Board Examination Performance And Academic Performance Of Civil Engineering Graduates At Mountain Province State Polytechnic College: Basis For System And Policy Formulation

Abstract

This study investigates the performance of Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) graduates from Mountain Province State Polytechnic College (MPSPC) in their licensure examinations from 2015 to 2019. The study analyzed the relationship between academic performance and board exam results, focusing on three subject categories: C1 (Mathematics, Surveying, and Transportation Engineering), C2 (Geotechnical Engineering and Hydraulics), and C3 (Structural Engineering and Construction). The study analyzed grades in key subjects and correlated them with licensure examination results for 106 graduates. Descriptive statistics revealed stable performance in C1 subjects with an average score of 81.01 and low variability, while C2 and C3 showed higher variability and lower average scores, indicating significant performance challenges. Correlation analysis identified moderate positive relationships between some subjects in C1 and licensure success, whereas correlations for C2 and C3 were weaker, with specific subjects like Steel Design showing stronger associations. The findings highlight critical areas for improvement, particularly in Structural Engineering and Construction (C3). Recommendations include curriculum enhancements, targeted intervention programs, collaborations with review centers, and improved pedagogical strategies.