# University of Edinburgh: graduate earnings and subjects

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**Quick answer:** Five years after graduating, University of Edinburgh graduates had median earnings of £41,400 (middle half: £30,400–£55,300), compared with £33,700 across all GB higher education institutions. 88.5% were in sustained work or further study. The highest-earning subject area was Medicine and dentistry (£60,900). Source: DfE LEO, 2023–24 tax year.

Location: Edinburgh, Scotland. UKPRN 10007790. Official website: https://www.ed.ac.uk

## What do University of Edinburgh 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 | £49,800 | £50,500 | £60,900 | 94% | £57,100 |
| Computing | £40,600 | £49,800 | £57,800 | 88.8% | £39,900 |
| Economics | £33,300 | £54,500 | £54,500 | 89.5% | £50,900 |
| Mathematical sciences | £31,800 | £39,200 | £49,400 | 91.3% | £43,600 |
| Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy | Not published | Not published | £47,900 | 88.2% | £42,100 |
| Physics and astronomy | £30,400 | £36,200 | £46,800 | 86.1% | £42,800 |
| Law | £27,100 | £34,400 | £46,800 | 85.3% | £33,700 |
| Engineering | £31,500 | £41,000 | £46,100 | 87% | £43,600 |
| Veterinary sciences | £34,800 | £39,900 | £45,200 | 88.5% | £39,900 |
| Medical sciences | Not published | £38,400 | £44,700 | 85.2% | £40,300 |
| Education and teaching | £32,600 | £39,300 | £44,300 | 91.8% | £29,600 |
| Chemistry | £28,200 | £32,600 | £42,500 | 88.2% | £37,700 |
| Politics | £29,300 | £35,100 | £42,300 | 88.8% | £36,600 |
| Business and management | £28,200 | £37,000 | £41,400 | 87.1% | £35,100 |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies | £26,700 | £35,100 | £40,300 | 89.5% | £35,100 |
| Biosciences | £24,200 | £33,700 | £39,200 | 91.4% | £32,900 |
| History and archaeology | £25,300 | £31,500 | £38,800 | 90.5% | £32,600 |
| Philosophy and religious studies | £23,600 | £32,600 | £38,400 | 86.1% | £33,300 |
| Combined and general studies | Not published | £33,700 | £38,100 | 93.8% | £30,700 |
| Sport and exercise sciences | Not published | Not published | £37,500 | 89% | £30,400 |
| Nursing and midwifery | £34,200 | £35,000 | £37,300 | 84.6% | £37,300 |
| Languages and area studies | £24,900 | £32,600 | £36,600 | 81.4% | £35,100 |
| Health and social care | £34,800 | £39,200 | £35,500 | 91.8% | £30,700 |
| English studies | £24,900 | £28,500 | £35,500 | 85.5% | £30,400 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | £24,900 | £28,900 | £34,800 | 89.8% | £30,000 |
| Psychology | £24,200 | £29,300 | £34,400 | 93.5% | £29,600 |
| Performing arts | £20,000 | £23,600 | £34,200 | 88.9% | £26,000 |
| Architecture, building and planning | £24,900 | £29,300 | £31,500 | 83.1% | £38,100 |
| Creative arts and design | £17,600 | £25,100 | £26,600 | 87.7% | £27,100 |
| All subjects at University of Edinburgh | £28,900 | £35,900 | £41,400 | 88.5% | £33,700 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

DfE LEO data for the 2023–24 tax year shows median earnings for UK-domiciled first-degree graduates of University of Edinburgh of £28,900 one year after graduating, £35,900 after three years and £41,400 after five years. Each figure is a different graduating cohort, and pay varies widely by subject.

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

Five years after graduating, the highest median earnings at University of Edinburgh were in Medicine and dentistry (£60,900), Computing (£57,800) and Economics (£54,500), among subject areas with at least 20 graduates measured.

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

88.5% of University of Edinburgh 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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