Working Conditions of Graduates from Higher Education Institutions in Mexico

This paper provides one perspective for studying college students by focusing on working conditions and their relationship with the type of institution: public or private. The study explores differences in labor market integration among graduates based on the university where they studied, uisng the...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores: Murillo García, Favio, Montaño Ulloa, Paulina Yolanda
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2018
País:México
Institución:UNIVERSIDAD AUTÓNOMA DE BAJA CALIFORNIA
Repositorio:Revista Electrónica de Investigacion Educativa
Idioma:español
OAI Identifier:oai:ojs.redie.uabc.mx:article/1644
Acceso en línea:https://redie.uabc.mx/redie/article/view/1644
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Universities
conditions of employment
job satisfaction.
Universidad
condiciones de empleo
satisfacción en el trabajo.
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Sumario:This paper provides one perspective for studying college students by focusing on working conditions and their relationship with the type of institution: public or private. The study explores differences in labor market integration among graduates based on the university where they studied, uisng the following indicators: speed of incorporation, consistency between education and employment, and working conditions. The database analyzed was taken from the PROFLEX survey, conducted in nine institutions in Mexico – six public state universities and three private elite universities. The results show that graduates from private higher education institutions appear to enjoy better working conditions in terms of salary, job stability, and positions held. However, their labor market integration is slower compared to their counterparts from public schools.