"Figure 14a: Male and female graduates^1^, by skill level of their job^2^","" "July to September 2017, UK","" "","" "Notes","1. A graduate is defined as a person who is aged betwenn 21 and 64, not enrolled on any educational course and who has a level of higher education above A level standard. 2. The skill level groups are created by grouping jobs together based on their occupation according to the Standard Occupation Classification (SOC) 2010 lower level groups. The occupation group is not available for some workers, these have been excluded from the total. Occupations were grouped by the skill level required according to the following guidelines: 2,1. High – This skill level is normally acquired through a degree or an equivalent period of work experience. Occupations at this level are generally termed ‘professional’ or managerial positions, and are found in corporate enterprises or governments. Examples include senior government officials, financial managers, scientists, engineers, medical doctors, teachers and accountants. 2,2. Upper-middle – This skill level equates to competence acquired through post-compulsory education but not to degree level. Occupations found at this level include a variety of technical and trades occupations, and proprietors of small business. For the latter, significant work experience may be typical. Examples of occupations at this level include catering managers, building inspectors, nurses, police officers (sergeant and below), electricians and plumbers. 2,3. Lower-middle – This skill level covers occupations that require the same competence acquired through compulsory education, but involve a longer period of work-related training and experience. Examples of occupations at this level include machine operation, driving, caring occupations, retailing, and clerical and secretarial occupations. 2,4. Low – This skill level equates to the competence acquired through compulsory education. Job-related competence involves knowledge of relevant health and safety regulations and may be acquired through a short period of training. Examples of occupations at this level include postal workers, hotel porters, cleaners and catering assistants. " "Unit","%" "","" "","High ^2,1^","Upper Middle ^2,2^ ","Lower Middle ^2,3^ ","Low ^2,4^ " "Male Graduates","51","32","14","4" "Female Graduates ","48","22","26","3"