The latest report from EngineeringUK explores engineering and technology graduates’ activity, 15 months after completing their qualificationsUsing the latest data from the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA), the Graduate Outcomes research report examines the profiles of engineering and technology graduates. It offers valuable insights into their career paths, employment status, occupations, and perception of their qualifications.
The report also sheds light on underrepresented groups within the sector, drawing on demographic data to better understand ongoing disparities.
Key findings of the report include:
- engineering and technology graduates are more likely to be in work than graduates in other subjects
- over two-thirds of engineering and technology graduates go on to work in engineering and technology jobs, but this is higher for men than women
- graduates working in engineering and technology roles are earning more than graduates in other jobs
- engineering and technology graduates are more likely to think their degree was relevant to their job, and to feel “on track” with their plans for the future
- women, those from a lower socio-economic background, and Black/Black British (Caribbean) young people continue to be underrepresented in engineering and technology degrees
