International student graduates from the University of Waterloo earn significantly more than their Canadian-born peers, a recent study reveals.
The research, conducted by economists at the University of Waterloo, analyzed student records, immigration data, and income tax returns to compare the earnings of international and Canadian-born graduates.
The study, published by CIC News, highlights that international student graduates from the University of Waterloo earn, on average, 37% more than their Canadian-born counterparts.
The analysis covered graduates who completed their studies between 2017 and 2019. Specifically, international students earned an average of $57,500 one year after graduation, compared to $42,000 for Canadian-born graduates from the same university.
Higher earnings for international students
Findings reveal that the earnings gap between international graduates and Canadian-born graduates is even more pronounced when comparing median salaries.
The study found that the…