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Open Access Honors Program Thesis

First Advisor

Michael Gasser

Abstract

The purpose of the study is to examine the effects of expected monetary compensation on selection of degree type and motivation to succeed in college. These pay expectations are created based on factors such as educational background required for position and knowledge of personal capabilities and competence. A sample of 57 undergraduate college students, ages 18 and over, took a survey assessing undergraduate major, salary expectations in their post-college career, and motivation of success in college. Levels of extrinsic and intrinsic motivation are measured and compared with pay expectations to determine the motivational influence towards selecting a college major. Gender differences are expected to be found in pay expectations, intrinsic motivation, and extrinsic motivation. As a result, males are expected to pick higher paying majors and females are expected to pick lower paying majors.

Year of Submission

2012

Department

Department of Psychology

University Honors Designation

A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the designation University Honors

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Date Original

5-2012

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