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University of Cambridge: graduate earnings and subjects
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.
- Median pay after 1 year
- £35,900
- Median pay after 5 years
- £52,300
- In work or study after 5 years
- 88.2%
- Graduates in 5-year cohort
- 2,385
- Subject areas with data
- 24
- CourseToJob subject guides
- 25
What do University of Cambridge graduates earn by subject?
Official dataEconomics graduates had the highest five-year median at University of Cambridge (£105,000) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics100 graduates at 5 years | £59,700 | £72,800 | £105,000 | 86.2% | £50,900 |
| Computing65 graduates at 5 years | £48,300 | £78,300 | £96,600 | 84.6% | £39,900 |
| Business and managementGuides: Accounting and Finance, Business Management, Marketing20 graduates at 5 years | £42,800 | £65,500 | £83,300 | 90.5% | £35,100 |
| Law110 graduates at 5 years | £31,800 | £48,700 | £77,000 | 82.1% | £33,700 |
| Mathematical sciences135 graduates at 5 years | £43,200 | £75,000 | £71,200 | 80.3% | £43,600 |
| EngineeringGuides: Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering230 graduates at 5 years | £38,800 | £52,700 | £64,400 | 89% | £43,600 |
| Medicine and dentistry160 graduates at 5 years | £45,400 | £52,000 | £61,100 | 93.6% | £57,100 |
| Biosciences140 graduates at 5 years | £32,900 | £45,000 | £52,700 | 88.8% | £32,900 |
| Allied health140 graduates at 5 years | — | — | £52,700 | 88.8% | £35,200 |
| General, applied and forensic sciences140 graduates at 5 years | — | — | £52,700 | 88.8% | £30,000 |
| Psychology40 graduates at 5 years | £28,200 | £34,000 | £48,700 | 92.7% | £29,600 |
| Architecture, building and planning40 graduates at 5 years | £26,400 | £37,000 | £46,700 | 88% | £38,100 |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies85 graduates at 5 years | £29,800 | £41,700 | £46,100 | 94% | £35,100 |
| Veterinary sciences60 graduates at 5 years | £33,700 | £40,400 | £44,700 | 100% | £39,900 |
| Philosophy and religious studies85 graduates at 5 years | £26,900 | £33,300 | £44,100 | 77.6% | £33,300 |
| History and archaeology295 graduates at 5 years | £27,800 | £33,400 | £43,900 | 91.4% | £32,600 |
| Politics50 graduates at 5 years | £29,600 | £36,800 | £42,100 | 90.3% | £36,600 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology50 graduates at 5 years | £29,600 | £38,400 | £42,100 | 90.3% | £30,000 |
| Languages and area studies170 graduates at 5 years | £29,600 | £38,800 | £38,600 | 84.9% | £35,100 |
| English studies195 graduates at 5 years | £26,000 | £30,700 | £35,100 | 87.6% | £30,400 |
| Performing arts65 graduates at 5 years | £22,300 | £31,100 | £35,100 | 90.2% | £26,000 |
| Chemistry | £32,900 | £45,000 | — | — | £37,700 |
| Materials and technology | £32,900 | £45,000 | — | — | £33,700 |
| Physics and astronomy | £32,900 | £45,000 | — | — | £42,800 |
| All subjects at University of Cambridge | £35,900 | £43,900 | £52,300 | 88.2% | £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 Cambridge
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- 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
- Medicine
Foundation Year 1 doctor · Foundation Year 2 doctor
- Architecture
Architectural assistant (Part 1) · CAD technician
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University of Cambridge: 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.
How do I apply to University of Cambridge?
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