Four in five graduates would choose university again, study finds
Half (50%) cited career progression and employability, while 45% said their current income made the cost completely worthwhile.
Four in five (80%) university graduates would choose to attend university again despite the cost, according to research from Raymond James.
The study found 60% of graduates believed the education they received made university “completely” worth the cost.
More than half (55%) said the overall university experience made it completely worthwhile, while 53% pointed to the friendships they made.
Half (50%) cited career progression and employability, while 45% said their current income made the cost completely worthwhile.
A further 42% pointed to additional experiences, such as a year abroad or year in industry.
However, 68% of graduates who funded university through a student loan had yet to repay it in full.
One in five (20%) had repaid more than 75% of their loan, while the same proportion had repaid between 50% and 75%.
Harry Bell, director of financial planning at Raymond James, said: “At the heart of every financial planning conversation is a critical question – is the price I’m paying for this worth it for me?
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