Factors Influencing Choice of Graduate Program and Some Implications for Student Advisement
A study at a small university in the Southeast examined the bases upon which students select graduate programs. The findings suggest that some students choose their academic programs primarily on the basis of perceived career opportunities. For other students quality factors (i.e., quality of instruction, quality of advisement, and ability to make high grades) are important considerations when selecting a graduate program. Differences found between the two groups have implications for making advisement more relevant for some students and generating greater faculty interest in student advising.
Contributor Notes
James Kirk is Assistant Professor and Coordinator of the Human Resource Development Academic Program. Jay Wysocki is Assistant Professor of Management and Marketing. Address correspondence concerning this article to James Kirk, Human Services Department, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC 28723.
