager 18 6% 51 5% 236 4% 600 4%


Graphic designer, illustrator, or art director 4 1% 5 1% 86 1% 400 2%


Web designer 0 0% 3 0% 18 0% 95 1%

Other designer 21 7% 55 6% 84 1% 321 2%

Higher education arts educator 42 15% 236 24% 1,189 19% 3,046 18%

K-12 arts educator 12 4% 33 3% 394 6% 1,207 7%



Craft artist 1 0% 3 0% 50 1% 141 1%

Fine artist 2 1% 4 0% 283 5% 946 6%

Film, TV, video artist 2 1% 22 2% 34 1% 223 1%


Photographer 0 0% 0 0% 31 1% 119 1%

Actor 18 6% 61 6% 24 0% 77 0%



Musician 2 1% 8 1% 526 9% 1,164 7%


45. Are you currently working at two or more jobs?


your work time:

175

Graduate Level


Sample University



Institutions

Graduate Level

majtimejob_R Writer, author, or editor 9 3% 33 3% 105 2% 356 2%

Other occupation associated with the arts 18 6% 61 6% 231 4% 658 4%

Building, maintenance, installation, and repair 4 1% 2 0% 11 0% 35 0%

Communications 6 2% 15 2% 82 1% 324 2%


Construction 3 1% 3 0% 39 1% 68 0%

Education, training, and library 16 6% 52 5% 278 5% 813 5%





Healthcare 2 1% 7 1% 47 1% 122 1%

Human resources 2 1% 3 0% 6 0% 23 0%

Legal 0 0% 11 1% 33 1% 90 1%

Management 5 2% 17 2% 123 2% 329 2%

Manufacturing 0 0% 0 0% 1 0% 9 0%



Sales 5 2% 13 1% 69 1% 187 1%


Social services 5 2% 5 1% 23 0% 67 0%


Other occupation outside of the arts 9 3% 23 2% 177 3% 503 3%

Other 16 6% 59 6% 350 6% 1,017 6%

Total 285 100% 979 100% 6,111 100% 16,955 100%


your work time: (continued)

176

Graduate Level


Sample University



Institutions

Graduate Level

sector Currently not employed 20 7% 63 6% 388 6% 1,061 6%

For-profit and commercial 71 25% 227 23% 1,405 23% 4,478 27%

Nonprofit (including schools) 121 43% 485 50% 2,800 46% 7,171 42%

Government (including military) 13 5% 29 3% 235 4% 685 4%

Mix of the above 41 14% 121 12% 806 13% 2,067 12%

Not relevant 17 6% 54 6% 449 7% 1,413 8%

Total 283 100% 979 100% 6,083 100% 16,875 100%

timetrainrel Currently not employed 20 7% 63 6% 388 6% 1,061 6%

Not at all relevant 23 8% 79 8% 451 7% 1,404 8%

Somewhat relevant 46 16% 123 13% 809 13% 2,394 14%

Relevant 62 22% 159 16% 1,160 19% 3,304 20%

Very relevant 132 47% 560 57% 3,238 54% 8,632 51%

Total 283 100% 984 100% 6,046 100% 16,795 100%

timejobsec Currently not employed 20 7% 63 7% 388 6% 1,061 6%




Very satisfied 106 38% 409 42% 2,672 45% 6,698 40%

Total 278 100% 969 100% 5,975 100% 16,593 100%

timecreative Currently not employed 20 7% 63 6% 388 6% 1,061 6%




Very satisfied 123 44% 492 50% 3,085 51% 8,233 49%

Total 279 100% 975 100% 6,007 100% 16,686 100%



you spend the majority of your work time:

50.1. Job security

50.2. Opportunity to be creative

49. Overall, how relevant is your arts training at this

institution to your current work in the occupation in

which you spend the majority of your work time?

48. In terms of your work in the occupation in which you

spend the majority of your work time, in what sector do

you do most of your work:

177

Graduate Level


Sample University



Institutions

Graduate Level

timeincome Currently not employed 20 7% 63 7% 388 7% 1,061 6%




Very satisfied 54 19% 201 21% 1,251 21% 3,288 20%

Total 277 100% 965 100% 5,959 100% 16,550 100%

timebalance Currently not employed 20 7% 63 6% 388 6% 1,061 6%




Very satisfied 78 28% 279 29% 1,809 30% 4,940 30%

Total 279 100% 971 100% 5,994 100% 16,620 100%

timegood Currently not employed 20 7% 63 6% 388 6% 1,061 6%




Very satisfied 131 47% 437 45% 3,022 50% 8,072 48%

Total 280 100% 971 100% 5,997 100% 16,651 100%

timecareer Currently not employed 20 7% 63 7% 388 7% 1,061 6%




Very satisfied 52 19% 224 23% 1,531 26% 4,097 25%

Total 275 100% 962 100% 5,881 100% 16,360 100%

50.5. Opportunity to contribute to the greater good




50.3. Income

50.4. Balance between work and non-work life

50.6. Opportunity for career advancement

178

Graduate Level


Sample University



Institutions

Graduate Level

timework Currently not employed 20 7% 63 6% 388 6% 1,061 6%




Very satisfied 144 51% 518 53% 3,459 58% 9,245 55%

Total 281 100% 976 100% 6,005 100% 16,681 100%

timesat Currently not employed 20 7% 63 6% 388 6% 1,061 6%




Very satisfied 115 41% 413 43% 2,765 46% 7,242 44%

Total 278 100% 971 100% 5,987 100% 16,630 100%

50.8. Overall job satisfaction




50.7. Work that reflects my personality, interests,

and values

179

Graduate Level


Sample University



Institutions

Graduate Level

mfuljob_R Currently not employed 20 7% 63 7% 388 6% 1,061 6%

Architect 1 0% 1 0% 445 7% 778 5%

Arts administrator or manager 7 3% 34 4% 146 2% 365 2%


Graphic designer, illustrator, or art director 4 1% 4 0% 87 1% 379 2%


Web designer 1 0% 1 0% 16 0% 66 0%

Other designer 28 10% 87 9% 106 2% 349 2%


K-12 arts educator 7 3% 26 3% 295 5% 886 5%



Craft artist 2 1% 5 1% 72 1% 192 1%

Fine artist 5 2% 8 1% 559 9% 1,831 11%

Film, TV, video artist 2 1% 17 2% 54 1% 309 2%


Photographer 1 0% 2 0% 46 1% 173 1%

Actor 42 15% 123 13% 52 1% 158 1%



Musician 4 1% 27 3% 907 15% 2,130 13%


Writer, author, or editor 13 5% 57 6% 186 3% 644 4%

Other occupation associated with the arts 23 8% 68 7% 241 4% 654 4%


to you:

180

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Sample University



Institutions

Graduate Level

mfuljob_R Building, maintenance, installation, and repair 1 0% 0 0% 6 0% 16 0%

Communications 4 1% 10 1% 54 1% 224 1%


Construction 2 1% 2 0% 32 1% 52 0%

Education, training, and library 9 3% 35 4% 221 4% 611 4%





Healthcare 0 0% 5 1% 33 1% 98 1%

Human resources 1 0% 2 0% 7 0% 15 0%

Legal 0 0% 9 1% 25 0% 73 0%

Management 6 2% 6 1% 84 1% 218 1%

Manufacturing 0 0% 1 0% 2 0% 4 0%



Sales 1 0% 8 1% 30 0% 95 1%


Social services 4 1% 4 0% 18 0% 59 0%


Other occupation outside of the arts 7 3% 15 2% 140 2% 382 2%

Other 14 5% 53 5% 299 5% 854 5%

Total 278 100% 969 100% 6,032 100% 16,700 100%


to you: (continued)

181

Graduate Level


trn_summer Summer arts program 124 48% 454 49% 2,948 51% 7,892 50%

trn_arths Arts high school 44 17% 139 15% 957 17% 2,786 18%

trn_hscourse Arts courses offered at your high school 162 62% 551 60% 3,379 59% 9,199 58%

trn_aftsch After-school program 98 38% 314 34% 1,377 24% 3,991 25%

trn_lesson Private lessons 140 54% 477 52% 3,291 57% 8,607 55%

trn_college College-level arts classes 224 86% 848 92% 4,819 84% 13,309 84%

trn_comm Community sponsored classes, workshops, or events 131 50% 435 47% 2,719 47% 7,547 48%

Totala - - - - - - - -

part_none I have not supported the arts in the past 12 months 5 2% 29 3% 281 5% 918 6%

part_vol Volunteered at an arts organization 118 42% 361 37% 2,128 35% 5,525 33%

part_brd Served on the board of an arts organization 54 19% 234 24% 1,417 24% 3,647 22%

part_tch Volunteered to teach the arts 83 30% 301 31% 1,595 26% 4,244 25%

part_donate Donated money to an arts organization or an artist 173 62% 575 59% 3,380 56% 8,759 53%

part_attd Attended an arts event 266 95% 919 94% 5,498 91% 15,033 90%

part_oth Other 23 8% 68 7% 474 8% 1,324 8%

Totala - - - - - - - -

perform No 80 29% 306 31% 1,329 22% 3,662 22%

Yes 200 71% 677 69% 4,725 78% 13,132 78%

Total 280 100% 983 100% 6,054 100% 16,794 100%

52. Arts training you have received during your lifetime

53. The ways in which you have supported the arts in

the past 12 months (other than performing, creating, or


55. Do you make or perform art in your personal (not

work-related) time?


Graduate Level


Institutions

Sample University



Graduate Level



Graduate Level


Institutions

Sample University

prac_dnrq Do not make or perform art in personal time 80 28% 306 31% 1,328 22% 3,657 22%

prac_craft Craft Arts 70 25% 192 20% 1,246 21% 3,456 21%

prac_crwri Creative Writing 80 28% 308 31% 1,153 19% 3,642 22%

prac_cul Culinary Arts 48 17% 158 16% 966 16% 2,687 16%

prac_dance Dance 15 5% 65 7% 287 5% 964 6%

prac_design Design 47 17% 162 16% 949 16% 2,709 16%

prac_film Film/Media Arts 41 15% 112 11% 469 8% 1,822 11%

prac_finart Fine Arts (painting, sculpting, drawing) 62 22% 190 19% 1,810 30% 5,448 32%

prac_music Music 63 22% 195 20% 2,364 39% 5,792 35%

prac_photo Photography 51 18% 162 16% 1,381 23% 4,132 25%

prac_thea Theater 118 42% 416 42% 519 9% 1,469 9%

prac_oth Other 19 7% 29 3% 322 5% 882 5%

Totala - - - - - - - -

tmpractice Do not make or perform art in personal time 80 28% 306 31% 1,328 22% 3,657 22%

A few times a year or less 36 13% 111 11% 507 8% 1,256 8%

Several times a month 63 22% 204 21% 1,313 22% 3,615 22%

Several times a week 66 23% 229 23% 1,694 28% 4,832 29%

Daily 36 13% 127 13% 1,189 20% 3,351 20%

Total 281 100% 977 100% 6,031 100% 16,711 100%

improduce Do not make or perform art in personal time 80 29% 306 32% 1,328 22% 3,657 22%



Important 51 18% 171 18% 1,026 17% 2,667 16%

Very important 133 48% 427 44% 3,192 53% 9,249 55%

Total 280 100% 971 100% 6,042 100% 16,705 100%

56. The art forms you practice in your personal (not

work-related) timed

57. About how often do you practice art in your personal

(not work-related) time?d

58. How important is it to you to be able to make or

produce art in your personal (not work-related) time?d



Graduate Level



Graduate Level


Institutions

Sample University

exhibit Do not make or perform art in personal time 80 29% 306 31% 1,328 22% 3,657 22%

I do not perform or exhibit in public 49 18% 148 15% 920 15% 2,527 15%

Less than once a year 33 12% 112 11% 627 10% 1,930 12%

1 or 2 times a year 49 18% 188 19% 942 16% 2,798 17%

3 or more times a year 51 18% 155 16% 1,246 21% 3,195 19%

Continuously in public or online 18 6% 72 7% 968 16% 2,569 15%

Total 280 100% 981 100% 6,031 100% 16,676 100%

59. How often do you publicly perform or exhibit art in

your personal (not work-related) time?d



Graduate Level


income $10,000 or less 21 8% 53 5% 491 8% 1,391 8%

$10,001 to $20,000 28 10% 86 9% 483 8% 1,453 9%

$20,001 to $30,000 26 9% 98 10% 510 9% 1,451 9%

$30,001 to $40,000 26 9% 104 11% 531 9% 1,527 9%

$40,001 to $50,000 31 11% 80 8% 640 11% 1,722 10%

$50,001 to $60,000 28 10% 105 11% 614 10% 1,719 10%

$60,001 to $70,000 24 9% 97 10% 501 8% 1,349 8%

$70,001 to $80,000 24 9% 66 7% 431 7% 1,041 6%

$80,001 to $90,000 14 5% 52 5% 230 4% 692 4%

$90,001 to $100,000 7 3% 42 4% 190 3% 561 3%

$100,001 to $150,000 13 5% 65 7% 400 7% 1,005 6%

More than $150,000 6 2% 31 3% 174 3% 443 3%


Total 280 100% 977 100% 5,985 100% 16,565 100%

$10,000 or less 10 4% 17 2% 175 3% 535 3%

$10,001 to $20,000 7 3% 37 4% 225 4% 728 4%

$20,001 to $30,000 16 6% 62 6% 294 5% 824 5%

$30,001 to $40,000 17 6% 59 6% 324 5% 919 6%

$40,001 to $50,000 18 6% 64 7% 376 6% 1,053 6%

$50,001 to $60,000 19 7% 63 7% 397 7% 1,122 7%

$60,001 to $70,000 17 6% 70 7% 379 6% 1,044 6%

$70,001 to $80,000 26 9% 64 7% 433 7% 1,082 7%

$80,001 to $90,000 13 5% 62 6% 365 6% 965 6%

$90,001 to $100,000 18 6% 82 8% 390 7% 1,079 7%

$100,001 to $150,000 54 19% 160 17% 981 16% 2,541 15%

More than $150,000 26 9% 106 11% 642 11% 1,737 11%


Total 278 100% 969 100% 5,967 100% 16,486 100%

Sample University


Graduate Level


Institutions

60. What was your individual annual income in 2012?

(Do not include spousal income or interest on jointly-

owned assets.)

61. In 2012, what was your total household income

from all sources?

hhincome



Graduate Level


Sample University


Graduate Level


Institutions

percincome Never worked as a professional artist 17 6% 79 8% 1,176 20% 3,325 20%

I did not work as an artist in 2012 47 17% 146 15% 733 12% 2,050 13%

Less than 20% 86 31% 256 26% 1,571 27% 4,510 28%

21% to 40% 23 8% 58 6% 308 5% 879 5%

41% to 60% 13 5% 58 6% 235 4% 674 4%

61% to 80% 10 4% 40 4% 186 3% 508 3%

81% to 100% 83 30% 333 34% 1,706 29% 4,443 27%

Total 279 100% 970 100% 5,915 100% 16,389 100%

perctime Never worked as a professional artist 17 6% 79 8% 1,176 20% 3,325 20%

I did not work as an artist in 2012 44 16% 128 13% 647 11% 1,728 11%

Less than 20% 53 19% 169 17% 913 15% 2,496 15%

21% to 40% 29 10% 84 9% 553 9% 1,587 10%

41% to 60% 21 8% 79 8% 392 7% 1,233 8%

61% to 80% 28 10% 71 7% 348 6% 1,083 7%

81% to 100% 88 31% 361 37% 1,900 32% 4,985 30%

Total 280 100% 971 100% 5,929 100% 16,437 100%

hrspd Currently not employed 20 7% 63 7% 385 7% 1,055 6%

I do not do paid work 19 7% 51 5% 436 7% 1,170 7%

Less than 20 hours 46 17% 111 12% 846 14% 2,432 15%

20 to less than 35 hours 41 15% 131 14% 844 14% 2,525 15%

35 to less than 60 hours 131 47% 479 50% 2,953 50% 7,984 49%

60 hours or more 21 8% 118 12% 447 8% 1,188 7%

Total 278 100% 953 100% 5,911 100% 16,354 100%

finsup_dnrq Never worked as a professional artist 17 6% 79 8% 1,176 20% 3,325 20%

finsup_none Did not receive financial support 119 44% 428 44% 2,362 40% 6,255 38%

finsup_fam Support from family and friends 91 33% 313 33% 1,402 24% 4,160 25%

finsup_patron Support from patron, foundation, or government grant 76 28% 251 26% 1,534 26% 4,310 26%

finsup_oth Other 14 5% 38 4% 190 3% 585 4%

Totala - - - - - - - -

65. Have you ever received financial support (gifts,

grants, or loans) from any of the following sources to

live and work as an artist (not including support for

school)?d

62. The approximate percentage of your personal (not

family) income that came from your work as an artist in

2012d

63. The approximate percentage of your work time you

spent working as an artist in 2012d

64. On average, how many hours a week do you

currently do paid work?



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Graduate Level


Institutions

pay_none No costs associated with attending this institution 1 0% 14 1% 60 1% 160 1%

pay_fam Parents/family 96 34% 284 29% 2,166 36% 5,901 36%

pay_schol Scholarship, fellowships, or tuition waiver 198 71% 712 73% 4,203 71% 10,510 64%

pay_loan Student loans 167 60% 514 53% 2,926 49% 8,668 53%

pay_wkstdy Work study 121 43% 275 28% 1,475 25% 4,200 26%

pay_job Full- or part-time job (not work study) 182 65% 473 49% 3,180 53% 8,823 54%

pay_oth Other 36 13% 123 13% 730 12% 1,929 12%

Totala - - - - - - - -

stdloan No costs associated with attending this institution 1 0% 14 1% 60 1% 160 1%

None 98 35% 364 37% 2,603 43% 6,670 40%

$10,000 or less 33 12% 161 16% 876 15% 2,161 13%

$10,001 to $20,000 38 14% 120 12% 648 11% 1,759 11%

$20,001 to $30,000 18 6% 104 11% 496 8% 1,388 8%

$30,001 to $40,000 15 5% 56 6% 330 5% 1,081 6%

$40,001 to $50,000 14 5% 37 4% 272 5% 815 5%

$50,001 to $60,000 12 4% 29 3% 174 3% 618 4%

More than $60,000 40 14% 56 6% 362 6% 1,390 8%

I prefer not to answer 11 4% 39 4% 186 3% 590 4%

Total 280 100% 980 100% 6,007 100% 16,632 100%

impctloan No costs associated with attending this institution 1 0% 14 1% 60 1% 160 1%

No student loan debt acquired 98 35% 364 37% 2,601 43% 6,660 40%

No impact 54 19% 222 23% 1,184 20% 3,104 19%

Some impact 55 20% 210 21% 1,148 19% 3,338 20%

Major impact 73 26% 170 17% 1,013 17% 3,374 20%

Total 281 100% 980 100% 6,006 100% 16,636 100%

parentart No 235 85% 808 83% 4,803 80% 13,153 80%

Yes 42 15% 162 17% 1,168 20% 3,358 20%

Total 277 100% 970 100% 5,971 100% 16,511 100%

66. How did you pay for your education at this

institution?

71. Were/are any of your parents, guardians, or close

relatives professional artists?

68. How much impact has your debt incurred from

attending this institution had on your career or

educational decisions?d

67. How much student loan debt did you incur in order

to attend this institution?



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Graduate Level


Institutions

artcity Past professional artist (but not currently) 80 29% 253 26% 1,235 21% 3,293 20%


Very poor 8 3% 7 1% 68 1% 160 1%

Poor 1 0% 37 4% 187 3% 532 3%

Fair 26 9% 114 12% 689 12% 1,960 12%

Good 57 20% 215 22% 1,248 21% 3,354 20%

Very good 90 32% 267 27% 1,390 23% 3,950 24%

Total 279 100% 972 100% 5,984 100% 16,547 100%

insttown No 162 58% 635 65% 3,915 66% 10,005 61%

Yes 119 42% 336 35% 2,038 34% 6,434 39%

Total 281 100% 971 100% 5,953 100% 16,439 100%

79. How would you rate the current area where you live

and/or work as a place to pursue your artistic career?d

80. Within the first five years after leaving this

institution, did you take up residency in the town/city

where this institution is located to pursue your career?



2013 Alumni Comments

Sample University

Graduate Level

Understanding the Alumni Comments

Work as Work as Arts Work as Arts Graduate Level

Artistb

Teacherb

Administratorb Comment

1995 Current Current NeverMore research and writing opportunities.

2000 Current Current Past I would have like more interdisciplinary arts collaborations. I studied in both the art

department and the dance department, and never at any time did either program

encourage or assist in work that might mean working with other students from 2000 Past Never Current

Teach an artist how to price their services.

2005 Past Past Never Offer career counseling and internships with area artist or artist outside the

community.

2005 Never Never Never The relationship between the advisor and the student is very critical. Everything

possible should have been done to foster that relationship.

2006 Never Current No ResponseProvide guidance on business aspects related to a career in a creative field.

Cohort

The Alumni Comments Report contains all responses to open-ended questions. See the Codebook for a complete list of variables, survey

questions, response options, and the logic used to determine which alumni received each question.


Sample InstitutionGraduate Level

Is there anything that this institution could have done better to prepare you for further education or for your career? Please

describe.c

Column Headers

Columns present cohort and

basic work experience

characteristics for alumni who

submitted comments. These

characteristics were derived

from specific variables on the

survey. Each column is a

specific variable. The variable

names corresponding to each

column header are as follows:

Cohort = cohort Work as Artist = artist Work as Arts Teacher = teach Work as Arts Administrator = artsrel

Question The questions asked of alumni are found here.

Alumni Comment The alumni comment column includes the responses from each alumni to the respective question, with a limit of 8,000 characters. The data for schools that participated in more than one year (2011, 2012, 2013) have been combined. All available responses are provided. Not all alumni provided a response to each question. These responses have not been screened or edited.

Response Value Respondents had three response options regarding their involvement in three capacities (Work as Artist, Work as Arts Teacher, Work as Arts Administrator) as follows: Current = Yes, I do this currently. Past = Yes, I have done it in the past, but no longer do. Never = No, I have not done this. No Response = Alumnus/alumna left this question blank

Topic Area Each comment question comes from a different topic area of the SNAAP Questionnaire.

Cut Off Comments If a comment appears cut off, please refer to Excel version to see the entire comment. A non-text character may have been used.

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2009 Current Past Never Fashion Institute of Technology (non-degree)

2007 Past Past Past Hofstra University

1998 Current Current Never State University of New York, College at Brockport

1997 Current Past Current UCLA

1996 Past Past Never University of Phoenix - Phoenix, AZ

1993 Current Past Never Carnegie Mellon University, Heinz School of Public Policy and Management (1996-1999)

1990 Current Current Past City College of New York

1987 Current Past Never University of Wyoming

1986 Past Past Current Pomona College Pitzer College Orange Coast College

1984 Current Past Never University of the Arts Temple University

1983 Past Past Current Valencia Community College

1982 Past Past Past Illinois State University

1980 Past Never Never University of the Pacific, CA

1979 Current Never Past LSU, Delta College

1978 Current Current Never San Francisco State Univ.

1977 Current Current Current The University of Texas at Austin

1977 Current Current Past Columbus College of Art and Design

1975 Past Past Past University of California, Irvine

1974 Current Past Current Tufts University

1974 Current Past Never Fordham University

1973 Current Past Past University of Virginia, Piedmont Virginia Community College, University of Washington

1968 No Response No Response No Response Mt. Holyoke College Yale School of Drama

1967 Past Past Past Harvard University

University of Toronto

1963 Past Past Past Southern Illinois University

1962 Current Past Past Carnegie Mellon University

SNAAP 2013 Alumni Comments • Education

Sample University

Graduate Level

Please list the names of any educational institutions that you attended after leaving this institution.a

Cohort



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2013 Current Past Past The program spent a good deal of time on development of a portfolio and accompanying documents

(resume, CV), but there was not much emphasis on job searches, use of alumni relationships (or in fact any

discussion of an alumni network or organization), or the practical (not preparatory) side of post-grad job

searches. The general sense of an under-funded and under-staffed work environment meant that we were

not always practicing the best techniques for a project but simply the fastest. While this approach may be a

more accurate parallel to the smaller companies we would be encountering immediately after graduating, it

did not in my opinion give us the full scope of education that we were promised.

2012 Current Past Never teach the business end of functioning in the arts and selling one's work.

2011 Past Never Never We needed to focus on the web representation of our work. The last year of portfolio development and

review was a wasted time. I have spent every minute since graduation trying to get my website developed

and create digital versions of my portfolio that target multiple markets. I am still unemployed and am not

prepared for the financial pressures and hiring methods or realities.

2010 Current Past Current Allow more time in required classes to take more technical classes and fewer general management classes.

2010 Never Past Never better career advisement

2009 Current Current Never Better connections with Acting/Directing Alumni, more opportunities to audition for professionals for

work, and better insight into the climate of the industry I walked into.

2009 Current Past Past More preparation for the "business" of having a career in theatre/entertainment.

2009 Current Never Never Spend more time in the final year preparing the students for the real business world of

acting/theatre/performance. Instead of focusing on 'showcase' focus on the business of auditioning,

networking, balancing work and auditioning, etc.

2009 Past Never Never Less time working on resumes, more time working on portfolios; a lot more information on finding work

and building a career in the arts; class on creating a NICE online portfolio BEFORE the final semester

2008 Current Past Never More focus on how to integrate into the industry outside of the university would've been very helpful. The

university was very good about encouraging us to take control of our careers by creating our own work but

did not prepare us to be proactive in pursuing our careers as artists not creating their own work.


Sample University

Graduate Level

Is there anything that this institution could have done better to prepare you for further education or for your career? Please describe.c

Cohort



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Cohort

2007 Never Past Never Have relationships with potential employers in the creative industry locally, nationwide and internationally;

teach project management for a commercial creative setting; partner with local schools to provide joint

MBA/MFA programme; teach classes like web design to help students present themselves.

2006 Current Never Current Networking events with Alumni or help research Employment opportunities.

2004 Past Never Never Prepare faculty to understand diverse populations and how recruitment of minorities is extremely different

from recruitment of non minorities in terms of culture, financial obligations, behavior, and social economic

status.

2003 Current Current Past More business preparation and how to survive as an artist after school.

2002 Current Past Current I felt that I was not prepared for the business aspect of being a freelance artist. A required course in

contract negotiations, accounting, and marketing would be a great idea for all students.

2000 Current Past Never Although there was an emphasis during the last year of study on the "business" of acting, it still didn't

really prepare me for the very harsh reality of that business...and that was AFTER I'd been working as an

actor for a few years prior to coming to grad school. One thing that I believe has been addressed since I

graduated is finding a way to integrate students into the theatre community through local artists and

perhaps internships. That was something I wish we'd been able to experience in my day.

1998 Current Current Never Encouraged me to design outside of the school while in attendance. Stressed importance of networking

skills and building relationships.

1997 Current Current Never The faculty at the time of my attendance was very keen on stripping the actor of bad habits, and helping the

actor become more in touch with their impulses. While crucial to the actor's development, the faculty

should have paid just as much attention to helping the actor find a real solid technique upon which to rely.

1996 Past Past Past more workshops on real-world working situations, needs, preparation, finances, teaching, non-orthodox

uses for my art

1996 Past Past Never Casting opportunities at The Theatre School for students of color majoring in Acting was always an issue.

The majority of us rarely got the opportunity to truly practice our craft in "meaty" roles on the main-stage

or in productions directed by non-students. It was quite a disservice. If this practice hasn't improved it

needs to!

1995 Current Never Never Develop more relationships with outside organizations that could provide opportunities for students to get

some "real world" experiences, credits, union points, etc. That could ease the transition for graduates

entering into highly competitive fields where just breaking in and getting a foothold is difficult.

1994 Current Current Never I'm not sure I understood much about the business of acting and pursuing the commercial part of my art

form.

1992 Past Past Never 1. create better links to the outside world for performers -to help bridge the gap and transition out of school

to the real world. 2 Would like to see performances centered on alumni work from various

generations/genre's in partnership with the university to promote both the individual & the institution

1991 Current Never Never Permitted outside acting opportunities. More information about the business of acting.



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Cohort

1991 Past Past Never networking skills and introductions to more area professionals

1990 Current Current Current Provided more guest artists, more relationships with professional theatre companies, more internship

opportunities

1990 Current Current Past I would like to have had a course of study in how to run my own theater company and fundraise. Also, a

life skills class like home economics for artists would have been great.

1989 Past Past Past No one really teaches you how to teach or create a syllabus / curriculum. Since I ended up teaching college

part-time for several years post-graduation, it would have been nice to have explored that more formally.

1988 Current Past Current Provided more interdisciplinary arts experiences. Ph.D. programs are notoriously specialized anyway, but

it would be helpful if more opportunities were provided to make connections among and between arts

areas.

1987 Current Past Never business skills real world management skills more emphasis on fine art

1987 Past Never Never Matching theatre students with a mentor. Helping students understand the importance of networking and

how to build their confidence in networking. More encouragement of students to balance their personal life

with their focus on building their careers. Emphasizing the importance of personal well being and

becoming involved with some sort of supportive community as they are navigating the business and world

of theatre.

1986 Current Current Current Individual career path guidance. Continued contact with alumni post-graduation (networking). Grant

writing workshop.

1985 Past Never Past More relevant information about the business aspects of art. In particular, for theatre mgmt., budgeting

skills (money and time) as well as people/team management. I understand the program has evolved

significantly since I was there 25 years ago.

1984 Current Past Never I wish there had been more exposure to "learning how to work' in theatre/film/TV, and by that I mean,

professional demeanor, not just artistic expression...not just focusing on acting tools.

1984 Current Never Current Help with job placement following graduation. Give opportunities to work on campus in the field of what

your degree was in. (Earn some spending money). More field trips. Develop a class to teach business

management skills, marketing and resume development. Internships (paying)

1980 Never Never Past When I was a grad student, you were pretty much on your own in terms of getting internship experiences.

1977 Current Current Past Given the time restraints in theatre probably not, however I would have liked to pursue more visual arts

classes and become more involved in film.

1977 Current Past Current Have seminars with working theatre professionals which would help prepare students for careers in the

arts. Have audition classes and resume reviews.

1975 Past Past Past It might have created more opportunities for collaboration, both with other students and faculty, and

instilled a sense of obligation toward one another. It might have emphasized learning by doing,

particularly in creative teams.

1972 Past Past Past Offered professional consultation and experience about career in professional theater, to help me gain

broader perspective of opportunities.



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2013 Current Past Past I would be very interested in some sort of listserv or website dedicated to arts alumni.

2010 Current Past Current Better networking support and access to opportunities and resources for presenting work for alumni in

New York.

2010 Current Past Never More unified presence in New York City.

2009 Current Past Never Perhaps an annual artistic grant for graduated alums to apply for?

2008 Past Never Current Financial services. Online theatre social networking services.

2007 Current Current Never More job placement opportunities would be appreciated

2007 Current Past Current Additional classes? Perhaps distance or online learning?

2007 Never Past Never Alumni network closer to my age range. Most alums involved are 20 years my senior.

2004 Current Past Current Better alumni networking per discipline, more opportunities for alumni to collaborate with current students

and guest artists.

2003 Current Past Never I would love to see more networking events that are not just the portfolio review at the end of the year.

2000 Current Past Past I think bringing more actor alumni in to performances… I remember one student doing this when I was

attending, but haven't really felt any reach for Actor Artist in Residence that are Alums...

2000 Past Past Past -Established networks of alum and professional community

1996 Current Current Never Career networking

1996 Current Past Current Alumni Groups would be good in a Database or Wiki with the updates being sent out. Like a Professional

Yahoo Group format or so. There is SO MANY good tools to do this.

1993 Current Never Past Financial Planning assistance in paying off student loans.

1989 Past Never Never More interaction with working professionals in my field.

1986 Current Current Current The institution should more actively solicit and disseminate information about the work and activities of

former alums. It seems rather ad hoc and scattered currently.

1983 Current Current Current I have contacted my school about either performing or teaching there and have not received replies of any

kind.

1983 Current Current Past Perhaps now, some more services for foreign students? The staff while I was there were very friendly and

helpful.

1981 Past Current Past Better career counseling for people in the arts.

Please describe any support services you need, but are not offered by this institution.d

Cohort


Sample University

Graduate Level



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Cohort Work as Work as Arts Work as Arts Graduate Level


2008 Past Current Past Trying to make a living as an actor is a huge challenge. The lifestyle necessary for this pursuit is pretty

unsustainable and requires a tremendous amount of sacrifices.

2004 Past Never Never Didn't feel that my training provided me with "real world" experience regarding the expectations that

casting directors, etc. had for me regarding "type" etc.

2004 Never Never Never I did pursue work as an artist for about 6 months after graduating, then switched gears in my job search.

1996 Past Past Current I pursued work as an arts administrator instead.

1991 Past Past Never laid off from higher education teacher/staff position by elimination of position

1990 Past Never Current Tired of freelancing.

1988 Past Current Past Repeatedly subject to layoffs due to budget issues. Never worked anywhere for longer than three years.

The past five years have been very difficult to find full-time work. I do sub work and part-time theatre

teaching positions to get by.

1985 Past Current Never I had a temporary medical condition that contributed to me leaving the arts.

1984 Never Never Current children!

1983 Past Past Current I still do occasionally but spend most of my time administratively helping artists.

1982 Past Current Never health issues

1981 Past Current Past I was enjoying teaching so much and it was more financially secure.

1980 Past Past Never I was intimidated by the auditioning process. I did take a commercial acting workshop and got a

commercial agent through that, went on one audition, did not do well, never heard from my agent again

and did not call her.

1973 Past Current Current Age + injuries

1972 Past Current Past I kept getting promoted- dean, provost, president, etc.

1971 Past Past Past Retired.


Sample University

Graduate Level

If there was another reason why you either stopped working in an occupation as an artist or chose not to pursue work as an artist, please

describe that below.e



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2009 Past Never Never Facebook

1986 Past Past Never I am currently involved with a scriptwriting group that has provided new contacts and support for my

career.

1984 Current Past Current USITT (US Institute of Theatre Technology)

1968 Current Current Past Internship at local theater

If there are any other networks associated with this institution that have had an influence on your career, please describe them below.f

Cohort


Sample University

Graduate Level


fAsked of all alumni. Variable name in Codebook is infothtxt.

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2013 Current Past Past I am currently working as a theatrical painter and designer so my arts training is vital to my work.

2011 Current Current Past Everything I learned is relevant in my current work. I am the Chair of a theatre department, and continue

to work as a professional actor and director.

2011 Current Past Never It is directly relevant. I trained to be a Theater designer and daily I work with designers to get their work

produced.

2010 Current Past Past My arts training is very relevant. Every day I have to coordinate construction projects with designers and

fabricators. I also design technical systems every day. Both of these things (design and coordination

between artist and fabricators) I learned while an art student

2010 Current Past Never I founded and run my own theater company and freelance as a producer. Unfortunately that does not pay

the bills so I work in Customer Service for an internet retailer.

2009 Current Past Past Theatre education is relevant in all work because it teaches how to deal with people from all walks of life.

2009 Current Past Never Many skills are transferable!

2009 Current Never Never Knowledge, confidence, technique. Community connections.

2008 Current Past Never The most valuable skill that translates to my non-acting work is being able to communicate my aesthetic,

thoughts, and opinions verbally to others.

2008 Past Never Current I hire artists and produce live theatre so I need to speak their language.

2007 Current Current Never Working as a private teacher and a working voice over actor requires me to constantly call on my training

in the past as well as the teaching techniques I observed with my teachers.

2007 Never Past Never The training is relevant to my work in being flexible and problem solving. It is not relevant to my work in

that I require strong commercial management skills and applications, e.g. MS project, Outlook, legal,

finance, reporting, and a general commercial mind set; also cutting edge technology is vital in my field.

2002 Current Past Never It taught me how to figure out how to do this job. How to have artistic conversations, collaborate, accept

mistakes and succeed.

2001 Current Past Never Creative problem solving and the ability to spin on a dime and change everything is key in both making

theater and raising a child.

2000 Current Past Never My arts training is relevant in that it has contributed to the lens through which I see the world.

2000 Past Past Past -Public speaking -Collaborative work - Creative thinking

Please describe how your arts training is or is not relevant to your current work.g

Cohort


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Cohort

1999 Current Current Never My MFA in acting is very relevant. I teach in the theatre department of an arts high school which follows

a conservatory model.

1999 Current Never Never Totally relevant! It refined my skills as an actor and I still apply what I was taught.

1996 Past Past Past My teaching performance/role playing, persona and public speaking coupled with simultaneous awareness

and critical thinking of students' performance of educational material is critical to the workshops/lessons I

teach. Ability to give clear, objective and subjective feedback sensitively also critical.

1993 Current Never Past My arts training helps me to approach situations with a creative, open, fearless mind.

1987 Past Never Past The main skills that I developed that are critical to my current work are Collaboration, project

management, organization and networking.

1984 Current Past Past The university was pivotal in disseminating the idea that the creative life in the world was infinitely

available, to-be-defined and something that belonged to any artist who claimed it. The prowess of my

teachers inspired technical and especially emotional curiosity about my own development of my own

artistic prowess.

1983 Current Current Current I believe theatre training is relevant to all types of careers/work. It can increase confidence, improve

speaking voice, enable cooperative work ethic, enhance creative problem solving, etc.

1983 Past Never Never While training in the arts can of course contribute on various levels to one's personal growth, overall for

me it is not a vital part of my current profession.

1981 Past Never Never Being comfortable in a public speaking situation is always a plus for anyone. Acting, directing, forensics

experience, especially over a long period of time helps to build self-confidence, which comes in handy in a

variety of life situations or events. It can help a person in any number of non-performing areas to succeed

where others could not. Sales is constant performing - dealing with customers all day in a variety stressful

moments. One needs to have self-confidence and "chutzpa" to last long.

1979 Past Never No Response I use my writing skills and my performances skills in my spiritual counseling work and in my teaching.

1978 Current Past Never Principles of Design and Elements of Design are universal. I do not currently follow my degree path, but I

still use those principles in my freelance and part-time positions.

1975 Current Past Never As an owner of a Design/Build construction company I use all of my design skills, management ability and

teaching techniques on a regular basis.

1974 Current Past Never Arts training was absolutely essential. Today we live among SILOS of knowledge. They are very high. My

artistic training allows me to walk on stilts among the silos (improvisation), appreciating each tower of

expertise (understanding your part of the whole in a production) but noticing the all the silos, their

similarities and differences. That allows me to make a unique contribution, communicating what each silo

does and its important role in the whole picture. This unique parallax view adds dimension and value while

helping create an environment of cooperation, tolerance, understanding and creativity.

1967 Current Current Current Central to my world view and everything I do.



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2013 Current Past Past Fine artist Job Title: Scenic Painter

2011 Current Current Past Higher education arts educator Chair, Associate professor -- in charge of a major conservatory-style

training program. I am also a freelance director and actor.

2010 Current Past Current Other arts occupation Associate Production Manager - I production manage concerts and

events for my organization and I help outside clients renting the

venue navigate the intricacies of putting on an event or concert in a

large scale venue including working with the local unions.

2010 Current Never Never Actor Auditioning. Booking. Acting. Auditioning.

2008 Current Current Never Other designer Broadcast Audio Producer. Independent Film Sound Editor,

Designer and Re-recording Mixer. Performance Sound Designer.

2008 Past Current Past K-12 arts educator I'm teaching 6th-9th grade drama at a private day/boarding school.

2008 Past Never Current Arts administrator or manager Managing director. Hire staff. Report to board of directors. Produce

shows. Manage budget. Fundraising. Marketing. HR. Board

development.

2007 Current Current Never Higher education arts educator Assistant Professor of Graphic Design (Tenure-Track)

2007 Current Current Never Food preparation related I am the general manager of a coffee shop. I manage employees and

run the day to day operations.

2005 Current Current Never Actor I am an actor in TV, film, and commercials

2004 Current Current Current Other designer Department Technical Director

2004 Current Past Current Arts administrator or manager Project Coordinator- write grants, design documents, compile

strategic annual plan

2004 Never Never Never Building, maintenance, installation,

and repair

Job title is Associate Architect, but should be Project Specialist. I

handle help desk calls and assigning work to repair staff. I draft

construction drawings and oversee construction work.

2003 Current Past Never Other designer I design over 25 productions a year as a Sound Designer. I work with

a large variety of theaters and productions all over the country.

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2001 Current Current Current Theater and stage director or

producer

Artistic Director: manage the artistic aspects of the theatre. I direct 6

or more shows peer year, choose the seasons, create and adhere to

season production budget, manage production staff and guest artists.

2000 Past Past Past Human resources Diversity Specialist- Responsible for creating program to attracting

and retain diverse employees. Also responsible for maintaining

external partnerships related to diversity goals.

1999 Current Current Current Museum or gallery worker,

including curator

Production Manager: advance the technical needs for performances,

coordinate technical resources (personnel and equipment), budgeting,

creating and managing project schedules, hiring crews and

coordinating rentals and purchases, creating paperwork and draftings

necessary for productions.

1995 Current Never Never Office and administrative support Assistant to the Business Agent - I'm the office manager for an

entertainment labor union

1994 Current Current Current Higher education arts educator Associate Professor in a Department of Theatre and Film

I teach a variety of classes, direct, choreograph and administrate

programs in musical theatre and theatre for social change.

1991 Current Past Current Arts administrator or manager Project Manager

1991 Past Never Never Social services Case Manager I help manage the care for low-income elderly &

disabled people. I do annual face-to-face interviews to complete

detailed assessments of their care needs and then try to make sure

they get their needs met throughout the year.

1989 Current Current Current Arts administrator or manager Marketing Director for non-profit professional theatre company.

Manage the marketing/media and advertising/communications for the

company.

1989 Current Past Past Healthcare I've been a Registered Nurse (Associate Degree) for almost 15 years,

primarily in the Emergency Nursing milieu. Currently pursuing

Bachelor of Science Degree in that field.

1988 Current Past Never Other arts occupation Stage Manager I coordinate and manage the rehearsals and

performances of the production for which I am hired.

1984 Current Current Current Private teacher of the arts Founder and Director of a dance studio: Teaching foundations of the

art of movement through the lenses of ballet, Rudolph Laban,

Irmgard Bartenieff, and Francois Delsarte, as well as the wellness

practices developed by Joseph Pilates. I work with small groups and

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1983 Past Past Current Arts administrator or manager Arts & Cultural Affairs Director: Administer government investment

in the arts, commission public art, promote and advocate for the arts

in general, serve as ambassador for the arts and to the arts, instigate

community-wide arts projects and promotions, help facilitate the

connection of ideas and the proper resources.

1983 Past Never Never Education, training, and library I am a children's librarian in a busy branch of the public library

system. I am also on the board of two non-profit groups that work in

the children's literature area.

1982 Past Current Never Healthcare I am a speech pathologist, in the sub-specialty of voice disorders.

Most of my clients are singers or actors to some degree.

1980 Never Never Past Communications I work as the executive editor of a regional magazine.

1978 Current Past Current Theater and stage director or

producer

I produce live events: concerts, festivals, theatre, corporate meetings

& events. All over the world.

1976 Current Current Past Other arts educator Professor and senior resident designer.

Teach, administrate and design sets in a BFA and MFA degree

granting conservatory setting on a major US university campus.

1976 Current Past Never Actor on-camera and voice-over actor

1969 Past Past Past Computer and mathematics Senior Software Developer - design, code and test programs for large-

scale, state-wide educational assessments.

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2011 Current Current Past The university made me understand how arts is a part of all of our lives, and that developing an audience

matters as much as developing artists.

2011 Past Current Past I think I would have supported the arts regardless, but my steady income does allow me to give more

regularly.

2008 Current Current Never Taught me to value civic and community service.

2004 Past Current Never Since I work as an artist/educator, my civic and community life is focused on other initiatives.

1996 Current Current Current I am a supporter of local arts. I attend theatre, concerts, and museums regularly.

1988 Past Current Past Write articles on theatre and play reviews.

1987 Current Current Never When I was at the university, there were several theatre groups off-campus which had a political and social

agenda. Working with those groups showed me that theatre can be an outlet for social and political

communication.

1985 Current Current Current It gave me the overall background necessary to be a productive participant.

1983 Current Current Past My arts training gives me opportunities for community service in local schools, churches and civic events.

It is very relevant.

1979 Past Past Past This a way of ensuring the "work" continues. I have been involved in a wide range of performance arts

since public school days, 50+ years. One must keep engaged.

1979 Past Never No Response It is only relevant in that I am sure it has helped form my own aesthetic sensibility and so has influenced

my responses as an audience member or viewer to various arts events

1978 Current Past Never I'm a stronger participant/supporter in public radio and public television, although some of that influence

came from my parents as much as it did from the university.

1976 Current Current Past Graduate education in the arts helps to prepare one to be an educated and supportive audience member.

Also a graduate degree, if used wisely, helps to secure an income with disposable dollars to give back to

arts organizations and buy theatre, symphony, ballet, and opera tickets.

1974 Current Past Never The acting Arts program prepares one to take risks. Not high-danger risks, but social, communication,

interpersonal risks that allow one to venture out of their shell and into the world of others experiencing the

world form their points of view, enhancing understanding of how communities work and survive.

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2011 Current Current Past I wish that internships had been supported financially. It was very challenging to have a full-time

internship and not be able to have any financial support. I managed three jobs while a grad student.

2010 Current Past Current Thanks for taking the time to investigate how everyone is doing. I look forward to learning about the

results.

2010 Current Past Never I have over $66,000 debt from graduate school and the income I make from my art ends up being

$1000/year. My "survival" job pays about $20,000/year and I live in New York City. I didn't expect it to

be this bad. It's crushing me.

2009 Current Past Never The network of alumni and faculty has been really supportive and beneficial to my career. I would have

liked more support for questions about student loans and debt management. I asked the financial aid office,

called the lenders, asked friends and searched online trying to learn how best to manage my loans. It has

been so complicated and there hasn't been one place to find consistent support.

2008 Current Current Never A major issue in pursuing purely artistic work is that we as artists are often dependent on producing

organization to apply for grant money but these organizations appropriate a disproportionate amount of

awarded grants for administrative costs. This is especially a problem in the performing arts context.

2008 Current Never Never Student loan debt is a major impact to my life now that I wish would have been better explained when I

enrolled. I work a job that is fairly closely tied to my training but I work the job I do because of the pay it

offers which it required to cover my student load debt and quality of living. I can't do what I truly love, or

chase the ventures I would like to chase, because of the overwhelming burden of debt. That being said, I

am one of the lucky ones who has been able to pay what is due and not miss payments, keeping my credit

intact.

2007 Current Past Current I greatly appreciated the Faculty support for my desire to explore and expand the areas of study, from

Stage Management to Production Management and Film.

2006 Current Past Never The faculty and staff continue to be a point of reference and help. They are always readily available to

current and former students and for this they should be commended and praised.

2003 Current Current Past The university was life changing and the best 3 years of my creative growth/life.

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2003 Current Past Never I have found my career to be very successful and the university had a huge part in that. They challenged

me to develop my own artistic sense and gave me the opportunities to use my skills in an environment that

made me feel secure. My professors have been supportive of my career and offered help any where they

could.

1988 Past Current Past I have had to go through three major recessions since finishing college. It has definitely affected my

ability to maintain a stable income. I have earned some money as a theatre teacher, and from journalism

and video production, but it seems whenever I have a period of years of stability, a recession hits and my

job is cut. I am now looking to get some income so I will be able to afford retirement in my mid-60's.

1985 Current Current Current The Theatre Dept. was very clear in communicating the potential - and the limits - of a career in theatre.

Nearly all of us who practice theatre work multiple jobs, both to secure income and to extend our effect as

far as possible.

1984 Current Never Current It was thru my classmates connections that I was able to work in the theatre consulting field.

1980 Current Past Past I had a wonderful career as an arts educator and as a dean in higher education. Clearly my education and

experiences in the arts at a graduate level helped to make that career possible. I am now only involved

occasionally in theatrical production, but that is by choice, as I also have other family and community

commitments and I like to travel as much as possible. The arts have provided me with a rich and full life.

1980 Past Never Never I can trace almost all of my career breaks back to students and faculty I built relationships with at the

university.

1979 Current Past Past Overall the education was worth every moment and every dime. Sadly, translating that learning into

meaningful and remunerative employment has not been, so it colors the whole experience when I reflect

upon it.

1975 Current Current Never Biggest influence was through relationships developed through caring faculty

1975 Current Past Never The university was a dominant factor in my life, career, hopes, and desires.

1974 Current Past Never Arts Education helped me immensely raising my children, a major contribution not covered in your survey.



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2009 Current Past Never It could be useful to include questions about satisfaction with administrative services, like the career center

and financial aid office.

2008 Current Current Never I think is project this grand.

2007 Never Past Never I feel that when you speak of people working in arts, you should include producers and managers (stage,

production), not just media producers. Alternatively, you should leave out anyone on the

management/producing side. These roles are hybrids of arts, technology, leadership, management and

business skills, and I have found that they are always lumped into artists or managers, but never seen as a

combination of both, which I think they are.

2002 Current Never Past This was the longest questionnaire I have ever filled out, except for maybe the Myers-Briggs test. I think

your survey should have addressed this discrepancy between the arts departments and other university

program graduates.

1992 Current Past Never I would like to know the results

1983 Current Current Past None, Quite tiring questionnaire!

1983 Past Past Never Thank you! I have been waiting for 30 years to have the opportunity to vent about my experiences.

1982 Past Past Past I think this questionnaire is oriented toward those in the visual arts as opposed to the theatre arts. I would

suggest researching professional theatre and revising this survey.

1980 Current Never Never Good idea!

1979 Current Past Past Thanks for doing this. I hope it makes things better for those coming up.

1979 Past Past Past Finance questions really leave out retirees; confusion perhaps on about income source (it is not work).

1974 Current Current Current I am honored and happy to help. This is the least I can do for my alma mater. Keep up the good work!

1974 Current Past Never This is the first project that I believe I have heard of from the university that was not just a direct appeal to

give money. Collating and collecting the data from successful lives of former Arts students, should help all

Arts institutions increase enrollment, creating a scientific connection between that educational choice and

multi-leveled success in the world at-large. Good luck.

1971 Current Current Current Thank you for asking my thoughts

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