Research and analysis
Financial benefits of good university grades
Analysis of the impact of different degree classifications on the earnings returns of graduates.
Applies to England
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This research looks at:
- how the distribution of degree classifications awarded changed between 1999 and 2015
- the estimated benefit to an individual鈥檚 earnings at age 30 when they receive a first class degree over an upper second class
- the penalty for receiving a lower second class or third class degree
This is broken down by subject and into provider groupings, based on average selectivity.
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Published 20 April 2022