In 2015, the average incomes of the population with higher education qualifications were 38% higher than those of students who only completed intermediate education.
Higher education is a beneficial resource; this is indicated by the marked difference between the average income of a higher graduate and that of a person with basic education. Even in times of crisis, education is a crucial tool for escaping from financial instability.
We analyse how opinions on economic redistribution and social protection
depend not only on family incomes, but also on the wages earned by people
in the immediate social environment.
Boys consider that they are more skilled than girls in digital technology
and communication fields, whereas girls feel better prepared in ethical and
security-related aspects.
33% of pupils with lower economic capacity attend private tuition, in
contrast with 57% of pupils with a higher profile. Differentials in
participation in extracurricular activities in relation to economic
capacity are greater in secondary school.
Is the Learning and Performance Improvement Programme (PMAR) effective for
the prevention of early school leaving? According to this study,
participating in the PMAR increases the probability of obtaining an ESO
qualification by 12%.
Some 23.5% of pupils of immigrant origin leave school in the transition
between compulsory and post-compulsory education. We analyse the
differences by pupils' migration status and sex.