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Graduate Student Surveys

2021 University of California Graduate Student Experience Survey (UCGSES)

In this dashboard, the University of California Information Center presents 2021 graduate student survey results. Questions cover topics such as faculty advising and mentoring, program curriculum, program climate, mental health, academic progress, and career preparation. Graduate student responses can be filtered by race/ethnicity, gender, first generation status, LGBTQ status, studet level and discipline. To see UC San Diego responses, set Campus filter to 'UC San Diego.'

2021 Graduate Student Experience in the Research University (gradSERU)

This report examines the relationship between graduate education experiences, program characteristics, and development outcomes of master’s and doctoral students. Analysis provides comparison by gender, ethnicity, first generation status, and student level.

2019 Graduate Student Experience in the Research University (gradSERU)

This report examines the relationship between graduate education experiences, program characteristics, and development outcomes of master’s and doctoral students. Analysis provides comparison by gender, ethnicity, first generation status, and student level.

Graduate and Professional Student Experience and Satisfaction (GPSES) Survey

This 2017 report presents results of the graduate student survey which covers responses to a number of questions on topics related to academic and research experiences, satisfaction with academic program and advising, campus climate, challenges and stressors. Some tables and graphs provide analysis by department, gender, ethnicity, residency, and primary language.

Graduate Student Well-Being Survey

This 2016 report provides analysis of the effects graduate students’ life satisfaction, mentorship and advising, depression, financial confidence, and food insecurity bare on academic success and career prospects. Tables and graphs in the report provide data comparison by school, degree type, ethnicity, and sexual orientation.

More student survey data are available at the University of California Information Center.