Authors

Agustin N. Visbal*
Palompon Institute of Technology
Palompon, Leyte, Philippines
Email: agustin.visbal@pit.edu.ph
ORCID: 0009-0005-6896-3115

Jessa P. Baloro
Palompon Institute of Technology
Palompon, Leyte, Philippines
Email: jessa.baloro@pit.edu.ph
ORCID:0009-0002-3191-7068

Mabel A. Donaire
Palompon Institute of Technology
Palompon, Leyte, Philippines
Email: mabel.donaire@pit.edu.ph
ORCID: 0000-0001-9599-3313

Ana Jasmin L. Daantos
Palompon Institute of Technology
Palompon, Leyte, Philippines
Email: anajasmin.daantos@pit.edu.ph
ORCID: 0009-0001-6025-748X

Christian Caben M. Larisma
Palompon Institute of Technology
Palompon, Leyte, Philippines
Email: pit.cabenlarisma@gmail.com
ORCID: 0000-0002-0138-2907

Chino C. Pijo
Palompon Institute of Technology
Palompon, Leyte, Philippines
Email: chino.pijo@pit.edu.ph
ORCID: 0009-0006-0411-3813

Ronilo C. Montuerto
Palompon Institute of Technology
Palompon, Leyte, Philippines
Email: ronilo.montuerto@pit.edu.ph
ORCID: 0009-0004-3849-5771

Mary Abegail M. Inot
Palompon Institute of Technology
Palompon, Leyte, Philippines
Email: maryabegail.inot@pit.edu.ph
ORCID: 0009-0000-2453-7302

Abstract

Tracer studies serve a vital role in assessing the employability of graduates and evaluating the relevance of academic programs to labor market demands. This study was conducted to determine the demographic and employment profiles of Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEEd) graduates of Palompon Institute of Technology, Tabango Campus, for the academic years 2019 to 2024. The study employed a descriptive quantitative research design utilizing a survey questionnaire administered to 126 BEEd graduates from academic year 2018-2019 to 2023-2024, of which 72 respondents participated. Data were collected on demographic characteristics, employment status, income levels, period of seeking the first job, and the relevance of the graduates’ degree to their current employment. Frequency counts and percentages were used to analyze the results. The results revealed that the majority of respondents were single (93.05%), female (94.44%), and primarily residents of Tabango (75.00%). Most graduates came from the 2021-2022 batch (34.72%), indicating a predominance of recent alumni. In terms of employment, 54.17% were employed, 37.50% were unemployed, and 8.33% had never been employed. The largest proportion of employed graduates held contractual positions (30.56%), with only 26.39% attaining regular or permanent employment. Income distribution showed that most graduates earned between P5,000 and P15,000 per month, reflecting modest entry-level wages. Fifty percent obtained their first job in less than a month after graduation. Additionally, 63.89% reported that their current job was related to their degree, while 36.11% were employed in fields unrelated to their program. Most BEEd graduates transition quickly into the workforce, but many remain in non-permanent positions with modest income. The study highlights the need for stronger industry-academe linkages, enhanced career preparation support, and improved alignment between the BEEd curriculum and industry demands to ensure better employment outcomes for future graduates.

Keywords: Tracer study, graduate employability, job relevance, employment profile, income level

*Corresponding author
DOI: http://doi.org/10.69651/PIJHSS0501800

Recommended citation:
Visbal, A. N., Baloro, J. P., Donaire, M. A., Daantos, A. J. L., Larisma, C. C. M., Pijo, C. C., Montuerto, R. C., & Inot, M. A. M. (2026). Tracer study on the employability of Elementary Education (BEEd) graduates for the academic years 2019 to 2024. Pantao (The International Journal of the Humanities and Social Sciences) 5 (1), 8925-8932. http://doi.org/10.69651/PIJHSS0501800

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