Performance of Graduates in Licensure Examination for Agriculturists in Bicol Region, Philippines

Abstract

The study assessed the performance of graduates in Licensure Examination for Agriculturists (LEA) in the different state universities and colleges in Bicol Region, Philippines in 2008
and 2009. Central Bicol State University of Agriculture ranked 1st, Camarines Norte State College ranked 2nd, Catanduanes State College ranked 3rd, Bicol University College of Agriculture and Forestry ranked 4th, Dr. Emilio B. Espinosa, Sr. Memorial State College of Agriculture and Technology ranked 5th, and Sorsogon State College ranked 6th.

Academic variables such as fourth year high school average grade (FYHSG), college general weighted average (CGWA), and the type of preparation tool were found to have significant
relationships with the LEA rating. The socio-demographic variables identified (age, gender, type of high school attended, location of high school attended, course and major field, level of accreditation of agriculture programs) had no significant relationship with the LEA rating.

Academic variables such as fourth year high school average grade (FYHSG), college general weighted average (CGWA), and the type of preparation tool were found to have significant relationships with the LEA rating. The socio-demographic variables identified (age, gender, type of high school attended, location of high school attended, course and major field, level of accreditation of agriculture programs) had no significant relationship with the LEA rating.

An agriculture graduate should have a good academic performance during his/her high school and college education and must have good preparation tools to successfully hurdle the
LEA.