Which Australian universities have the highest paid graduates?
The Studies in Australia rankings offer insight into various aspects of Australian universities, helping you choose which university to apply for.
There is no one university that is best for everyone — different things matter to different people. Perhaps you want to ensure there is excellent student support available, or maybe graduate employment rates are important to you.
This month, we take a deep dive into the Graduate Salary rating, which compares the median salary of graduates from different universities around Australia. This is worth looking into if you're planning to work in Australia after graduating.
The top universities in Australia for graduate salary
The tables below show the universities that ranked in the top five for graduate salary – both undergraduate and postgraduate.
Undergraduate ratings
Ranking | University | State | Median graduate salary |
1 | Qld | $70,000 | |
2 | Tas | $68,900 | |
NSW | |||
4 | NT, NSW, Vic, Qld, WA | $68,000 | |
5 | SA, WA, NSW, Vic, Qld | $67,800 |
Postgraduate ratings
Ranking | University | State | Median graduate salary |
1 | NSW | $110,000 | |
2 | NSW, Vic, WA, Qld | $103,000 | |
4 | Qld | $100,000 | |
5 | SA, WA, NSW, Vic, Qld | $98,800 |
To find the university that is best for you, head to the Rankings tab and view the top-rated unis across all categories — you can filter even further by subject, level of study or location.
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