# Newcastle University: graduate earnings and subjects

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**Quick answer:** Five years after graduating, Newcastle University graduates had median earnings of £38,800 (middle half: £30,000–£52,300), 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 Medicine and dentistry (£56,900). Source: DfE LEO, 2023–24 tax year.

Location: Newcastle, England. UKPRN 10007799. Official website: https://www.ncl.ac.uk

## What do Newcastle 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine and dentistry | £42,500 | £54,200 | £56,900 | 94.5% | £57,100 |
| Economics | £28,500 | £39,500 | £49,800 | 94.8% | £50,900 |
| Business and management | £29,300 | £38,800 | £45,400 | 87.1% | £35,100 |
| Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy | £29,500 | £32,900 | £45,200 | 95.7% | £42,100 |
| Computing | £31,800 | £40,300 | £45,000 | 93% | £39,900 |
| Engineering | £30,700 | £37,000 | £43,600 | 88.7% | £43,600 |
| Mathematical sciences | £28,500 | £34,400 | £41,700 | 90.8% | £43,600 |
| Agriculture, food and related studies | £25,300 | £32,200 | £41,700 | 82.7% | £29,300 |
| Law | £23,400 | £29,300 | £39,900 | 94.9% | £33,700 |
| Politics | £27,100 | £31,100 | £39,200 | 86.4% | £36,600 |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies | £24,500 | £30,400 | £36,600 | 91.5% | £35,100 |
| Architecture, building and planning | £26,400 | £29,600 | £36,400 | 93% | £38,100 |
| Languages and area studies | £25,300 | £30,400 | £36,200 | 87.8% | £35,100 |
| Chemistry | £26,400 | £30,400 | £35,900 | 94% | £37,700 |
| Combined and general studies | £23,100 | £30,700 | £34,800 | 90.8% | £30,700 |
| History and archaeology | £22,000 | £27,800 | £34,800 | 88.8% | £32,600 |
| Psychology | £22,000 | £27,800 | £34,800 | 88.8% | £29,600 |
| Allied health | £27,800 | £30,600 | £34,000 | 95.5% | £35,200 |
| Philosophy and religious studies | £22,900 | £29,300 | £33,900 | 88.5% | £33,300 |
| Media, journalism and communications | £23,400 | £28,700 | £32,400 | 88.6% | £28,500 |
| Biosciences | £23,400 | £28,900 | £32,200 | 93.3% | £32,900 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | £22,000 | £27,400 | £32,200 | 86.2% | £30,000 |
| English studies | £23,100 | £28,300 | £31,500 | 92.5% | £30,400 |
| Creative arts and design | £14,300 | £23,800 | £26,400 | 81.4% | £27,100 |
| Performing arts | £19,400 | £22,000 | £23,400 | 76.6% | £26,000 |
| Materials and technology | £31,300 | £40,600 | Not published | 75.9% | £33,700 |
| Medical sciences | £24,900 | £35,900 | Not published | 86.7% | £40,300 |
| Physics and astronomy | £24,900 | £32,900 | Not published | 92.9% | £42,800 |
| Sport and exercise sciences | £22,000 | £26,700 | Not published | Not published | £30,400 |
| Education and teaching | Not published | £26,400 | Not published | 100% | £29,600 |
| All subjects at Newcastle University | £27,100 | £32,900 | £38,800 | 90.6% | £33,700 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much do Newcastle University graduates earn?

DfE LEO data for the 2023–24 tax year shows median earnings for UK-domiciled first-degree graduates of Newcastle University of £27,100 one year after graduating, £32,900 after three years and £38,800 after five years. Each figure is a different graduating cohort, and pay varies widely by subject.

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

Five years after graduating, the highest median earnings at Newcastle University were in Medicine and dentistry (£56,900), Economics (£49,800) and Business and management (£45,400), among subject areas with at least 20 graduates measured.

### Is Newcastle University good for graduate employment?

90.6% of Newcastle 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 Newcastle University?

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