# Lancaster University: graduate earnings and subjects

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**Quick answer:** Five years after graduating, Lancaster University graduates had median earnings of £36,200 (middle half: £28,200–£48,300), compared with £33,700 across all GB higher education institutions. 90.3% were in sustained work or further study. The highest-earning subject area was Medicine and dentistry (£55,100). Source: DfE LEO, 2023–24 tax year.

Location: Lancaster, England. UKPRN 10007768. Official website: https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/

## What do Lancaster 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine and dentistry | £45,200 | £52,000 | £55,100 | 97.9% | £57,100 |
| Computing | £33,700 | £37,300 | £47,600 | 87.8% | £39,900 |
| Economics | £32,600 | £36,600 | £45,400 | 91.7% | £50,900 |
| Business and management | £27,800 | £32,600 | £45,000 | 87.6% | £35,100 |
| Mathematical sciences | £28,900 | £34,800 | £42,500 | 87.4% | £43,600 |
| Engineering | £30,200 | £37,000 | £41,000 | 90.2% | £43,600 |
| Politics | £24,200 | £30,700 | £38,800 | 91% | £36,600 |
| Allied health | Not published | Not published | £37,500 | 86.7% | £35,200 |
| Physics and astronomy | £32,200 | £38,100 | £37,300 | 91.4% | £42,800 |
| Law | £22,000 | £26,000 | £37,000 | 88.7% | £33,700 |
| Health and social care | £32,200 | £30,900 | £35,100 | 100% | £30,700 |
| General, applied and forensic sciences | Not published | £33,900 | £34,000 | 96.6% | £30,000 |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies | £25,600 | £29,800 | £33,300 | 91.4% | £35,100 |
| Philosophy and religious studies | £23,800 | £27,400 | £32,900 | 90% | £33,300 |
| Chemistry | Not published | Not published | £32,200 | 83.3% | £37,700 |
| History and archaeology | £23,100 | £27,800 | £31,500 | 95.2% | £32,600 |
| Biosciences | £25,600 | £27,800 | £30,900 | 91.9% | £32,900 |
| English studies | £22,300 | £26,700 | £28,200 | 90.7% | £30,400 |
| Psychology | £22,300 | £26,400 | £28,200 | 91.2% | £29,600 |
| Creative arts and design | £19,400 | £25,300 | £27,800 | 86.4% | £27,100 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | £22,700 | £26,700 | £27,400 | 92.5% | £30,000 |
| Media, journalism and communications | £20,900 | £25,300 | £23,400 | 85% | £28,500 |
| Medical sciences | £26,000 | £27,800 | Not published | Not published | £40,300 |
| Sport and exercise sciences | £17,900 | Not published | Not published | Not published | £30,400 |
| Languages and area studies | Not published | £31,100 | Not published | 90.4% | £35,100 |
| All subjects at Lancaster University | £26,400 | £30,400 | £36,200 | 90.3% | £33,700 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much do Lancaster University graduates earn?

DfE LEO data for the 2023–24 tax year shows median earnings for UK-domiciled first-degree graduates of Lancaster University of £26,400 one year after graduating, £30,400 after three years and £36,200 after five years. Each figure is a different graduating cohort, and pay varies widely by subject.

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

Five years after graduating, the highest median earnings at Lancaster University were in Medicine and dentistry (£55,100), Computing (£47,600) and Economics (£45,400), among subject areas with at least 20 graduates measured.

### Is Lancaster University good for graduate employment?

90.3% of Lancaster 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.

### How do I apply to Lancaster University?

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