Matching in the dark? Inequalities in student to degree match.
This paper examines inequalities in the match between student and degree quality using linked administrative data from schools, universities and tax authorities. We analyse two measures of match at the university-subject level: undergraduate enrolment qualifications, and graduate earnings. We find for both that disadvantaged students match to lower quality degrees across the entire distribution of achievement, in a setting with uniform fees and a generous financial aid system. While there are negligible gender gaps in academic match, high-attaining women systematically undermatch in terms of expected earnings, driven by subject choice. These inequalities in match are largest among the most undermatched.
Date:
11 October 2021, 12:45 (Monday, 1st week, Michaelmas 2021)
Venue:
Lady Margaret Hall, Norham Gardens OX2 6QA
Venue Details:
Mary O'Brien Room
Speaker:
Dr Gill Wyness (Centre for Education Policy and Equalising Opportunities, UCL)
Organising department:
Department of Education
Organiser:
Professor Steve Strand (University of Oxford)
Organiser contact email address:
steve.strand@education.ox.ac.uk
Host:
Professor Steve Strand (University of Oxford)
Part of:
Quantitative Methods Hub Seminar
Booking required?:
Not required
Cost:
FREE
Audience:
Members of the University only
Editor:
Lani Fukada
