International graduates found to earn less than Canadian peers

• New information from Statistics Canada shows that international graduates obtain average salaries 20% lower than Canadian students' incomes. Bachelor's degree holders show the most pronounced wage differences because international graduates experience three-fold higher selection into sales and service positions which mainly include retail and call center work. 

• The research analysis of the 2020 graduating class indicates international graduates achieved an employment rate of 88.6% three years after graduation which is slightly lower than the 91% employment rate of domestic students. 

• The income disparity continues to exist between international graduates and Canadian graduates who hold master's or doctorate degrees in natural and applied science disciplines despite their higher prevalence among these groups. 

• The 2023 employment statistics show that natural and applied sciences roles employed 46% of graduate students from abroad who studied at advanced levels. This percentage outweighs the 21% rate of Canadian citizens in these fields. 

• Research indicates that earnings between international students and their local peers become comparable when both groups graduate from the exact universities. Data inconsistency emerges when analyzing information from across the country because it expands beyond particular institutions and educational histories. 

• Intercultural adaptation together with small professional relationships and language barriers create obstacles for international degree holders who attempt to get positions with high salaries.

• This study reveals the necessity of specific initiatives that assist international graduates in entering suitable occupations based on their educational background while seeking to reduce the wage difference with domestic graduates in Canada.