Published on, Sept. 23 -- September 23, 2025 10:05 AM

University graduates in Europe earn significantly more than workers with lower education levels. The Europe university graduate income gap is striking, with highly educated individuals earning 38% more than those with medium education and 68% more than low-education workers. Each additional year of schooling increases income by about 7%, according to the European Commission's 2025 report.

Across the 36 European countries studied, graduates consistently outperform others in earnings. The EU median disposable income in 2024 was €21,644, after taxes and social benefits. People with low education earned €17,517, medium education €21,401, and high education €29,490...