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Imperial College London: graduate earnings and subjects
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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.
- Median pay after 1 year
- £42,000
- Median pay after 5 years
- £57,100
- In work or study after 5 years
- 89.7%
- Graduates in 5-year cohort
- 1,365
- Subject areas with data
- 12
- CourseToJob subject guides
- 11
What do Imperial College London graduates earn by subject?
Official dataComputing graduates had the highest five-year median at Imperial College London (£93,700) among subject areas with at least 20 graduates measured. The final column shows the same subject across all GB higher education institutions, for context.
| Subject area | 1 year | 3 years | 5 years | In work or study, 5 yrs | All GB HEIs, 5 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computing60 graduates at 5 years | £66,200 | £93,000 | £93,700 | 83.6% | £39,900 |
| Mathematical sciences70 graduates at 5 years | £40,600 | £61,100 | £74,700 | 79.6% | £43,600 |
| Physics and astronomy125 graduates at 5 years | £36,300 | £47,200 | £66,600 | 84.3% | £42,800 |
| Chemistry60 graduates at 5 years | £32,800 | £49,400 | £59,700 | 94.9% | £37,700 |
| Materials and technology35 graduates at 5 years | — | £55,300 | £56,900 | 88.9% | £33,700 |
| Medicine and dentistry575 graduates at 5 years | £44,500 | £47,900 | £56,700 | 94.3% | £57,100 |
| EngineeringGuides: Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering225 graduates at 5 years | £37,000 | £47,600 | £56,400 | 84.3% | £43,600 |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies55 graduates at 5 years | — | £42,500 | £54,000 | 86.8% | £35,100 |
| Allied health30 graduates at 5 years | — | — | £47,200 | 96.4% | £35,200 |
| Biosciences120 graduates at 5 years | £29,600 | £35,900 | £43,900 | 90.1% | £32,900 |
| Business and managementGuides: Accounting and Finance, Business Management, Marketing15 graduates at 5 years | — | £46,100 | — | 85.5% | £35,100 |
| Medical sciences | — | £56,700 | — | — | £40,300 |
| All subjects at Imperial College London | £42,000 | £48,300 | £57,100 | 89.7% | £33,700 |
A dash means DfE did not publish a figure, usually because the cohort was small. Each column is a different graduating cohort. Compare subjects nationally.
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Subject guides linked to Imperial College London
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- Computer Science
Junior software developer · IT support analyst
- Mechanical Engineering
Graduate mechanical engineer · CAD technician
- Civil Engineering
Graduate civil engineer · Site engineer (entry)
- Electrical Engineering
Graduate electrical engineer · Design engineer (entry)
- Physics
Graduate physicist · Data analyst
- Chemistry
Analytical chemist (graduate) · Laboratory technician
- Biology
Laboratory technician · Research assistant
- Mathematics
Data analyst · Actuarial analyst (entry)
- Biomedical Science
Trainee biomedical scientist · Laboratory technician
- Business Management
Operations coordinator · Project coordinator
- Medicine
Foundation Year 1 doctor · Foundation Year 2 doctor
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Imperial College London: 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.
How do I apply to Imperial College London?
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