Apprenticeship or studies?

Comparing salaries: what pays off in the end

Apprentices start their careers early and also have a number of other advantages.(Bild: Robert Kneschke)

Many young people are faced with the big question after their eighth or ninth school year: start an apprenticeship or continue their school career? Financially, both paths have their attractions. While an apprenticeship offers the lure of quick financial independence, the average student does not start their career until the age of 27. So does studying pay off financially at all? Krone+ has done the math.

The length of an academic career depends on many factors. Especially during puberty, when important decisions are being made about their future careers, many young people's minds are racing. In addition to the careers of friends and personal interests, financial considerations also play a role in the choice of education.