# SOAS University of London: graduate earnings and subjects

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**Quick answer:** Five years after graduating, SOAS University of London graduates had median earnings of £35,100 (middle half: £26,400–£44,700), compared with £33,700 across all GB higher education institutions. 79.5% were in sustained work or further study. The highest-earning subject area was Economics (£44,700). Source: DfE LEO, 2023–24 tax year.

Location: London, England. UKPRN 10007780. Official website: https://soas.ac.uk

## What do SOAS University of London 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 | £30,600 | £33,300 | £44,700 | 83.7% | £50,900 |
| Business and management | £21,600 | Not published | £38,100 | 77.3% | £35,100 |
| Politics | £27,100 | £31,800 | £36,100 | 75.8% | £36,600 |
| Law | £22,300 | £33,300 | £35,500 | 81.5% | £33,700 |
| History and archaeology | £26,000 | £26,500 | £34,000 | 85.5% | £32,600 |
| Languages and area studies | £24,500 | £29,100 | £31,700 | 73.5% | £35,100 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | Not published | £28,500 | £28,000 | 72.3% | £30,000 |
| English studies | Not published | £25,300 | Not published | 90.6% | £30,400 |
| Philosophy and religious studies | Not published | £28,900 | Not published | 88.5% | £33,300 |
| All subjects at SOAS University of London | £25,300 | £29,500 | £35,100 | 79.5% | £33,700 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much do SOAS University of London graduates earn?

DfE LEO data for the 2023–24 tax year shows median earnings for UK-domiciled first-degree graduates of SOAS University of London of £25,300 one year after graduating, £29,500 after three years and £35,100 after five years. Each figure is a different graduating cohort, and pay varies widely by subject.

### Which SOAS University of London subjects have the highest graduate earnings?

Five years after graduating, the highest median earnings at SOAS University of London were in Economics (£44,700), Business and management (£38,100) and Politics (£36,100), among subject areas with at least 20 graduates measured.

### Is SOAS University of London good for graduate employment?

79.5% of SOAS University of London 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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