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so it’s worth checking the numbers before taking the postgraduate plunge,” says White.

As well as the overall data, individual institutions can provide an edge.

Powered by the resources boom, engineering postgraduates from UWA outperform the national average for starting salaries by approximately 46 per cent. On average, engineering postgraduates earn $101,573 a year, whereas the average UWA graduate earns $148,583.

Meanwhile, education and training postgraduates from Australian National University outperform the national average for starting salaries by approximately 24 per cent. Employability-wise, accounting postgraduates from the University of New England outperform the national average by approximately 36 per cent.

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With a postgraduate qualification from Curtin University, you’ll develop the skills you need to get into your dream job. We offer a large range of industry-aligned postgraduate degrees that are both
practical and relevant. Plus, our online and part time study options provide an engaging, interactive and convenient learning experience, giving the flexibility to study when and where it suits you.

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Graduate earnings by industry
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