# Southampton Solent University: graduate earnings and subjects

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**Quick answer:** Five years after graduating, Southampton Solent University graduates had median earnings of £30,000 (middle half: £23,400–£36,600), compared with £33,700 across all GB higher education institutions. 86.5% were in sustained work or further study. The highest-earning subject area was Architecture, building and planning (£41,400). Source: DfE LEO, 2023–24 tax year.

Location: Southampton, England. UKPRN 10006022. Official website: http://www.solent.ac.uk

## What do Southampton Solent 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 | £26,700 | £40,600 | £41,400 | 91.7% | £38,100 |
| Materials and technology | Not published | £33,100 | £39,200 | 87.5% | £33,700 |
| Health and social care | £33,900 | £39,200 | £37,900 | 91.4% | £30,700 |
| Engineering | £32,200 | £33,700 | £37,700 | 88.2% | £43,600 |
| Computing | £29,600 | £28,900 | £34,800 | 83.9% | £39,900 |
| Law | £23,100 | £24,900 | £33,700 | 89.7% | £33,700 |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies | Not published | Not published | £31,500 | 94.1% | £35,100 |
| Sport and exercise sciences | £21,200 | £26,700 | £31,100 | 88.4% | £30,400 |
| Business and management | £24,500 | £28,900 | £30,400 | 85.1% | £35,100 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | £25,300 | £26,700 | £30,000 | 89% | £30,000 |
| Media, journalism and communications | £22,000 | £26,400 | £27,800 | 86.3% | £28,500 |
| English studies | Not published | £26,000 | £27,800 | 82.5% | £30,400 |
| Allied health | Not published | Not published | £27,600 | 93.8% | £35,200 |
| Psychology | £22,300 | £25,600 | £27,100 | 93.6% | £29,600 |
| Creative arts and design | £21,600 | £24,900 | £27,100 | 83.4% | £27,100 |
| Performing arts | £19,000 | £23,800 | £26,700 | 90.6% | £26,000 |
| Nursing and midwifery | £30,700 | Not published | Not published | Not published | £37,300 |
| All subjects at Southampton Solent University | £23,800 | £26,700 | £30,000 | 86.5% | £33,700 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much do Southampton Solent University graduates earn?

DfE LEO data for the 2023–24 tax year shows median earnings for UK-domiciled first-degree graduates of Southampton Solent University of £23,800 one year after graduating, £26,700 after three years and £30,000 after five years. Each figure is a different graduating cohort, and pay varies widely by subject.

### Which Southampton Solent University subjects have the highest graduate earnings?

Five years after graduating, the highest median earnings at Southampton Solent University were in Architecture, building and planning (£41,400), Materials and technology (£39,200) and Health and social care (£37,900), among subject areas with at least 20 graduates measured.

### Is Southampton Solent University good for graduate employment?

86.5% of Southampton Solent 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.

### How do I apply to Southampton Solent University?

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