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STEM Graduates: Ability Development and Employment Quality—Based on the Empirical Analysis of a National Graduates Survey Data in 2019

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Based on the sampling survey data of 32 universities in 17 provinces in 2019, this paper makes an empirical analysis on the ability development and employment status of STEM graduates. The findings are as follows: (1) In 2019, STEM graduates’ ability development, employment implementation, starting salary and employment satisfaction were better than those of non-STEM graduates; (2) There is a certain degree of gender and class segregation in the talent training and employment of STEM students; (3) There are differences in the value-added of skills among STEM discipline graduates across institutions, disciplines, and regions.

Source: Education Study

DOI: 10.35534/es.0707148

Authors: Zhou Liping, Wang Yingying, Cai Yimin

Institution: Guangzhou University

Language: English

Topic: Higher Education and Employability

Subfield: Education

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Quality education, Decent work and economic growth, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4413229675

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