# Durham University: graduate earnings and subjects

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**Quick answer:** Five years after graduating, Durham University graduates had median earnings of £45,400 (middle half: £33,700–£63,700), compared with £33,700 across all GB higher education institutions. 89.8% were in sustained work or further study. The highest-earning subject area was Computing (£69,500). Source: DfE LEO, 2023–24 tax year.

Location: Durham, England. UKPRN 10007143. Official website: https://durham.ac.uk

## What do Durham 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computing | £40,100 | £76,100 | £69,500 | 91.7% | £39,900 |
| Economics | £39,500 | £49,000 | £63,300 | 87.9% | £50,900 |
| Law | £26,000 | £39,000 | £58,400 | 88.2% | £33,700 |
| Business and management | £34,400 | £50,500 | £55,600 | 83.8% | £35,100 |
| Engineering | £34,400 | £45,600 | £54,000 | 96.9% | £43,600 |
| Mathematical sciences | £31,800 | £42,500 | £51,200 | 92.9% | £43,600 |
| Politics | £30,400 | £38,100 | £49,800 | 85% | £36,600 |
| Physics and astronomy | £32,200 | £44,800 | £49,400 | 91% | £42,800 |
| Chemistry | £29,600 | £39,700 | £49,000 | 94.8% | £37,700 |
| Languages and area studies | £29,800 | £37,000 | £46,500 | 87.5% | £35,100 |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies | £27,600 | £37,700 | £45,000 | 89.6% | £35,100 |
| Philosophy and religious studies | £25,300 | £33,300 | £43,600 | 83.3% | £33,300 |
| Allied health | Not published | Not published | £42,800 | 98.1% | £35,200 |
| Biosciences | £28,400 | £33,700 | £42,500 | 92.1% | £32,900 |
| History and archaeology | £29,600 | £34,600 | £40,300 | 87.9% | £32,600 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | £27,100 | £35,100 | £38,100 | 91.3% | £30,000 |
| English studies | £26,400 | £31,100 | £35,900 | 85.1% | £30,400 |
| Sport and exercise sciences | £24,000 | £29,600 | £34,500 | 98% | £30,400 |
| Performing arts | £20,500 | £28,700 | £34,000 | 97.9% | £26,000 |
| Education and teaching | £27,400 | £30,000 | £33,700 | 94.6% | £29,600 |
| Psychology | £24,200 | £33,500 | £32,900 | 92.1% | £29,600 |
| General, applied and forensic sciences | £34,800 | £45,800 | Not published | Not published | £30,000 |
| Combined and general studies | £29,300 | £39,500 | Not published | Not published | £30,700 |
| All subjects at Durham University | £29,500 | £38,100 | £45,400 | 89.8% | £33,700 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much do Durham University graduates earn?

DfE LEO data for the 2023–24 tax year shows median earnings for UK-domiciled first-degree graduates of Durham University of £29,500 one year after graduating, £38,100 after three years and £45,400 after five years. Each figure is a different graduating cohort, and pay varies widely by subject.

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

Five years after graduating, the highest median earnings at Durham University were in Computing (£69,500), Economics (£63,300) and Law (£58,400), among subject areas with at least 20 graduates measured.

### Is Durham University good for graduate employment?

89.8% of Durham 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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