# Northumbria University: graduate earnings and subjects

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**Quick answer:** Five years after graduating, Northumbria University graduates had median earnings of £32,900 (middle half: £26,400–£41,700), compared with £33,700 across all GB higher education institutions. 90.3% were in sustained work or further study. The highest-earning subject area was Engineering (£42,300). Source: DfE LEO, 2023–24 tax year.

Location: Newcastle, England. UKPRN 10001282. Official website: http://www.northumbria.ac.uk

## What do Northumbria 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | £28,900 | £35,500 | £42,300 | 93.9% | £43,600 |
| Architecture, building and planning | £28,700 | £38,400 | £39,900 | 89.5% | £38,100 |
| Business and management | £27,100 | £32,600 | £38,100 | 87.6% | £35,100 |
| Computing | £25,600 | £31,800 | £37,300 | 89.4% | £39,900 |
| Nursing and midwifery | £34,000 | £35,100 | £36,800 | 94.7% | £37,300 |
| Mathematical sciences | Not published | Not published | £36,600 | 92.2% | £43,600 |
| Allied health | £28,500 | £32,200 | £35,900 | 95.3% | £35,200 |
| Law | £22,300 | £26,400 | £34,500 | 90.3% | £33,700 |
| Physics and astronomy | Not published | Not published | £33,700 | 80.3% | £42,800 |
| Chemistry | Not published | £30,000 | £32,900 | 87.6% | £37,700 |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies | £24,500 | £28,200 | £32,200 | 85.2% | £35,100 |
| Biosciences | £23,100 | £28,100 | £31,500 | 92.4% | £32,900 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | £24,900 | £25,300 | £30,700 | 88.2% | £30,000 |
| Education and teaching | £23,400 | £29,300 | £30,400 | 89.1% | £29,600 |
| Media, journalism and communications | £21,600 | £24,200 | £30,000 | 91.2% | £28,500 |
| Sport and exercise sciences | £22,000 | £27,300 | £29,600 | 87.3% | £30,400 |
| Creative arts and design | £22,000 | £25,800 | £28,200 | 90.1% | £27,100 |
| History and archaeology | £21,200 | £25,600 | £28,200 | 87.1% | £32,600 |
| Psychology | £22,700 | £24,500 | £27,800 | 92.2% | £29,600 |
| English studies | £21,600 | £24,900 | £27,400 | 87.4% | £30,400 |
| Performing arts | Not published | £24,500 | £27,100 | 80.9% | £26,000 |
| Health and social care | £25,300 | £25,300 | £26,400 | 92.3% | £30,700 |
| Medical sciences | £25,600 | £28,500 | Not published | Not published | £40,300 |
| General, applied and forensic sciences | £24,500 | £26,700 | Not published | Not published | £30,000 |
| Politics | £24,200 | £30,000 | Not published | Not published | £36,600 |
| All subjects at Northumbria University | £25,600 | £30,000 | £32,900 | 90.3% | £33,700 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much do Northumbria University graduates earn?

DfE LEO data for the 2023–24 tax year shows median earnings for UK-domiciled first-degree graduates of Northumbria University of £25,600 one year after graduating, £30,000 after three years and £32,900 after five years. Each figure is a different graduating cohort, and pay varies widely by subject.

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

Five years after graduating, the highest median earnings at Northumbria University were in Engineering (£42,300), Architecture, building and planning (£39,900) and Business and management (£38,100), among subject areas with at least 20 graduates measured.

### Is Northumbria University good for graduate employment?

90.3% of Northumbria 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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