# Sheffield Hallam University: graduate earnings and subjects

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**Quick answer:** Five years after graduating, Sheffield Hallam University graduates had median earnings of £32,200 (middle half: £25,600–£39,900), compared with £33,700 across all GB higher education institutions. 91.9% were in sustained work or further study. The highest-earning subject area was Economics (£44,300). Source: DfE LEO, 2023–24 tax year.

Location: Sheffield, England. UKPRN 10005790. Official website: http://www.shu.ac.uk

## What do Sheffield Hallam 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 | £24,900 | £30,200 | £44,300 | 91% | £50,900 |
| Materials and technology | Not published | £42,100 | £43,900 | 93.8% | £33,700 |
| Engineering | £32,200 | £37,000 | £43,200 | 92.8% | £43,600 |
| Architecture, building and planning | £30,400 | £36,900 | £39,700 | 93.2% | £38,100 |
| Mathematical sciences | £25,300 | £29,600 | £39,000 | 96% | £43,600 |
| Computing | £29,600 | £31,500 | £38,100 | 90.2% | £39,900 |
| Medical sciences | £28,900 | £32,200 | £36,200 | 98.8% | £40,300 |
| Chemistry | £24,200 | £29,100 | £35,900 | 89.2% | £37,700 |
| Nursing and midwifery | £33,700 | £35,900 | £35,100 | 93.8% | £37,300 |
| Business and management | £25,600 | £29,300 | £35,100 | 89.1% | £35,100 |
| Biosciences | £22,300 | £27,400 | £34,000 | 91.8% | £32,900 |
| Agriculture, food and related studies | £30,000 | £30,400 | £33,700 | 91.9% | £29,300 |
| Allied health | £30,000 | £33,700 | £33,700 | 93.3% | £35,200 |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies | £30,700 | £27,400 | £32,400 | 91.3% | £35,100 |
| General, applied and forensic sciences | Not published | Not published | £32,200 | 90.5% | £30,000 |
| Health and social care | £24,500 | £25,600 | £31,100 | 87.2% | £30,700 |
| Languages and area studies | Not published | £28,900 | £30,400 | 79.5% | £35,100 |
| Education and teaching | £26,000 | £28,900 | £30,000 | 93.3% | £29,600 |
| History and archaeology | £21,200 | £26,400 | £30,000 | 91.9% | £32,600 |
| Sport and exercise sciences | £22,000 | £27,400 | £29,300 | 92.5% | £30,400 |
| English studies | £22,700 | £26,000 | £28,200 | 90.8% | £30,400 |
| Law | £22,300 | £25,300 | £27,800 | 91.8% | £33,700 |
| Psychology | £22,000 | £25,300 | £27,800 | 94.7% | £29,600 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | £21,600 | £25,600 | £27,800 | 91.3% | £30,000 |
| Media, journalism and communications | £22,000 | £24,200 | £27,400 | 95% | £28,500 |
| Politics | £23,100 | £28,500 | £26,700 | 91.4% | £36,600 |
| Creative arts and design | £20,900 | £23,400 | £26,400 | 89.7% | £27,100 |
| Performing arts | Not published | Not published | £24,200 | 95.9% | £26,000 |
| Physics and astronomy | Not published | £32,200 | Not published | Not published | £42,800 |
| All subjects at Sheffield Hallam University | £26,400 | £28,900 | £32,200 | 91.9% | £33,700 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much do Sheffield Hallam University graduates earn?

DfE LEO data for the 2023–24 tax year shows median earnings for UK-domiciled first-degree graduates of Sheffield Hallam University of £26,400 one year after graduating, £28,900 after three years and £32,200 after five years. Each figure is a different graduating cohort, and pay varies widely by subject.

### Which Sheffield Hallam University subjects have the highest graduate earnings?

Five years after graduating, the highest median earnings at Sheffield Hallam University were in Economics (£44,300), Materials and technology (£43,900) and Engineering (£43,200), among subject areas with at least 20 graduates measured.

### Is Sheffield Hallam University good for graduate employment?

91.9% of Sheffield Hallam 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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