# Loughborough University: graduate earnings and subjects

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**Quick answer:** Five years after graduating, Loughborough University graduates had median earnings of £43,600 (middle half: £33,300–£56,700), compared with £33,700 across all GB higher education institutions. 90.6% were in sustained work or further study. The highest-earning subject area was Business and management (£55,600). Source: DfE LEO, 2023–24 tax year.

Location: Loughborough, England. UKPRN 10004113. Official website: https://www.lboro.ac.uk

## What do Loughborough 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business and management | £32,900 | £43,200 | £55,600 | 90.8% | £35,100 |
| Economics | £34,400 | £42,300 | £54,500 | 94.6% | £50,900 |
| Computing | £35,500 | £44,500 | £50,100 | 87.1% | £39,900 |
| Architecture, building and planning | £34,800 | £45,800 | £49,800 | 88.8% | £38,100 |
| Mathematical sciences | £32,200 | £38,400 | £47,200 | 92.6% | £43,600 |
| Engineering | £31,800 | £39,500 | £46,800 | 91.1% | £43,600 |
| Politics | £28,200 | £32,900 | £43,900 | 88.1% | £36,600 |
| Physics and astronomy | £33,700 | £32,600 | £41,400 | 92.1% | £42,800 |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies | £26,400 | £35,500 | £40,300 | 89.9% | £35,100 |
| Media, journalism and communications | £26,000 | £32,000 | £40,300 | 88% | £28,500 |
| Materials and technology | £32,600 | £35,100 | £39,200 | 91.4% | £33,700 |
| History and archaeology | £27,800 | £29,600 | £38,100 | 96.1% | £32,600 |
| Sport and exercise sciences | £25,600 | £30,400 | £37,700 | 91.8% | £30,400 |
| Chemistry | £26,700 | £32,900 | £37,500 | 86.3% | £37,700 |
| Biosciences | £22,700 | £38,800 | £37,300 | 88.4% | £32,900 |
| Creative arts and design | £24,200 | £27,100 | £35,900 | 88.6% | £27,100 |
| Performing arts | Not published | Not published | £35,600 | 96.6% | £26,000 |
| Psychology | £25,300 | £28,900 | £34,800 | 91.4% | £29,600 |
| English studies | £27,100 | £29,300 | £34,000 | 93.1% | £30,400 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | £25,100 | £30,000 | £32,200 | 88.1% | £30,000 |
| Medical sciences | £24,900 | £29,500 | Not published | Not published | £40,300 |
| All subjects at Loughborough University | £30,400 | £35,500 | £43,600 | 90.6% | £33,700 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much do Loughborough University graduates earn?

DfE LEO data for the 2023–24 tax year shows median earnings for UK-domiciled first-degree graduates of Loughborough University of £30,400 one year after graduating, £35,500 after three years and £43,600 after five years. Each figure is a different graduating cohort, and pay varies widely by subject.

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

Five years after graduating, the highest median earnings at Loughborough University were in Business and management (£55,600), Economics (£54,500) and Computing (£50,100), among subject areas with at least 20 graduates measured.

### Is Loughborough University good for graduate employment?

90.6% of Loughborough 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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