# Coventry University: graduate earnings and subjects

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**Quick answer:** Five years after graduating, Coventry University graduates had median earnings of £33,700 (middle half: £26,000–£42,800), compared with £33,700 across all GB higher education institutions. 87.8% were in sustained work or further study. The highest-earning subject area was Architecture, building and planning (£46,800). Source: DfE LEO, 2023–24 tax year.

Location: Coventry, England. UKPRN 10001726. Official website: https://www.coventry.ac.uk

## What do Coventry 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 | £28,200 | £38,800 | £46,800 | 84.4% | £38,100 |
| Engineering | £30,400 | £35,100 | £42,500 | 88.5% | £43,600 |
| Computing | £29,300 | £35,200 | £41,700 | 86.5% | £39,900 |
| Economics | £26,400 | £32,200 | £40,600 | 84.6% | £50,900 |
| Nursing and midwifery | £35,300 | £35,100 | £37,300 | 92.5% | £37,300 |
| Mathematical sciences | £30,700 | £32,200 | £37,000 | 92.6% | £43,600 |
| Allied health | £29,300 | £33,300 | £35,500 | 91.2% | £35,200 |
| Politics | £23,100 | £30,000 | £34,800 | 80.3% | £36,600 |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies | £25,600 | £29,600 | £34,400 | 90.7% | £35,100 |
| Materials and technology | Not published | Not published | £33,700 | 94.4% | £33,700 |
| Business and management | £25,600 | £28,200 | £33,300 | 85.6% | £35,100 |
| Medical sciences | £24,200 | £27,800 | £32,900 | 89.2% | £40,300 |
| Biosciences | £22,900 | £25,300 | £32,900 | 83.5% | £32,900 |
| Sport and exercise sciences | £23,800 | £26,500 | £32,200 | 92.3% | £30,400 |
| General, applied and forensic sciences | £24,200 | £25,600 | £30,700 | 84% | £30,000 |
| History and archaeology | £23,100 | £26,000 | £30,700 | 91.7% | £32,600 |
| English studies | £21,600 | £27,100 | £30,700 | 85.4% | £30,400 |
| Psychology | £21,200 | £26,400 | £30,000 | 86% | £29,600 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | £23,100 | £27,100 | £29,300 | 86.3% | £30,000 |
| Law | £21,800 | £25,600 | £28,900 | 88.1% | £33,700 |
| Media, journalism and communications | £22,000 | £26,000 | £28,200 | 88.5% | £28,500 |
| Creative arts and design | £21,200 | £25,300 | £27,800 | 84.1% | £27,100 |
| Health and social care | £32,000 | £28,900 | £27,600 | 89.5% | £30,700 |
| Languages and area studies | Not published | £28,900 | £26,000 | 87.5% | £35,100 |
| Performing arts | £16,100 | £23,600 | £25,100 | 87.5% | £26,000 |
| Education and teaching | £17,900 | £22,000 | Not published | Not published | £29,600 |
| All subjects at Coventry University | £26,700 | £29,600 | £33,700 | 87.8% | £33,700 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much do Coventry University graduates earn?

DfE LEO data for the 2023–24 tax year shows median earnings for UK-domiciled first-degree graduates of Coventry University of £26,700 one year after graduating, £29,600 after three years and £33,700 after five years. Each figure is a different graduating cohort, and pay varies widely by subject.

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

Five years after graduating, the highest median earnings at Coventry University were in Architecture, building and planning (£46,800), Engineering (£42,500) and Computing (£41,700), among subject areas with at least 20 graduates measured.

### Is Coventry University good for graduate employment?

87.8% of Coventry 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 Coventry University?

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