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University of Bradford: graduate earnings and subjects
Quick answer
Five years after graduating, University of Bradford graduates had median earnings of £29,600 (middle half: £22,000–£39,900), compared with £33,700 across all GB higher education institutions. 87.6% were in sustained work or further study. The highest-earning subject area was Medical sciences (£38,200). Source: DfE LEO, 2023–24 tax year.
- Median pay after 1 year
- £25,600
- Median pay after 5 years
- £29,600
- In work or study after 5 years
- 87.6%
- Graduates in 5-year cohort
- 1,580
- Subject areas with data
- 18
- CourseToJob subject guides
- 28
What do University of Bradford graduates earn by subject?
Official dataMedical sciences graduates had the highest five-year median at University of Bradford (£38,200) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical sciences40 graduates at 5 years | £32,900 | £33,300 | £38,200 | 95% | £40,300 |
| Nursing and midwifery210 graduates at 5 years | £32,600 | £33,700 | £37,100 | 91.5% | £37,300 |
| EngineeringGuides: Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering155 graduates at 5 years | £26,400 | £33,100 | £35,900 | 83.8% | £43,600 |
| Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy130 graduates at 5 years | £17,900 | £18,700 | £34,800 | 86.6% | £42,100 |
| Chemistry50 graduates at 5 years | — | £26,700 | £33,300 | 87.3% | £37,700 |
| Sport and exercise sciences25 graduates at 5 years | — | — | £31,500 | 87% | £30,400 |
| Allied health240 graduates at 5 years | £28,200 | £32,600 | £30,000 | 91% | £35,200 |
| Computing80 graduates at 5 years | £27,400 | £27,400 | £30,000 | 91.5% | £39,900 |
| Biosciences75 graduates at 5 years | £21,200 | £28,500 | £29,100 | 88.2% | £32,900 |
| Business and managementGuides: Accounting and Finance, Business Management, Marketing150 graduates at 5 years | £23,400 | £24,900 | £27,100 | 86.4% | £35,100 |
| Health and social care165 graduates at 5 years | £21,600 | £26,400 | £25,300 | 86.7% | £30,700 |
| Psychology80 graduates at 5 years | £21,600 | £21,200 | £25,300 | 85.4% | £29,600 |
| Law65 graduates at 5 years | £19,400 | £24,200 | £25,300 | 83% | £33,700 |
| Politics25 graduates at 5 years | — | — | £25,300 | 86.3% | £36,600 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology35 graduates at 5 years | £22,700 | £22,000 | £24,200 | 84.8% | £30,000 |
| Economics15 graduates at 5 years | — | £32,600 | — | 69.6% | £50,900 |
| General, applied and forensic sciences15 graduates at 5 years | — | £24,500 | — | 76.2% | £30,000 |
| Media, journalism and communications20 graduates at 5 years | — | £25,400 | — | 72.5% | £28,500 |
| All subjects at University of Bradford | £25,600 | £28,500 | £29,600 | 87.6% | £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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Subject guides linked to University of Bradford
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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)
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University of Bradford: frequently asked questions
How much do University of Bradford graduates earn?
DfE LEO data for the 2023–24 tax year shows median earnings for UK-domiciled first-degree graduates of University of Bradford of £25,600 one year after graduating, £28,500 after three years and £29,600 after five years. Each figure is a different graduating cohort, and pay varies widely by subject.
Which University of Bradford subjects have the highest graduate earnings?
Five years after graduating, the highest median earnings at University of Bradford were in Medical sciences (£38,200), Nursing and midwifery (£37,100) and Engineering (£35,900), among subject areas with at least 20 graduates measured.
Is University of Bradford good for graduate employment?
87.6% of University of Bradford 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 Bradford?
Undergraduate applications to UK universities, including University of Bradford, are usually made through UCAS. Check the exact course, entry requirements, fees and deadlines on the university's official course page before applying. CourseToJob does not handle applications.