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Graduates' employment situation

Biological sciences, biology or plant biology - Bachelor’s degree

Number of targeted persons in the survey
2017 544
2019 612
2021 577
Response rate
2017 68.2%
2019 64.2%
2021 65.7%
2017 29.1%
2019 33.1%
2021 31.7%
With a full-time job
2017 82.4%
2019 88.5%
2021 87.5%
With a full-time job related to their education
2017 40.4%
2019 53.9%
2021 56.2%
Graduates who pursue further studies
2017 63.3%
2019 60.8%
2021 64.1%
Unemployment rate of graduates
2017 15%
2019 11.6%
2021 7%
Average weekly full-time income
2017 $770.00
2019 $818.00
2021 $901.00

Last update: June 19, 2026

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