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University of Edinburgh: graduate earnings and subjects
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.
- Median pay after 1 year
- £28,900
- Median pay after 5 years
- £41,400
- In work or study after 5 years
- 88.5%
- Graduates in 5-year cohort
- 3,280
- Subject areas with data
- 29
- CourseToJob subject guides
- 29
What do University of Edinburgh graduates earn by subject?
Official dataMedicine and dentistry graduates had the highest five-year median at University of Edinburgh (£60,900) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine and dentistry185 graduates at 5 years | £49,800 | £50,500 | £60,900 | 94% | £57,100 |
| Computing40 graduates at 5 years | £40,600 | £49,800 | £57,800 | 88.8% | £39,900 |
| Economics75 graduates at 5 years | £33,300 | £54,500 | £54,500 | 89.5% | £50,900 |
| Mathematical sciences75 graduates at 5 years | £31,800 | £39,200 | £49,400 | 91.3% | £43,600 |
| Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy25 graduates at 5 years | — | — | £47,900 | 88.2% | £42,100 |
| Physics and astronomy90 graduates at 5 years | £30,400 | £36,200 | £46,800 | 86.1% | £42,800 |
| Law150 graduates at 5 years | £27,100 | £34,400 | £46,800 | 85.3% | £33,700 |
| EngineeringGuides: Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering155 graduates at 5 years | £31,500 | £41,000 | £46,100 | 87% | £43,600 |
| Veterinary sciences80 graduates at 5 years | £34,800 | £39,900 | £45,200 | 88.5% | £39,900 |
| Medical sciences70 graduates at 5 years | — | £38,400 | £44,700 | 85.2% | £40,300 |
| Education and teaching145 graduates at 5 years | £32,600 | £39,300 | £44,300 | 91.8% | £29,600 |
| Chemistry45 graduates at 5 years | £28,200 | £32,600 | £42,500 | 88.2% | £37,700 |
| Politics90 graduates at 5 years | £29,300 | £35,100 | £42,300 | 88.8% | £36,600 |
| Business and managementGuides: Accounting and Finance, Business Management, Marketing190 graduates at 5 years | £28,200 | £37,000 | £41,400 | 87.1% | £35,100 |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies170 graduates at 5 years | £26,700 | £35,100 | £40,300 | 89.5% | £35,100 |
| Biosciences230 graduates at 5 years | £24,200 | £33,700 | £39,200 | 91.4% | £32,900 |
| History and archaeology355 graduates at 5 years | £25,300 | £31,500 | £38,800 | 90.5% | £32,600 |
| Philosophy and religious studies150 graduates at 5 years | £23,600 | £32,600 | £38,400 | 86.1% | £33,300 |
| Combined and general studies40 graduates at 5 years | — | £33,700 | £38,100 | 93.8% | £30,700 |
| Sport and exercise sciences55 graduates at 5 years | — | — | £37,500 | 89% | £30,400 |
| Nursing and midwifery25 graduates at 5 years | £34,200 | £35,000 | £37,300 | 84.6% | £37,300 |
| Languages and area studies165 graduates at 5 years | £24,900 | £32,600 | £36,600 | 81.4% | £35,100 |
| Health and social care20 graduates at 5 years | £34,800 | £39,200 | £35,500 | 91.8% | £30,700 |
| English studies155 graduates at 5 years | £24,900 | £28,500 | £35,500 | 85.5% | £30,400 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology110 graduates at 5 years | £24,900 | £28,900 | £34,800 | 89.8% | £30,000 |
| Psychology85 graduates at 5 years | £24,200 | £29,300 | £34,400 | 93.5% | £29,600 |
| Performing arts45 graduates at 5 years | £20,000 | £23,600 | £34,200 | 88.9% | £26,000 |
| Architecture, building and planning60 graduates at 5 years | £24,900 | £29,300 | £31,500 | 83.1% | £38,100 |
| Creative arts and design190 graduates at 5 years | £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 |
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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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
- Medicine
Foundation Year 1 doctor · Foundation Year 2 doctor
- Architecture
Architectural assistant (Part 1) · CAD technician
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University of Edinburgh: 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.
How do I apply to University of Edinburgh?
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