Graduates in the UK labour market 2013

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Key points

In 2013 there were 12 million graduates in the UK.
Steady increase in the number of graduates in the UK over the past decade.
In April to June 2013 graduates were more likely to be employed than those who left education with qualifications of a lower standard.
Non-graduates aged 21 to 30 have consistently higher unemployment rates than all other groups.
Non-graduates aged 21 to 30 have much higher inactivity rates than recent graduates.
Over 40% of graduates worked in the public administration, education and health industry.
Graduates were more likely to work in high-skilled posts than non-graduates.
Annual earnings for graduates reached a higher peak at a later age than the annual earnings for non-graduates.
In 2013 those graduates that had an undergraduate degree in medicine or dentistry were the most likely to be employed and had the highest average gross annual pay.
Graduates from the top UK universities earned more than graduates from other UK universitie...