# Royal Agricultural University: graduate earnings and subjects

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**Quick answer:** Five years after graduating, Royal Agricultural University graduates had median earnings of £34,800 (middle half: £27,400–£45,700), compared with £33,700 across all GB higher education institutions. 87.2% were in sustained work or further study. The highest-earning subject area was Architecture, building and planning (£46,100). Source: DfE LEO, 2023–24 tax year.

Location: Cirencester, England. UKPRN 10005545. Official website: http://www.rau.ac.uk

## What do Royal Agricultural 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture, building and planning | Not published | Not published | £46,100 | 83.3% | £38,100 |
| Business and management | £25,600 | £31,100 | £34,600 | 84.9% | £35,100 |
| Agriculture, food and related studies | £24,200 | £29,300 | £33,700 | 88.4% | £29,300 |
| Biosciences | £23,800 | Not published | Not published | Not published | £32,900 |
| All subjects at Royal Agricultural University | £24,900 | £29,600 | £34,800 | 87.2% | £33,700 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much do Royal Agricultural University graduates earn?

DfE LEO data for the 2023–24 tax year shows median earnings for UK-domiciled first-degree graduates of Royal Agricultural University of £24,900 one year after graduating, £29,600 after three years and £34,800 after five years. Each figure is a different graduating cohort, and pay varies widely by subject.

### Which Royal Agricultural University subjects have the highest graduate earnings?

Five years after graduating, the highest median earnings at Royal Agricultural University were in Architecture, building and planning (£46,100), Business and management (£34,600) and Agriculture, food and related studies (£33,700), among subject areas with at least 20 graduates measured.

### Is Royal Agricultural University good for graduate employment?

87.2% of Royal Agricultural 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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