# University College London: graduate earnings and subjects

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**Quick answer:** Five years after graduating, University College London graduates had median earnings of £50,100 (middle half: £36,200–£66,200), compared with £33,700 across all GB higher education institutions. 88% were in sustained work or further study. The highest-earning subject area was Computing (£70,600). Source: DfE LEO, 2023–24 tax year.

Location: London, England. UKPRN 10007784. Official website: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/

## What do University College 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computing | £56,000 | £74,700 | £70,600 | 83.4% | £39,900 |
| Economics | £52,700 | £54,500 | £69,500 | 88.5% | £50,900 |
| Mathematical sciences | £43,200 | £47,900 | £64,800 | 89.5% | £43,600 |
| Law | £35,100 | £49,800 | £62,600 | 87.7% | £33,700 |
| Business and management | Not published | £42,100 | £57,500 | 87.9% | £35,100 |
| Medicine and dentistry | £42,800 | £51,200 | £57,100 | 91.8% | £57,100 |
| Physics and astronomy | £34,800 | £47,800 | £55,600 | 85.6% | £42,800 |
| Chemistry | £30,400 | £35,900 | £55,600 | 91.2% | £37,700 |
| Engineering | £34,800 | £44,300 | £55,300 | 86.4% | £43,600 |
| Medical sciences | Not published | £36,600 | £52,300 | 88.1% | £40,300 |
| Philosophy and religious studies | £29,600 | £35,500 | £51,200 | 94.1% | £33,300 |
| Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy | £24,200 | £40,000 | £45,000 | 90.1% | £42,100 |
| Languages and area studies | £26,400 | £34,300 | £43,900 | 81.2% | £35,100 |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies | £28,900 | £37,700 | £42,800 | 87.2% | £35,100 |
| Psychology | £26,400 | £32,200 | £41,000 | 88.1% | £29,600 |
| History and archaeology | £27,100 | £33,700 | £40,600 | 87% | £32,600 |
| Architecture, building and planning | £29,100 | £36,600 | £40,300 | 87% | £38,100 |
| Biosciences | £29,300 | £34,000 | £39,900 | 91.8% | £32,900 |
| English studies | £24,500 | £31,100 | £37,300 | 85.3% | £30,400 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | £27,400 | £33,300 | £37,000 | 82.6% | £30,000 |
| General, applied and forensic sciences | £32,900 | £41,400 | £30,600 | 83.3% | £30,000 |
| Education and teaching | Not published | £29,300 | £28,700 | 85.7% | £29,600 |
| Creative arts and design | £21,800 | £15,700 | £25,300 | 93.8% | £27,100 |
| Politics | £34,000 | £50,900 | Not published | 78.3% | £36,600 |
| Combined and general studies | Not published | £36,200 | Not published | Not published | £30,700 |
| Media, journalism and communications | Not published | £35,500 | Not published | Not published | £28,500 |
| All subjects at University College London | £35,300 | £39,900 | £50,100 | 88% | £33,700 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much do University College London graduates earn?

DfE LEO data for the 2023–24 tax year shows median earnings for UK-domiciled first-degree graduates of University College London of £35,300 one year after graduating, £39,900 after three years and £50,100 after five years. Each figure is a different graduating cohort, and pay varies widely by subject.

### Which University College London subjects have the highest graduate earnings?

Five years after graduating, the highest median earnings at University College London were in Computing (£70,600), Economics (£69,500) and Mathematical sciences (£64,800), among subject areas with at least 20 graduates measured.

### Is University College London good for graduate employment?

88% of University College 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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