# University of East London: graduate earnings and subjects

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**Quick answer:** Five years after graduating, University of East London graduates had median earnings of £28,500 (middle half: £20,100–£37,000), compared with £33,700 across all GB higher education institutions. 79.9% were in sustained work or further study. The highest-earning subject area was Health and social care (£36,600). Source: DfE LEO, 2023–24 tax year.

Location: London, England. UKPRN 10007144. Official website: https://www.uel.ac.uk

## What do University of East London 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health and social care | £25,300 | £24,500 | £36,600 | 89.2% | £30,700 |
| Computing | £24,200 | £33,900 | £35,900 | 69.5% | £39,900 |
| Engineering | £28,000 | £34,800 | £35,700 | 88.3% | £43,600 |
| Allied health | £28,900 | £32,200 | £33,300 | 83.7% | £35,200 |
| English studies | Not published | Not published | £31,500 | 89.5% | £30,400 |
| Law | £24,900 | £27,400 | £31,100 | 76.4% | £33,700 |
| Business and management | £24,200 | £27,800 | £29,600 | 70.5% | £35,100 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | £24,200 | £28,000 | £29,300 | 86.9% | £30,000 |
| Psychology | £22,100 | £26,400 | £28,800 | 82.9% | £29,600 |
| Media, journalism and communications | £26,400 | £24,900 | £28,700 | 77.6% | £28,500 |
| Sport and exercise sciences | £19,900 | £28,200 | £28,500 | 88.1% | £30,400 |
| Architecture, building and planning | £27,700 | £30,400 | £27,100 | 72.9% | £38,100 |
| Creative arts and design | £20,100 | £23,200 | £26,000 | 74.4% | £27,100 |
| Education and teaching | £21,200 | £24,900 | £24,200 | 77.9% | £29,600 |
| Performing arts | £20,100 | £23,800 | £23,800 | 83.1% | £26,000 |
| Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy | Not published | Not published | £20,500 | 94.3% | £42,100 |
| Nursing and midwifery | £38,600 | £39,500 | Not published | Not published | £37,300 |
| Chemistry | £21,600 | Not published | Not published | Not published | £37,700 |
| Medical sciences | £20,500 | £31,100 | Not published | 84.2% | £40,300 |
| Economics | Not published | £41,700 | Not published | 92.3% | £50,900 |
| All subjects at University of East London | £23,400 | £27,800 | £28,500 | 79.9% | £33,700 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much do University of East London graduates earn?

DfE LEO data for the 2023–24 tax year shows median earnings for UK-domiciled first-degree graduates of University of East London of £23,400 one year after graduating, £27,800 after three years and £28,500 after five years. Each figure is a different graduating cohort, and pay varies widely by subject.

### Which University of East London subjects have the highest graduate earnings?

Five years after graduating, the highest median earnings at University of East London were in Health and social care (£36,600), Computing (£35,900) and Engineering (£35,700), among subject areas with at least 20 graduates measured.

### Is University of East London good for graduate employment?

79.9% of University of East London 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 East London?

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