研究报告：越来越多高学历人才进入制造业

Core Insights - The proportion of recent graduates entering the manufacturing industry has steadily increased, with a notable rise in the number of high-educated individuals pursuing careers in this sector [1][3][4] Group 1: Employment Trends - The percentage of recent bachelor's degree graduates entering the manufacturing sector rose from 17.9% in 2020 to 22.5% in 2024, an increase of 4.6 percentage points [3] - The employment rates in manufacturing are particularly rising in the electronic equipment, machinery, and transportation equipment manufacturing sectors [3][4] Group 2: Educational Background - In 2024, the largest share of graduates entering manufacturing came from mechanical engineering (16.1%), followed by electronic information, business management, computer science, and automation [4] - There has been a significant increase in the proportion of computer science and automation graduates entering the manufacturing sector compared to five years ago, reflecting the industry's shift towards digitalization and intelligent manufacturing [4] Group 3: Higher Education Impact - The proportion of graduates with advanced degrees (those who have pursued further education) entering manufacturing has increased to 23.1% for the 2019 cohort, up from 22.0% in 2018 and 21.7% in 2017 [4][5] - Graduates with advanced degrees report higher job satisfaction (84%) and greater relevance of their work to their field of study (71%) compared to those without advanced degrees, with differences of 6 and 5 percentage points, respectively [5] Group 4: Job Market Dynamics - In manufacturing, the share of advanced degree holders working as digital technology engineers is 12.6%, significantly higher than the 3.9% for those without advanced degrees, indicating a shift towards technology-intensive roles [5] - The manufacturing sector is creating numerous high-tech positions, attracting highly educated talent and enhancing the overall quality and structure of the workforce [5]