EDUCATION AND EARNINGS
The relationship between educational qualifications and earnings cannot be
understated.
Using Figure 2.7 on Page 19 of UK Social Issues, draw comparisons as to the
amount of potential earnings for those people with no and various qualifications.
 People in possession of a degree were found to earn, on average, more than
DOUBLE the weekly income of those with no qualifications.
 There is also a strong connection between SOCIAL CLASS and EDUCATION.
Of those studying MEDICINE & DENTISTRY more than HALF are from the 2
highest social classes. Those two occupations guarantee high incomes upon
graduation.
 Another impact of education upon earnings is that of reinforcing class divisions.
Children of parents in higher social classes are DISPROPORTIONATELY well
represented at the Higher levels of education and thus go on to better paid
occupations
Using table 2.15 from Page 20 of UK Social Issues compare……
 % of students studying medicine & dentistry from Social classes 1 & 2
with other classes
 % of students studying engineering from higher social classes with other
classes
 % of students studying law from higher social classes with other classes