# University of Exeter: graduate earnings and subjects

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**Quick answer:** Five years after graduating, University of Exeter graduates had median earnings of £41,400 (middle half: £31,500–£56,700), compared with £33,700 across all GB higher education institutions. 89.8% were in sustained work or further study. The highest-earning subject area was Economics (£63,300). Source: DfE LEO, 2023–24 tax year.

Location: Exeter, England. UKPRN 10007792. Official website: https://www.exeter.ac.uk

## What do University of Exeter 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | £35,500 | £48,300 | £63,300 | 90.6% | £50,900 |
| Business and management | £30,400 | £40,700 | £54,900 | 90% | £35,100 |
| Medicine and dentistry | £42,500 | £50,700 | £54,700 | 90.3% | £57,100 |
| Computing | £42,500 | £45,400 | £50,900 | 84% | £39,900 |
| Mathematical sciences | £29,300 | £41,000 | £47,600 | 87.8% | £43,600 |
| Combined and general studies | £27,400 | £36,200 | £46,800 | 84.1% | £30,700 |
| Law | £25,600 | £34,800 | £45,900 | 90.6% | £33,700 |
| Engineering | £31,500 | £38,800 | £45,700 | 84.1% | £43,600 |
| Physics and astronomy | £31,100 | £39,500 | £45,400 | 90.9% | £42,800 |
| Politics | £25,600 | £34,400 | £45,400 | 92.5% | £36,600 |
| Allied health | Not published | Not published | £43,600 | 94.6% | £35,200 |
| Philosophy and religious studies | £25,600 | £31,800 | £42,500 | 89% | £33,300 |
| Medical sciences | £29,800 | £34,800 | £40,600 | 95.6% | £40,300 |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies | £24,900 | £33,700 | £38,800 | 87.8% | £35,100 |
| Languages and area studies | £26,500 | £34,400 | £38,100 | 86.7% | £35,100 |
| History and archaeology | £24,900 | £31,500 | £38,100 | 93.7% | £32,600 |
| Sport and exercise sciences | £23,100 | £29,800 | £36,600 | 91.2% | £30,400 |
| Psychology | £24,900 | £32,600 | £36,200 | 90.7% | £29,600 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | £23,600 | £28,900 | £35,100 | 88.5% | £30,000 |
| English studies | £24,200 | £28,500 | £34,000 | 90.1% | £30,400 |
| Performing arts | £21,600 | £27,100 | £32,000 | 91.6% | £26,000 |
| Creative arts and design | Not published | Not published | £31,100 | 81.5% | £27,100 |
| Biosciences | £21,600 | £28,200 | £30,600 | 90.4% | £32,900 |
| General, applied and forensic sciences | £26,000 | £37,000 | Not published | Not published | £30,000 |
| Media, journalism and communications | £23,800 | Not published | Not published | Not published | £28,500 |
| All subjects at University of Exeter | £27,400 | £34,800 | £41,400 | 89.8% | £33,700 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

DfE LEO data for the 2023–24 tax year shows median earnings for UK-domiciled first-degree graduates of University of Exeter of £27,400 one year after graduating, £34,800 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 Exeter subjects have the highest graduate earnings?

Five years after graduating, the highest median earnings at University of Exeter were in Economics (£63,300), Business and management (£54,900) and Medicine and dentistry (£54,700), among subject areas with at least 20 graduates measured.

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

89.8% of University of Exeter 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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