Are Oxbridge graduates rich?

Oxford University alumni make up the largest proportion of The Sunday Times UK Rich List, a study has shown, higher than both Cambridge and Imperial graduates. The list records the 1000 richest people in the UK annually.

Do all Oxford graduates earn more?

The study found that the average UK graduate salary within five years of leaving university is £24,000. Oxford graduates earn 45 per cent more than this, with an average graduate salary of £34,802.

Does going to Oxford guarantee a job?

And while an Oxbridge degree might sound impressive, it won’t guarantee you a job. “There’s no denying that Oxbridge have some really bright students, so they might be more targeted by employers. “We’re just interested in bright students who care passionately about their subject.”

Do you need an Oxbridge degree to get a job?

The musician Jamie Cullum, for example, rejected a place at Oxford to study at the University of Reading. You’ve got to think long and hard about the institution, the course and what you hope to get out of it.” And while an Oxbridge degree might sound impressive, it won’t guarantee you a job.

How many people apply to Oxbridge each year?

This year has seen the highest number of applications to Oxford, with 19,500 applying for 3,500 places. At Cambridge there have been 16,719 applications for about 3,400 places. These figures just add to the aura of Oxbridge.

Are good grades enough to get into Oxbridge?

These figures just add to the aura of Oxbridge. These are all top students competing for places, according to the Oxford spokeswoman: “Good grades get you to the starting line, but aren’t enough on their own to guarantee a place. “There is now a wider mix of backgrounds among applicants.

Does Oxbridge prepare you for the real world?

The Oxbridge graduate knows the value of (hard) work, we do it all the time. While our Oxbridge education may not exactly prepare us for all the shocks of ‘real working life’, it certainly does so more than many other places might.