# Oxford Brookes University: graduate earnings and subjects

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**Quick answer:** Five years after graduating, Oxford Brookes University graduates had median earnings of £35,100 (middle half: £27,400–£45,000), compared with £33,700 across all GB higher education institutions. 88.4% were in sustained work or further study. The highest-earning subject area was Economics (£49,400). Source: DfE LEO, 2023–24 tax year.

Location: Oxford, England. UKPRN 10004930. Official website: https://www.brookes.ac.uk

## What do Oxford Brookes 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | £29,600 | £31,800 | £49,400 | 87.8% | £50,900 |
| Architecture, building and planning | £28,500 | £36,600 | £48,700 | 86.6% | £38,100 |
| Mathematical sciences | Not published | Not published | £43,900 | 95.7% | £43,600 |
| Engineering | £32,600 | £40,100 | £43,700 | 91.7% | £43,600 |
| Computing | £30,400 | £41,400 | £40,300 | 86.8% | £39,900 |
| Business and management | £27,100 | £33,700 | £39,500 | 86.1% | £35,100 |
| Health and social care | £24,900 | £28,500 | £37,700 | 96.3% | £30,700 |
| Allied health | £33,300 | £36,800 | £37,300 | 90.8% | £35,200 |
| Politics | £23,100 | £32,600 | £36,100 | 89.9% | £36,600 |
| Medical sciences | £26,400 | £28,200 | £35,900 | 86.4% | £40,300 |
| Nursing and midwifery | £32,900 | £34,400 | £35,500 | 92.4% | £37,300 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | £24,900 | £29,300 | £34,800 | 94% | £30,000 |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies | £23,800 | £31,700 | £34,400 | 90% | £35,100 |
| Psychology | £23,400 | £28,200 | £33,700 | 87.2% | £29,600 |
| Law | £22,700 | £28,200 | £33,700 | 91.3% | £33,700 |
| Biosciences | £24,900 | £28,500 | £33,300 | 89.6% | £32,900 |
| History and archaeology | £23,400 | £30,000 | £33,300 | 88.1% | £32,600 |
| Education and teaching | £27,400 | £30,700 | £32,900 | 90.1% | £29,600 |
| Sport and exercise sciences | £23,400 | £30,400 | £32,200 | 88.5% | £30,400 |
| Philosophy and religious studies | Not published | £27,400 | £32,200 | 80.2% | £33,300 |
| English studies | £23,400 | £27,800 | £30,700 | 84.9% | £30,400 |
| Media, journalism and communications | £23,800 | £27,800 | £30,000 | 86.2% | £28,500 |
| Performing arts | Not published | £25,800 | £29,600 | 93% | £26,000 |
| Agriculture, food and related studies | £21,600 | £23,800 | £27,100 | 93.5% | £29,300 |
| Creative arts and design | £21,600 | £25,400 | £24,200 | 77.8% | £27,100 |
| Languages and area studies | Not published | £27,800 | Not published | 67.5% | £35,100 |
| Medicine and dentistry | Not published | £28,200 | Not published | Not published | £57,100 |
| All subjects at Oxford Brookes University | £27,100 | £31,100 | £35,100 | 88.4% | £33,700 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much do Oxford Brookes University graduates earn?

DfE LEO data for the 2023–24 tax year shows median earnings for UK-domiciled first-degree graduates of Oxford Brookes University of £27,100 one year after graduating, £31,100 after three years and £35,100 after five years. Each figure is a different graduating cohort, and pay varies widely by subject.

### Which Oxford Brookes University subjects have the highest graduate earnings?

Five years after graduating, the highest median earnings at Oxford Brookes University were in Economics (£49,400), Architecture, building and planning (£48,700) and Mathematical sciences (£43,900), among subject areas with at least 20 graduates measured.

### Is Oxford Brookes University good for graduate employment?

88.4% of Oxford Brookes 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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