The Factors Affecting Licensure Passing Rates of Philippine State Universities and Colleges – A Panel Regression Analysis

Abstract

The Philippines currently suffers from an inadequate education system, which results in students performing below the expected level of competency. Thus, the research aimed to measure state universities' and colleges' quality of education by using the percentage of licensure examination passers. This study explored possible factors influencing the licensure passing rates of the country's state university and college (SUC) graduates and found that three of the four predetermined factors were statistically significant. Data used and analyzed in this paper was mainly gathered through government agencies such as the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP). Using a panel regression analysis, the researchers determined the proportion of Ph.D. holder faculty, government-allocated budget for SUCs, and accreditation status of SUC programs as some of the acceptable predictors of the licensure passing rate. They found that the faculty-student ratio was statistically insignificant in the ability of students to pass the licensure examinations. Finally, evaluating the effective distribution of financial resources to state universities and colleges nationwide is recommended to enhance the licensure passing rate of state universities and colleges. More effective resource allocation tactics would allow for faculty's professional growth and enhancement of programs to meet industry standards.