# London South Bank University: graduate earnings and subjects

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**Quick answer:** Five years after graduating, London South Bank University graduates had median earnings of £35,900 (middle half: £26,400–£47,300), compared with £33,700 across all GB higher education institutions. 85.8% were in sustained work or further study. The highest-earning subject area was Architecture, building and planning (£45,600). Source: DfE LEO, 2023–24 tax year.

Location: London, England. UKPRN 10004078. Official website: https://www.lsbu.ac.uk

## What do London South Bank 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture, building and planning | £43,000 | £50,100 | £45,600 | 90.5% | £38,100 |
| Engineering | £32,200 | £33,500 | £43,000 | 84.3% | £43,600 |
| Nursing and midwifery | £40,300 | £41,700 | £42,800 | 91.8% | £37,300 |
| Medical sciences | £36,200 | £44,700 | £41,200 | 85.3% | £40,300 |
| Allied health | £31,500 | £36,400 | £40,600 | 87.8% | £35,200 |
| Economics | £27,100 | Not published | £36,600 | 83.3% | £50,900 |
| Health and social care | £35,700 | £34,400 | £34,000 | 91.3% | £30,700 |
| Law | £24,500 | £27,400 | £32,900 | 78.2% | £33,700 |
| Computing | £29,300 | £32,200 | £32,200 | 82.8% | £39,900 |
| General, applied and forensic sciences | £24,900 | £26,900 | £32,200 | 85% | £30,000 |
| Business and management | £25,600 | £27,100 | £30,900 | 77.5% | £35,100 |
| Biosciences | Not published | £25,300 | £30,700 | 82.5% | £32,900 |
| Creative arts and design | £20,900 | £25,300 | £30,000 | 82.1% | £27,100 |
| Education and teaching | £20,700 | £30,000 | £30,000 | 88.1% | £29,600 |
| English studies | Not published | Not published | £30,000 | 76.5% | £30,400 |
| Psychology | £24,000 | £26,700 | £29,300 | 89.6% | £29,600 |
| Sport and exercise sciences | £22,700 | £28,200 | £29,300 | 89.5% | £30,400 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | £25,600 | £26,900 | £28,900 | 79.4% | £30,000 |
| Media, journalism and communications | £20,100 | £31,500 | £26,700 | 79.7% | £28,500 |
| Performing arts | £19,000 | £24,400 | £26,700 | 82.8% | £26,000 |
| All subjects at London South Bank University | £31,500 | £32,600 | £35,900 | 85.8% | £33,700 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much do London South Bank University graduates earn?

DfE LEO data for the 2023–24 tax year shows median earnings for UK-domiciled first-degree graduates of London South Bank University of £31,500 one year after graduating, £32,600 after three years and £35,900 after five years. Each figure is a different graduating cohort, and pay varies widely by subject.

### Which London South Bank University subjects have the highest graduate earnings?

Five years after graduating, the highest median earnings at London South Bank University were in Architecture, building and planning (£45,600), Engineering (£43,000) and Nursing and midwifery (£42,800), among subject areas with at least 20 graduates measured.

### Is London South Bank University good for graduate employment?

85.8% of London South Bank 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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