Starting Salaries for University Graduates

[Niko]

Better Chance of Getting a Job

Graduates from the University of Wollongong in Australia have a far better chance of getting a top paying job than students from more traditional sandstone universities, according to a controversial survey.

The top starting salaries for university graduates go to:

1. Dentists: AU$63,000
2. Mining Engineers: AU$62,000

Not all traditional universities offer the same career aspects and earning potential for their graduates.

Universities with the lowest percentage of graduates seeking full-time employment after 4 months:

1. Australian Maritime College: 0%
2. Christian Heritage College: 6.7%
3. University of Melbourne: 14.5%

So, don't be fooled by the name of the university. Whilst the University of Melbourne has the most prestige, it has the highest rate of unemployed graduates.

Prospective students need to know what to expect from their university and course prior to enrollment.

[Tutor]

Also the total intake capacity needs to be considered as well. A univeristy with 1500 graduates in an year and a university with only 300 students graduating in an year will have different employment percentage.

I do agree that the student has to analyze the course and the university but one aspect is - a brand name always has its impact.

I think probably the starting salaries of students from different universities can be compared and am sure that the brand name will win the race.