# University of Chester: graduate earnings and subjects

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**Quick answer:** Five years after graduating, University of Chester graduates had median earnings of £29,300 (middle half: £23,800–£36,200), compared with £33,700 across all GB higher education institutions. 92.9% were in sustained work or further study. The highest-earning subject area was Engineering (£41,500). Source: DfE LEO, 2023–24 tax year.

Location: Chester, England. UKPRN 10007848. Official website: https://www1.chester.ac.uk

## What do University of Chester 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | £29,800 | £33,900 | £41,500 | 82.4% | £43,600 |
| Nursing and midwifery | £32,600 | £34,400 | £36,200 | 96.8% | £37,300 |
| Computing | £26,700 | £36,100 | £35,500 | 78% | £39,900 |
| Mathematical sciences | Not published | £28,200 | £32,600 | 85.2% | £43,600 |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies | £23,100 | £27,100 | £32,200 | 97.6% | £35,100 |
| Philosophy and religious studies | £19,800 | £26,700 | £32,200 | 94.6% | £33,300 |
| Health and social care | £32,600 | £28,900 | £31,800 | 97.9% | £30,700 |
| Education and teaching | £24,500 | £27,800 | £31,100 | 90.9% | £29,600 |
| Politics | Not published | £30,000 | £31,100 | 88.8% | £36,600 |
| Allied health | £28,500 | £26,400 | £30,700 | 96.2% | £35,200 |
| Business and management | £25,600 | £27,100 | £30,400 | 92% | £35,100 |
| Sport and exercise sciences | £23,400 | £26,000 | £29,300 | 86.5% | £30,400 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | £22,000 | £25,600 | £28,900 | 96.9% | £30,000 |
| Biosciences | £23,400 | £25,300 | £28,200 | 94.2% | £32,900 |
| History and archaeology | £21,600 | £24,200 | £27,800 | 88.8% | £32,600 |
| English studies | £19,800 | £25,600 | £27,100 | 92.3% | £30,400 |
| Psychology | £22,000 | £25,600 | £26,700 | 92.6% | £29,600 |
| Languages and area studies | £21,400 | £27,800 | £26,700 | 92.3% | £35,100 |
| Law | £25,500 | £26,000 | £26,400 | 91.9% | £33,700 |
| Creative arts and design | £21,600 | £24,900 | £25,300 | 92.9% | £27,100 |
| Media, journalism and communications | £20,900 | £22,700 | £25,300 | 90.3% | £28,500 |
| Performing arts | £18,700 | £23,100 | £24,900 | 93.3% | £26,000 |
| Agriculture, food and related studies | £20,900 | £22,300 | £23,100 | 93.9% | £29,300 |
| Medical sciences | £23,800 | £28,400 | Not published | Not published | £40,300 |
| General, applied and forensic sciences | Not published | £26,400 | Not published | Not published | £30,000 |
| All subjects at University of Chester | £26,000 | £27,400 | £29,300 | 92.9% | £33,700 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

DfE LEO data for the 2023–24 tax year shows median earnings for UK-domiciled first-degree graduates of University of Chester of £26,000 one year after graduating, £27,400 after three years and £29,300 after five years. Each figure is a different graduating cohort, and pay varies widely by subject.

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

Five years after graduating, the highest median earnings at University of Chester were in Engineering (£41,500), Nursing and midwifery (£36,200) and Computing (£35,500), among subject areas with at least 20 graduates measured.

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

92.9% of University of Chester 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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