Number of New Graduates Employed as Construction Engineers Decreases for Third Consecutive Year, While Diverse New Graduate Groups, Including Women and Non-Engineering Majors, Increase, Changing Employment Composition

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the overall trend in the number of new graduates employed as construction engineers?

A: The number of new graduates employed as construction engineers has decreased for the third consecutive year, showing a 0.9% year-on-year decline to approximately 22,000.

Q: How has the composition of new graduate construction engineers changed in terms of background?

A: The proportion of women and graduates from non-engineering backgrounds has increased, indicating a diversification in the employment composition.

Q: What is the employment trend for postgraduate new graduates in construction engineering?

A: The number of postgraduates finding employment as construction engineers has increased.

Q: Which educational institutions saw a decrease in graduates employed as construction engineers?

A: Graduates from vocational schools showed a decrease in employment as construction engineers.

Q: What is the source of the data analyzed in this report regarding new graduate employment?

A: The report compiles and analyzes data on graduates' employment by occupation from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology's 'Basic School Survey'.