# Teesside University: graduate earnings and subjects

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**Quick answer:** Five years after graduating, Teesside University graduates had median earnings of £30,000 (middle half: £23,100–£38,100), compared with £33,700 across all GB higher education institutions. 89.9% were in sustained work or further study. The highest-earning subject area was Medical sciences (£41,000). Source: DfE LEO, 2023–24 tax year.

Location: Middlesbrough, England. UKPRN 10007161. Official website: http://www.tees.ac.uk

## What do Teesside 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical sciences | £26,500 | £31,800 | £41,000 | 96.3% | £40,300 |
| Engineering | £34,000 | £34,000 | £37,300 | 90.3% | £43,600 |
| Allied health | £30,000 | £34,000 | £37,000 | 96.4% | £35,200 |
| Nursing and midwifery | £33,300 | £34,800 | £35,500 | 96.3% | £37,300 |
| Chemistry | Not published | Not published | £35,500 | 100% | £37,700 |
| Biosciences | Not published | £26,000 | £34,000 | 81.8% | £32,900 |
| Health and social care | £32,200 | £34,000 | £32,900 | 93.7% | £30,700 |
| Agriculture, food and related studies | £21,200 | Not published | £32,000 | 88.2% | £29,300 |
| General, applied and forensic sciences | £22,300 | £24,700 | £30,400 | 88.9% | £30,000 |
| Business and management | £24,900 | £27,800 | £29,600 | 86.3% | £35,100 |
| Law | £22,000 | £22,700 | £28,900 | 88.3% | £33,700 |
| Computing | £22,700 | £25,300 | £28,500 | 82.2% | £39,900 |
| Sport and exercise sciences | £22,300 | £24,500 | £28,400 | 93.1% | £30,400 |
| Media, journalism and communications | £20,300 | £22,300 | £27,100 | 89.5% | £28,500 |
| History and archaeology | £21,000 | £27,800 | £26,400 | 87.5% | £32,600 |
| Psychology | £22,300 | £23,400 | £25,600 | 90.4% | £29,600 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | £23,400 | £25,300 | £24,900 | 87.1% | £30,000 |
| English studies | £21,400 | £25,600 | £24,900 | 86.4% | £30,400 |
| Creative arts and design | £21,100 | £22,300 | £24,900 | 80% | £27,100 |
| Education and teaching | £20,100 | £22,700 | £24,200 | 91% | £29,600 |
| Performing arts | Not published | Not published | £23,400 | 80.5% | £26,000 |
| Materials and technology | Not published | Not published | £18,500 | 88.9% | £33,700 |
| Medicine and dentistry | £21,900 | £31,700 | Not published | 76.9% | £57,100 |
| All subjects at Teesside University | £27,800 | £28,200 | £30,000 | 89.9% | £33,700 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much do Teesside University graduates earn?

DfE LEO data for the 2023–24 tax year shows median earnings for UK-domiciled first-degree graduates of Teesside University of £27,800 one year after graduating, £28,200 after three years and £30,000 after five years. Each figure is a different graduating cohort, and pay varies widely by subject.

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

Five years after graduating, the highest median earnings at Teesside University were in Medical sciences (£41,000), Engineering (£37,300) and Allied health (£37,000), among subject areas with at least 20 graduates measured.

### Is Teesside University good for graduate employment?

89.9% of Teesside 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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