# University of Dundee: graduate earnings and subjects

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**Quick answer:** Five years after graduating, University of Dundee graduates had median earnings of £36,200 (middle half: £27,100–£44,300), compared with £33,700 across all GB higher education institutions. 90.8% were in sustained work or further study. The highest-earning subject area was Medicine and dentistry (£63,000). Source: DfE LEO, 2023–24 tax year.

Location: Dundee, Scotland. UKPRN 10007852. Official website: http://www.dundee.ac.uk

## What do University of Dundee 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 | £51,800 | £56,000 | £63,000 | 92.1% | £57,100 |
| Computing | £32,600 | £39,200 | £45,800 | 85.4% | £39,900 |
| Economics | £26,000 | £31,500 | £42,500 | 85.6% | £50,900 |
| Health and social care | £37,300 | £40,300 | £40,300 | 90.6% | £30,700 |
| Medical sciences | £23,100 | £28,500 | £40,300 | 90.6% | £40,300 |
| Engineering | £29,300 | £33,300 | £39,500 | 92% | £43,600 |
| Allied health | Not published | Not published | £39,200 | 89.1% | £35,200 |
| General, applied and forensic sciences | Not published | Not published | £38,800 | 93.2% | £30,000 |
| Business and management | £25,300 | £30,400 | £38,400 | 92.5% | £35,100 |
| Education and teaching | £31,100 | £35,500 | £37,700 | 95.2% | £29,600 |
| Nursing and midwifery | £34,600 | £37,300 | £36,600 | 95.3% | £37,300 |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies | £24,200 | £30,000 | £35,700 | 95.8% | £35,100 |
| Law | £25,600 | £32,200 | £35,100 | 90.5% | £33,700 |
| Politics | £22,300 | £27,400 | £34,400 | 85.3% | £36,600 |
| Biosciences | £25,300 | £31,500 | £31,500 | 88.2% | £32,900 |
| Architecture, building and planning | £26,200 | £27,400 | £30,200 | 87.7% | £38,100 |
| Psychology | £24,200 | £24,900 | £30,000 | 87.2% | £29,600 |
| History and archaeology | £20,900 | £27,100 | £28,200 | 93% | £32,600 |
| Creative arts and design | £20,100 | £22,700 | £27,800 | 87.1% | £27,100 |
| English studies | Not published | £26,400 | £25,600 | 81.3% | £30,400 |
| Mathematical sciences | £23,400 | £30,000 | Not published | Not published | £43,600 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | Not published | £45,400 | Not published | Not published | £30,000 |
| All subjects at University of Dundee | £28,900 | £32,600 | £36,200 | 90.8% | £33,700 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

DfE LEO data for the 2023–24 tax year shows median earnings for UK-domiciled first-degree graduates of University of Dundee of £28,900 one year after graduating, £32,600 after three years and £36,200 after five years. Each figure is a different graduating cohort, and pay varies widely by subject.

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

Five years after graduating, the highest median earnings at University of Dundee were in Medicine and dentistry (£63,000), Computing (£45,800) and Economics (£42,500), among subject areas with at least 20 graduates measured.

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

90.8% of University of Dundee 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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