# Aberystwyth University: graduate earnings and subjects

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**Quick answer:** Five years after graduating, Aberystwyth University graduates had median earnings of £28,500 (middle half: £22,300–£35,500), compared with £33,700 across all GB higher education institutions. 90.2% were in sustained work or further study. The highest-earning subject area was Computing (£41,400). Source: DfE LEO, 2023–24 tax year.

Location: Aberystwyth, Wales. UKPRN 10007856. Official website: https://www.aber.ac.uk/en

## What do Aberystwyth 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 | £33,700 | £41,400 | 87.8% | £39,900 |
| Physics and astronomy | £20,100 | £31,100 | £35,500 | 89.6% | £42,800 |
| Celtic studies | Not published | Not published | £33,700 | 98.7% | £32,200 |
| Politics | £22,000 | £25,600 | £32,200 | 88% | £36,600 |
| Mathematical sciences | £26,400 | £27,800 | £31,800 | 100% | £43,600 |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies | £23,400 | £27,100 | £30,400 | 92.7% | £35,100 |
| Business and management | £24,900 | £25,300 | £30,000 | 90.2% | £35,100 |
| Sport and exercise sciences | Not published | Not published | £29,600 | 90.5% | £30,400 |
| Agriculture, food and related studies | £23,800 | £24,500 | £29,300 | 81.5% | £29,300 |
| Biosciences | £24,200 | £25,300 | £27,800 | 91.3% | £32,900 |
| Psychology | £22,000 | £23,800 | £27,800 | 90.4% | £29,600 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | £21,600 | £22,300 | £27,400 | 90.7% | £30,000 |
| Law | £24,200 | £24,200 | £26,700 | 89.1% | £33,700 |
| History and archaeology | £20,100 | £24,500 | £26,000 | 89.5% | £32,600 |
| English studies | £20,500 | £22,000 | £25,300 | 96% | £30,400 |
| Performing arts | Not published | £22,300 | £24,200 | 90.5% | £26,000 |
| Education and teaching | Not published | £25,300 | £23,800 | 86.8% | £29,600 |
| Media, journalism and communications | £20,900 | £22,000 | £22,700 | 90.4% | £28,500 |
| Creative arts and design | £17,600 | £22,000 | £21,600 | 85.2% | £27,100 |
| All subjects at Aberystwyth University | £22,700 | £25,300 | £28,500 | 90.2% | £33,700 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much do Aberystwyth University graduates earn?

DfE LEO data for the 2023–24 tax year shows median earnings for UK-domiciled first-degree graduates of Aberystwyth University of £22,700 one year after graduating, £25,300 after three years and £28,500 after five years. Each figure is a different graduating cohort, and pay varies widely by subject.

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

Five years after graduating, the highest median earnings at Aberystwyth University were in Computing (£41,400), Physics and astronomy (£35,500) and Celtic studies (£33,700), among subject areas with at least 20 graduates measured.

### Is Aberystwyth University good for graduate employment?

90.2% of Aberystwyth 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.

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