# University of Birmingham: graduate earnings and subjects

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**Quick answer:** Five years after graduating, University of Birmingham graduates had median earnings of £40,300 (middle half: £31,200–£54,200), compared with £33,700 across all GB higher education institutions. 91.3% were in sustained work or further study. The highest-earning subject area was Computing (£62,600). Source: DfE LEO, 2023–24 tax year.

Location: Birmingham, England. UKPRN 10006840. Official website: https://birmingham.ac.uk

## What do University of 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computing | £36,200 | £51,200 | £62,600 | 86.8% | £39,900 |
| Medicine and dentistry | £41,400 | £54,900 | £56,400 | 94.7% | £57,100 |
| Economics | £31,800 | £42,500 | £54,200 | 87.3% | £50,900 |
| Materials and technology | £29,800 | £38,100 | £50,500 | 81.5% | £33,700 |
| Business and management | £27,100 | £39,500 | £49,400 | 86% | £35,100 |
| Physics and astronomy | £30,400 | £39,900 | £46,100 | 92.7% | £42,800 |
| Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy | £27,800 | £35,500 | £46,100 | 96.6% | £42,100 |
| Engineering | £32,200 | £38,400 | £45,800 | 95.6% | £43,600 |
| Mathematical sciences | £29,300 | £37,700 | £44,700 | 91.2% | £43,600 |
| Law | £24,200 | £31,500 | £41,400 | 93.2% | £33,700 |
| Architecture, building and planning | Not published | Not published | £41,400 | 90.3% | £38,100 |
| Allied health | £29,600 | £37,300 | £40,300 | 88.6% | £35,200 |
| Politics | £27,800 | £33,700 | £39,500 | 87.6% | £36,600 |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies | £24,900 | £31,800 | £38,400 | 90.3% | £35,100 |
| Nursing and midwifery | £28,500 | £35,100 | £36,200 | 94.1% | £37,300 |
| Biosciences | £26,400 | £32,900 | £35,900 | 91.1% | £32,900 |
| Health and social care | £35,300 | £38,100 | £35,300 | 93.2% | £30,700 |
| Chemistry | £27,100 | £35,500 | £35,100 | 90.2% | £37,700 |
| Combined and general studies | £24,900 | £32,900 | £34,800 | 94.7% | £30,700 |
| Languages and area studies | £24,500 | £29,600 | £34,800 | 86.5% | £35,100 |
| History and archaeology | £23,400 | £30,400 | £34,800 | 91.4% | £32,600 |
| Psychology | £23,100 | £29,300 | £34,400 | 93.9% | £29,600 |
| Sport and exercise sciences | £23,100 | £29,300 | £33,700 | 95.1% | £30,400 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | £24,500 | £28,900 | £33,300 | 94.7% | £30,000 |
| Philosophy and religious studies | £23,100 | £30,400 | £33,300 | 90.4% | £33,300 |
| English studies | £22,300 | £28,500 | £31,800 | 92.1% | £30,400 |
| Education and teaching | £20,100 | £27,300 | £30,400 | 81.8% | £29,600 |
| Performing arts | £16,800 | £27,800 | £28,500 | 93.6% | £26,000 |
| Medical sciences | £27,600 | £37,000 | Not published | 100% | £40,300 |
| All subjects at University of Birmingham | £28,200 | £34,000 | £40,300 | 91.3% | £33,700 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

DfE LEO data for the 2023–24 tax year shows median earnings for UK-domiciled first-degree graduates of University of Birmingham of £28,200 one year after graduating, £34,000 after three years and £40,300 after five years. Each figure is a different graduating cohort, and pay varies widely by subject.

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

Five years after graduating, the highest median earnings at University of Birmingham were in Computing (£62,600), Medicine and dentistry (£56,400) and Economics (£54,200), among subject areas with at least 20 graduates measured.

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

91.3% of University of 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.

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