There is a total of 182 BSCS graduates from 2014-2016.

Of which, 132 willingly participated in

the study; that is equivalent to a 72.53% response rate. However, 23 responses were discarded
because of missing information. Hence, a total of 109 questionnaires were considered for data
analysis.

I. Socio-demographic profile of the BSCS graduates

Table 1 presents the profile of the 109 BSCS graduates considered in the Tracer Study of the
College of Computing and Information Technology from 2014-2016. Most of them are female (69.7%).
There are 106 respondents who are single and only three are married. The ages of the respondents
are from 21 to 31. At the time of the study, more than half of the respondents (56.9%) are between
23 and 24 years old, 30.3% are 21 to 22 years of age, 10.1% are 25 to 26, two are between 27 and 28
and only one respondent is more than 29 years old. The province of origin of all the 109 respondents
is Isabela. While in college, 94.5% of the respondents said that their parents were their source of
finances. Forty-five studied with scholarships. Other sources include siblings (16.5%), relatives (9.2%),
and work while studying (4.6%).

Table 1. Socio-demographic profile of the BSCS graduates (N=109)

Profile Variables Frequency Percentage

Sex
Male 33 30.28
Female 76 69.72
Civil Status
Single 106 97.25
Married 3 2.75
Age
21-22 33 30.28
23-24 62 56.88
25-26 11 10.09
27-28 2 1.83
29 and above 1 0.92
Province of Origin
Isabela 109 100.00
*Source of finances while in school
Parents 103 94.50
Siblings (brother/s, sister/s) 18 16.51
Relatives 10 9.17
Scholarship 45 41.28
Worked while studying 5 4.59
* Multiple response-item
II. Factors influencing the employabiliy of the BSCS graduates

Among the 109 respondents, 51 (51.4%) are employed, 33 (30.3%) are not employed and 20
(18.3%) are never employed.

Table 2a. Employability status of the BSCS graduates

Employment status Frequency Percentage
Employed 56 51.38
Not employed 33 30.28
Never been employed 20 18.34

a. Personal factors

Personal factors influencing the employability of the BSCS graduates include their sex, civil
status and age. For those who are employed during the conduct of the study, occupation and current
gross monthly salary, job sector and employment status are also considered as personal factors.
Among the 76 female BSCS graduates, 40 or 52.6% are employed, 25 or 32.9% are not
employed and 14.5% are never employed. There are 16 of the 33 male respondents who are
employed, 8 are not employed and 9 are never employed. Most of the respondents who are single
(106), 54 are employed, 32 are not employed and 20 are never employed. Two of the married
respondents are employed and one is not employed. The lowest and highest age of the 109
respondents of the study is 21 and 31 years, respectively. In the age group 21 to 22, 19 of the 33
respondents are employed, 9 are not and 5 are never employed. In the age group of 23 to 24, where
most of the respondents belong to, almost half are employed (48.4%), 30.7% are not employed and
21% are never employed. In the age group 25 to 26, 5 of the 11 respondents are employed, 4 are not
and 2 are never employed. There is one respondent each between 27 and 28 years of age who is
employed and not employed. The 31-year old respondent in the study is already employed when the
study was conducted.

Table 2b. Demographic factors and employability status of the BSCS graduates
Employability status Employed Not employed Never been employed
Profile Variables F % F % F %
Sex
Male (N=33) 16 48.48 8 24.24 9 27.27
Female (N=76) 40 52.63 25 32.89 11 14.47
Civil Status
Single (N=106) 54 50.94 32 30.19 20 18.87
Married (N=3) 2 66.67 1 33.33 0 -
Age
21-22 (N=33) 19 57.58 9 27.27 5 15.15
23-24 (N=62) 30 48.39 19 30.65 13 20.97
 25-26 (N=11) 5 45.45 4 36.36 2 18.18
27-28 (N=2) 1 50.00 1 50.00 0 -
29 and above (N=1) 1 100.00 0 - 0 -

As shown in Table 2c, there are 12 different occupations of 56 currently employed BSCS
graduates. Among these occupations, 24 of the 56 respondents work as clerks. Nine respondents are
professionals, 5 are technical or associate professionals, 4 are sales workers, 3 respondents each are
in education and in government and special-interest organizations.
There are three respondents with gross monthly salary of less than 5,000 pesos as well as
there are four respondents earning at least 25,000 pesos per month. However, most of the 56
currently respondents (42.9%) have gross monthly salary between 10,000 and 14,999 pesos. Nineteen
or 33.9% earns a gross monthly salary of 5,000 to 9,999 pesos. Five earns 15,000 to 19,999 pesos
monthly while only one employed respondent earns 20,000 to 24,999 pesos per month.
There are seven job sectors where the 56 currently employed graduates are working. Forty-
two of them work in private and local companies and seven in private multination/foreign companies.
Two graduates each are currently working in local government units and public schools. One graduate
each works in a private school, non-government organization and abroad.
Forty of the 56 currently employed BSCS graduates work with a regular or permanent status;
14 are contractual employees and 2 are casual employees.

Table 2c. Occupation and current gross monthly salary of employed BSCS graduates (N=56)
Occupation Frequency Percentage
Official of Government and Special-Interest 3 5.36
Organization, Corporate
Executive, Manager, Managing 1 1.79
Proprietor, Supervisor
Professional 9 16.07
Technical, Associate Professional 5 8.93
Clerk 24 42.86
Service Worker in Shop, Market 1 1.79
Sales worker 4 7.14
Farmer, Forestry Worker, Fisherman 2 3.57
Trader, Related Work 2 3.57
Plant and Machine Operator, Assembler 1 1.79
Laborer, Unskilled Worker 1 1.79
Education 3 5.36
Gross monthly salary (in Php)
less than 5,000 3 5.36
5,000 - 9,999 19 33.93
10,000 - 14,999 24 42.86
15,000 - 19,999 5 8.93
20,000 - 24,999 1 1.79
 25,000 and above 4 7.14
Job Sector
Local government units 2 3.57
Education (private schools) 1 1.79
Education (public) 2 3.57
Private (multinational/foreign) 7 12.50
Private and Local companies 42 75.00
OFW 1 1.79
Non-government Organizations 1 1.79
Employment status
Regular or Permanent 40 71.43
Temporary 0 -
Casual 2 3.57
Contractual 14 25.00

b. Academic factors

Academic factors influencing the employability of the BSCS graduates include highest
educational attainment, college performance and sources of funding while in school.
As shown in Table 2d, 47 who are baccalaureate degree holders are currently employed, 25
are not employed and 17 are never employed. Whereas, 9 of the 19 with graduate certificates are
employed, 7 are not employed and 3 are never employed. There is one currently not employed
respondent who graduated with an associate degree. Three respondents who graduated with
honors/awards are already employed. Among the 106 who graduated with no honors/awards, half
are employed (53), 33 are not employed and 20 are never employed.
There are 103 respondents who mentioned that their parents are their source of finances
while in school. Among them, 52 are currently employed, 32 are not and 19 are never employed.
Those who studied with scholarships, 27 of the 45 are employed, 11 are not and 7 are never employed.
Ten are employed of the 18 respondents who were financially assisted by their brothers/sisters while
in school; while 8 are still not employed. Also, 7 of the 10 respondents helped by their relatives are
employed while 3 are not yet employed. All five respondents who worked while studying are already
currently employed.

Table 2d. Academic factors and employment status of BSCS graduates (N=109)
Employability status Employed Not employed Never been
employed
Academic variables F % F % F %
Highest educational attainment
Associate degree (N=1) 0 - 1 100.00 0 -
Baccalaureate (N=89) 47 52.81 25 28.09 17 19.10
Graduate diploma or Certificate (N=19) 9 47.37 7 36.84 3 15.79
College performance
With honors/awards (N=3) 3 100.00 0 - 0 -
 No honors/awards (N=106) 53 50.00 33 31.13 20 18.87
*Source of finances
Parents (N=103) 52 50.49 32 31.07 19 18.45
Siblings (brother/s, sister/s) (N=18) 10 55.56 8 44.44 0 -
Relatives (N=10) 7 70.00 3 30.00 0 -
Scholarship (N=45) 27 60.00 11 24.44 7 15.56
Worked while studying (N=5) 5 100.00 0 - 0 -
* Multiple response-item

c. Employment factors

Table 2e shows the employment factors influencing the employability of the BSCS graduates.
These include the nature of job taken, starting gross monthly earnings in current job, eligibility, waiting
period and job satisfaction. There are 15 different jobs of the 56 currently employed BSCS graduates.
Fifteen or 26.8% of them are clerks and 12 or 21.4% are in sales and marketing. Five respondents are
in business and financial operations, four are in BPO’s, three respondents each are in education,
technical jobs, health care support services and in local government units. Two respondents each are
in social services and in hotel management and one respondent each involves in event planning,
religion, aircraft companies, farming and domestic helper.
The starting gross salary of most of the currently employed graduates is between 5,000 and
9,999 pesos (23 out of 56). Six respondents had starting gross monthly salary of less than 5,000 pesos
and three had at least 25,000 pesos as their gross monthly earnings.
More than half (55.4%) had waited less than a month before being employed for the first time.
Nineteen respondents have 1 to 6 months waiting period. The maximum waiting period of the
currently employed graduates is 2 years (2 out of 56).
There are two most frequently mentioned reasons for staying at the present job for the
currently employed BSCS graduates. And these are salaries and benefits and career challenge (66.1%).
Related to special skill and related to course/program of study is mentioned by 42.9% and 39.3% of
the respondents, respectively. Proximity to residence (17.9%), family influence (14.3%), peer
influence (8.9%), and looking for a stable job (3.6%) are also stated by the currently employed
graduates as reasons for staying at their present job.
Table 2e. Employment factors influencing currently employed BSCS graduates (N=56)
Employment factors Frequency Percentage
Nature of job
Education 3 5.36
Business and financial operation 5 8.93
Sales and Marketing 12 21.43
Technical 3 5.36
BPO 4 7.14
Health care or health care support 3 5.36
Social services 2 3.57
Hotel Management 2 3.57
Event planning 1 1.79
Religion 1 1.79
Local government 2 3.57
Clerk 15 26.79
Aircraft 1 1.79
Farming 1 1.79
Domestic helper 1 1.79
Starting gross monthly salary (in Php)
Less than 5,000 6 10.71
5,000 - 9,999 23 41.07
10,000 - 14,999 17 30.36
15,000 - 19,999 4 7.14
20,000 - 24,999 3 5.36
25,000 and above 3 5.36
Waiting period before first job
Less than a month 31 55.36
1 – 6 months 19 33.93
7 – 11 months 4 7.14
1 year to less than 2 years 2 3.57
*Reasons for staying at present job
Salaries and benefits 37 66.07
Career challenge 37 66.07
Related to special skill 24 42.86
Related to course/program of study 22 39.29
Proximity to residence 10 17.86
Peer influence 5 8.93
Family influence 8 14.29
Looking for a stable job 2 3.57
* Multiple response-item
d. Unemployment factors

During the conduct of the study, there were 33 graduates who are not employed and 20 who are
never employed. Only those not employed had given their reasons for unemployment and their
responses are summarized in Table 2f. The most frequently mentioned reason for not being employed
is family responsibility (15 out of 33). Further studies is the reason for 11 respondents. Nine said that
there was no job opportunity for them to be employed and 8 also said that the job offered to them
was not suitable. Others (6) lack work experience and four chose not to work. There are two
respondents who are applying for work abroad that is why they are not employed when the study was
conducted.

Table 2f. Reasons for unemployment (N=33)

*Reasons Frequency Percentage
Further studies 11 33.33
Family responsibility 15 45.45
Job offered was not suitable 8 24.24
Lack of self-confidence to face the working world 1 3.03
Lack of work experience 6 18.18
Choose not to work 4 12.12
No job opportunity 9 27.27
Not interested to work 1 3.03
Health problem 1 3.03
Migrate to other place 1 3.03
Fulltime mother 1 3.03
End of contract 1 3.03
Applying abroad 2 6.06
* Multiple response-item

e. School-related factors

School-related factors influencing the employability of the BSCS graduates include quality of
education and reasons for pursuing the degree or diploma program. The quality of education was
determined by the satisfaction rating given by the respondents on the knowledge and skills acquired
from their course/degree program.
The top three knowledge/skills acquired from the course/degree program for the BSCS
graduates who are presently employed are proficiency in proficiency in written Filipino (4.21), team
work/working with others in a group (4.16) and interpersonal communication (4.13). Proficiency in
written English has the lowest satisfaction rating (2.75).

For those BSCS graduates who are not presently employed, proficiency in written Filipino also
has the highest satisfaction rating (4.12), followed by analytical skills (4.09) and interpersonal
communication (4.03). Also, proficiency in written English has the lowest satisfaction rating for those
not employed (3.64).
 For the BSCS graduates who are never employed, the highest satisfaction rating of 4.40 is in
proficiency in written English. Next to this skill is proficiency in written Filipino (4.25) and the third is
interpersonal communication (4.15). Proficiency in written English and exposure to general
knowledge and current issues have the lowest satisfaction rating of 3.90.
Over-all, the highest mean satisfaction rating of 4.19 is in proficiency in written Filipino. The
second highest mean rating is in interpersonal communication (4.10). The third highest mean rating
is in team work/working with others in a group and analytical skills (4.08) acquired from the degree
program. Proficiency in written English has the lowest mean satisfaction rating (3.23) over-all.

Table 2h shows that all the currently employed graduates are highly satisfied with the
knowledge and skills that they acquired from the degree program and moderately satisfied in
proficiency in written English. All the 109 graduates of the BSCS program are highly satisfied with 11
of the 12 skills and knowledge that they learned from the degree program. They are moderately
satisfied with the proficiency in written English.

Table 2g. Satisfaction rating on the knowledge and skills acquired from courses/degree program as a
factor affecting the employability of the BSCS graduates
Employability status Employed Not Never Over-all
employed employed Rating
(N=56) (N=33) (N=20) (N=109)
Knowledge/Skills
Proficiency in written English 2.75 3.64 3.90 3.23
Proficiency in spoken English 3.95 3.94 4.40 4.03
Use of MSWord, PowerPoint, Adobe, 4.00 3.91 4.00 3.97
AutoCAD, etc. (IT skills)
Proficiency in written Filipino 4.21 4.12 4.25 4.19
Proficiency in spoken Filipino 3.95 3.97 3.95 3.95
Interpersonal communication 4.13 4.03 4.15 4.10
Creative and critical thinking 4.11 3.85 3.95 4.00
Analytical 4.09 4.09 4.05 4.08
Problem-solving 4.11 3.88 4.10 4.04
Team work/working with others in a 4.16 4.00 4.00 4.08
group
Exposure to general knowledge and 4.07 3.91 3.90 3.99
current issues
Specialized knowledge in agriculture, 3.80 3.70 3.80 3.77
fisheries and natural resources

Table 2h. Satisfaction rating on the knowledge and skills acquired from courses/degree program
Employment status Employed Interpretation Over-all Interpretation
Rating
 (N=56) (N=109)
Knowledge/Skills
Proficiency in written English 2.75 Moderate 3.23 Moderate
Proficiency in spoken English 3.95 High 4.03 High
Use of MSWord, PowerPoint, 4.00 High 3.97 High
Adobe, AutoCAD, etc. (IT skills)
Proficiency in written Filipino 4.21 High 4.19 High
Proficiency in spoken Filipino 3.95 High 3.95 High
Interpersonal communication 4.13 High 4.10 High
Creative and critical thinking 4.11 High 4.00 High
Analytical 4.09 High 4.08 High
Problem-solving 4.11 High 4.04 High
Team work/working with others 4.16 High 4.08 High
in a group
Exposure to general knowledge 4.07 High 3.99 High
and current issues
Specialized knowledge in 3.80 High 3.77 High
agriculture, fisheries and
natural resources
The qualitative description of the mean ranks was based on the Tracer Study of PNU Graduates by
Prof. Adelaida C. Gines, Ph.D. as published in the American International Journal of Contemporary
Research, Vol. 4 No.3: March 2014. The mean ranks is based on the scale given below.
1.00 - 1.50 Very low satisfaction
1.51 - 2.50 Low satisfaction
2.51 - 3.50 Moderate satisfaction
3.51 - 4.50 High satisfaction
4.51 - 5.00 Very high satisfaction

Another school-related factor that influences the employability of the BSCS graduates is the
reason for pursuing the degree or diploma program. The top three reasons for pursuing the degree
program for the 56 currently employed BSCS graduates are influence of parents or relatives (36),
prospect for immediate employment (30) and wants to get a prestigious job (27). For the 33 not
employed graduates, the three most frequently mentioned reasons are influence of parents or
relatives (27), more job opportunities are available to ISU graduates (20) and prospect for immediate
employment (18). For the 20 never employed graduates, their top three answers are influence of
parents or relatives (12), influence of friends/peers (10), prospect for immediate employment (10),
provided with a college scholarship (10), prestige in the community (9), and availability of course
offering in ISU (9).

Table 2i. Reasons for pursuing the degree or diploma program

Employability status Employed Not employed Never employed
(N=56) (N=33) (N=20)
*Reasons F % F % F %
 High grades in the subject area(s) 19 33.93 13 39.39 8 40.00
related to the course
Good grades in high school 23 41.07 15 45.45 7 35.00
Prestige in the community 10 17.86 9 27.27 9 45.00
Influence of parents or relatives 36 64.29 27 81.82 12 60.00
Influence of friends/peers 15 26.79 14 42.42 10 50.00
Prospect for immediate 30 53.57 18 54.55 10 50.00
employment
Provided with a college 16 28.57 15 45.45 10 50.00
scholarship
More job opportunities available 17 30.36 20 60.61 8 40.00
to ISU graduates
Availability of course offering in 24 42.86 7 21.21 9 45.00
ISU
Wants to get a prestigious job 27 48.21 10 30.30 2 10.00
Affordable for the family 23 41.07 14 42.42 8 40.00
Opportunity for employment 18 32.14 3 9.09 3 15.00
abroad
Strong passion for the profession 17 30.36 5 15.15 2 10.00
No particular choice or no better 3 5.36 0 - 0 -
idea
* Multiple response-item

The mean relevance rating given by the employed respondents to their most frequently
mentioned reasons are 3.37 for wants to get a prestigious job, 2.47 for influence of parents or relatives
and 2.60 for prospect for immediate employment.
The mean relevance rating given by the not employed respondents to their most frequently
mentioned reasons are 3.00 for more job opportunities available to ISU graduates, 2.78 for prospect
for immediate employment and 2.64 for influence of parents or relatives.
The mean relevance rating given by the never employed respondents to their most frequently
mentioned reasons are 4.20 for provided with a college scholarship, 3.30 for influence of
friends/peers, 3.22 for prestige in the community, 3.11 for availability for course offering in ISU, 2.75
for influence of parents or relatives and 2.50 for prospect for immediate employment.
Assessing the over-all response of the BSCS graduates, influence of parents or relatives and
prospect for immediate are the common reasons for pursuing the degree program.

Table 2j. Relevance rating on the reasons for pursuing the degree or diploma program
Employability status Employed Not Never
employed employed
Reasons
 High grades in the subject area(s) related to the 2.21 3.38 1.88
course
Good grades in high school 2.65 2.07 2.29
Prestige in the community 3.80 2.78 3.22
Influence of parents or relatives 2.47 2.64 2.75
Influence of friends/peers 3.47 3.07 3.30
Prospect for immediate employment 2.60 2.78 2.50
Provided with a college scholarship 3.81 3.20 4.20
More job opportunities available to ISU graduates 3.24 3.00 3.00
Availability of course offering in ISU 2.83 4.00 3.11
Wants to get a prestigious job 3.37 3.60 2.50
Affordable for the family 3.09 3.43 3.50
Opportunity for employment abroad 3.00 2.67 2.00
Strong passion for the profession 3.71 3.20 4.00
No particular choice or no better idea 3.67 - -

According to the currently employed BSCS graduates, provided with a college scholarship,
prestige in the community and strong passion for the profession are very relevant reasons for pursuing
the degree program. As related to employability, wants to get a prestigious job (3.37), more jobs
available to ISU graduates (3.24), opportunity for employment abroad (3.00), and prospect for
immediate employment (2.60) are relevant reasons.

Table 2k. Relevance rating on the reasons for pursuing the degree or diploma program by the
currently employed BSCS graduates
Employability status Employed Interpretation
Reasons
High grades in the subject area(s) related to the 2.21 Somewhat relevant
course
Good grades in high school 2.65 Somewhat relevant
Prestige in the community 3.80 Very relevant
Influence of parents or relatives 2.47 Somewhat relevant
Influence of friends/peers 3.47 Relevant
Prospect for immediate employment 2.60 Relevant
Provided with a college scholarship 3.81 Very relevant
More job opportunities available to ISU graduates 3.24 Relevant
Availability of course offering in ISU 2.83 Relevant
Wants to get a prestigious job 3.37 Relevant
Affordable for the family 3.09 Relevant
Opportunity for employment abroad 3.00 Relevant
Strong passion for the profession 3.71 Very relevant
No particular choice or no better idea 3.67 Very relevant
The qualitative description of the mean ranks was based on the Tracer Study of PNU Graduates by
Prof. Adelaida C. Gines, Ph.D. as published in the American International Journal of Contemporary
Research, Vol. 4 No.3: March 2014. The mean ranks is based on the scale given below.
1.00 - 1.50 Not relevant
1.51 - 2.50 Somewhat relevant
2.51 - 3.50 Relevant
3.51 - 4.50 Very relevant
4.51 - 5.00 Extremely relevant

III. Employment status of the BSCS graduates

Table 3. Employment profile of the BSCS graduates (N=56)

Employment factors Frequency Percentage
Nature of job
Education 3 5.36
Business and financial operation 5 8.93
Sales and Marketing 12 21.43
Technical 3 5.36
BPO 4 7.14
Health care or health care support 3 5.36
Social services 2 3.57
Hotel Management 2 3.57
Event planning 1 1.79
Religion 1 1.79
Local government 2 3.57
Clerk 15 26.79
Aircraft 1 1.79
Farming 1 1.79
Domestic helper 1 1.79
Starting gross monthly salary (in Php)
Less than 5,000 6 10.71
5,000 - 9,999 23 41.07
10,000 - 14,999 17 30.36
15,000 - 19,999 4 7.14
20,000 - 24,999 3 5.36
25,000 and above 3 5.36
Mobility
Change of address due to location of 23 41.07
work
Place of residence same as location of 33 58.93
work
Waiting period before first job
Less than a month 31 55.36
1 – 6 months 19 33.93
 7 – 11 months 4 7.14
1 year to less than 2 years 2 3.57
*Reasons for staying at present job
Salaries and benefits 37 66.07
Career challenge 37 66.07
Related to special skill 24 42.86
Related to course/program of study 22 39.29
Proximity to residence 10 17.86
Peer influence 5 8.93
Family influence 8 14.29
Looking for a stable job 2 3.57
* Multiple response-item

A total of 56 BSCS graduates are currently employed during the conduct of the study. Fifteen
or 26.8% are employed as clerks and 12 or 21.4% in sales and marketing. The lowest starting gross
monthly salary is less than 5,000 pesos for six currently employed graduates and the highest is at least
25,000 pesos for three respondents. The modal starting gross monthly salary is 5,000 to 9,999 pesos
(23 respondents). Most of the respondents (58.9%) have the same place of residence as their place
of work. Twenty-three respondents work in Manila, Quirino, Nueva Ecija, La Union, Bulacan, Manila,
Vietnam and China.
More than half of the currently employed graduates (55.4%) waited for less than a month
before being employed for the first time. One to six months is the waiting period of some (33.9%) of
the graduates. Thirty-seven or 66.1% of the respondents currently employed during the conduct of
the study mention salaries and benefits and career challenge as reasons for staying at their present
jobs. Related to special skill is mentioned by 42.9% of the currently employed graduates.

IV. Job profile placement of the BSCS graduates

There is a prevalence of female BSCS graduates who are employed (71.4%). Most of the
employed graduates are single (96.4%), and 53.6% belongs to the age bracket of 23 to 24 years. All of
the employed respondents reside in Isabela. Most of them said that their parents financed them
during college (92.9%). And 83.4% are baccalaureate degree holders.

Table 4a. Job profile placement of the employed BSCS graduates (N=56)

Profile Variables Frequency Percentage

Sex
Male 16 28.57
Female 40 71.43
Civil Status
Single 54 96.43
Married 2 3.57
Age
 21-22 19 33.93
23-24 30 53.57
25-26 5 8.93
27-28 1 1.79
29 and above 1 1.79
Province of Origin
Isabela 56 100.00
*Source of finances while in school
Parents 52 92.86
Siblings (brother/s, sister/s) 10 17.86
Relatives 7 12.50
Scholarship 27 48.21
Worked while studying 5 8.93
Highest educational attainment
Baccalaureate 47 83.93
Graduate diploma or certificate 9 16.07
*Multiple response-item

Table 4b shows the level of satisfaction of the currently employed BSCS graduates on the
knowledge and skills acquired from the degree program. The 41.1% of the 56 graduates are extremely
satisfied with the skill they have gained in interpersonal communication. They (39.3%) are also
extremely satisfied with proficiency in written Filipino, problem-solving skills (37.5%) and skills that
show team work or working with others in a group (37.5%). The level of satisfaction is very high in
spoken English and exposure to general knowledge and current issues as evaluated by 50% and 48.2%,
respectively of the employed graduates. The 37.5% of the employed graduates are somewhat
satisfied with the proficiency in written English that they learned from the degree program. To add,
there are 26.8% of the 56 currently employed graduates who are not at all satisfied with the said skill
which they acquired from the degree program.

Table 4b. Level of Satisfaction of the knowledge and skills acquired from the degree program by the
employed BSCS graduates (N=56)
Extremely Very Somewhat Not very Not at all
Knowledge and Skills F % F % F % F % F %
Proficiency in written English 6 10.71 9 16.07 21 37.50 5 8.93 15 26.79
Proficiency in spoken English 13 23.21 28 50.00 14 25.00 1 1.79 0 -
Use of MSWord, PowerPoint, 18 32.14 21 37.50 16 28.57 1 1.79 0 -
Adobe, AutoCAD, etc. (IT skills)
Proficiency in written Filipino 22 39.29 24 42.86 10 17.86 0 - 0 -
Proficiency in spoken Filipino 17 30.36 25 44.64 9 16.07 4 7.14 1 1.79
Interpersonal communication 23 41.07 22 39.29 7 12.50 3 5.36 1 1.79
Creative and critical thinking 20 35.71 23 41.07 12 21.43 1 1.79 0 -
Analytical skills 20 35.71 25 44.64 7 12.50 4 7.14 0 -
Problem-solving 21 37.50 22 39.29 11 19.64 2 3.57 0 -
Team work/working with others 21 37.50 25 44.64 8 14.29 2 3.57 0 -
in a group
Exposure to general knowledge 18 32.14 27 48.21 9 16.07 1 1.79 1 1.79
and current issues
Specialized knowledge in 14 25.00 23 41.07 15 26.79 2 3.57 2 3.57
agriculture, fisheries and
natural resources