HSC results are in - here's our guide to what to study if you want a decent salary after graduation, where you should go, and the unis and subjects to avoid By STEPHEN JOHNSON, ECONOMICS REPORTER FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Published: 00:51, 18 December 2024 | Updated: 01:00, 18 December 2024 e-mail View comments As the Class of 2024 receive their long-awaited HSC results, here's Daily Mail Australia's guide to choosing a degree that will get you an above-average salary right after graduation, where you should go to maximise your earning potential - and the courses and universities to avoid. The classic advice on choosing a degree is to follow your heart: the more interested you are in your subject, the more successful you will be, both academically and in later life. But, in today's job market, does that hold true? Get your decision right and you're on course for a satisfying, well-paid career with a manageable loan repayment.
Get it wrong and you're saddled with poor job prospects, crippling HECS debt and a degree that's barely worth the paper it's printed on. If you're the parent of a teenager - especially one considering an arts or humanities subject - take a look at the numbers. You might get a shock.
Australia's worst-performing universities in terms of graduate starting salaries (generally speaking) are the ones that offer humanities degrees. This is true even if the institutions are considered prestigious. Creative arts degrees have some of the lowest median graduate sal.
