Graduate in Hungary and earn EUR 990?

Students often wonder how much of the energy invested in learning will pay off after graduation. In Hungary, gross EUR 990 (HUF 345,468) is the average salary of those newly graduated, according to a recent survey. IT professionals are still the top earners, but graduates of political science and technical programmes can also count on a gross salary of over HUF 400,000. 

According to Eduline, more than 90% of IT graduates find a job in the field of their degree, and their average monthly gross income is close to HUF 500,000 (EUR 1,433), making them the top earners.

Students of art mediation, pedagogy, and religious training can expect the lowest salary – the average gross salary in the latter three areas is HUF 210-220,000 (EUR 630).

The salaries of teachers are extremely low: the average gross salary is HUF 226,077 (EUR 647).

• OECD: Hungarian teachers are in the worst situation in the EU

On the other hand, almost 90% of educators can find employment in their profession.

In the middle field – both on the basis of salary and job corresponding to degree – graduates of Economics, Natural Sciences, Agriculture, Social Sciences, and Arts are found.