Veterinary Science - All Degree Levels

Table summary

  • Out of graduates from all degree levels in the field of veterinary science, 18.1 per cent were male and 81.9 per cent were female.
  • The median age of graduates from all degree levels in the field of veterinary science, was 24 years.
  • Overall, 64.1 per cent of graduates from all degree levels in the field of veterinary science, were available for full-time employment after graduation, with a further 26.7 per cent in full-time study, 4.2 per cent in part-time or casual employment, and 4.7 per cent unavailable for full-time study or work.
  • Out of graduates from all degree levels in the field of veterinary science who were available for full-time employment, 80.3 per cent were in full-time employment.
  • The median salary for graduates from all degree levels in the field of veterinary science was $47,800.

What are the characteristics of graduates from all degree levels?
Males Females Total
Survey responses: veterinary science 73 331 404
Sex: veterinary science (%)~ 18.1 81.9 100
Sex: all fields of education (%)~ 38.3 61.7 100
Median age: graduates from all degree levels (years) 25 23 24
Median age: all fields of education (years) 25 25 25

What are graduates from all degree levels doing after graduation?
Available for full-time employment (%) 71.2 62.5 64.1
In further full-time study (%) 21.9 27.8 26.7
Part-time or casual employment (%) 4.1 4.2 4.2
Unavailable for full-time study or work (%) 2.7 5.1 4.7
Of those available for full-time employment:
In full-time employment: veterinary science (%) 86.5 78.7 80.3
In full-time employment: all fields of education (%) 77.0 75.2 75.9

Most frequently reported occupations:
1. Design, Engineering, Science and Transport Professionals
2. Skilled Animal and Horticultural Workers
3. Business, Human Resource and Marketing Professionals

What are graduates from all degree levels in full-time employment earning?
Median salary: veterinary science $50,000 $47,000 $47,800
Median salary: all fields of education $65,000 $58,000 $60,000

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