# Anglia Ruskin University: graduate earnings and subjects

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**Quick answer:** Five years after graduating, Anglia Ruskin University graduates had median earnings of £32,900 (middle half: £24,200–£42,800), compared with £33,700 across all GB higher education institutions. 88.6% were in sustained work or further study. The highest-earning subject area was Architecture, building and planning (£54,400). Source: DfE LEO, 2023–24 tax year.

Location: Cambridge, England. UKPRN 10000291. Official website: https://aru.ac.uk

## What do Anglia Ruskin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture, building and planning | £44,500 | £52,700 | £54,400 | 89.5% | £38,100 |
| Economics | Not published | Not published | £48,700 | 94.1% | £50,900 |
| Medical sciences | £24,900 | £30,000 | £44,300 | 90.9% | £40,300 |
| Engineering | £36,200 | £36,600 | £43,600 | 87.3% | £43,600 |
| Allied health | £33,700 | £34,800 | £38,800 | 89.3% | £35,200 |
| Nursing and midwifery | £36,600 | £36,600 | £37,300 | 92% | £37,300 |
| Health and social care | £26,400 | £27,800 | £36,600 | 88.4% | £30,700 |
| Computing | £27,400 | £27,400 | £34,200 | 87.2% | £39,900 |
| Business and management | £27,400 | £29,300 | £33,300 | 84.8% | £35,100 |
| Law | £23,800 | £26,700 | £33,300 | 83.6% | £33,700 |
| Politics | Not published | Not published | £31,800 | 83.3% | £36,600 |
| Materials and technology | Not published | £25,400 | £31,100 | 93.3% | £33,700 |
| Sport and exercise sciences | £22,300 | £25,600 | £30,400 | 92% | £30,400 |
| General, applied and forensic sciences | £23,800 | £26,700 | £29,300 | 92.9% | £30,000 |
| Biosciences | £21,800 | £24,000 | £29,300 | 90.7% | £32,900 |
| Psychology | £22,700 | £27,100 | £28,500 | 89.4% | £29,600 |
| History and archaeology | Not published | £26,000 | £28,500 | 84.3% | £32,600 |
| Education and teaching | £23,100 | £29,300 | £27,400 | 89.7% | £29,600 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | £20,900 | £26,000 | £27,400 | 88.6% | £30,000 |
| English studies | £19,000 | £25,100 | £27,400 | 91.5% | £30,400 |
| Media, journalism and communications | Not published | £25,600 | £27,400 | 82.8% | £28,500 |
| Philosophy and religious studies | Not published | Not published | £27,400 | 94.9% | £33,300 |
| Creative arts and design | £18,300 | £23,800 | £23,800 | 85.7% | £27,100 |
| Performing arts | £17,000 | £22,300 | £23,400 | 82.1% | £26,000 |
| Veterinary sciences | £27,100 | Not published | Not published | Not published | £39,900 |
| All subjects at Anglia Ruskin University | £27,800 | £29,300 | £32,900 | 88.6% | £33,700 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much do Anglia Ruskin University graduates earn?

DfE LEO data for the 2023–24 tax year shows median earnings for UK-domiciled first-degree graduates of Anglia Ruskin University of £27,800 one year after graduating, £29,300 after three years and £32,900 after five years. Each figure is a different graduating cohort, and pay varies widely by subject.

### Which Anglia Ruskin University subjects have the highest graduate earnings?

Five years after graduating, the highest median earnings at Anglia Ruskin University were in Architecture, building and planning (£54,400), Economics (£48,700) and Medical sciences (£44,300), among subject areas with at least 20 graduates measured.

### Is Anglia Ruskin University good for graduate employment?

88.6% of Anglia Ruskin 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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