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A range of apprenticeships in the industry are available, with those studying for Level 3 qualifications in ‘Agriculture, Horticulture and Animal Care’ earning an average of £25,330 after five years.
Media, journalism and communication
Graduate salary – £24,500
Apprentice salary – £25,650
The Department for Education recorded around 5,800 people graduating with degrees in ‘Media, journalism and communications’, who commanded an average salary of £24,500 five years after their studies.
Meanwhile, those taking Level 3 apprenticeships in ‘Media and communication’ were earning £25,650 after the same time period.
Sport-related courses
Graduate salary – £25,900
Apprentice salary – £22,440
‘Sport and exercise sciences’ were a popular degree topic, according to the Government, with more than 6,500 people graduating with degrees in the field.
However, salaries for those who had completed Level 3 apprenticeships in ‘Sport, leisure and recreation’ were broadly similar at £22,440
Media, journalism and communication
Graduate salary – £24,500
Apprentice salary – £25,650
The Department for Education recorded around 5,800 people graduating with degrees in ‘Media, journalism and communications’, who commanded an average salary of £24,500 five years after their studies.
Meanwhile, those taking Level 3 apprenticeships in ‘Media and communication’ were earning £25,650 after the same time period.
Sport-related courses
Graduate salary – £25,900
Apprentice salary – £22,440
‘Sport and exercise sciences’ were a popular degree topic, according to the Government, with more than 6,500 people graduating with degrees in the field.
However, salaries for those who had completed Level 3 apprenticeships in ‘Sport, leisure and recreation’ were broadly similar at £22,440
What do the experts say?
Education experts have urged caution over plans to scrap university courses, saying degree subjects are about more than simply boosting earning potential.
Warning that wage comparisons should also be treated carefully, Higher Education Policy Institute director Nick Hillman told i: “Most of the wage comparisons are based on salaries very soon after obtaining a qualification rather than over a lifetime. While apprenticeships can lead to good starting salaries, it is thought that a traditional university degree often provides a positive lifetime earnings trajectory.
“It is also odd to measure the value of education solely in wage terms – if you train to be a nurse via an apprenticeship, you may end up on a relatively low wage but it is likely to be a very positive outcome for society.”
Describing how university degrees differ from apprenticeships, he added: “Apprenticeships are best thought of as jobs with training attached.
“If a young person has had enough of full-time education and is certain about the career they want – and also certain that this career will not soon be overtaken by AI – then apprenticeships can work out brilliantly.
Education experts have urged caution over plans to scrap university courses, saying degree subjects are about more than simply boosting earning potential.
Warning that wage comparisons should also be treated carefully, Higher Education Policy Institute director Nick Hillman told i: “Most of the wage comparisons are based on salaries very soon after obtaining a qualification rather than over a lifetime. While apprenticeships can lead to good starting salaries, it is thought that a traditional university degree often provides a positive lifetime earnings trajectory.
“It is also odd to measure the value of education solely in wage terms – if you train to be a nurse via an apprenticeship, you may end up on a relatively low wage but it is likely to be a very positive outcome for society.”
Describing how university degrees differ from apprenticeships, he added: “Apprenticeships are best thought of as jobs with training attached.
“If a young person has had enough of full-time education and is certain about the career they want – and also certain that this career will not soon be overtaken by AI – then apprenticeships can work out brilliantly.
Story by Alex Dakers, msn 20.05.24
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