In the Republic and, according to the Cuéntame de México portal —belonging to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi)— In 2020, the national average of schooling was 9.7 years, which is equivalent to having completed secondary school. This figure, although it reflects some progress compared to previous decades, still reveals important educational and economic challenges.
The link between academic training and job income is clear: the more schooling, the better employment opportunities and the greater the ability to generate income. In an increasingly competitive work environment, having higher education translates, in many cases, into accessing positions with better salaries and conditions.
The calculation of the average educational level is obtained by adding the years of study completed by a group of people and dividing that total by the number of individuals. This data provides an overview of the country’s educational level. Between 2000 and 2020, this average grew by 2.2 years, reflecting constant improvement, although not free of regional and social disparities.
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How much does academic level influence salary?
The relationship between studies and remuneration is evident. According to data from Inegi, those who completed university studies earn considerably more than those who only achieved basic education. The information provided by Tell me about Mexico reveals the following:
- Complete primary education
Income between 3,282 and 5,705 pesos per month. - Complete secondary school
Between 4,832 and 7,991 pesos. - Baccalaureate or high school
Between 6,231 and 9,516 pesos. - Degree
Between 11,815 and 16,649 pesos. - Postgraduate
Between 24 thousand 508 and 35 thousand 471 pesos.
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This panorama confirms that academic level is a determining factor in individual economic development, since not all regions of the country have the same levels of schooling. Mexico City tops the list with an average of 11.5 years of formal education, while Chiapas registers only about 8 years.
On the other hand, although young women have surpassed men in average schooling, this is not always reflected in their income. Gender salary differences persist, even among those with the same academic preparation, which shows that school training, although vital, is not enough to achieve true economic equity.
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