

However, of these characteristics, the Madurese community most expects is a good character. Meanwhile, the ideal profile of a college graduate is to have competence in the field of science, good performance, and good character. This article found that academic degrees are considered important for the Madurese community, especially to facilitate careers and gain legitimacy in society.

In addition, interviews can be conducted more flexibly in an informal way. Technically, the observation method in collecting this data can be done by using a list of questions or an interview guide to obtain the results of self-observation of the respondent's actions. One of the offers of the consequences of the method that it is offered through an observation model, that is divided based on direct and indirect method. He agreed with Weber's view that human actions become social relations when humans give certain meanings to their actions, and other people also understand their actions as meaningful. For the concept of phenomenology, researcher will refer to Alfred Schutz's thinking who built a theoretical bridge connecting science and subjectivity.

Data were collected from observations and interviews with several community leaders, representatives of the general public, and also college students.

This is a qualitative research by applying phenomenology to find the hidden meaning of a phenomenon. This article discusses several things including, what is the meaning of academic degrees in Madurese society? what is the ideal profile of a college graduate? From the characteristics of a college graduate, what aspects are most expected by society? Of course the main reason is to seek knowledge, but it is undeniable that an academic degree is no less important. It is proven by the fact that there are still many people who are interested in continuing their studies to university level. In Madurese society, university graduates still have a position that is considered.
