The Eagles effect: Two decades of social mobility
The Eagles effect: Two decades of social mobility
To celebrate two decades of ELBA’s graduate social mobility programme Eagles, ELBA has commissioned a piece of research entitled The Eagles effect: Two decades of social mobility.
Written by ELBA’s Head of Research and Impact, Dr Carmen Nicoara, the research combines qualitative and quantitative data, from 255 Eagles, alongside feedback from company representatives. The 20-year impact evaluation reveals exceptional social mobility outcomes.
Key research findings:
- Eagles alumni achieve remarkable earnings progression – earning £55,000 after five years (versus London’s £37,200 graduate median) and reaching £85,000 after 16-20 years, exceeding the UK’s top five highest-paid jobs average.
- Despite 90% starting in entry-level positions, 36% advance to senior roles within 5-10 years, while serving as “agents of cultural change” who reshape workplace inclusion strategies.
- 80% of Eagles alumni now in managerial/professional roles compared to 35% of their parents in routine occupations.
The research was launched at a celebration event at the House of Commons on 23 October 2025.
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