# Queen Margaret University: graduate earnings and subjects

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**Quick answer:** Five years after graduating, Queen Margaret University graduates had median earnings of £30,700 (middle half: £23,800–£37,700), compared with £33,700 across all GB higher education institutions. 87.4% were in sustained work or further study. The highest-earning subject area was Medical sciences (£39,000). Source: DfE LEO, 2023–24 tax year.

Location: Musselburgh, Scotland. UKPRN 10005337. Official website: http://www.qmu.ac.uk

## What do Queen Margaret 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical sciences | £33,700 | Not published | £39,000 | 87% | £40,300 |
| Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy | Not published | £27,400 | £37,300 | 73.1% | £42,100 |
| Nursing and midwifery | £34,400 | £34,800 | £35,500 | 90% | £37,300 |
| Allied health | £28,200 | £30,400 | £34,400 | 90.5% | £35,200 |
| Biosciences | Not published | £28,500 | £31,500 | 78.9% | £32,900 |
| Business and management | £23,400 | £26,700 | £30,000 | 85% | £35,100 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | £24,500 | £25,600 | £28,900 | 87.8% | £30,000 |
| Psychology | £22,700 | £25,300 | £28,200 | 92% | £29,600 |
| Media, journalism and communications | £17,900 | £24,500 | £25,600 | 86.4% | £28,500 |
| Performing arts | £18,300 | £23,100 | £23,400 | 91.1% | £26,000 |
| All subjects at Queen Margaret University | £24,200 | £27,100 | £30,700 | 87.4% | £33,700 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much do Queen Margaret University graduates earn?

DfE LEO data for the 2023–24 tax year shows median earnings for UK-domiciled first-degree graduates of Queen Margaret University of £24,200 one year after graduating, £27,100 after three years and £30,700 after five years. Each figure is a different graduating cohort, and pay varies widely by subject.

### Which Queen Margaret University subjects have the highest graduate earnings?

Five years after graduating, the highest median earnings at Queen Margaret University were in Medical sciences (£39,000), Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy (£37,300) and Nursing and midwifery (£35,500), among subject areas with at least 20 graduates measured.

### Is Queen Margaret University good for graduate employment?

87.4% of Queen Margaret 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 Queen Margaret University?

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