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University for the Creative Arts: graduate earnings and subjects
Quick answer
Five years after graduating, University for the Creative Arts graduates had median earnings of £26,400 (middle half: £20,500–£32,200), compared with £33,700 across all GB higher education institutions. 83.6% were in sustained work or further study. The highest-earning subject area was Business and management (£31,500). Source: DfE LEO, 2023–24 tax year.
- Median pay after 1 year
- £21,200
- Median pay after 5 years
- £26,400
- In work or study after 5 years
- 83.6%
- Graduates in 5-year cohort
- 1,020
- Subject areas with data
- 6
- CourseToJob subject guides
- 5
What do University for the Creative Arts graduates earn by subject?
Official dataBusiness and management graduates had the highest five-year median at University for the Creative Arts (£31,500) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business and managementGuides: Accounting and Finance, Business Management, Marketing85 graduates at 5 years | £22,900 | £27,100 | £31,500 | 84.9% | £35,100 |
| Architecture, building and planning30 graduates at 5 years | £20,500 | £27,100 | £29,300 | 81.5% | £38,100 |
| Media, journalism and communications75 graduates at 5 years | — | £25,600 | £29,300 | 76.7% | £28,500 |
| Creative arts and design780 graduates at 5 years | £20,500 | £24,500 | £26,000 | 84.3% | £27,100 |
| Performing arts50 graduates at 5 years | £19,200 | £22,000 | £22,700 | 84% | £26,000 |
| Computing | £23,800 | — | — | — | £39,900 |
| All subjects at University for the Creative Arts | £21,200 | £24,500 | £26,400 | 83.6% | £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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University for the Creative Arts: frequently asked questions
How much do University for the Creative Arts graduates earn?
DfE LEO data for the 2023–24 tax year shows median earnings for UK-domiciled first-degree graduates of University for the Creative Arts of £21,200 one year after graduating, £24,500 after three years and £26,400 after five years. Each figure is a different graduating cohort, and pay varies widely by subject.
Which University for the Creative Arts subjects have the highest graduate earnings?
Five years after graduating, the highest median earnings at University for the Creative Arts were in Business and management (£31,500), Architecture, building and planning (£29,300) and Media, journalism and communications (£29,300), among subject areas with at least 20 graduates measured.
Is University for the Creative Arts good for graduate employment?
83.6% of University for the Creative Arts 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 for the Creative Arts?
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