# Imperial College London: graduate earnings and subjects

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**Quick answer:** Five years after graduating, Imperial College London graduates had median earnings of £57,100 (middle half: £45,000–£75,000), compared with £33,700 across all GB higher education institutions. 89.7% were in sustained work or further study. The highest-earning subject area was Computing (£93,700). Source: DfE LEO, 2023–24 tax year.

Location: London, England. UKPRN 10003270. Official website: https://www.imperial.ac.uk

## What do Imperial College London 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 | £66,200 | £93,000 | £93,700 | 83.6% | £39,900 |
| Mathematical sciences | £40,600 | £61,100 | £74,700 | 79.6% | £43,600 |
| Physics and astronomy | £36,300 | £47,200 | £66,600 | 84.3% | £42,800 |
| Chemistry | £32,800 | £49,400 | £59,700 | 94.9% | £37,700 |
| Materials and technology | Not published | £55,300 | £56,900 | 88.9% | £33,700 |
| Medicine and dentistry | £44,500 | £47,900 | £56,700 | 94.3% | £57,100 |
| Engineering | £37,000 | £47,600 | £56,400 | 84.3% | £43,600 |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies | Not published | £42,500 | £54,000 | 86.8% | £35,100 |
| Allied health | Not published | Not published | £47,200 | 96.4% | £35,200 |
| Biosciences | £29,600 | £35,900 | £43,900 | 90.1% | £32,900 |
| Business and management | Not published | £46,100 | Not published | 85.5% | £35,100 |
| Medical sciences | Not published | £56,700 | Not published | Not published | £40,300 |
| All subjects at Imperial College London | £42,000 | £48,300 | £57,100 | 89.7% | £33,700 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much do Imperial College London graduates earn?

DfE LEO data for the 2023–24 tax year shows median earnings for UK-domiciled first-degree graduates of Imperial College London of £42,000 one year after graduating, £48,300 after three years and £57,100 after five years. Each figure is a different graduating cohort, and pay varies widely by subject.

### Which Imperial College London subjects have the highest graduate earnings?

Five years after graduating, the highest median earnings at Imperial College London were in Computing (£93,700), Mathematical sciences (£74,700) and Physics and astronomy (£66,600), among subject areas with at least 20 graduates measured.

### Is Imperial College London good for graduate employment?

89.7% of Imperial College London 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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