RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

I. General Information
Table 1. Sex of graduates

Sex Frequency Percentage

Male 93 45.37%
Female 112 54.63%
Total 205 100%

Table 1 shows the gender distribution of the respondents. 112 (54.63%) of the
205 people who participated were female. Females outnumbered males by 93
(45.37%). It indicates how competitive women are in terms of mathematics courses.

II. Educational Background

Table 2. Year graduated

Year Frequency Percentage

2002 9 4.39%
2003 9 4.39%
2004 7 3.41%
2005 15 7.32%
2006 9 4.39%
2007 4 1.95%
2008 8 3.9%
2009 8 3.9%
2010 11 5.37%
2011 5 2.44%
2012 12 5.85%
2013 10 4.88%
2014 10 4.88%
2015 12 5.85%
2016 19 9.27%
2017 24 11.71%
2018 10 4.88%
2019 16 7.81%
2020 0 0%
2021 0 0%
2022 7 3.41%
Total 205 100%
 In table 2, the survey included 205 BS Mathematics graduates from the
academic years 2002 to 2022. From the start, 9 of the 205 respondents graduated in
2002 and 2003, followed by 7 in 2004. Moreover, 15 respondents graduated in 2005, 9
in 2006, and 4 in 2007. Furthermore, the respondents in 2008 and 2009 were the same,
with a total of eight graduates. 11, 5, and 12 respondents graduated in 2010, 2011, and
2012. Moreover, in 2015, 2016, and 2017, the total respondents were 12, 19, and 24,
respectively. Finally, in 2018, 2019, and 2022, the respondents were 10, 16, and 7,
respectively.

Table 3. Honors or awards received

Awards Received Frequency Percentage

Academic Honor 39 18.66%
Special Academic Award 13 6.22%
Leadership Award 3 1.44%
None 147 70.33%
Others
Loyalty Award 7 3.35%
Total 209 100%
*Multiple responses possible

Table 4. Reasons for taking the course

Reasons Frequency* Percentage

1. High grades in the course or subject area(s) related 67 13.29%
to the course
2. Good grades in high school 68 13.49%
3. Influenced by parents/relatives 16 3.17%
4. Influenced by peers 24 4.76%
5. Inspired by role model 21 4.17%
6. Strong passion for the profession 33 6.55%
7. Prospect for immediate employment 31 6.15%
8. Status or prestige of the profession 5 1%
9. Availability of course offering in chosen institution 79 15.67%
10. Prospect of career advancement 18 3.57%
11. Affordable for the family 67 13.29%
12. Scholarship 23 4.56%
13. Prospect of attractive compensation 7 1.39%
14. Opportunity for employment abroad 2 0.4%
15. No particular choice/No better idea 36 7.14%
Others
16. Strong passion for the subject area 2 0.4%
17. To conquer the fear and excel in the subject 5 1%
 area
Total 504 100%
*Multiple responses possible

III. Employment Data

Table 5. Current employment status of graduates

Employment Status Frequency Percentage

Employed 185 90.24%
Unemployed 20 9.76%
Never employed 0 0%
Total 205 100%

Table 5 shows the frequency and percentage distribution of respondents based

on their employment status. According to the data in the table, one-eighty-five (185) or
90.24% of the participants were employed in various types of jobs, while the remainder
number of respondents were unemployed. Twenty (20) of the 205 are still unemployed,
while no one has been assigned the category of never employed.

Table 6. Reasons for being unemployed

Reasons Frequency Percentage

Advance or further study 2 10%
Family concern and decided not to find a job 11 55%
Health-related reason (s) 1 5%
Lack of work experience 0
No job opportunity 0
Did not look for a job 0
Other reasons:
Opportunity for employment abroad 1 5%
Taking a break 1 5%
Running a business 3 15%
Doing a side hustle (private tutor) 1 5%
Total 20 100%

Table 7. Present type of employment status

Type of Employment Status Frequency Percentage

Regular or Permanent 162 87.57%
Contractual 15 8.11%
Temporary 2 1.08%
Self-employed 4 2.16%
 Casual 2 1.08%
Total 185 100%

Table 8. Present occupation of graduates

Occupation Frequency Percentage

Banking 1 14.29%
Sales/Marketing 2 28.57%
Administrative Employee 1 14.29%
Supervisory/Management 3 42.85%
Total 7 100%

Table 9. Major line of business of the company where graduates are employed

Line of Business Frequency Percentage

Agriculture, Hunting and Forestry 5 2.70%
Fishing 0 0%
Mining and Quarrying 1 0.54%
Manufacturing 12 6.49%
Electricity, Gas and Water Supply 2 1.08%
Construction 3 1.62%
Wholesale and Retail Trade, repair of motor vehicles, 13 7.03%
motorcycles and personal and household goods
Hotels and Restaurants 9 4.86%
Transport Storage and Communication 7 3.78%
Financial Intermediation 37 20%
Real State, Renting and Business Activities 11 5.95%
Public Administration and Defense; Compulsory Social 3 1.62%
Security
Education 54 29.19%
Health and Social Work 16 8.65%
Other community, Social and Personal Service 10 5.41%
Activities
Private Households with Employed Persons 2 1.08%
Extra-territorial Organizations and Bodies 0 0%
Total 185 100%

Table 10. Place of work

Place of Work Frequency Percentage

Local 169 91.35%
Abroad 16 8.65%
Total 185 100%
 Table 10 shows the frequency and percentage distribution of participants based
on their job location. According to the data shown above, 169 respondents (91.35%)
chose to answer to locals, while the remaining respondents preferred to travel abroad to
obtain more experience with other countries. It will allow them to broaden rather than
limit their field of view. 16 or 8. 65% of the 185 responses came from outside the
country.

Table 11. First job after college

Is this your first job after college? Frequency Percentage

Yes 142 76.76%
No 43 23.24%
Total 185 100%

Table 11 shows the frequency and percentage distribution of respondents based

on their first job employability after graduation. According to the findings, one hundred
forty-two (142), or 76.76%, of the respondents had their first jobs in the various
professions, while the remainder answered no with a frequency of forty-three (43) or
23.24%. Furthermore, the results show that the majority of BS Math graduates have
their own first job after graduation.

Table 12. Reasons for staying on the first job

Reasons for Staying Frequency* Percentage

Salaries and benefits 31 30.69%
Career challenge 25 24.75%
Related to special skill 13 12.88%
Related to course or program of study 16 15.84%
Proximity to residence 12 11.88%
Peer influence 1 0.99%
Family influence 2 1.98%
Other reason:
Work-life balance 1 0.99%
Total 101 100%
*Multiple responses possible

Table 13. Course relevance on the first job

Is your first job related to the course you took up in Frequency Percentag
college? e
Yes 31 72.1%
 No 12 27.9%
Total 43 100%

Table 14. Reasons for accepting the job

Reasons for Accepting Frequency* Percentage

Salaries and benefits 24 32%
Career challenge 20 26.67%
Related to special skill 17 22.67%
Proximity to residence 11 14.67%
Other reasons:
To gain experience 1 1.33%
Need to work 1 1.33%
First company to call 1 1.33%
Total 75 100%
*Multiple responses possible

Table 15. Reasons for changing job

Reasons for Changing Frequency* Percentage

Salaries and benefits 128 48.12%
Career challenge 73 27.44%
Related to special skill 28 10.52%
Proximity to residence 30 11.28%
Other reasons:
Health reason 1 0.38%
Immigration/Relocation 5 1.88%
Scholarship’s return of service 1 0.38%
Total 266 100%
*Multiple responses possible

Table 16. Length of stay in the first job

Length of Stay Frequency Percentage

Less than a month 3 2.11%
1 to 6 months 30 21.13%
7 to 11 months 26 18.31%
1 year to less than 2 years 28 19.72%
2 years to less than 3 years 18 12.68%
3 years to less than 4 years 17 11.97%
More than 4 years 20 14.08%
Total 142 100%
Table 17. Mode of finding jobs

Mode of Finding Jobs Frequency Percentage

Response to an advertisement 14 7.57%
As walk-in applicant 81 43.78%
Recommended by someone 56 30.27%
Information from friends 18 9.73%
Arranged by school’s job placement officer 1 0.54%
Family business 0 0%
Job Fair or Public Employment Service Office (PESO) 9 4.87%
Others:
Through social media platforms/websites 2 1.08%
Internships 1 0.54%
Scholarship privilege 3 1.62%
Total 185 100%

Table 18. Duration for acquiring the first job

Length of Acquiring Job Frequency Percentage

Less than a month 82 44.32%
1 to 6 months 75 40.54%
7 to 11 months 11 5.95%
1 year to less than 2 years 12 6.49%
2 years to less than 3 years 2 1.08%
3 years to less than 4 years 2 1.08%
More than 4 years 1 0.54%
Total 185 100%

Table 19. Initial gross monthly salary on their first job

Salary Range Frequency Percentage

Below P 5,000.00 9 4.86%
P 5,000.00 to less than P 10,000.00 72 38.92%
P 10,000.00 to less than P 15,000.00 60 32.43%
P 15,000.00 to less than P 20,000.00 23 12.43%
P 20,000.00 to less than P 25,000.00 10 5.41%
P 25,000.00 and above 11 5.95%
Total 185 100%

Table 20. Relevance of the BS Mathematics curriculum to the first job

Was the curriculum you had in college Frequency Percentage

relevant to your first job?
Yes 97 52.43%
 No 88 47.57%
Total 185 100%

Table 21. Learned competencies applicable to the first job

Competencies Learned in College Frequency* Percentage

Communication skills 67 25.87%
Human relations skills 39 15.06%
Entrepreneurial skills 21 8.11%
Problem-solving skills 91 35.13%
Information technology skills 40 15.44%
Others:
Analytical skills 1 0.39%
Total 259 100%
*Multiple responses possible

Table 22. Satisfaction of the BS Mathematics program in their current jobs

Satisfaction of the Respondents Mean Verbal Interpretation

Level of Satisfaction 3.37 Very Much Satisfied
Verbal Interpretation
1.00-1.75 Not Satisfied
1.76-2.50 A Little Satisfied
2.51-3.25 Much Satisfied
3.26-4.00 Very Much Satisfied

Table 23. Suggestions to further improve the BS Math course curriculum

Suggestions Frequency* Percentage

Add more accounting subjects 1 100%

Total 1 100%
*Multiple responses possible