The chart and table illustrate the post-graduation employment outcomes and the income levels of History graduates from a UK university, highlighting their career trajectories six years after completion of their undergraduate studies.
Overall, the data reveals a predominant tendency towards full-time employment for History graduates, alongside a notable variation in income across different occupational sectors.
In terms of employment status, the pie chart indicates that 56% of History graduates secured full-time positions, while a smaller proportion, 15%, were engaged in part-time work. Additionally, 8% pursued full-time postgraduate studies and 4% opted for part-time postgraduate education. A concerning 12% of graduates remained unemployed, and 6% had an unknown employment status.
Examining the employment sectors detailed in the table, the highest proportion of History graduates, constituting 37%, were employed in ‘Other’ occupations, earning an average salary of £30,000. Following this, 30% of graduates found roles as History Teachers, who earned £32,000 on average. Solicitors represented 18% of the graduates, commanding the highest salary of £57,000. Conversely, only 5% were employed as Archaeologists, with an average income of £29,000, and Historians accounted for 8% of graduate employment, earning an average of £49,000.