# Cardiff University: graduate earnings and subjects

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**Quick answer:** Five years after graduating, Cardiff University graduates had median earnings of £37,300 (middle half: £29,300–£49,000), compared with £33,700 across all GB higher education institutions. 92% were in sustained work or further study. The highest-earning subject area was Medicine and dentistry (£55,300). Source: DfE LEO, 2023–24 tax year.

Location: Cardiff, Wales. UKPRN 10007814. Official website: https://cardiff.ac.uk

## What do Cardiff 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine and dentistry | £44,300 | £52,300 | £55,300 | 91.3% | £57,100 |
| Economics | £28,400 | £38,400 | £49,000 | 90.9% | £50,900 |
| Computing | £33,300 | £41,500 | £46,800 | 89.6% | £39,900 |
| Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy | £31,500 | £37,000 | £44,700 | 94.5% | £42,100 |
| Business and management | £26,200 | £33,300 | £43,200 | 89.7% | £35,100 |
| Medical sciences | £32,000 | £37,000 | £42,800 | 92.9% | £40,300 |
| Mathematical sciences | £27,800 | £36,600 | £42,100 | 94.2% | £43,600 |
| Physics and astronomy | £28,900 | £34,400 | £41,900 | 80.3% | £42,800 |
| Engineering | £30,400 | £37,300 | £41,400 | 92.2% | £43,600 |
| Law | £22,500 | £28,200 | £38,800 | 93.9% | £33,700 |
| Politics | £25,300 | £29,600 | £38,400 | 89.2% | £36,600 |
| Allied health | £27,800 | £35,100 | £37,700 | 94.6% | £35,200 |
| Chemistry | £27,400 | £31,100 | £37,300 | 94.7% | £37,700 |
| Architecture, building and planning | £25,600 | £33,700 | £37,300 | 95.5% | £38,100 |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies | £25,300 | £30,700 | £37,000 | 92.3% | £35,100 |
| Nursing and midwifery | £31,700 | £34,800 | £35,900 | 95.3% | £37,300 |
| Biosciences | £25,600 | £31,700 | £35,500 | 93.1% | £32,900 |
| Education and teaching | Not published | £28,200 | £34,000 | 88.7% | £29,600 |
| Psychology | £22,700 | £29,300 | £33,700 | 90.6% | £29,600 |
| Celtic studies | Not published | Not published | £32,900 | 97.6% | £32,200 |
| Media, journalism and communications | £23,400 | £27,400 | £32,200 | 92% | £28,500 |
| Languages and area studies | £23,600 | £27,600 | £31,500 | 85.9% | £35,100 |
| History and archaeology | £22,300 | £27,100 | £31,500 | 91.8% | £32,600 |
| English studies | £22,000 | £27,400 | £31,300 | 89.2% | £30,400 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | £22,300 | £27,800 | £31,100 | 93.7% | £30,000 |
| Performing arts | £18,000 | £26,400 | £28,900 | 92.2% | £26,000 |
| General, applied and forensic sciences | Not published | Not published | £28,500 | 94.4% | £30,000 |
| Philosophy and religious studies | £22,700 | £28,900 | £27,400 | 91.2% | £33,300 |
| All subjects at Cardiff University | £27,800 | £32,600 | £37,300 | 92% | £33,700 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much do Cardiff University graduates earn?

DfE LEO data for the 2023–24 tax year shows median earnings for UK-domiciled first-degree graduates of Cardiff University of £27,800 one year after graduating, £32,600 after three years and £37,300 after five years. Each figure is a different graduating cohort, and pay varies widely by subject.

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

Five years after graduating, the highest median earnings at Cardiff University were in Medicine and dentistry (£55,300), Economics (£49,000) and Computing (£46,800), among subject areas with at least 20 graduates measured.

### Is Cardiff University good for graduate employment?

92% of Cardiff 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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