# Bath Spa University: graduate earnings and subjects

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**Quick answer:** Five years after graduating, Bath Spa University graduates had median earnings of £28,500 (middle half: £22,300–£34,400), compared with £33,700 across all GB higher education institutions. 91% were in sustained work or further study. The highest-earning subject area was Business and management (£34,000). Source: DfE LEO, 2023–24 tax year.

Location: Bath, England. UKPRN 10000571. Official website: https://bathspa.ac.uk

## What do Bath Spa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business and management | £25,300 | £29,600 | £34,000 | 96% | £35,100 |
| Biosciences | £22,700 | £26,700 | £33,700 | 88.6% | £32,900 |
| History and archaeology | £21,600 | £24,200 | £30,700 | 95.1% | £32,600 |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies | £23,800 | £29,300 | £30,400 | 93.9% | £35,100 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | £23,100 | £25,600 | £29,600 | 92.6% | £30,000 |
| Psychology | £21,200 | £26,000 | £29,300 | 89.7% | £29,600 |
| Education and teaching | £20,500 | £27,800 | £29,300 | 94% | £29,600 |
| Allied health | £21,400 | £28,400 | £28,500 | 96.2% | £35,200 |
| Media, journalism and communications | £22,300 | £24,900 | £28,200 | 91.5% | £28,500 |
| English studies | £22,000 | £25,300 | £27,100 | 90.6% | £30,400 |
| Creative arts and design | £19,400 | £24,200 | £26,500 | 82.1% | £27,100 |
| Performing arts | £16,500 | £24,900 | £26,400 | 90.6% | £26,000 |
| Philosophy and religious studies | Not published | Not published | £25,600 | 100% | £33,300 |
| Computing | £21,800 | £24,500 | £23,800 | 94.4% | £39,900 |
| Economics | £22,300 | Not published | Not published | Not published | £50,900 |
| Materials and technology | £20,500 | Not published | Not published | Not published | £33,700 |
| All subjects at Bath Spa University | £21,000 | £26,000 | £28,500 | 91% | £33,700 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much do Bath Spa University graduates earn?

DfE LEO data for the 2023–24 tax year shows median earnings for UK-domiciled first-degree graduates of Bath Spa University of £21,000 one year after graduating, £26,000 after three years and £28,500 after five years. Each figure is a different graduating cohort, and pay varies widely by subject.

### Which Bath Spa University subjects have the highest graduate earnings?

Five years after graduating, the highest median earnings at Bath Spa University were in Business and management (£34,000), Biosciences (£33,700) and History and archaeology (£30,700), among subject areas with at least 20 graduates measured.

### Is Bath Spa University good for graduate employment?

91% of Bath Spa 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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