Rate of financial return to university schooling among lecturers in two public universities in Kenya
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Date
2010-03
Authors
Ogola, Thaddaeus Rugar
Ayodo, T. M. O.
Agak, J. O.
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Publisher
Academic Journals
Abstract
Influence of education on earnings among workers is well documented. However, the level of
relationship that exists between earnings and schooling among lecturers in public universities in Kenya
remain undetermined. The purpose of this study was to establish the financial profitability of university
schooling in Kenya. The study was based on the theory of investment in human capital which states
that earnings rise with additional years of schooling. A combination of descriptive survey and
correlation research designs were used in this study. Study population comprised of 4300 lecturers in
seven public universities in Kenya. Using stratified sampling technique, 253 lecturers were sampled
from two public universities. Primary data on financial costs, earnings, age, schooling, and experience
were obtained through use of a questionnaire while secondary data from official documents provided
additional data on costs. Data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. This study
found that direct cost of obtaining a master degree was significantly different from direct cost of
doctoral degree at p = (.038). F-Statistics showed that a highly significant relationship existed between
level of university schooling and earnings with p-value = 0.000. This study concluded that: direct private
costs of doctoral programmes were higher than direct private costs of master degree; investing in
university schooling was highly profitable; and level of schooling determines lifetime earnings.
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Keywords
Rate of return, University, schooling, lecturers, Kenya
Citation
Educational Research and Reviews Vol. 5(3), pp. 130-148, March 2010