Title:
EMPLOYABILITY INDEX OF COMPUTER SCIENCE GRADUATES

Authors:
Zoida Clara Yamba, Adel Monette Rivera, Richard Vincent Misa, Benjamin Mahinay and Iris Mae C. Mendoza

Abstract:
The study sought to determine the employability of Computer Sciences graduates from a private school in Davao del Norte Philippines. The researchers utilized a survey questionnaire which were distributed to the graduates. The instrument used for data gathering was based on the Graduate Tracer Study designed by Commission on Higher Education. A total of 82 graduates from year 2015-2019 were identified as participants and 53 (64.63%) were successfully traced. Results show that most graduates were able find a job in less than 6 months. Moreover, the jobs landed by the graduates were diverse wherein graduates opted to work jobs that are not related to Computer Science discipline. Recommendations were drawn from the results which can be used equip graduating students with the necessary skills demanded in the Computer Science industry

Keywords:
Computer Science Education, Employability Index, Graduates

DOI:
https://doi.org/10.37500/IJESSR.2023.6525