# University of Bristol: graduate earnings and subjects

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**Quick answer:** Five years after graduating, University of Bristol graduates had median earnings of £45,400 (middle half: £33,700–£61,100), compared with £33,700 across all GB higher education institutions. 89.6% were in sustained work or further study. The highest-earning subject area was Computing (£70,100). Source: DfE LEO, 2023–24 tax year.

Location: Bristol, England. UKPRN 10007786. Official website: https://bristol.ac.uk

## What do University of Bristol 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 | £41,700 | £53,800 | £70,100 | 83.6% | £39,900 |
| Economics | £32,800 | £48,100 | £64,000 | 85.5% | £50,900 |
| Business and management | £30,700 | £43,200 | £59,700 | 90.4% | £35,100 |
| Medicine and dentistry | £42,600 | £51,100 | £56,000 | 92.2% | £57,100 |
| Politics | £24,900 | £36,100 | £51,600 | 85.2% | £36,600 |
| Mathematical sciences | £32,500 | £40,400 | £51,200 | 88.2% | £43,600 |
| Law | £24,900 | £37,700 | £51,100 | 93.8% | £33,700 |
| Engineering | £32,200 | £38,400 | £49,800 | 88.3% | £43,600 |
| Medical sciences | £23,100 | £34,600 | £46,800 | 89.9% | £40,300 |
| Allied health | Not published | Not published | £46,100 | 86.3% | £35,200 |
| Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy | £25,600 | Not published | £45,200 | 95.7% | £42,100 |
| Physics and astronomy | £29,600 | £41,000 | £43,900 | 90.2% | £42,800 |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies | £26,400 | £34,000 | £43,600 | 87% | £35,100 |
| Veterinary sciences | £32,900 | £39,500 | £43,000 | 95.8% | £39,900 |
| Chemistry | £27,100 | £39,200 | £43,000 | 93.2% | £37,700 |
| Languages and area studies | £26,000 | £33,500 | £41,900 | 87.9% | £35,100 |
| Psychology | £24,200 | £29,300 | £41,700 | 86.2% | £29,600 |
| History and archaeology | £24,500 | £31,500 | £39,200 | 92.2% | £32,600 |
| Philosophy and religious studies | £24,500 | £33,100 | £38,100 | 86.9% | £33,300 |
| Biosciences | £24,900 | £31,500 | £37,700 | 90.5% | £32,900 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | £23,400 | £30,400 | £35,900 | 89.8% | £30,000 |
| English studies | £23,800 | £28,900 | £35,100 | 91.4% | £30,400 |
| Health and social care | £22,300 | £28,200 | £33,700 | 84.6% | £30,700 |
| Creative arts and design | £19,000 | £28,900 | £32,600 | 85% | £27,100 |
| Performing arts | £21,200 | £27,400 | £31,100 | 89.5% | £26,000 |
| Education and teaching | £21,200 | £28,700 | Not published | Not published | £29,600 |
| Combined and general studies | £19,000 | £28,700 | Not published | Not published | £30,700 |
| All subjects at University of Bristol | £28,200 | £35,900 | £45,400 | 89.6% | £33,700 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

DfE LEO data for the 2023–24 tax year shows median earnings for UK-domiciled first-degree graduates of University of Bristol of £28,200 one year after graduating, £35,900 after three years and £45,400 after five years. Each figure is a different graduating cohort, and pay varies widely by subject.

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

Five years after graduating, the highest median earnings at University of Bristol were in Computing (£70,100), Economics (£64,000) and Business and management (£59,700), among subject areas with at least 20 graduates measured.

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

89.6% of University of Bristol 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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