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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

University of Southern Queensland (USQ)

Qld

$70,000

2

University of Tasmania

Tas

$68,900

University of New England (UNE)

NSW

4

Charles Darwin University

NT, NSW, Vic, Qld, WA

$68,000

5

CQ University

SA, WA, NSW, Vic, Qld

$67,800


Postgraduate ratings

Ranking

University

State

Median graduate salary

1

UNSW Sydney

NSW

$110,000

2

Southern Cross University

NSW, Vic, WA, Qld

$103,000

4

Queensland University of Technology (QUT)

Qld

$100,000

James Cook University (JCU)

5

CQ University

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.

Further reading:

  • Which universities offer the best student support?
  • Using career support services at uni
  • The top unis in Melbourne and Victoria

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