Factors Students Consider in the Decision Making Process for Graduate Education

Abstract

Using a qualitative methodology, the researcher studied the factors students consider in the decision making process for graduate education. Through conducting two focus groups that contained a total of thirteen participants, the researcher identified the factors that were the most significant to their decision making during the decision making process for pursuing graduate education, applying to institutions, and the selection and enrollment at their institution. The researcher also identified reasons affecting the students' decision of when to pursue graduate education and how their undergraduate experience impacted the decision making process.

Date of Award	2019
Original language	American English
Awarding Institution	Eastern Illinois University
Supervisor	Jon K. Coleman (Supervisor)