# Kingston University: graduate earnings and subjects

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**Quick answer:** Five years after graduating, Kingston University graduates had median earnings of £34,000 (middle half: £25,600–£43,200), compared with £33,700 across all GB higher education institutions. 84.6% were in sustained work or further study. The highest-earning subject area was Nursing and midwifery (£41,700). Source: DfE LEO, 2023–24 tax year.

Location: London, England. UKPRN 10003678. Official website: https://www.kingston.ac.uk

## What do Kingston 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 | Not published | £40,300 | £41,700 | 89.6% | £37,300 |
| Engineering | £30,700 | £33,300 | £40,600 | 89.1% | £43,600 |
| Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy | £25,600 | £30,700 | £39,200 | 86.9% | £42,100 |
| Computing | £26,000 | £30,400 | £37,700 | 78.3% | £39,900 |
| Sport and exercise sciences | Not published | £31,400 | £37,100 | 81.8% | £30,400 |
| Architecture, building and planning | £24,500 | £35,200 | £35,900 | 83.1% | £38,100 |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies | Not published | £30,400 | £35,900 | 89% | £35,100 |
| Business and management | £26,400 | £29,300 | £35,500 | 80.3% | £35,100 |
| Mathematical sciences | Not published | £30,000 | £35,100 | 84.2% | £43,600 |
| Chemistry | £26,000 | £28,900 | £34,400 | 89.1% | £37,700 |
| Law | £23,800 | £27,400 | £33,700 | 86.4% | £33,700 |
| Economics | £24,200 | £27,800 | £32,600 | 74.5% | £50,900 |
| Media, journalism and communications | £22,300 | £26,000 | £31,500 | 82.8% | £28,500 |
| Health and social care | £30,700 | £35,500 | £31,100 | 87.9% | £30,700 |
| Allied health | Not published | £27,800 | £31,100 | 79.2% | £35,200 |
| Biosciences | Not published | £27,400 | £31,100 | 85.7% | £32,900 |
| Education and teaching | £26,700 | £30,400 | £30,900 | 90.3% | £29,600 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | £26,000 | £28,500 | £30,300 | 84.8% | £30,000 |
| English studies | £19,000 | £26,400 | £30,000 | 82.6% | £30,400 |
| Politics | Not published | £24,200 | £30,000 | 67.4% | £36,600 |
| Creative arts and design | £22,000 | £27,100 | £29,600 | 82.3% | £27,100 |
| Psychology | £22,300 | £26,000 | £28,900 | 89.1% | £29,600 |
| History and archaeology | Not published | Not published | £28,900 | 81.5% | £32,600 |
| Performing arts | £17,200 | £24,500 | £26,000 | 81% | £26,000 |
| General, applied and forensic sciences | £22,500 | Not published | Not published | Not published | £30,000 |
| Medical sciences | £21,600 | £28,100 | Not published | Not published | £40,300 |
| All subjects at Kingston University | £24,500 | £30,000 | £34,000 | 84.6% | £33,700 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much do Kingston University graduates earn?

DfE LEO data for the 2023–24 tax year shows median earnings for UK-domiciled first-degree graduates of Kingston University of £24,500 one year after graduating, £30,000 after three years and £34,000 after five years. Each figure is a different graduating cohort, and pay varies widely by subject.

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

Five years after graduating, the highest median earnings at Kingston University were in Nursing and midwifery (£41,700), Engineering (£40,600) and Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy (£39,200), among subject areas with at least 20 graduates measured.

### Is Kingston University good for graduate employment?

84.6% of Kingston 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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