# University College Birmingham: graduate earnings and subjects

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**Quick answer:** Five years after graduating, University College Birmingham graduates had median earnings of £25,300 (middle half: £19,000–£31,800), compared with £33,700 across all GB higher education institutions. 85% were in sustained work or further study. The highest-earning subject area was Agriculture, food and related studies (£30,000). Source: DfE LEO, 2023–24 tax year.

Location: Birmingham, England. UKPRN 10000712. Official website: http://www.ucb.ac.uk

## What do University College Birmingham 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, food and related studies | £25,300 | £27,100 | £30,000 | 86.5% | £29,300 |
| Sport and exercise sciences | £21,000 | £25,600 | £26,400 | 93.5% | £30,400 |
| Business and management | £23,100 | £23,400 | £25,300 | 81% | £35,100 |
| Education and teaching | Not published | Not published | £24,900 | 85.1% | £29,600 |
| Performing arts | Not published | Not published | £24,900 | 87.2% | £26,000 |
| Health and social care | £20,100 | £21,400 | £22,700 | 86.1% | £30,700 |
| Architecture, building and planning | £22,900 | £24,500 | Not published | Not published | £38,100 |
| Allied health | £21,400 | Not published | Not published | Not published | £35,200 |
| Creative arts and design | £18,300 | £23,100 | Not published | Not published | £27,100 |
| All subjects at University College Birmingham | £21,200 | £24,200 | £25,300 | 85% | £33,700 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

DfE LEO data for the 2023–24 tax year shows median earnings for UK-domiciled first-degree graduates of University College Birmingham of £21,200 one year after graduating, £24,200 after three years and £25,300 after five years. Each figure is a different graduating cohort, and pay varies widely by subject.

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

Five years after graduating, the highest median earnings at University College Birmingham were in Agriculture, food and related studies (£30,000), Sport and exercise sciences (£26,400) and Business and management (£25,300), among subject areas with at least 20 graduates measured.

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

85% of University College Birmingham 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 University College Birmingham?

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