Welcome to the IPEDS Outcome Measures (OM) survey component. The OM component collects award and enrollment data from degree-granting institutions on four undergraduate cohorts and eight undergraduate subcohorts at three status points: four-years, six-years, and eight-years after entry.
The four cohorts of degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates are:
For each cohort, two subcohort groups have been added to the OM component - Pell Grant recipients and Non-Pell Grant recipients - resulting in eight undergraduate subcohorts.
The four cohorts of degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates are:
- First-time, full-time entering (FTFT)
- First-time, part-time entering (FTPT)
- Non-first-time, full-time entering (NFTFT)
- Non-first-time, part-time entering (NFTPT)
For each cohort, two subcohort groups have been added to the OM component - Pell Grant recipients and Non-Pell Grant recipients - resulting in eight undergraduate subcohorts.
Outcome Measures Overview | |
Welcome to the IPEDS Outcome Measures (OM) survey component. The OM component collects award and enrollment data from degree-granting institutions on four undergraduate cohorts and eight undergraduate subcohorts at three status points: four-years, six-years, and eight-years after entry. The four cohorts of degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates are:
For each cohort, two subcohort groups have been added to the OM component - Pell Grant recipients and Non-Pell Grant recipients - resulting in eight undergraduate subcohorts. | |
Data Reporting Reminders:
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Changes to reporting for 2020-21: There are no changes to this survey component. | |
Important Dates to Remember:All reporting institutions will report on degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates who entered the 2012-13 cohort year: (July 1, 2012-June 30, 2013).
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Reporting Tips Carefully read each OM FAQ before reporting your institution's data. There are FAQs regarding the major updates to OM 2017-18 collection, such as academic reporters now reporting on a full-year cohort, summer sessions starting prior July 1, reporting awards at different status points, and Pell Grant and Non-Pell Grant recipient subcohorts. |
Documents For Reference
Outcome Measures Work Instruction -Link to Work Instruction
Detailed steps of the process of submitting IPEDS surveys either through App worx job or through a manual procedure.
Outcome Measures Process Flow -Link to Process Flow
This refers to the flow of steps how the data is derived for the metrics of the survey through an app worx job. This visual document helps in understanding the process better and also for any checks with respect to check for quality control.
Outcome Measures Logic Sheet -Link to Logic Sheet
Logic and code snippets derived by IT for the app worx survey.
Instructions for Hub mart NSC Detailed File upload - Link to Instructions
Step by step instructions to upload the detailed file received from National Student Clearing House and add the respective Outcomes Measures cohort to Data warehouse table.