Polytechnic Graduates SingaporePolytechnic Graduates Singapore
Official polytechnic graduate data from SingStat. 18,903 students graduated in 2024, down from 25,104 in 2016. Real data from Table M850751.
Polytechnic
Graduates 2024
Institutions
5 Polytechnics
Gender Split
Male Graduates
of total
10-Year Trend
From 2016 Peak
Polytechnic Graduates Trend (2015-2024)
Full-time diploma graduates by gender
Data Sources
Polytechnic Graduates Data
- • Source: Singapore Department of Statistics (SingStat)
- • Table ID: M850751 ↗
- • Provider: Ministry of Education (MOE)
- • Coverage: Full-time diploma graduates
Key Statistics (2024)
- • Total Graduates: 18,903
- • Male: 9,820 (52.0%)
- • Female: 9,083 (48.0%)
- • Peak Year: 25,104 (2016)
Singapore's 5 Polytechnics
Singapore Polytechnic
Oldest poly (1954). Strong in Engineering & Design.
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Largest poly. Known for Business & IT courses.
Temasek Polytechnic
Strong Design school. Popular Hospitality courses.
Nanyang Polytechnic
Known for Engineering & Health Sciences.
Republic Polytechnic
Newest poly (2002). Problem-based learning focus.
Key Insights (Based on Real Data)
Declining Graduates
Poly graduates dropped 24.7% from peak of 25,104 (2016) to 18,903 (2024), reflecting lower birth rates and enrollment.
Gender Distribution
Males consistently outnumber females (52% vs 48%), with male-dominated engineering courses a key factor.
Graduate Employment
Median starting salary for poly graduates is ~$2,900/month. About 30% continue to university for degree.