# University of Cambridge: graduate earnings and subjects

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**Quick answer:** Five years after graduating, University of Cambridge graduates had median earnings of £52,300 (middle half: £36,600–£80,200), compared with £33,700 across all GB higher education institutions. 88.2% were in sustained work or further study. The highest-earning subject area was Economics (£105,000). Source: DfE LEO, 2023–24 tax year.

Location: Cambridge, England. UKPRN 10007788. Official website: https://www.cam.ac.uk

## What do University of Cambridge 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | £59,700 | £72,800 | £105,000 | 86.2% | £50,900 |
| Computing | £48,300 | £78,300 | £96,600 | 84.6% | £39,900 |
| Business and management | £42,800 | £65,500 | £83,300 | 90.5% | £35,100 |
| Law | £31,800 | £48,700 | £77,000 | 82.1% | £33,700 |
| Mathematical sciences | £43,200 | £75,000 | £71,200 | 80.3% | £43,600 |
| Engineering | £38,800 | £52,700 | £64,400 | 89% | £43,600 |
| Medicine and dentistry | £45,400 | £52,000 | £61,100 | 93.6% | £57,100 |
| Biosciences | £32,900 | £45,000 | £52,700 | 88.8% | £32,900 |
| Allied health | Not published | Not published | £52,700 | 88.8% | £35,200 |
| General, applied and forensic sciences | Not published | Not published | £52,700 | 88.8% | £30,000 |
| Psychology | £28,200 | £34,000 | £48,700 | 92.7% | £29,600 |
| Architecture, building and planning | £26,400 | £37,000 | £46,700 | 88% | £38,100 |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies | £29,800 | £41,700 | £46,100 | 94% | £35,100 |
| Veterinary sciences | £33,700 | £40,400 | £44,700 | 100% | £39,900 |
| Philosophy and religious studies | £26,900 | £33,300 | £44,100 | 77.6% | £33,300 |
| History and archaeology | £27,800 | £33,400 | £43,900 | 91.4% | £32,600 |
| Politics | £29,600 | £36,800 | £42,100 | 90.3% | £36,600 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | £29,600 | £38,400 | £42,100 | 90.3% | £30,000 |
| Languages and area studies | £29,600 | £38,800 | £38,600 | 84.9% | £35,100 |
| English studies | £26,000 | £30,700 | £35,100 | 87.6% | £30,400 |
| Performing arts | £22,300 | £31,100 | £35,100 | 90.2% | £26,000 |
| Chemistry | £32,900 | £45,000 | Not published | Not published | £37,700 |
| Materials and technology | £32,900 | £45,000 | Not published | Not published | £33,700 |
| Physics and astronomy | £32,900 | £45,000 | Not published | Not published | £42,800 |
| All subjects at University of Cambridge | £35,900 | £43,900 | £52,300 | 88.2% | £33,700 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

DfE LEO data for the 2023–24 tax year shows median earnings for UK-domiciled first-degree graduates of University of Cambridge of £35,900 one year after graduating, £43,900 after three years and £52,300 after five years. Each figure is a different graduating cohort, and pay varies widely by subject.

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

Five years after graduating, the highest median earnings at University of Cambridge were in Economics (£105,000), Computing (£96,600) and Business and management (£83,300), among subject areas with at least 20 graduates measured.

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

88.2% of University of Cambridge 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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