Correspondence of employment to education of 2017–2019 college graduates
The frequency with which secondary vocational education graduates work in their field of study can be assessed through statistics on the alignment of their current employment with their specialty. Rows indicate specific fields of study, such as architecture or construction engineering and technology, while columns show various employment categories. The data is based on the results of a 2020 labor force sample survey of 2017–2019 graduates
Chart showing the alignment of 2017–2019 graduates' employment with their college specialty
See also
- Average salary in Russia by year long time series by year
- Number of employed in Russia by year long time series by year
- Unemployment rate in Russia by year long time series by year
- Уровень безработицы по годам: 2,2% в 2025, таблица с 2000 indicator breakdown
- Уровень занятости в России по годам: 2000-2025 indicator breakdown
- Уровень безработицы в 2026 году: 2,2%, данные Росстата indicator breakdown
Set in numbers
Rosstat data. Rows: 57, indicators: 5. Table rows: Secondary vocational education under the specialist training program; Architecture; Engineering and technology of construction; Informatics and computer engineering; Information security, and others
Five largest values: Secondary vocational education under the specialist training program (876.1), Economics and management (130.3), Pharmacy (93.7), Nursing (90.1), Architecture (89.4). The gap between the largest and the smallest is 17.4 times. The top five account for 51.1% of the sum for all positions — the distribution is heavily skewed toward the top
All table numbers are series: 57
How to read this table
Differences between rows allow for comparison of industries where graduates find work strictly related to their qualification versus those engaged in activities unrelated to their field of study. Columns show the share of employed persons based on various alignment criteria, highlighting the mismatch between education and the real economy. Comparing different specialties helps identify where qualifications are utilized most effectively
What is visible in these numbers
Enrollment indicators: Total; including by connection of work with the obtained profession (specialty) …; including by connection of work with the obtained profession (specialty) …; In percent — connected; In percent — not connected
125 out of 125 possible values are filled (100%) — there are almost no empty cells left
More in the section Labour resources, employment and unemployment»
Period and application
The data is relevant for labor market analysis and educational program planning within the secondary vocational education system. The data is presented as a cross-section based on the 2020 survey results and does not show temporal dynamics. This information is useful for HR departments, educational institutions, and employment researchers
How it is calculated
Rosstat stipulates: Including initial vocational education
1)Включая начальное профессиональное образование.
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