# Robert Gordon University: graduate earnings and subjects

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**Quick answer:** Five years after graduating, Robert Gordon University graduates had median earnings of £35,500 (middle half: £26,700–£42,800), compared with £33,700 across all GB higher education institutions. 89.8% were in sustained work or further study. The highest-earning subject area was Engineering (£45,000). Source: DfE LEO, 2023–24 tax year.

Location: Aberdeen, Scotland. UKPRN 10005500. Official website: http://www.rgu.ac.uk

## What do Robert Gordon 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 | £31,800 | £34,800 | £45,200 | 93.8% | £40,300 |
| Engineering | £39,200 | £43,200 | £45,000 | 91.4% | £43,600 |
| Health and social care | £37,700 | £38,800 | £39,700 | 90.7% | £30,700 |
| Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy | £32,900 | £36,600 | £39,500 | 94.9% | £42,100 |
| Nursing and midwifery | £34,400 | £37,700 | £37,300 | 94.2% | £37,300 |
| Allied health | £28,500 | £34,400 | £36,600 | 88.3% | £35,200 |
| Business and management | £26,400 | £29,300 | £36,600 | 88.3% | £35,100 |
| Law | £29,300 | £29,300 | £36,200 | 93.8% | £33,700 |
| Computing | £28,200 | £32,400 | £35,500 | 83.3% | £39,900 |
| Biosciences | Not published | Not published | £35,000 | 90.3% | £32,900 |
| Sport and exercise sciences | £24,200 | £28,000 | £33,700 | 89.7% | £30,400 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | £24,500 | £26,400 | £33,500 | 83.9% | £30,000 |
| Architecture, building and planning | £27,100 | £29,600 | £31,700 | 87.9% | £38,100 |
| Media, journalism and communications | £24,200 | £26,400 | £29,100 | 89% | £28,500 |
| Creative arts and design | £20,500 | £22,700 | £25,600 | 88.5% | £27,100 |
| General, applied and forensic sciences | £27,100 | £29,600 | Not published | 100% | £30,000 |
| All subjects at Robert Gordon University | £28,900 | £31,800 | £35,500 | 89.8% | £33,700 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much do Robert Gordon University graduates earn?

DfE LEO data for the 2023–24 tax year shows median earnings for UK-domiciled first-degree graduates of Robert Gordon University of £28,900 one year after graduating, £31,800 after three years and £35,500 after five years. Each figure is a different graduating cohort, and pay varies widely by subject.

### Which Robert Gordon University subjects have the highest graduate earnings?

Five years after graduating, the highest median earnings at Robert Gordon University were in Engineering (£45,000), Health and social care (£39,700) and Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy (£39,500), among subject areas with at least 20 graduates measured.

### Is Robert Gordon University good for graduate employment?

89.8% of Robert Gordon 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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