For this purpose, an online survey was conducted among the population over the age of 18 and 1,152 online responses were received (61% of men and 39% of women) from the regions of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
According to the results of the study, the return from the degree of Doctor of Sciences (DSc) in Uzbekistan exceeds 61%, PhD or Candidate of Sciences - 41%. Also, the relative economic value of a bachelor's degree with honors in the labor market is higher by 8.5% compared to ordinary graduates. These assessments allow us to confirm the "payback" of higher and higher quality levels of education, therefore, the time and effort spent on obtaining it.
Among the respondents, the highest average salary falls on those employed in the field of computer technology. They receive salaries from 28% to 37% (depending on the level and duration of education) more than other industries. Economists by 24-37%, financiers by 29-30% and those engaged in professional and scientific and technical activities (legal, consulting, accounting and other professional services) are 27-38% more than the average salary in the republic. Those employed in public administration and defense receive 25-31% more for their work. Representatives of the industrial sector by 22-24% and construction by 25% more.
According to the results of the assessment in Uzbekistan, each additional academic year contributes to an increase in the salary of an employee by an average of 10%, which corresponds to the UN assessment on Education, Science and Culture "Education for the benefit of the people of the planet: building a sustainable future for all" / UNESCO.
The Institute's specialists plan to develop a calculator for calculating the amount of investment needed to achieve a certain profession with a set of necessary skills, competencies and the highest qualifications.
