The CUNY Graduation Survey (Cap and Gown Survey) captures the experiences and post-graduation plans of Lehman College graduates, including their career preparation, employment outcomes, job and industry characteristics, and plans for additional education. The survey provides a snapshot of graduates’ transition from college to the workforce or further education, including internship participation, employment status and earnings, alignment between jobs and academic majors, occupational fields, and continued educational enrollment or intentions.
Cap & Gown Survey
Every few years Lehman participates in the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE). NSSE collects information from first-year (<30 credits) and senior (>90 credits) students about the characteristics and quality of their undergraduate experience. The results provide an estimate of how undergraduates spend their time and what they gain from attending college. Key sections of the survey examine:
- Academic Challenge
- Learning with Peers
- Experiences with Faculty
- Campus Environment
2026 Survey Results
Like NSSE, every few years Lehman administers the Ruffalo Noel Levitz Student Satisfaction Inventory (SSI). The SSI measures student satisfaction and priorities, showing colleges how satisfied students are as well as what issues are most important to them. Key sections of the survey examine:
- Student services
- Advisement
- Facilities
- Environment
- Faculty