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University of East London: graduate earnings and subjects
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.
- Median pay after 1 year
- £23,400
- Median pay after 5 years
- £28,500
- In work or study after 5 years
- 79.9%
- Graduates in 5-year cohort
- 2,095
- Subject areas with data
- 20
- CourseToJob subject guides
- 27
What do University of East London graduates earn by subject?
Official dataHealth and social care graduates had the highest five-year median at University of East London (£36,600) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health and social care45 graduates at 5 years | £25,300 | £24,500 | £36,600 | 89.2% | £30,700 |
| Computing65 graduates at 5 years | £24,200 | £33,900 | £35,900 | 69.5% | £39,900 |
| EngineeringGuides: Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering80 graduates at 5 years | £28,000 | £34,800 | £35,700 | 88.3% | £43,600 |
| Allied health210 graduates at 5 years | £28,900 | £32,200 | £33,300 | 83.7% | £35,200 |
| English studies20 graduates at 5 years | — | — | £31,500 | 89.5% | £30,400 |
| Law110 graduates at 5 years | £24,900 | £27,400 | £31,100 | 76.4% | £33,700 |
| Business and managementGuides: Accounting and Finance, Business Management, Marketing270 graduates at 5 years | £24,200 | £27,800 | £29,600 | 70.5% | £35,100 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology90 graduates at 5 years | £24,200 | £28,000 | £29,300 | 86.9% | £30,000 |
| Psychology215 graduates at 5 years | £22,100 | £26,400 | £28,800 | 82.9% | £29,600 |
| Media, journalism and communications85 graduates at 5 years | £26,400 | £24,900 | £28,700 | 77.6% | £28,500 |
| Sport and exercise sciences125 graduates at 5 years | £19,900 | £28,200 | £28,500 | 88.1% | £30,400 |
| Architecture, building and planning60 graduates at 5 years | £27,700 | £30,400 | £27,100 | 72.9% | £38,100 |
| Creative arts and design175 graduates at 5 years | £20,100 | £23,200 | £26,000 | 74.4% | £27,100 |
| Education and teaching300 graduates at 5 years | £21,200 | £24,900 | £24,200 | 77.9% | £29,600 |
| Performing arts160 graduates at 5 years | £20,100 | £23,800 | £23,800 | 83.1% | £26,000 |
| Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy20 graduates at 5 years | — | — | £20,500 | 94.3% | £42,100 |
| Nursing and midwifery5 graduates at 5 years | £38,600 | £39,500 | — | — | £37,300 |
| Chemistry | £21,600 | — | — | — | £37,700 |
| Medical sciences20 graduates at 5 years | £20,500 | £31,100 | — | 84.2% | £40,300 |
| Economics15 graduates at 5 years | — | £41,700 | — | 92.3% | £50,900 |
| All subjects at University of East London | £23,400 | £27,800 | £28,500 | 79.9% | £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 East London
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- Psychology
Assistant psychologist · Psychological wellbeing practitioner
- 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
- Adult Nursing
Newly qualified adult nurse · Community staff nurse
- Physiotherapy
Newly qualified physiotherapist · Rehabilitation assistant
- Social Work
Newly qualified social worker · Family support worker
- Primary Education
Primary teacher (QTS path) · Teaching assistant
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University of East London: 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?
Undergraduate applications to UK universities, including University of East London, are usually made through UCAS. Check the exact course, entry requirements, fees and deadlines on the university's official course page before applying. CourseToJob does not handle applications.