The charts compare the destinations of UK graduates and postgraduates who did not enter full-time employment after leaving college in 2008.
Overall, the most popular choice for both groups was further study, while voluntary work was the least common option. In all categories, the numbers for graduates were significantly higher than those for postgraduates.
Among graduates, almost 30,000 people continued their education, making this the largest group. Part-time work was the second most common destination, with approximately 17,700 graduates choosing this option. A similar number, around 16,200, were unemployed. By contrast, voluntary work attracted far fewer graduates, at only about 3,500.
A similar pattern can be seen among postgraduates. Around 2,700 postgraduates went on to further study, slightly more than those who chose part-time work (about 2,500). Unemployment affected approximately 1,600 individuals, while voluntary work was again the least popular choice, with only around 350 people.
In summary, further study was the dominant destination for both graduates and postgraduates, whereas voluntary work accounted for the smallest proportion.
