Analysis of student decision factors in choosing a study program

Irma Yulia Basri; Mohammad Giatman; Nurhasan Syah; Eni Elfina

doi:10.21831/jk.v7i2.62110

Analysis of student decision factors in choosing a study program

Irma Yulia Basri, Universitas Negeri Padang, Indonesia
Mohammad Giatman, Universitas Negeri Padang, Indonesia
Nurhasan Syah, Universitas Negeri Padang, Indonesia
Eni Elfina, Universitas Negeri Padang, Indonesia

10.21831/jk.v7i2.62110

Abstract

Education is one of the efforts taken by someone in realizing the career they plan. Errors in choosing a study program cause someone not interested in learning. The choice of study program by students is influenced by several factors, namely interests, family, finances, self-capacity, career opportunities, culture and colleagues. This study discusses the dominant factors that influence the selection of study programs for students of the Faculty of Engineering, Padang State University. The research respondents consisted of 262 students of the Faculty of Engineering, Padang State University (FT UNP). This type of research is qualitative research by describing the results of a questionnaire that has been filled out by respondents. The results showed that the two dominant factors that determined the choice of study program for FT UNP students were interest (88.9%) and career opportunities 89.1%. Meanwhile, the factors that contribute the least to the selection of study programs for students are family (46.1%) and surrounding culture (59.8%).

Keywords

Study Program, Dominant Factors, Students, Career Planning

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.21831/jk.v7i2.62110