| major category | Challenged to do best work | Perceived gains: Understanding course concepts |
|---|---|---|
| Arts & Humanities | 81% | 95% |
| Biological Sciences, Agriculture, Natural Resources | 72% | 87% |
| Physical Sciences, Mathematics, Computer Science | 70% | 84% |
| Social Sciences | 73% | 90% |
| Business | 61% | 83% |
| Communications Media, and Public Relations | 92% | 85% |
| Education | 83% | 82% |
| Engineering | 66% | 80% |
| Health Professions | 67% | 84% |
| Social Service Professions | 73% | 84% |
| All Other | 83% | 89% |
Note: Percentages for the perceived gains item are the sum of “very much” and “quite a bit,” and percentages for the challenge item are of those giving the highest rating (at least ‘6’) on the scale ranging from 1=not at all to 7=very much.