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In brief... The rewards for getting a good degree

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posted on 2023-06-09, 04:45 authored by Shqiponja TelhajShqiponja Telhaj
It pays to study hard at university, according to research by Shqiponja Telhaj and colleagues. Their study finds that there is a significant hourly wage premium for getting a first or upper second. For graduates more than five years out of university, the wage premium for a good degree is 7-9%. Does an individual’s educational achievement at university affect their pay later in life? This research looks at evidence on degree classes and UK graduate earnings during the period of expansion of higher education. It shows that as more young people get degrees, the premium for graduating with a good degree increases.

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CentrePiece

ISSN

1362-3761

Publisher

Centre for Economic Performance

Issue

3

Volume

20

Page range

15-16

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  • Economics Publications

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Legacy Posted Date

2017-01-16

First Compliant Deposit (FCD) Date

2017-01-16

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