# Royal Veterinary College: graduate earnings and subjects

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**Quick answer:** Five years after graduating, Royal Veterinary College graduates had median earnings of £43,700 (middle half: £32,200–£52,700), compared with £33,700 across all GB higher education institutions. 94.3% were in sustained work or further study. The highest-earning subject area was Veterinary sciences (£45,600). Source: DfE LEO, 2023–24 tax year.

Location: London, England. UKPRN 10007779. Official website: https://www.rvc.ac.uk/

## What do Royal Veterinary College 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary sciences | £34,400 | £39,500 | £45,600 | 96.6% | £39,900 |
| Biosciences | £24,900 | £32,600 | £37,300 | 91.7% | £32,900 |
| Agriculture, food and related studies | £24,200 | Not published | £33,200 | 88.2% | £29,300 |
| All subjects at Royal Veterinary College | £33,700 | £39,200 | £43,700 | 94.3% | £33,700 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much do Royal Veterinary College graduates earn?

DfE LEO data for the 2023–24 tax year shows median earnings for UK-domiciled first-degree graduates of Royal Veterinary College of £33,700 one year after graduating, £39,200 after three years and £43,700 after five years. Each figure is a different graduating cohort, and pay varies widely by subject.

### Which Royal Veterinary College subjects have the highest graduate earnings?

Five years after graduating, the highest median earnings at Royal Veterinary College were in Veterinary sciences (£45,600), Biosciences (£37,300) and Agriculture, food and related studies (£33,200), among subject areas with at least 20 graduates measured.

### Is Royal Veterinary College good for graduate employment?

94.3% of Royal Veterinary College 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 Royal Veterinary College?

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