Does where I study make a difference?

The type of place you study with can also affect income. This table shows average annual income the 2008/09 financial year, depending on which type of place studied.

Those who study at universities generally earn more, likely because they also study at higher levels.

The age you leave study	Provider type	Average income 1 year post-study
16 - 19		2005	2006	2007
	University	$22,420	$22,360	$21,650
	Institute of Technology/Polytechnic (ITP)	$19,770	$20,330	$20,110
	Wānanga	$15,080	$15,710	$14,370
	Private Training Establishment (PTE)	$17,930	$18,780	$17,990

The age you leave study	Provider type	Average income 1 year post-study
20 - 24		2005	2006	2007
	University	$32,880	$34,160	$34,150
	Institute of Technology/Polytechnic (ITP)	$27,210	$28,450	$27,790
	Wānanga	$22,470	$22,530	$22,560
	Private Training Establishment (PTE)	$24,870	$24,580	$23,810

The age you leave study	Provider type	Average income 1 year post-study
25 - 39		2005	2006	2007
	University	$39,530	$41,390	$42,330
	Institute of Technology/Polytechnic (ITP)	$31,850	$33,250	$34,050
	Wānanga	$26,850	$28,160	$29,780
	Private Training Establishment (PTE)	$24,990	$25,360	$25,200

The age you leave study	Provider type	Average income 1 year post-study
40 - 64		2005	2006	2007
	University	$40,310	$42,140	$44,460
	Institute of Technology/Polytechnic (ITP)	$29,850	$31,760	$32,880
	Wānanga	$24,980	$27,390	$28,770
	Private Training Establishment (PTE)	$22,690	$23,300	$22,330

(Source: Stats NZ Student Loans Database)

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