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Canterbury Christ Church University: graduate earnings and subjects
Quick answer
Five years after graduating, Canterbury Christ Church University graduates had median earnings of £31,800 (middle half: £24,500–£39,200), compared with £33,700 across all GB higher education institutions. 91.2% were in sustained work or further study. The highest-earning subject area was Medical sciences (£45,900). Source: DfE LEO, 2023–24 tax year.
- Median pay after 1 year
- £27,100
- Median pay after 5 years
- £31,800
- In work or study after 5 years
- 91.2%
- Graduates in 5-year cohort
- 2,750
- Subject areas with data
- 23
- CourseToJob subject guides
- 28
What do Canterbury Christ Church University graduates earn by subject?
Official dataMedical sciences graduates had the highest five-year median at Canterbury Christ Church University (£45,900) among subject areas with at least 20 graduates measured. The final column shows the same subject across all GB higher education institutions, for context.
| Subject area | 1 year | 3 years | 5 years | In work or study, 5 yrs | All GB HEIs, 5 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical sciences35 graduates at 5 years | £34,000 | £42,800 | £45,900 | 91.7% | £40,300 |
| Nursing and midwifery435 graduates at 5 years | £35,500 | £36,600 | £39,000 | 93.8% | £37,300 |
| Law140 graduates at 5 years | £27,100 | £29,300 | £35,100 | 93.6% | £33,700 |
| Computing65 graduates at 5 years | £23,100 | £28,500 | £34,800 | 83.1% | £39,900 |
| Politics25 graduates at 5 years | — | £28,500 | £34,600 | 96.1% | £36,600 |
| Business and managementGuides: Accounting and Finance, Business Management, Marketing255 graduates at 5 years | £24,200 | £28,200 | £32,900 | 89.8% | £35,100 |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies20 graduates at 5 years | — | £28,900 | £32,600 | 85.7% | £35,100 |
| Education and teaching605 graduates at 5 years | £27,400 | £29,300 | £32,200 | 90.2% | £29,600 |
| Sport and exercise sciences90 graduates at 5 years | £22,000 | £26,900 | £31,800 | 90.1% | £30,400 |
| Allied health110 graduates at 5 years | £31,100 | £34,000 | £31,500 | 86.4% | £35,200 |
| Media, journalism and communications80 graduates at 5 years | £20,900 | £26,000 | £30,700 | 91.7% | £28,500 |
| Biosciences70 graduates at 5 years | — | £26,400 | £30,400 | 92% | £32,900 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology110 graduates at 5 years | £22,300 | £26,700 | £30,000 | 94.4% | £30,000 |
| English studies75 graduates at 5 years | £20,500 | £22,700 | £30,000 | 92% | £30,400 |
| Health and social care105 graduates at 5 years | £26,400 | £29,600 | £29,600 | 92% | £30,700 |
| General, applied and forensic sciences35 graduates at 5 years | £21,200 | — | £29,600 | 91.8% | £30,000 |
| Agriculture, food and related studies15 graduates at 5 years | — | — | £29,300 | 100% | £29,300 |
| History and archaeology80 graduates at 5 years | £23,800 | £26,700 | £28,900 | 88.4% | £32,600 |
| Psychology130 graduates at 5 years | £20,900 | £26,500 | £28,700 | 94.1% | £29,600 |
| Languages and area studies25 graduates at 5 years | — | — | £27,800 | 95.9% | £35,100 |
| Performing arts110 graduates at 5 years | £17,800 | £22,500 | £26,400 | 89.7% | £26,000 |
| Creative arts and design90 graduates at 5 years | £19,000 | £23,100 | £26,000 | 93.8% | £27,100 |
| Philosophy and religious studies35 graduates at 5 years | — | £22,300 | £25,600 | 81.4% | £33,300 |
| All subjects at Canterbury Christ Church University | £27,100 | £29,600 | £31,800 | 91.2% | £33,700 |
A dash means DfE did not publish a figure, usually because the cohort was small. Each column is a different graduating cohort. Compare subjects nationally.
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Subject guides linked to Canterbury Christ Church University
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- Psychology
Assistant psychologist · Psychological wellbeing practitioner
- Computer Science
Junior software developer · IT support analyst
- Law
Paralegal · Legal assistant
- Business Management
Operations coordinator · Project coordinator
- Mechanical Engineering
Graduate mechanical engineer · CAD technician
- Economics
Economic research assistant · Data analyst
- History
Heritage assistant · Museum assistant
- Biology
Laboratory technician · Research assistant
- Chemistry
Analytical chemist (graduate) · Laboratory technician
- Physics
Graduate physicist · Data analyst
- English
Editorial assistant · Content writer
- Sociology
Social research assistant · Housing officer (entry)
- Politics
Parliamentary assistant · Public affairs assistant
- Accounting and Finance
Accounts assistant · Audit associate
- Civil Engineering
Graduate civil engineer · Site engineer (entry)
- Electrical Engineering
Graduate electrical engineer · Design engineer (entry)
- Biomedical Science
Trainee biomedical scientist · Laboratory technician
- Marketing
Marketing assistant · Digital marketing executive
- Media and Communications
Communications assistant · Social media coordinator
- Geography
GIS technician · Planning assistant
- Mathematics
Data analyst · Actuarial analyst (entry)
- Criminology
Probation services officer · Intelligence researcher (entry)
- International Relations
Policy assistant · NGO programme assistant
- Adult Nursing
Newly qualified adult nurse · Community staff nurse
- Physiotherapy
Newly qualified physiotherapist · Rehabilitation assistant
- Social Work
Newly qualified social worker · Family support worker
- Primary Education
Primary teacher (QTS path) · Teaching assistant
- Medicine
Foundation Year 1 doctor · Foundation Year 2 doctor
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Canterbury Christ Church University: frequently asked questions
How much do Canterbury Christ Church University graduates earn?
DfE LEO data for the 2023–24 tax year shows median earnings for UK-domiciled first-degree graduates of Canterbury Christ Church University of £27,100 one year after graduating, £29,600 after three years and £31,800 after five years. Each figure is a different graduating cohort, and pay varies widely by subject.
Which Canterbury Christ Church University subjects have the highest graduate earnings?
Five years after graduating, the highest median earnings at Canterbury Christ Church University were in Medical sciences (£45,900), Nursing and midwifery (£39,000) and Law (£35,100), among subject areas with at least 20 graduates measured.
Is Canterbury Christ Church University good for graduate employment?
91.2% of Canterbury Christ Church 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 Canterbury Christ Church University?
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