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University College Birmingham: graduate earnings and subjects
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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.
- Median pay after 1 year
- £21,200
- Median pay after 5 years
- £25,300
- In work or study after 5 years
- 85%
- Graduates in 5-year cohort
- 840
- Subject areas with data
- 9
- CourseToJob subject guides
- 5
What do University College Birmingham graduates earn by subject?
Official dataAgriculture, food and related studies graduates had the highest five-year median at University College Birmingham (£30,000) among subject areas with at least 20 graduates measured. The final column shows the same subject across all GB higher education institutions, for context.
| Subject area | 1 year | 3 years | 5 years | In work or study, 5 yrs | All GB HEIs, 5 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, food and related studies105 graduates at 5 years | £25,300 | £27,100 | £30,000 | 86.5% | £29,300 |
| Sport and exercise sciences95 graduates at 5 years | £21,000 | £25,600 | £26,400 | 93.5% | £30,400 |
| Business and managementGuides: Accounting and Finance, Business Management, Marketing335 graduates at 5 years | £23,100 | £23,400 | £25,300 | 81% | £35,100 |
| Education and teaching100 graduates at 5 years | — | — | £24,900 | 85.1% | £29,600 |
| Performing arts135 graduates at 5 years | — | — | £24,900 | 87.2% | £26,000 |
| Health and social care70 graduates at 5 years | £20,100 | £21,400 | £22,700 | 86.1% | £30,700 |
| Architecture, building and planning | £22,900 | £24,500 | — | — | £38,100 |
| Allied health | £21,400 | — | — | — | £35,200 |
| Creative arts and design | £18,300 | £23,100 | — | — | £27,100 |
| All subjects at University College Birmingham | £21,200 | £24,200 | £25,300 | 85% | £33,700 |
A dash means DfE did not publish a figure, usually because the cohort was small. Each column is a different graduating cohort. Compare subjects nationally.
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Subject guides linked to University College Birmingham
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- Adult Nursing
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- Primary Education
Primary teacher (QTS path) · Teaching assistant
- Marketing
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- Media and Communications
Communications assistant · Social media coordinator
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University College Birmingham: 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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