# De Montfort University: graduate earnings and subjects

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**Quick answer:** Five years after graduating, De Montfort University graduates had median earnings of £30,400 (middle half: £24,200–£39,200), compared with £33,700 across all GB higher education institutions. 88.3% were in sustained work or further study. The highest-earning subject area was Nursing and midwifery (£38,400). Source: DfE LEO, 2023–24 tax year.

Location: Leicester, England. UKPRN 10001883. Official website: http://www.dmu.ac.uk

## What do De Montfort 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing and midwifery | £38,800 | £38,100 | £38,400 | 93.6% | £37,300 |
| Computing | £28,500 | £31,800 | £36,200 | 85.3% | £39,900 |
| Health and social care | £31,500 | £31,100 | £35,900 | 97.1% | £30,700 |
| Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy | £22,300 | £39,000 | £35,900 | 95.3% | £42,100 |
| Economics | £26,000 | £28,900 | £35,100 | 85.4% | £50,900 |
| Medical sciences | £24,500 | £26,400 | £35,100 | 94.7% | £40,300 |
| Engineering | £30,200 | £31,800 | £34,800 | 90.3% | £43,600 |
| Chemistry | £24,200 | £31,800 | £34,800 | 92.2% | £37,700 |
| Physics and astronomy | Not published | Not published | £33,300 | 94.1% | £42,800 |
| Mathematical sciences | Not published | £31,700 | £32,600 | 91.7% | £43,600 |
| Allied health | £28,200 | £32,500 | £31,800 | 87% | £35,200 |
| Business and management | £24,200 | £27,800 | £31,800 | 83.3% | £35,100 |
| General, applied and forensic sciences | £23,400 | £25,300 | £30,400 | 87.5% | £30,000 |
| Architecture, building and planning | £22,300 | £24,900 | £29,500 | 94.4% | £38,100 |
| Politics | £23,800 | £27,400 | £29,300 | 78.7% | £36,600 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | £22,700 | £26,700 | £28,500 | 92.4% | £30,000 |
| History and archaeology | £22,100 | £26,400 | £28,500 | 91.7% | £32,600 |
| Psychology | £21,600 | £24,900 | £28,200 | 90.7% | £29,600 |
| Law | £23,100 | £25,600 | £27,800 | 87.1% | £33,700 |
| Creative arts and design | £21,600 | £24,900 | £27,100 | 86.5% | £27,100 |
| Media, journalism and communications | £21,600 | £24,900 | £26,400 | 86.1% | £28,500 |
| English studies | £21,200 | £24,200 | £26,000 | 90.8% | £30,400 |
| Education and teaching | £20,500 | £24,900 | £26,000 | 84.8% | £29,600 |
| Performing arts | £17,900 | £23,100 | £25,600 | 91.4% | £26,000 |
| Materials and technology | Not published | £24,300 | £24,900 | 85.7% | £33,700 |
| All subjects at De Montfort University | £24,500 | £27,800 | £30,400 | 88.3% | £33,700 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much do De Montfort University graduates earn?

DfE LEO data for the 2023–24 tax year shows median earnings for UK-domiciled first-degree graduates of De Montfort University of £24,500 one year after graduating, £27,800 after three years and £30,400 after five years. Each figure is a different graduating cohort, and pay varies widely by subject.

### Which De Montfort University subjects have the highest graduate earnings?

Five years after graduating, the highest median earnings at De Montfort University were in Nursing and midwifery (£38,400), Computing (£36,200) and Health and social care (£35,900), among subject areas with at least 20 graduates measured.

### Is De Montfort University good for graduate employment?

88.3% of De Montfort 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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