Do postgraduates still earn more?


Prof Boyle

MANY young Malaysians have grown up believing that postgraduate qualifications guarantee an advantage in the job market.

However, a 2025 report by PNB Research Institute (PNBRI) found that although graduates of higher qualifications have been earning more in absolute terms year upon year, the growth of the entry-level salaries has been slower – especially for master’s degree holders (see infographic).

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