UniSC graduates outearn peers but face employment gaps between domestic and international students
The University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) has earned top rankings in postgraduate education, according to recent surveys. Its graduates report some of the highest salaries in Australia, while student experience scores place the institution above all other public universities. New data also highlights differences in employment outcomes between domestic and international students. UniSC's postgraduate coursework graduates now rank among the top six in the country for earnings, based on the Graduate Outcomes Survey. The university also secured first place for postgraduate coursework student experience in the QILT student experience results, outperforming 36 other public institutions.
The Employee Satisfaction Survey further reveals UniSC's strengths. Graduates scored above the national average in foundation skills, adaptive skills, collaborative skills, technical skills, and overall satisfaction. However, disparities remain between student groups. International graduates have outperformed their domestic peers in nearly every skill category, except adaptability. Yet, domestic students still secure higher full-time employment rates and salaries across both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. One exception emerged in 2023, when postgraduate research graduates living overseas achieved better employment rates than domestic students and international graduates based in Australia. No specific actions by UniSC to address these employment gaps have been reported since the survey's release.
UniSC's strong performance in student experience and graduate salaries confirms its position as a leading institution. The data also underscores ongoing differences in employment outcomes between domestic and international graduates. These findings provide a clear picture of the university's achievements and challenges in supporting all students.
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