# University of Essex: graduate earnings and subjects

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**Quick answer:** Five years after graduating, University of Essex graduates had median earnings of £34,800 (middle half: £27,100–£44,300), compared with £33,700 across all GB higher education institutions. 87.3% were in sustained work or further study. The highest-earning subject area was Computing (£46,500). Source: DfE LEO, 2023–24 tax year.

Location: Colchester, England. UKPRN 10007791. Official website: http://www.essex.ac.uk

## What do University of Essex 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computing | £32,600 | £42,800 | £46,500 | 91% | £39,900 |
| Nursing and midwifery | £33,700 | £39,500 | £41,700 | 90% | £37,300 |
| Economics | £27,100 | £32,000 | £40,300 | 87.4% | £50,900 |
| Politics | £26,400 | £30,400 | £38,800 | 86.1% | £36,600 |
| Allied health | £28,900 | £34,000 | £38,400 | 90.1% | £35,200 |
| Health and social care | £29,600 | £35,500 | £37,300 | 94.7% | £30,700 |
| Business and management | £24,500 | £30,000 | £37,300 | 83.4% | £35,100 |
| Mathematical sciences | £30,700 | £34,400 | £35,100 | 90% | £43,600 |
| Law | £24,200 | £29,300 | £34,400 | 85.9% | £33,700 |
| Sport and exercise sciences | £22,300 | £27,300 | £33,700 | 87.9% | £30,400 |
| History and archaeology | £22,700 | £27,800 | £33,300 | 87.4% | £32,600 |
| English studies | £21,200 | £26,700 | £32,900 | 84.6% | £30,400 |
| Biosciences | £25,600 | £29,600 | £32,600 | 90.2% | £32,900 |
| Languages and area studies | £24,500 | £25,600 | £32,200 | 80.6% | £35,100 |
| Philosophy and religious studies | £22,700 | £26,400 | £31,800 | 76.6% | £33,300 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | £24,500 | £28,900 | £31,500 | 84.2% | £30,000 |
| Psychology | £24,900 | £27,800 | £30,400 | 89.6% | £29,600 |
| Creative arts and design | Not published | Not published | £23,800 | 86.4% | £27,100 |
| Performing arts | £15,700 | £22,500 | £22,700 | 92.7% | £26,000 |
| Combined and general studies | £28,900 | £32,200 | Not published | Not published | £30,700 |
| Medical sciences | £28,500 | £31,100 | Not published | Not published | £40,300 |
| Engineering | £27,800 | £35,100 | Not published | Not published | £43,600 |
| Media, journalism and communications | Not published | £25,300 | Not published | Not published | £28,500 |
| All subjects at University of Essex | £26,000 | £30,400 | £34,800 | 87.3% | £33,700 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

DfE LEO data for the 2023–24 tax year shows median earnings for UK-domiciled first-degree graduates of University of Essex of £26,000 one year after graduating, £30,400 after three years and £34,800 after five years. Each figure is a different graduating cohort, and pay varies widely by subject.

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

Five years after graduating, the highest median earnings at University of Essex were in Computing (£46,500), Nursing and midwifery (£41,700) and Economics (£40,300), among subject areas with at least 20 graduates measured.

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

87.3% of University of Essex 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 Essex?

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