Gender and the Institute of Fiscal Studies Graduate Earning Report

 

The recent Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS) report on variations in graduate earnings by gender, institution, subject area and socio-economic background has some interesting points to make about the relative differences between male and female earnings whatever subject individuals take. Of as much importance to the equality and diversity agenda, however, is the observation that the socio-economic background of individuals can have a relatively large impact on earnings. The potential implications of this observation for long-term social mobility are not considered but something those in higher education need to be aware of.