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03/05/2016
HEA Report Reveals Improvement In Graduate Employment Opportunities
New research has found employment opportunities for graduates are improving in Ireland.
The Higher Education Authority (HEA) report reveals employment rates for Honours Bachelor Degree graduates have risen from 45% in 2009 to 58% in 2014.
In addition, around 65% of all graduates are in employment with a total of 82% in Ireland.
Salary levels are also increasing, with over half of Honours Bachelor Degree grads earn €25,000 or over.
This increases to 91% for those with Doctorates, with 31% of Doctorate graduates earning over €45,000.
Computer Science / ICT graduates were found to be earning the most, with 62% earning €29,000 or more.
Dublin also remains the region with the most employment opportunities, followed by the South-West region.
Tom Boland, CEO of the HEA, said the report highlights "many positive outcomes for graduates".
"Overall, employment levels – and employment in Ireland in particular – have improved from last year, and fewer graduates are going overseas for work," he said.
"The report also shows that there are strong employment opportunities in Computer Science and ICT, with graduates in those areas reporting high levels of employment and pay.
"Finally, in relation to international students, we see larger proportions of such graduates choosing to stay in Ireland rather than move overseas, nine months after graduation. This would suggest that Ireland continues to be a popular destination of employment."
(LM/CD)
The Higher Education Authority (HEA) report reveals employment rates for Honours Bachelor Degree graduates have risen from 45% in 2009 to 58% in 2014.
In addition, around 65% of all graduates are in employment with a total of 82% in Ireland.
Salary levels are also increasing, with over half of Honours Bachelor Degree grads earn €25,000 or over.
This increases to 91% for those with Doctorates, with 31% of Doctorate graduates earning over €45,000.
Computer Science / ICT graduates were found to be earning the most, with 62% earning €29,000 or more.
Dublin also remains the region with the most employment opportunities, followed by the South-West region.
Tom Boland, CEO of the HEA, said the report highlights "many positive outcomes for graduates".
"Overall, employment levels – and employment in Ireland in particular – have improved from last year, and fewer graduates are going overseas for work," he said.
"The report also shows that there are strong employment opportunities in Computer Science and ICT, with graduates in those areas reporting high levels of employment and pay.
"Finally, in relation to international students, we see larger proportions of such graduates choosing to stay in Ireland rather than move overseas, nine months after graduation. This would suggest that Ireland continues to be a popular destination of employment."
(LM/CD)
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