Postgraduate students’ retention and survival rates between 2015 and 2024 in public Universities, Kenya
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Key Points
Retention rates for postgraduate students rose from 75% in 2015 to 87% in 2024, highlighting positive trends in academic support.
The study involved 23,319 postgraduate students, using purposive sampling to ensure diverse representation of disciplines and gender.
Cross-sectional survey design was employed, integrating both quantitative and qualitative data methods for comprehensive analysis.
The findings emphasize the need for targeted support strategies, especially for female students, to address gender disparities in completion rates.
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Implication
Cross-sectional survey reveals significant increase in retention rates among postgraduate students, suggesting improved support in Kenyan universities.