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University of Bath: graduate earnings and subjects
Quick answer
Five years after graduating, University of Bath graduates had median earnings of £49,000 (middle half: £37,000–£66,600), compared with £33,700 across all GB higher education institutions. 90% were in sustained work or further study. The highest-earning subject area was Economics (£72,800). Source: DfE LEO, 2023–24 tax year.
- Median pay after 1 year
- £32,600
- Median pay after 5 years
- £49,000
- In work or study after 5 years
- 90%
- Graduates in 5-year cohort
- 2,180
- Subject areas with data
- 20
- CourseToJob subject guides
- 29
What do University of Bath graduates earn by subject?
Official dataEconomics graduates had the highest five-year median at University of Bath (£72,800) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics145 graduates at 5 years | £38,800 | £57,800 | £72,800 | 88.1% | £50,900 |
| Computing70 graduates at 5 years | £37,300 | £51,600 | £65,500 | 90.2% | £39,900 |
| Business and managementGuides: Accounting and Finance, Business Management, Marketing205 graduates at 5 years | £33,700 | £51,200 | £64,400 | 84.4% | £35,100 |
| Mathematical sciences245 graduates at 5 years | £35,900 | £47,600 | £54,400 | 91.8% | £43,600 |
| Politics100 graduates at 5 years | £30,700 | £41,400 | £52,700 | 84.9% | £36,600 |
| EngineeringGuides: Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering350 graduates at 5 years | £32,900 | £42,100 | £50,500 | 92.5% | £43,600 |
| Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy110 graduates at 5 years | £32,900 | £40,300 | £47,900 | 95.5% | £42,100 |
| Physics and astronomy70 graduates at 5 years | £31,800 | £41,000 | £45,900 | 87.5% | £42,800 |
| Chemistry95 graduates at 5 years | £32,200 | £37,700 | £45,400 | 92.8% | £37,700 |
| Languages and area studies110 graduates at 5 years | £27,600 | £34,400 | £44,300 | 84.7% | £35,100 |
| Combined and general studies60 graduates at 5 years | — | — | £42,500 | 96.7% | £30,700 |
| Biosciences150 graduates at 5 years | £30,400 | £36,600 | £41,000 | 91.2% | £32,900 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology65 graduates at 5 years | £24,900 | £34,000 | £40,100 | 90.8% | £30,000 |
| Psychology120 graduates at 5 years | £26,500 | £32,900 | £36,200 | 91.7% | £29,600 |
| Sport and exercise sciences195 graduates at 5 years | £26,200 | £30,600 | £36,200 | 87.2% | £30,400 |
| Health and social care30 graduates at 5 years | £32,600 | £37,300 | £31,800 | 95.1% | £30,700 |
| Architecture, building and planning55 graduates at 5 years | £24,500 | £30,200 | £31,700 | 88.7% | £38,100 |
| General, applied and forensic sciences | £30,600 | £47,900 | — | — | £30,000 |
| Medical sciences | £29,600 | £35,900 | — | — | £40,300 |
| Education and teaching | — | £28,700 | — | — | £29,600 |
| All subjects at University of Bath | £32,600 | £41,400 | £49,000 | 90% | £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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- Psychology
Assistant psychologist · Psychological wellbeing practitioner
- Computer Science
Junior software developer · IT support analyst
- Law
Paralegal · Legal assistant
- Business Management
Operations coordinator · Project coordinator
- Mechanical Engineering
Graduate mechanical engineer · CAD technician
- Economics
Economic research assistant · Data analyst
- History
Heritage assistant · Museum assistant
- Biology
Laboratory technician · Research assistant
- Chemistry
Analytical chemist (graduate) · Laboratory technician
- Physics
Graduate physicist · Data analyst
- English
Editorial assistant · Content writer
- Sociology
Social research assistant · Housing officer (entry)
- Politics
Parliamentary assistant · Public affairs assistant
- Accounting and Finance
Accounts assistant · Audit associate
- Civil Engineering
Graduate civil engineer · Site engineer (entry)
- Electrical Engineering
Graduate electrical engineer · Design engineer (entry)
- Biomedical Science
Trainee biomedical scientist · Laboratory technician
- Marketing
Marketing assistant · Digital marketing executive
- Media and Communications
Communications assistant · Social media coordinator
- Geography
GIS technician · Planning assistant
- Mathematics
Data analyst · Actuarial analyst (entry)
- Criminology
Probation services officer · Intelligence researcher (entry)
- International Relations
Policy assistant · NGO programme assistant
- Adult Nursing
Newly qualified adult nurse · Community staff nurse
- Physiotherapy
Newly qualified physiotherapist · Rehabilitation assistant
- Social Work
Newly qualified social worker · Family support worker
- Primary Education
Primary teacher (QTS path) · Teaching assistant
- Pharmacy
Foundation trainee pharmacist · Hospital pharmacy technician (related path)
- Architecture
Architectural assistant (Part 1) · CAD technician
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University of Bath: frequently asked questions
How much do University of Bath graduates earn?
DfE LEO data for the 2023–24 tax year shows median earnings for UK-domiciled first-degree graduates of University of Bath of £32,600 one year after graduating, £41,400 after three years and £49,000 after five years. Each figure is a different graduating cohort, and pay varies widely by subject.
Which University of Bath subjects have the highest graduate earnings?
Five years after graduating, the highest median earnings at University of Bath were in Economics (£72,800), Computing (£65,500) and Business and management (£64,400), among subject areas with at least 20 graduates measured.
Is University of Bath good for graduate employment?
90% of University of Bath 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 of Bath?
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