Lancaster · England
Lancaster University: graduate earnings and subjects
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.
- Median pay after 1 year
- £26,400
- Median pay after 5 years
- £36,200
- In work or study after 5 years
- 90.3%
- Graduates in 5-year cohort
- 1,860
- Subject areas with data
- 25
- CourseToJob subject guides
- 28
What do Lancaster University graduates earn by subject?
Official dataMedicine and dentistry graduates had the highest five-year median at Lancaster University (£55,100) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine and dentistry50 graduates at 5 years | £45,200 | £52,000 | £55,100 | 97.9% | £57,100 |
| Computing115 graduates at 5 years | £33,700 | £37,300 | £47,600 | 87.8% | £39,900 |
| Economics105 graduates at 5 years | £32,600 | £36,600 | £45,400 | 91.7% | £50,900 |
| Business and managementGuides: Accounting and Finance, Business Management, Marketing280 graduates at 5 years | £27,800 | £32,600 | £45,000 | 87.6% | £35,100 |
| Mathematical sciences145 graduates at 5 years | £28,900 | £34,800 | £42,500 | 87.4% | £43,600 |
| EngineeringGuides: Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering80 graduates at 5 years | £30,200 | £37,000 | £41,000 | 90.2% | £43,600 |
| Politics60 graduates at 5 years | £24,200 | £30,700 | £38,800 | 91% | £36,600 |
| Allied health45 graduates at 5 years | — | — | £37,500 | 86.7% | £35,200 |
| Physics and astronomy85 graduates at 5 years | £32,200 | £38,100 | £37,300 | 91.4% | £42,800 |
| Law90 graduates at 5 years | £22,000 | £26,000 | £37,000 | 88.7% | £33,700 |
| Health and social care35 graduates at 5 years | £32,200 | £30,900 | £35,100 | 100% | £30,700 |
| General, applied and forensic sciences30 graduates at 5 years | — | £33,900 | £34,000 | 96.6% | £30,000 |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies145 graduates at 5 years | £25,600 | £29,800 | £33,300 | 91.4% | £35,100 |
| Philosophy and religious studies35 graduates at 5 years | £23,800 | £27,400 | £32,900 | 90% | £33,300 |
| Chemistry20 graduates at 5 years | — | — | £32,200 | 83.3% | £37,700 |
| History and archaeology75 graduates at 5 years | £23,100 | £27,800 | £31,500 | 95.2% | £32,600 |
| Biosciences85 graduates at 5 years | £25,600 | £27,800 | £30,900 | 91.9% | £32,900 |
| English studies155 graduates at 5 years | £22,300 | £26,700 | £28,200 | 90.7% | £30,400 |
| Psychology85 graduates at 5 years | £22,300 | £26,400 | £28,200 | 91.2% | £29,600 |
| Creative arts and design40 graduates at 5 years | £19,400 | £25,300 | £27,800 | 86.4% | £27,100 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology55 graduates at 5 years | £22,700 | £26,700 | £27,400 | 92.5% | £30,000 |
| Media, journalism and communications20 graduates at 5 years | £20,900 | £25,300 | £23,400 | 85% | £28,500 |
| Medical sciences | £26,000 | £27,800 | — | — | £40,300 |
| Sport and exercise sciences | £17,900 | — | — | — | £30,400 |
| Languages and area studies15 graduates at 5 years | — | £31,100 | — | 90.4% | £35,100 |
| All subjects at Lancaster University | £26,400 | £30,400 | £36,200 | 90.3% | £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.
What should you check before applying to Lancaster University?
Use the official course page for Lancaster University to confirm the award, campus, start date, duration, modules, placement options and professional accreditation.
- Ask admissions how your qualifications meet the exact course requirements.
- Confirm the fee for your intake, deposit, refund terms and scholarship eligibility.
- Ask about accommodation, accessibility support, open days and international arrival support in Lancaster.
Research exact university programmes
These intake-specific records have been checked against official course pages. They are separate from the broader editorial subject links.
Explore the programme finder · Compare programme details · Research international scholarships
Make your next move
Planning to study at Lancaster University?
Check the exact programme, entry requirements and total cost before applying. International applicants should also confirm qualification equivalence, English-language evidence and visa requirements.
Find UK study guidance for your country · Compare international course-fee examples
Explore the international student guide · Build your study budget and checklist
Subject guides linked to Lancaster University
28 on this siteEditorial provision index
These links are not an official UCAS, HESA or university catalogue. Course names, campuses and availability change, so confirm on UCAS before you apply. CourseToJob is not UCAS.
- Psychology
Assistant psychologist · Psychological wellbeing practitioner
- Computer Science
Junior software developer · IT support analyst
- Law
Paralegal · Legal assistant
- Business Management
Operations coordinator · Project coordinator
- Mechanical Engineering
Graduate mechanical engineer · CAD technician
- Economics
Economic research assistant · Data analyst
- History
Heritage assistant · Museum assistant
- Biology
Laboratory technician · Research assistant
- Chemistry
Analytical chemist (graduate) · Laboratory technician
- Physics
Graduate physicist · Data analyst
- English
Editorial assistant · Content writer
- Sociology
Social research assistant · Housing officer (entry)
- Politics
Parliamentary assistant · Public affairs assistant
- Accounting and Finance
Accounts assistant · Audit associate
- Civil Engineering
Graduate civil engineer · Site engineer (entry)
- Electrical Engineering
Graduate electrical engineer · Design engineer (entry)
- Biomedical Science
Trainee biomedical scientist · Laboratory technician
- Marketing
Marketing assistant · Digital marketing executive
- Media and Communications
Communications assistant · Social media coordinator
- Geography
GIS technician · Planning assistant
- Mathematics
Data analyst · Actuarial analyst (entry)
- Criminology
Probation services officer · Intelligence researcher (entry)
- International Relations
Policy assistant · NGO programme assistant
- Adult Nursing
Newly qualified adult nurse · Community staff nurse
- Physiotherapy
Newly qualified physiotherapist · Rehabilitation assistant
- Social Work
Newly qualified social worker · Family support worker
- Primary Education
Primary teacher (QTS path) · Teaching assistant
- Medicine
Foundation Year 1 doctor · Foundation Year 2 doctor
How do you apply to Lancaster University?
Undergraduate applications are made on UCAS, not here. Search this university, or a subject together with the university name.
Lancaster University: 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?
Undergraduate applications to UK universities, including Lancaster University, are usually made through UCAS. Check the exact course, entry requirements, fees and deadlines on the university's official course page before applying. CourseToJob does not handle applications.