# University of Brighton: graduate earnings and subjects

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**Quick answer:** Five years after graduating, University of Brighton graduates had median earnings of £34,400 (middle half: £26,700–£43,600), compared with £33,700 across all GB higher education institutions. 89.8% were in sustained work or further study. The highest-earning subject area was Medicine and dentistry (£57,500). Source: DfE LEO, 2023–24 tax year.

Location: Brighton and Hove, England. UKPRN 10000886. Official website: http://www.brighton.ac.uk

## What do University of Brighton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine and dentistry | £42,600 | £53,400 | £57,500 | 89.7% | £57,100 |
| Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy | £25,400 | £28,400 | £45,000 | 88.6% | £42,100 |
| Mathematical sciences | £28,900 | £34,000 | £43,900 | 87% | £43,600 |
| Computing | £26,900 | £32,200 | £41,400 | 91.3% | £39,900 |
| Engineering | £29,300 | £34,000 | £39,500 | 90.4% | £43,600 |
| Allied health | £30,000 | £35,500 | £38,800 | 91.8% | £35,200 |
| Architecture, building and planning | £25,600 | £30,200 | £38,800 | 80.9% | £38,100 |
| Nursing and midwifery | £35,500 | £36,200 | £38,400 | 91.9% | £37,300 |
| Business and management | £24,500 | £29,300 | £38,400 | 89.6% | £35,100 |
| Chemistry | Not published | £28,900 | £35,900 | 100% | £37,700 |
| Law | £24,200 | £26,700 | £35,500 | 88.5% | £33,700 |
| Education and teaching | £27,800 | £30,700 | £35,100 | 92.2% | £29,600 |
| Politics | Not published | Not published | £34,200 | 88.2% | £36,600 |
| Sport and exercise sciences | £23,400 | £28,400 | £34,000 | 93.7% | £30,400 |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies | £24,500 | £27,300 | £33,700 | 92.6% | £35,100 |
| English studies | £23,100 | £27,400 | £32,900 | 90.7% | £30,400 |
| Philosophy and religious studies | Not published | Not published | £30,700 | 82.1% | £33,300 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | £23,100 | £27,100 | £30,400 | 95.3% | £30,000 |
| Psychology | £23,400 | £25,600 | £29,600 | 90.3% | £29,600 |
| Health and social care | £34,400 | £32,200 | £29,300 | 80% | £30,700 |
| Media, journalism and communications | £22,000 | £26,000 | £29,300 | 85.4% | £28,500 |
| History and archaeology | £20,500 | £24,900 | £29,300 | 82.4% | £32,600 |
| Creative arts and design | £18,700 | £24,500 | £28,900 | 87.6% | £27,100 |
| Biosciences | £24,700 | £29,600 | £28,200 | 90.2% | £32,900 |
| Economics | £27,100 | Not published | Not published | Not published | £50,900 |
| Medical sciences | £24,900 | £30,000 | Not published | Not published | £40,300 |
| Combined and general studies | £22,300 | £24,900 | Not published | Not published | £30,700 |
| All subjects at University of Brighton | £25,600 | £29,300 | £34,400 | 89.8% | £33,700 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

DfE LEO data for the 2023–24 tax year shows median earnings for UK-domiciled first-degree graduates of University of Brighton of £25,600 one year after graduating, £29,300 after three years and £34,400 after five years. Each figure is a different graduating cohort, and pay varies widely by subject.

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

Five years after graduating, the highest median earnings at University of Brighton were in Medicine and dentistry (£57,500), Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy (£45,000) and Mathematical sciences (£43,900), among subject areas with at least 20 graduates measured.

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

89.8% of University of Brighton 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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