In Australia, there is an important representation of math graduates that are working full-time after graduating such as the graphs . In addition, the average salary is highligher in the period 2004 to 2012.
The percentage of Math graduates has less fluctuation than other graduates in the period. For instance, while in 2004, 75% of math graduates were working full time, only 60% of other graduates were in the same situation. And despite fluctuations in 2006, 2008 and 2010, in 2012, both are in the same percentage.
Moreover, the second graph shows that the value on the market increases for math graduates with respect to other graduates. For example, the average salary rises for everyone in the last 8 years, however, while other graduates increase in $10,000, math graduates are working in 2012, with an average salary with more $15,000 than 2004.
To recap, there is a gap of salary and demand of employers for math graduates, and respect other careers. From 2004 to 2012, the value of math graduates increased in Australia.
