# Glasgow Caledonian University: graduate earnings and subjects

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**Quick answer:** Five years after graduating, Glasgow Caledonian University graduates had median earnings of £34,800 (middle half: £26,700–£42,800), compared with £33,700 across all GB higher education institutions. 90.7% were in sustained work or further study. The highest-earning subject area was Architecture, building and planning (£43,700). Source: DfE LEO, 2023–24 tax year.

Location: Glasgow, Scotland. UKPRN 10007762. Official website: https://www.gcu.ac.uk

## What do Glasgow Caledonian 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 | £34,000 | £39,900 | £43,700 | 89.8% | £38,100 |
| Engineering | £29,300 | £37,000 | £40,600 | 89.3% | £43,600 |
| Health and social care | £38,400 | £40,800 | £40,100 | 93.7% | £30,700 |
| Medical sciences | £31,700 | £36,600 | £39,200 | 92.9% | £40,300 |
| Nursing and midwifery | £34,000 | £39,200 | £38,100 | 95.1% | £37,300 |
| Law | £22,700 | £26,500 | £37,000 | 91.8% | £33,700 |
| Allied health | £29,300 | £34,200 | £35,900 | 94.6% | £35,200 |
| Creative arts and design | £22,000 | £26,400 | £33,700 | 86.2% | £27,100 |
| Biosciences | Not published | £28,200 | £33,700 | 96% | £32,900 |
| Computing | £28,700 | £30,000 | £33,300 | 87.4% | £39,900 |
| Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy | £26,200 | Not published | £32,900 | 96.3% | £42,100 |
| Business and management | £25,300 | £28,200 | £31,500 | 87.6% | £35,100 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | £22,700 | £25,800 | £30,000 | 88.7% | £30,000 |
| Media, journalism and communications | £23,200 | £25,600 | £28,900 | 91.6% | £28,500 |
| General, applied and forensic sciences | £23,800 | £28,900 | £28,500 | 93.8% | £30,000 |
| Psychology | £22,000 | £23,400 | £26,000 | 89% | £29,600 |
| Medicine and dentistry | £28,300 | Not published | Not published | Not published | £57,100 |
| Materials and technology | £15,000 | £25,800 | Not published | Not published | £33,700 |
| Agriculture, food and related studies | Not published | £30,000 | Not published | Not published | £29,300 |
| All subjects at Glasgow Caledonian University | £28,500 | £32,900 | £34,800 | 90.7% | £33,700 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much do Glasgow Caledonian University graduates earn?

DfE LEO data for the 2023–24 tax year shows median earnings for UK-domiciled first-degree graduates of Glasgow Caledonian University of £28,500 one year after graduating, £32,900 after three years and £34,800 after five years. Each figure is a different graduating cohort, and pay varies widely by subject.

### Which Glasgow Caledonian University subjects have the highest graduate earnings?

Five years after graduating, the highest median earnings at Glasgow Caledonian University were in Architecture, building and planning (£43,700), Engineering (£40,600) and Health and social care (£40,100), among subject areas with at least 20 graduates measured.

### Is Glasgow Caledonian University good for graduate employment?

90.7% of Glasgow Caledonian 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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