Focus Areas

Passage of licensure exams

Denominator
The cohort of students completing credentials in each field that has a licensure exam for entering the industry
Measured
Annually
Definition

The number and percentage of students who complete programs and pass licensure exams in industries that require them. 

Rationale

Passing a licensure exam is necessary for students completing some programs to enter the field aligned to their program of study. This metric is an indicator of students’ potential success in the labor market and can also help to measure the effectiveness of teaching and learning within programs. 

Data Disaggregation

While college leaders will find value in collecting data on all students, consistently disaggregating data whenever possible can reveal outcome disparities. This information is essential for colleges developing strong reform plans to improve and close disparities in student success.

  1. Race/ethnicity
  2. Gender
  3. Family/Personal Income
  4. Age
  5. Parent/Dependent status
  6. Attendance intensity
  7. First-generation status
  8. Veteran status

Students may identify with one or many of the above identities. College leaders should consider how these different identities intersect and pay close attention to these relationships and how they may influence each student’s experience.