Join an Elite Group—Salary Survey for Associate Degree Candidates
Your participation in NACE's Salary Survey for Associate Degree Candidates will increase the value of your national and regional salary data and give you and your colleagues reliable data to work with.
In 2006, NACE piloted its first Salary Survey for Associate Degree Candidates. Forty schools provided data for the report, which contained salary information for the Classes of 2003 and 2004. NACE plans to begin collecting data for the next edition of the report in early 2007, and will provide all two-year college members with specific instructions for participation at that time. The 2007 report will contain salary information for the Classes of 2005 and 2006.
As we move forward with this iteration, increasing participation and ensuring that data are accurate and reliable will be essential. Many of our community college member have indicated their interest in collecting and submitting data (or strengthening their current processes), but have told us that they're not sure how to proceed. As a result of these conversations, NACE has compiled information that we hope will help with the process (see Tools You Can Use).
Why You Should Participate
Increased participation means more complete salary information in NACE's Salary Survey for Associate Degree Candidates. You'll have access to reliable information and will have salary data to share with your students, faculty, administrators, and employers. In addition, as a participant, you will collect and track internal data that will greatly enhance your operations. You will be seen as the source of information about the college job market for the people you serve.
Tools You Can Use
How to Collect Your Salary Data (PDF) Outlines methods being used by two-year colleges to gather salary data from associate degree candidates, suggestions on how to start the data collection process, and requirements for Salary Survey participation.
Reporting Form for Employers (PDF) This form can serve as a data collection tool to use with employers who hire your graduates. It can be distributed to employers on paper or by e-mail.
Sample Surveys, Cover Letters, and Telephone Scripts (PDFs) A collection of surveys, cover letters, and telephone scripts that can assist you in building your data collection framework.
Schools that Contributed Sample Surveys
Salary Survey for Associate Degree Candidates: A report on 2003 and 2004 salary offers.
For more information about participation, contact Camille Luckenbaugh
at luckenbaugh@naceweb.org,
800/544-5272, ext. 111.
