# Abertay University: graduate earnings and subjects

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**Quick answer:** Five years after graduating, Abertay University graduates had median earnings of £31,500 (middle half: £24,900–£38,800), compared with £33,700 across all GB higher education institutions. 87.1% were in sustained work or further study. The highest-earning subject area was Computing (£45,800). Source: DfE LEO, 2023–24 tax year.

Location: Dundee, Scotland. UKPRN 10007849. Official website: https://www.abertay.ac.uk/

## What do Abertay University graduates earn by subject?

Median earnings of UK-domiciled first-degree graduates by CAH level 2 subject area, tax year 2023–24. Source: DfE LEO provider-level data (https://department-for-education.shinyapps.io/leo-provider-dashboard/). Unadjusted; not a ranking of teaching quality.

| Subject area | 1 year | 3 years | 5 years | In work or study, 5 yrs | All GB HEIs, 5 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computing | £27,800 | £28,500 | £45,800 | 89% | £39,900 |
| Nursing and midwifery | £34,800 | Not published | £42,100 | 94.7% | £37,300 |
| Engineering | Not published | Not published | £34,200 | 88% | £43,600 |
| Agriculture, food and related studies | £23,400 | £27,100 | £33,500 | 80.4% | £29,300 |
| General, applied and forensic sciences | Not published | £27,100 | £33,300 | 94.1% | £30,000 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | £23,100 | £27,100 | £31,800 | 90.2% | £30,000 |
| Biosciences | Not published | Not published | £31,800 | 84.6% | £32,900 |
| Business and management | £23,800 | £26,400 | £30,000 | 86.1% | £35,100 |
| Sport and exercise sciences | £21,600 | £25,600 | £28,700 | 84.2% | £30,400 |
| Psychology | £23,100 | £25,600 | £28,200 | 93.3% | £29,600 |
| Creative arts and design | £22,000 | Not published | £26,700 | 82.2% | £27,100 |
| Medical sciences | £25,300 | £30,400 | Not published | Not published | £40,300 |
| Law | £20,900 | £29,600 | Not published | 92.9% | £33,700 |
| All subjects at Abertay University | £24,200 | £27,400 | £31,500 | 87.1% | £33,700 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much do Abertay University graduates earn?

DfE LEO data for the 2023–24 tax year shows median earnings for UK-domiciled first-degree graduates of Abertay University of £24,200 one year after graduating, £27,400 after three years and £31,500 after five years. Each figure is a different graduating cohort, and pay varies widely by subject.

### Which Abertay University subjects have the highest graduate earnings?

Five years after graduating, the highest median earnings at Abertay University were in Computing (£45,800), Nursing and midwifery (£42,100) and Engineering (£34,200), among subject areas with at least 20 graduates measured.

### Is Abertay University good for graduate employment?

87.1% of Abertay University first-degree graduates were in sustained employment, further study or both five years after graduating, against 88.7% across all GB higher education institutions. Outcomes reflect subject mix, entry grades and where graduates live as well as the university, so compare the specific subject you want to study.

### How do I apply to Abertay University?

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