# Liverpool John Moores University: graduate earnings and subjects

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**Quick answer:** Five years after graduating, Liverpool John Moores University graduates had median earnings of £30,000 (middle half: £24,200–£38,100), compared with £33,700 across all GB higher education institutions. 89% were in sustained work or further study. The highest-earning subject area was Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy (£43,600). Source: DfE LEO, 2023–24 tax year.

Location: Liverpool, England. UKPRN 10003957. Official website: http://www.ljmu.ac.uk

## What do Liverpool John Moores 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy | £27,100 | £36,900 | £43,600 | 92.3% | £42,100 |
| Engineering | £28,400 | £34,000 | £40,600 | 90% | £43,600 |
| Nursing and midwifery | £32,600 | £35,100 | £37,000 | 94% | £37,300 |
| Chemistry | £24,300 | £28,500 | £37,000 | 91.7% | £37,700 |
| Architecture, building and planning | £29,600 | £34,000 | £36,600 | 87.2% | £38,100 |
| Materials and technology | Not published | Not published | £35,400 | 82.9% | £33,700 |
| Mathematical sciences | £24,500 | £28,500 | £34,600 | 90.5% | £43,600 |
| Computing | £28,200 | £31,100 | £33,800 | 88.6% | £39,900 |
| Allied health | £37,000 | £31,800 | £32,600 | 88.2% | £35,200 |
| Business and management | £23,800 | £27,800 | £32,200 | 87.2% | £35,100 |
| Sport and exercise sciences | £21,200 | £26,400 | £29,600 | 90.5% | £30,400 |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies | £23,100 | £27,100 | £29,300 | 85% | £35,100 |
| History and archaeology | £20,100 | £24,500 | £28,200 | 80.6% | £32,600 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | £22,700 | £26,400 | £27,800 | 90.5% | £30,000 |
| Media, journalism and communications | £20,500 | £25,300 | £27,800 | 90.3% | £28,500 |
| General, applied and forensic sciences | £24,200 | £26,400 | £27,400 | 92.6% | £30,000 |
| Law | £22,700 | £25,300 | £27,400 | 88.7% | £33,700 |
| Education and teaching | £22,000 | £26,500 | £27,400 | 89.2% | £29,600 |
| English studies | £21,200 | £24,200 | £27,400 | 85.8% | £30,400 |
| Biosciences | £21,200 | £25,600 | £27,300 | 88.1% | £32,900 |
| Psychology | £22,000 | £25,300 | £26,400 | 90.1% | £29,600 |
| Creative arts and design | £19,400 | £23,800 | £24,900 | 89.2% | £27,100 |
| Performing arts | £19,000 | £20,900 | £24,900 | 84.5% | £26,000 |
| Health and social care | £18,300 | £23,100 | £22,300 | 85.3% | £30,700 |
| Medical sciences | £22,900 | £27,400 | Not published | Not published | £40,300 |
| Agriculture, food and related studies | £20,900 | £22,700 | Not published | Not published | £29,300 |
| All subjects at Liverpool John Moores University | £24,500 | £27,400 | £30,000 | 89% | £33,700 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much do Liverpool John Moores University graduates earn?

DfE LEO data for the 2023–24 tax year shows median earnings for UK-domiciled first-degree graduates of Liverpool John Moores University of £24,500 one year after graduating, £27,400 after three years and £30,000 after five years. Each figure is a different graduating cohort, and pay varies widely by subject.

### Which Liverpool John Moores University subjects have the highest graduate earnings?

Five years after graduating, the highest median earnings at Liverpool John Moores University were in Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy (£43,600), Engineering (£40,600) and Nursing and midwifery (£37,000), among subject areas with at least 20 graduates measured.

### Is Liverpool John Moores University good for graduate employment?

89% of Liverpool John Moores 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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