Nizhny Novgorod University has entered the top 10 in Russia for graduate salaries.

      On July 1, 2026, 18:58 Society The National Research Nizhny Novgorod State University named after N.I. Lobachevsky has entered the top 10 Russian universities in terms of the salary level of graduates employed in the field of economics and finance. This is stated in a study by the SuperJob service. The ranking took into account data on the incomes of young specialists who graduated from universities in 2020-2025. NNSU took 9th place. The average salary of the university's economics graduates has increased by 10,000 rubles and now amounts to 135,000 rubles per month. At the same time, 78% of graduates remain working in Nizhny Novgorod after graduation. The leader of the ranking remains MGIMO: the median salary of its graduates reaches 230,000 rubles per month, which is 30,000 rubles (+15%) more than a year earlier. The second place is held by HSE with a figure of 200,000 rubles (+5%). The third place is shared by the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation and Lomonosov Moscow State University - both at 195,000 rubles. The Financial University has risen by one position (+8%), while MSU has dropped by one position (+3%). Earlier, we reported that the average salary of Nizhny Novgorod youth is 37,000 rubles. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has channels on Telegram and MAX. Subscribe to stay updated on major events, exclusive materials, and operational information. Copyright © 1999-2025 NIA "Nizhny Novgorod". When reprinting, a hyperlink to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" is mandatory. This resource may contain materials 18+