Expectations and Satisfaction of Graduates from the Master of Science Program in Forestry Management Maejo University Phrae Campus

Abstract

This research aimed to 1. investigate the expectations and satisfaction levels of graduates regarding the Master of Science Program in Forestry Management and 2. compare the expectations and satisfaction levels of graduates from the program at Maejo University Phrae Campus. A quantitative research approach was employed, with the sample consisting of 36 graduates from academic years 2020 to 2024. A questionnaire was used as the data collection tool, covering five aspects: curriculum, teaching and learning management, instructors, assessment and evaluation, and learning support resources. The questionnaire had a reliability score of 0.98. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and Paired Sample t-test at a significance level of 0.05. 
The research findings revealed that:
1. The overall expectations and satisfaction levels of graduates were high, with mean scores of 4.14 and 4.20, respectively.
2. A comparison of overall expectations and satisfaction levels using Paired Sample t-test indicated no statistically significant difference (t = 1.019, p = 0.315). However, when analyzed by aspect, it was found that satisfaction levels in the instructor aspect were significantly higher than expectations at the 0.05 level (t = -2.480, p = 0.018).