# London School of Economics: graduate earnings and subjects

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**Quick answer:** Five years after graduating, London School of Economics graduates had median earnings of £59,700 (middle half: £40,600–£93,300), compared with £33,700 across all GB higher education institutions. 87% were in sustained work or further study. The highest-earning subject area was Economics (£79,800). Source: DfE LEO, 2023–24 tax year.

Location: London, England. UKPRN 10004063. Official website: https://www.lse.ac.uk/

## What do London School of Economics 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | £52,300 | £65,500 | £79,800 | 87.6% | £50,900 |
| Law | £32,600 | £52,000 | £68,800 | 86.6% | £33,700 |
| Business and management | £39,200 | £49,000 | £66,200 | 76.6% | £35,100 |
| Mathematical sciences | £41,400 | £54,500 | £65,500 | 86.7% | £43,600 |
| Philosophy and religious studies | £33,700 | £45,800 | £55,300 | 95.2% | £33,300 |
| History and archaeology | £35,900 | £43,600 | £51,100 | 85.2% | £32,600 |
| Politics | £32,900 | £40,300 | £48,700 | 95.7% | £36,600 |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies | £31,800 | £42,500 | £48,700 | 79.8% | £35,100 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | £26,000 | £35,500 | £33,700 | 84.7% | £30,000 |
| All subjects at London School of Economics | £37,700 | £49,600 | £59,700 | 87% | £33,700 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much do London School of Economics graduates earn?

DfE LEO data for the 2023–24 tax year shows median earnings for UK-domiciled first-degree graduates of London School of Economics of £37,700 one year after graduating, £49,600 after three years and £59,700 after five years. Each figure is a different graduating cohort, and pay varies widely by subject.

### Which London School of Economics subjects have the highest graduate earnings?

Five years after graduating, the highest median earnings at London School of Economics were in Economics (£79,800), Law (£68,800) and Business and management (£66,200), among subject areas with at least 20 graduates measured.

### Is London School of Economics good for graduate employment?

87% of London School of Economics 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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