The given line graph and table depict the proportions of math graduates and all graduates who managed to secure a full time job after graduating from an Australian university and also the average wages of both types during the period of 8 years from 2004 to 2012.
Overall, the percentage of full workers who hold a university degree is relatively higher than that of math degree throughout the period. Both figures had increased throughout the period but both ended up at the starting point. Additionally, the average salary of both types increases gradually over time; however, math graduates get promotions faster than the average of all.
In terms of employment rate, the proportions of full time workers holding a math degree rocketed 20% from 60% to nearly 80% in 2 years from 2004 to 2006. After a slight increase in the next 2 years, the figure fluctuated with a downward trend of 20% in 4 years. Regarding that of all graduates, it peaked at roughly over 80% then had a moderate decline for the next 6 years from 2006 to 2012.
Concerning the average salary of university graduates and math graduates, both types started with the same amount at $41000 in 2004. The wage of full-time workers with math degrees had had a sharp growth, ending the period with $56000. All graduates’ average salary also increased, earning $51000 in 2012, $5000 less than math graduates’.