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STUDENTS’ DETERMINANTS IN CHOOSING TERTIARY EDUCATION

A Thesis
Presented to the Faculty of the
College of Criminology
Misamis University
Ozamiz City

In Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements for the
Degree of the Bachelor of Science in Criminology

By:
Anabeza, Jesa B.
Berjame, Jestoni E.
Tomimbang, Wendell Oliver L.

October 2018
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APPROVAL SHEET

This research study entitled “STUDENTS’ DETERMINANTS IN

CHOOSING TERTIARY EDUCATION”, is prepared by the researchers in partial
fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Science in
Criminology, has been examined for Oral Examination.

Thesis Committee

MERCY O. CABA-ONG, Ph. D

Chairman

JOSE CUEVAS JR. MSCJ ELMIE A. ALLANIC, RC

Member Member

MERCY O. CABA-ONG, Ph. D

Adviser

Panel of Examiners
Approved by the Committee on Oral Examination with grade of ____________.

MERCY O. CABA-ONG, Ph. D

Chairman

JOSE CUEVAS JR. MSCJ ELMIE A. ALLANIC, RC

Member Member

MERCY O. CABA-ONG, Ph. D

Adviser

Accepted and approved in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of
Bachelor of Science in Criminology (BSCRIM).

MERCY O. CABA-ONG, Ph. D

Dean, College of Criminology

Date of Oral Exam, October 2018

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

In our journey of making this research paper, a lot of people had been a

part of our success towards, thus we would like to convey our deepest thanks

and appreciation to them.

First and foremost, the researchers express their countless thanks to our

heavenly Father for giving them wisdom, strength, faith and perseverance in

conducting this research and through all the trials and challenges they

encountered.

Mrs. Mercy O. Caba-ong, Dean of College of Criminology, and as their

adviser for giving the researchers opportunity to conduct this study with regards

to their fields and patently assisting, advising and helping us despite of her

researcher undertakings.

To the board of panels, for sharing their ideas, suggestions, perceptions,

comments and making our study better in every remark that they gave us in

order to improve our entire study.

To our friends who helped us in formulating and suggesting ideas in

conducting survey questionnaire, for encouraging and support us in every way.

And of course, to our beloved family for the unending support and

consideration especially for the inspiration.

The Researchers
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DEDICATION

This study is dedicated to our beloved family, relatives and friend whom

the researchers owe their lives, their sacrifices and endless support in every step

of their way. The researchers are also dedicating this study to our beloved

instructor and panelist for helping and sharing their ideas and for being despite of

the researcher incapacities.

Finally, the researchers would like to express countless thanks and praise

to our Almighty God for His divine guidance, blessings and wisdom.

We owe your all for the success of this study.

The Researchers
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ABSTRACT

School is an institution for the teaching of children. It is the second home

of the students. School is important in our society in order to learn how to write,
read, analyze things, and it also help build self-confidence. Choosing a college is
directly linked to the career path you wish to take. There are so many colleges,
and universities that offer an array of specialized programs for learners in
different fields. This study will be conducted in selected tertiary schools in
Misamis Occidental specifically: Governor Alfonso D. Tan CollegeSecond is the
Northwestern Mindanao State College of Science and Technology and Misamis
University. The respondents of this study are college students who are enrolled
in a tertiary school. The researchers gathered fact from questionnaire answered
by the respondents. The researchers utilized the average weighted mean for the
statistical tool. It was found out that many students will prefer choose tertiary
school with a maintaining accreditation status to provide quality education. The
students also choose a school that is in a convenient area of the city, and also
many students are supported by their parents to the school they choose.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PAGE NUMBER

TITLE PAGE i

APPROVAL SHEET ii

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT iii

DEDICATION iv

ABSTRACT v

TABLE OF CONTENTS vi

CHAPTER

I THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE

INTRODUCTION

Rationale 1

Theoretical Background 3

THE PROBLEM

Statement of the Problem 5

Significance of the Study 6

Scope and Limitations 7

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 8

Research Design 9
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Research Environment 10

Research Respondents 11

Research Instruments 11

Statistical Treatment of Data 12

DEFINITION OF TERMS 14

II PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS, AND INTERPRETAION OF DATA 15

III SUMMARY, FINDINGS, CONCLUSION, AND

RECOMMENDATIONS 22

Summary 22

Findings 22

Conclusions 24

Recommendations 25

BIBLIOGRAPHY 26

APPENDICES

A. Transmittal Letter 27

B. Questionnaire 28

C. Curriculum Vitae 32
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CHAPTER I

THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE

INTRODUCTION

Rationale

School is an institution for the teaching of children. It is the second home

of the students. School is important in our society in order to learn how to write,

read, analyze things, and it also help build self-confidence. Choosing a college is

directly linked to the career path you wish to take. There are so many colleges,

and universities that offer an array of specialized programs for learners in

different fields. Depending on what it is, some places specialize in fields more

than others. This is a massive advantage, but it also puts more pressure on your

pocket. So, before you make any hasty decisions, based on what your friends

are doing, try to take all these factors into consideration.

Institutions of higher education are facing ever-increasing difficulties, in

attracting students. With tertiary level educational choices increasing in

conjunction with the emergence of newly developing nations, the pool of

institutions viewed as viable options has increased along with some amplified

students. Many institutions are facing greater competition for enrollees. For

universities to be successful in attracting students, institutional enrolment

management needs to more clearly understand the factors which impact

students’ choice and require more efforts to increase the chances of students

selecting their university as the school of choice. The factors which impact choice
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of university involve significant decisions which set the foundation for success in

life and career.

In Misamis Occidental there are many schools that has tertiary

education, the private and the public schools. Public schools are administered by

the government which offers a lot of courses which are limited. The public

schools really help a lot of students because nowadays a large percentage of

families cannot afford the full cost of the college. Private schools also offer a lot

of courses which you can choose whatever you want, but the problem is the

tuition of the private schools are so expensive. But both public and private

schools are the same in terms of quality education.

This study aims to help the students on which school they are going to

choose, what school are the best for them and what school that will satisfy their

needs in term of education. This study also aims to gather data on what are the

most influential factors of the students in choosing their tertiary school.

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Theoretical Background

Studies show that overcrowded classroom conditions not only make it

difficult for students to concentrate on their lessons, but inevitably limit the

amount of time teachers can spend on innovative teaching methods such as

cooperative learning and group work or on teaching anything beyond the bare

minimum required by the curriculum. On top of this, teachers in congested

classrooms are generally over-stretched, more likely to suffer from burnout, or

have a more strained relationship with their pupils.

According to existing records, the acquisition of the Novaliches property

was the first purchase of its kind in Philippine history. One of CfC’s primary goals

is to introduce reforms that can be sustained and institutionalized. Armed with the

experience of purchasing the first parcel and clear procedural guidelines, the

DepEd managed to acquire seven new parcels in 2016 that can accommodate

over 20,000 students from nearby crowded schools.

According to Maria Montessori developed an educational theory where

she combined ideas of scholars with methods she had found in medicine,

education, and anthropology. "We should really find the way to teach the child

how, before, before making him execute a task." She suggested that teachers

see themselves as social engineers, she enhanced the scientific qualities of

education-the Montessori Method.

According to Skinner, also identified the reactions of a learner in a given

type of environment and drew conclusions. He states that pleasant experiences

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(reward) are positive reinforces because they make desired connections between

stimuli and response unlike unpleasant experience (punishment) are negative

reinforces because they make learners to avoid undesirable responses to stimuli.

Further he states that continuous reinforcement increases rate of learning and

lack of any also shapes. Intermittent reinforcement retains what is learned for

long while both pleasant and unpleasant shape behavior. Lack of

acknowledgement of their behavior, they will likely receive some kind of

reinforcement.

The factors which impact choice of university involve significant decisions

which set the foundation for success in life and career. The choice process has

changed significantly during the past half-century as a result of changes in

student demographics as well as the development of institutional admissions and

marketing practices (Kinzie, et al., 2004)

There are many ways to choose a college. You could choose one based

on where you want to live, where your parents went to school, or even where

your friends plan to attend. When selecting a school, it’s important to consider

various metrics in order to find the college that best suits you and your unique

needs. A metric is a measurement that is used to gauge the quality of an

attribute, and essentially tells you if something is good or bad. For example,

when you want to know if a movie is worth watching, you may look at movie

reviews to see how many stars were given to the movie. The same sort of

principle can be used when choosing a college.

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THE PROBLEM

Statement of the Problem

This study aims to identify the student’s determination in choosing tertiary

education. The result and findings of this study will be used in the formulation of

school improvement plan.

Specifically, the study sought to answer the following problems:

1. What is the profile of the respondents in term of:

1.1 Age;

1.2 Sex; and

1.3 Program Enrolled?

2. What are the influential factors in choosing tertiary school in term of:

2.1 Personal;

2.2 Peer;

2.3 School Prestige; and

2.4 Parent’s decision?

3. What are the students’ expectation to his/her school?

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Significant of the Study

The findings of the study are considered significant to the following:

Students. This study will help the students who don’t know more about why did

they choose to study on that school and the expectations of the students who

studied on that school.

Faculty and Staff. This study will help faculty and staff of the school on how they

handle a large numbers of students enrolling in the school because of the free

tuition fee.

Parents. This study will help the parents in decision making in which are best for

their children.

Researcher. The aim of the researcher is to know more about determination of

the students in choosing tertiary education.

Community. This research helps the community to provide information in giving

them ideas in choosing their tertiary education to the students who lived in their

community.

Institution. This will help the institutions to improve their school to suit the

students’ choice.
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Scope and Limitations

This study was conducted in order to provide the determinants of the

students. The study specifically embodies the Misamis Occidental as the place of

research

The respondents of the study were the students who were enrolled in the

public and private school.

The given time here or duration of this study is expected to accomplish

within the period of five (5) months or its equivalent to one (1) semester. The

research study was conducted during the school year of 2018-2019.

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RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Research Design

The survey research is one in which group of people or items are studied

by collecting analyzing data from only a few people or items considered to be

representative of the entire group. In other words, only a part of the population is

studied, the findings from this are expected to be generalized to the entire

population (Nworgu 1991:170) defines the survey assessing public opinion or

individual characteristics by the use of questionnaire and sampling methods.

In the study, the opinions, perceptions of the students of the selected

private and public schools in Misamis Occidental. After the pilot testing and all

necessary modifications, the questioners were administered directly to the

chosen sample for the study.

For some studies, the population may be small enough to warrant the

inclusions of all them in the study. But a study may entail a large population

which cannot all be studied. That portion of the population that is studied is called

a sample of the population (Nworgu 1991:69). A sample in this study is,

therefore, a smaller group of elements drawn through a definite procedure from

an accessible population. The elements making up this sample are those that are

actually studied.

The sample of the population of this study stood at total of 150 students in

private and public tertiary school and universities in Misamis Occidental. A

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random sampling procedure was use for selecting the participants in this study.

This technique is employ to ensure a fairly equal representation of the variables

INPUT THRUPUT OUTPUT

1. Profile of the 1. The descriptive 1. Possible

respondent. type of recommendation
2. The influential research will be action plan
factors in used in this
choosing research
tertiary
education. 2. Survey
3. The students questioners will
expectations be used as a
to his/her tool to gather
school. the needed
information in
this research
study. The data
gathered would
be subjected to
statistical
analysis by the
use of the
frequency and
percentage

for the study.

Figure 1. Research Flow

Research Environment

The study is conducted to private and public Colleges and University in

Misamis Occidental during the 1st semester of the school year 2018-2019.
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The schools that are covered of the research are:

 Governor Alfonso D. Tan College (GADTC) located at Tangub City Sports

Complex, Tangub City, Misamis Occidental,

 Second is the Northwestern Mindanao State College of Science and

Technology (NMSC) located at Labuyo, Tangub City, Misamis Occidental,

 Misamis University (MU) located at H.T. Feliciano St, Ozamiz City, 7200

Misamis Occidental.

For the survey type research for the students’ determinant in choosing

tertiary education, the researchers gathered primarily data from the students of

the private and public schools of Misamis Occidental.

Figure 2. Location Map

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Research Respondents

The main respondents of this research are the students in public and

private school that has tertiary education in Misamis Occidental. This is to

determine the students’ choice or to evaluate the best school for for them.

Schools Number of Respondents

1. Governor Alfonso D. Tan 50

College (GADTC)
2. Northwestern Mindanao State 50
College of Science and
Technology (NMSC)
3. Misamis University (MU) 50

Total: 150

Research Instruments
This study chose a survey research design on gathering data in

determining on how the students of private and public school in Misamis

Occidental determined in choosing tertiary education.

In gathering the data and information of the study, the researchers made

use of the following instruments:

The research questioners which will be organized by the researchers will

be used in gathering data and information in the perception of the community

towards the students’ determinants in Misamis Occidental, the pars are follows: I.

What is the profile of the respondents in term of Age, Sex, and Program
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Enrolled? II. What are the influential factors in choosing tertiary school in term of

Personal, Peer, School Prestige, and Parent’s decision? III. What are the

students’ expectation to his/her school?

Statistical Treatment of Data

In the statistical of data and information gathered in the study, the

researchers will use the frequency and percentage and distribution tool.

Frequency and Percentage – the percentage was computed by dividing

the frequency of the respondents in each in each item by the total number of

respondents. The quotient was multiplied by 100 Percentage was used to

determine the proportion on the demographic profile of the respondents relative

to the numbers assigned in the different rates.

Formula: P = F/N x 100

Where:

P = Percentage

F = Frequency

N = Total number of respondents

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Weighted mean (WN) – is the use to analyze the responses of the respondents.

Formula: WM = (SA x 4) + (S x 3) +(D x 2) + (SD x 1)

Where:

WM = Weighted Mean

SA = Strongly Agree

S = Agree

D = Disagree

SD = Strongly Disagree

N = Total number of respondents

To answer queries in the item 2 of the statement problem the weight

continuum ranges are used:

Range Scale Interpretation

4 3.50 – 4.00 Strongly Agree (SA)

3 2.50 – 3.49 Agree (A)

2 1.50 – 2.49 Disagree (D)

1 1.00 – 1.49 Strongly Disagree (SD)

DEFINITION OF TERMS
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These are the operational terms use in the study.

SCHOOL PRESTIGE – this refers to the image and status of the school.

AGE – this refers to how old is the respondents in the research.

EXPECTATION – this refers a prospect to something that will likely to happen.

TERTIARY EDUCATION – this refers to the third stage of education.

PUBLIC SCHOOL – this refers to a school that owned by the government.

PRIVATE SCHOOL – this refers a school owned by a private person.

SCHOOL – this refers to an institution where the students can learn and study.

PEER - this refers to a group or circle of friends

STUDENT – this refers to the people who goes to school.

TUITION FEE – this refers to the amount on which the student should pay for the

school.

GENDER – this refers to the identity of the respondents in answering this

research.

PROGRAM ENROLLED – this refers to the course of the respondents.

CHAPTER 2
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PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA

This chapter presented, analyzed and interpreted all the data gathered

from the respondents.

This study aimed to the Determinants of students in choosing tertiary

education in Misamis Occidental, the study sought to answer the questions

regarding the profile of the respondents, the determinants of the students in

choosing tertiary education in terms of the School Prestige, Personal, Peers and

Parent decisions.

In gathering the data, the researchers used research questionnaires in the

collection of the responses of the respondents. In the interpretation of the profile

of the respondents and in the determination in the majority of the data the

researchers used frequency and percentage.

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Table 1

Frequency and percentage Distribution of Respondents According to Age.

Age Frequency Percentage

18 30 20.00

19 54 36.00

20 36 24.00

21 14 9.33

22 16 10.67

Total 150 100.00

Table 1 presents the frequency and percentage distribution of the

respondents as to their age. As presented on the table, 30 or 20.00 percent of

the respondents who belong to the age 18 years old. There are only 14 or 9.33

percent of the respondents who belong to the age 21. Many of our respondents

are students whose age is 19 with frequency of 54 and a percent of 36.00

percent.

Table 2

Frequency and percentage Distribution of Respondents According to Sex.

Sex Frequency Percentage

Female 108 72.00

Male 42 28.00

Total 150 100.00

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Table 2 presents the frequency and percentage distribution of the

respondents as to their sex. As presented on the table, 108 or 72.00 percent of

the respondents are male and 42 or 28.00 percent are female.

Table 3

Frequency and percentage Distribution of Respondents According to

Program Enrolled.

Program enrolled Frequency Percentage

BSCRIM 50 33.33

BSBA 12 8.00

BEED 26 17.33

BSOA 12 8.00

BSIT 26 17.33

Food tech. 6 4.00

SMAW 2 1.33

BSSW 6 4.00

BSMT 8 5.33

BSBio 2 1.33

Total 150 100.00

Table 3 presents the frequency and percentage distribution of the

respondents as to their Program enrolled. As present to the table, 50 or 33.33

percent of the students are enrolled to Criminology. And the lowest percentage

belonged to the students enrolled in SMAW and Biology.

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Table 4

Frequency and percentage Distribution of Respondents According to

School Prestige.

Statement Mean Interpretation

1. The school preserves 3.60 Strongly Agree
accreditation status to secure the
quality of teaching.
2. The university forms a positive 3.45 Agree
image due to its accreditations.

3. Educational services are 3.32 Agree

regularly rated and updated.
4. The school is comparable with 3.28 Agree
other schools in big cities or
abroad.
5. The school is actively involved 3.47 Agree
in community outreach programs.
6. The school is consistent in 3.33 Agree
receiving national recognitions.
7. The school passes national 3.44 Agree
and government evaluations and
regulations.
8. The school preserves a 3.48 Agree
positive academic reputation in
the community.
Overall Mean 3.42 Agree

Table 4 presents the School Prestige as one of the influential factor of

students in choosing tertiary school. This implies that, the respondents are

Strongly Agree when the school preserves accreditation status to secure the

quality of teaching with a mean of 3.60. On the other hand, the students are
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Agree to the seven (7) remaining questions, with a means of 3.45, 3.32,

3.28,3.47, 3.33, 3.44, 3.48.

Table 5

Frequency and percentage Distribution of Respondents According to

Personal.
Statement Mean Interpretation
3.84 Strongly Agree
1. The school is located in a
convenient area of the city.
3.48 Agree
2. The school was your personal
choice.
3. The school makes you feel 3.24 Agree
happy.
4. The school conduct enough 3.35 Agree
extracurricular activities to my
liking.
5. The school serves as my 3.32 Agree
avenue for academic and
professional growth.

3.51 Agree
6. The school help you determine
and achieve my future carrier.
Overall Mean 3.45 Agree

Table 5. presents the Personal as one of the influential factors in choosing

tertiary school. It implies that the respondents or the students are Strongly Agree

when the school is located in a convenient area of the city with a mean of 3.84.

On the other hand, the remaining items with the means of 3.48, 3.24, 3.35, 3.32,

3.5, are interpreted as Agree.

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Table 6

Statement Mean Interpretation

1. My friends influence me in 2.49 Disagree

choosing my tertiary school.
2. I am afraid of being alone in 2.56 Agree
my school without my friends.

3. I want to be with my friends at 2.49 Disagree

all times.
4. I can’t stand on my own without 2.39 Disagree
my friends.
5. Being with my friends in school 2.71 Agree
is amazing.
6. My friends influence me to 2.47 Disagree
enroll in the same school.
Overall Mean 2.53 Agree

Frequency and percentage Distribution of Respondents According to

Peers.

Table 6 present the Peers as one of the influential factors in choosing

tertiary school. As presented on the table the students are Disagree in the

statement 1 that their friends influence them to choose a tertiary school with a

mean of 2.49. In the statement 3 the students also Disagree that they want to be

with their friends at all times with a mean of 2.49, also in the statement 4 and 6

the students Disagree with a mean of 2.39 and 2.47. On the other hand, in the

statement 2and 5 the students Agree with a means of 2.56 and 2.71.
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Table 7

Frequency and percentage Distribution of Respondents According to

Parent decisions

Statement Mean Interpretation

1.My parents decided where to 3.24 Agree

enroll my tertiary school.
2. I trust my parents to build my 3.32 Agree
future.
3. My parents know what is the 3.59 Strongly Agree
best for me.
4. My parents know how to 3.23 Agree
choose which schools are best for
me.
5. My parents support me in the 3.52 Strongly Agree
school I have chosen.
6. My parents give me advice in 3.43 Agree
choosing my tertiary school.

Overall Mean 3.39 Agree

Table 7. presents the parents Decision as one of the influential factors in

choosing tertiary school. As presented on the table, the students are Strongly

Agree when their parents support them in their chosen school and they are also

Strongly Agree when it comes to trusting their parents for what is best for them

with the means of 3.52 and 3.59. On the other hand, the students are Agree to

the remaining statements with the means of 3.24, 3.32, 3.23, 3.43.

CHAPTER 3
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SUMMARY, FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE

STUDY

The chapter presents the summary, findings, conclusions and

recommendations of the study.

SUMMARY

This study aims to determine the students in choosing tertiary education.

This sought to answer the questions regarding the students in terms of age, sex

and program enrolled. The respondents of this were students in GADTC located

in Tangub City Misamis Occidental, NMSC located at Labuyo, Tangub City,

Misamis Occidental and the MU located at H.T. Feliciano St., Ozamiz City,

Misamis Occidental.

The study employed the descriptive method of research and researchers

made questionnaire to determine the students chosen tertiary education, School

Prestige, Personal, Peers and Parent decisions.

This data was established and analyze using the following statistical tools:

Frequency, percentage, weighted mean and the average weighted mean.

FINDINGS
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Based on the survey conducted by the researchers, the following findings

were found:

1. The majority of the respondents are students whose age is 19 years old

with 54 or 36 percent. While the lowest percentage 9.33 percent belongs

to students whose age is 21 years old.

2. 108 or 72.00 percent of the respondents are female students. There were

only 42 or 28.00 percent of the students are male students.

3. 50 or 33.33 percent of the students are enrolled to Criminology. And the

lowest percentage belonged to the students enrolled in SMAW and

Biology.

4. The respondents are Strongly Agree when the school preserves

accreditation status to secure the quality of teaching with a mean of 3.60.

On the other hand, the students are Agree to the seven (7) remaining

questions, with a means of 3.45, 3.32, 3.28,3.47, 3.33, 3.44, 3.48.

5. The respondents or the students are Strongly Agree when the school is

located in a convenient area of the city with a mean of 3.84. On the other

hand, the remaining items with the means of 3.48, 3.24, 3.35, 3.32, 3.5,

are interpreted as Agree.

6. The students are Disagree in the statement 1 that their friends influence

them to choose a tertiary school with a mean of 2.49. In the statement 3

the students also Disagree that they want to be with their friends at all

times with a mean of 2.49, also in the statement 4 and 6 the students
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Disagree with a mean of 2.39 and 2.47. On the other hand, in the

statement 2and 5 the students Agree with a means of 2.56 and 2.71.

7. The students are Strongly Agree when their parents support them in their

chosen school and they are also Strongly Agree when it comes to trusting

their parents for what is best for them with the means of 3.52 and 3.59. On

the other hand, the students are Agree to the remaining statements with

the means of 3.24, 3.32, 3.23, 3.43.

CONCLUSIONS
Based on the findings of the study, the researchers concluded that many

students will prefer choose tertiary school with a maintaining accreditation status

to provide quality education. The students also choose a school that is in a

convenient area of the city, and also many students are supported by their

parents to the school they choose.

The researchers also conclude that many students can stand on their own

without their friends, they don’t want also to be with their friends at all times and

many students are not influenced by their friends to enroll in the same school and

also the students only make new friends when they enroll in the school. When it

comes to their personal factors, many students said that the school was their

personal choice and the school serves them as their avenue for their learning

process. Lastly, the researchers could conclude that many parents support their

children to the school they choose, the parents really know what’s best for their

children and many parents will do everything just for their children to be in

school.
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Based on the findings and conclusions of the study, the following

recommendations were drawn:

1. The school maintain their accreditation status, so that many students will

enrolled in their school, the school must be also located in a place where

many students can easily recognize, the school must also provide quality

education for the students, they must also fulfill the needs of the students,

like enough classrooms, laboratories, computer rooms, and other facilities

which assist the students in their study.

2. The students should wisely choose their friends so that they will not be

put in a wrong way or place.

3. The parents should guide their children at all times, they should be always

updated to the happenings in the life of their children. The parents must

always support their children in everything what they want.

4. For the future Researchers, they should also conduct similar research or

continue to their research.

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Appendix “ A ”

MISAMSI UNIVERSITY
Ozamiz City
College of Criminology

October 29, 2018

Mr. blab la
Blab la
Misamis university

Dear Mr. Blab la

Greetings of peace and prosperity!

We, the criminology students of Misamis University are currently

conducting a study entitled “Students Determinants in Choosing Tertiary
Education”, as partial fulfillment of the requirement in the degree of Bachelor of
Science in Criminology.

In connection to this, we would like to ask your permission from your good
office to allow us to float our questionnaire to the students of the following
schools: MU, GADTC and NMSC. Rest assure that the information gathered and
persons involved in this study will be treated with outmost care.

We are hoping for your favorable approval regarding this matter.

Thank you and more power.

Respectfully yours,

Noted by: Respectfully yours:

Dr. MERCY O. CABA-ONG JESA B. ANABEZA

Dean, College of Criminology Research leader

Approved by:

Mr. Blab la
Chief of Security
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Appendix “ B ”

QUESTIONNAIRE
on
STUDENT’S DETERMINANTS IN CHOOSING TERTIARY EDUCATION

Dear Respondents,

The Students of Criminological Research and Statistics (SCE6) is

presented by conducting a study entitled “Students Determinants in Choosing
Tertiary Education” in partial requirement for the degrees of BS in Criminology.

In the line with this, I’ve would like to request your honest answer on the
influences and factors in choosing tertiary education.

Thank you.

Sincerely yours,

The Researchers

Part I. Profile of the Respondents

Direction: Please fill-in the blank provided in the box that suits to your profile.

Age: ______________ Program Enrolled: ______________

Sex: ______________
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Direction: Please check () on the box that correspond your best answer to the
given statements of the influential factors in choosing tertiary school using the
following scales and response.

Scale Response
4 Strongly Agree (SA)
3 Agree (A)
2 Disagree(D)
1 Strongly Disagree (SD)

A. School Prestige

RESPONSES
STATEMENT
SA A D SD
(4) (3) (2) (1)
1. The school preserves accreditation status to
secure the quality of teaching.

2. The university forms a positive image due to

its accreditations.

3. Educational services are regularly rated and

updated.

4. The school is comparable with other schools

in big cities or abroad.

5. The school is actively involved in community

outreach programs.

6. The school is consistent in receiving national

recognitions.

7. The school passes national and government

evaluations and regulations.
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8. The school preserves a positive academic

reputation in the community.

B. Personal

STATEMENT RESPONSES
SA A D SD
(4) (3) (2) (1)

1. The school is located in a convenient area

of the city.

2. The school was your personal choice.

3. The school makes you feel happy.

4. The school conduct enough extracurricular

activities to my liking.

5. The school serves as my avenue for

academic and professional growth.

6. The school help you determine and achieve

my future carrier.

C. Peers

RESPONSES

STATEMENT
SA A D SD
(4) (3) (2) (1)
1. My friends influence me in choosing my
tertiary school.
2. I am afraid of being alone in my school
without my friends.
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3. I want to be with my friends at all times.

4. I can’t stand on my own without my friends.

5. Being with my friends in school is amazing.

6. My friends influence me to enroll in the

same school.

D. Parent decisions

RESPONSES
STATEMENT
SA A D SD
(4) (3) (2) (1)
1.My parents decided where to enroll my
tertiary school.
2. I trust my parents to build my future.

3. My parents know what is the best for me.

4. My parents know how to choose which

schools are best for me.

5. My parents support me in the school I have

chosen.

6. My parents give me advice in choosing my

tertiary school.
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Curriculum Vitae

Name: Jesa B. Anabeza

Address: P-1 Cabol-anonan Tudela Misamis Occidental

Date of Birth: August 18, 1999

Place of Birth: P-1 Cabol-anonan Tudela Misamis Occidental

Civil Status: Single

Religion: Born Again

Contact Number:09097985978

Mothers Name: Jenesa Anabeza

Occupation: BHW Worker

Fathers Name: Rosauro Anabeza

Occupation: Farmer

Educational Background

Elementary: Ozamiz Elementary School

Secondary: Northwestern Mindanao Christian Colleges (NMCCI)

College: Misamis University

Course: Bachelor of Science in Criminology

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Curriculum Vitae

Name: Wendell Oliver L. Tomimbang

Address: Purok 6A, Tubod Lanao del Norte

Date of Birth: October 18, 1998

Place of Birth: Baroy Lanao del Norte

Civil Status: Single

Religion: Roman Catholic

Contact Number: 09553380649

Mothers Name: Glowena L. Tomimbang

Occupation: Housewife

Fathers Name: Wendell A. Tomimbang

Occupation: Business Man

Educational Background

Elementary: Tubod Central Elementary School

Secondary: Lanao Norte National Comprehensive High School

College: Misamis University

Course: Bachelor of Science in Criminology

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Curriculum Vitae

Name: Jestoni E. Berjame

Address: Purok 6, Catadman, Manabay

Date of Birth: February 12, 1995

Place of Birth: Purok 6, Catadman, Manabay

Civil Status: Single

Religion: Roman Catholic

Contact Number: 09507760070

Mothers Name: Bebiana B. Eltagon

Occupation: Housewife

Fathers Name: Irenio S. Berjame

Occupation: Fisherman

Educational Background

Elementary: Misamis Annex Integrated School

Secondary: Ozamiz City National High School

College: Misamis University

Course: Bachelor of Science in Criminology