# Swansea University: graduate earnings and subjects

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**Quick answer:** Five years after graduating, Swansea University graduates had median earnings of £34,000 (middle half: £26,700–£43,200), compared with £33,700 across all GB higher education institutions. 90.6% were in sustained work or further study. The highest-earning subject area was Medicine and dentistry (£57,500). Source: DfE LEO, 2023–24 tax year.

Location: Swansea, Wales. UKPRN 10007855. Official website: http://www.swansea.ac.uk

## What do Swansea 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine and dentistry | £45,600 | £54,200 | £57,500 | 95.4% | £57,100 |
| Computing | £30,400 | £38,100 | £48,500 | 90.4% | £39,900 |
| Physics and astronomy | £23,800 | £32,200 | £41,400 | 90.6% | £42,800 |
| Engineering | £30,000 | £34,400 | £40,300 | 90.4% | £43,600 |
| Materials and technology | £29,500 | £34,400 | £39,900 | 100% | £33,700 |
| Economics | £25,300 | £37,000 | £39,500 | 84.6% | £50,900 |
| Nursing and midwifery | £32,700 | £35,500 | £35,500 | 93.5% | £37,300 |
| Business and management | £24,900 | £31,500 | £35,100 | 91.5% | £35,100 |
| Mathematical sciences | £24,300 | £28,200 | £34,400 | 90.1% | £43,600 |
| Politics | £22,700 | £28,500 | £34,000 | 90.6% | £36,600 |
| Health and social care | £23,200 | £24,300 | £32,600 | 96.4% | £30,700 |
| Allied health | £16,500 | £31,800 | £32,600 | 92.9% | £35,200 |
| Sport and exercise sciences | £21,000 | £27,800 | £31,800 | 89% | £30,400 |
| Media, journalism and communications | £23,800 | £24,500 | £31,100 | 87.9% | £28,500 |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies | £24,000 | £28,500 | £30,700 | 91.4% | £35,100 |
| Law | £21,300 | £27,100 | £30,700 | 89.9% | £33,700 |
| Biosciences | £22,300 | £25,600 | £30,400 | 88.9% | £32,900 |
| Languages and area studies | Not published | £27,800 | £30,400 | 93.6% | £35,100 |
| English studies | £20,100 | £24,500 | £30,000 | 89.4% | £30,400 |
| Psychology | £21,800 | £24,900 | £29,300 | 89.3% | £29,600 |
| History and archaeology | £20,500 | £26,400 | £28,900 | 87.4% | £32,600 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | £23,100 | £24,500 | £27,800 | 93.4% | £30,000 |
| Medical sciences | £28,400 | £35,700 | Not published | 94.1% | £40,300 |
| Chemistry | £28,200 | Not published | Not published | Not published | £37,700 |
| Education and teaching | £20,100 | £28,200 | Not published | Not published | £29,600 |
| Combined and general studies | Not published | £17,200 | Not published | 75% | £30,700 |
| All subjects at Swansea University | £27,400 | £30,600 | £34,000 | 90.6% | £33,700 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much do Swansea University graduates earn?

DfE LEO data for the 2023–24 tax year shows median earnings for UK-domiciled first-degree graduates of Swansea University of £27,400 one year after graduating, £30,600 after three years and £34,000 after five years. Each figure is a different graduating cohort, and pay varies widely by subject.

### Which Swansea University subjects have the highest graduate earnings?

Five years after graduating, the highest median earnings at Swansea University were in Medicine and dentistry (£57,500), Computing (£48,500) and Physics and astronomy (£41,400), among subject areas with at least 20 graduates measured.

### Is Swansea University good for graduate employment?

90.6% of Swansea 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 Swansea University?

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