Slightly more Kiwi graduates are staying in the country, despite falling pay rates. Yet median earnings for many graduates with diplomas, degrees and higher qualifications dropped in real terms, despite an increase in overall national median earnings. However graduates still earn more than the national median of $38,663. Even in the first year after graduating, median incomes are $39,614 for those with bachelor's degrees, $45,191 for those with master's and $63,567 for doctorates. For bachelors in society and culture, 31 per cent are overseas after 10 years - including 34 per cent of law graduates.

Source: New Zealand Herald June 20, 2017 23:22 UTC