# University of Gloucestershire: graduate earnings and subjects

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**Quick answer:** Five years after graduating, University of Gloucestershire graduates had median earnings of £28,500 (middle half: £23,100–£35,100), compared with £33,700 across all GB higher education institutions. 90.5% were in sustained work or further study. The highest-earning subject area was Computing (£37,900). Source: DfE LEO, 2023–24 tax year.

Location: Cheltenham, England. UKPRN 10007145. Official website: http://www.glos.ac.uk

## What do University of Gloucestershire 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 | £28,200 | £33,500 | £37,900 | 86.7% | £39,900 |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies | Not published | £28,200 | £32,200 | 88.1% | £35,100 |
| Business and management | £25,300 | £28,200 | £31,500 | 89.7% | £35,100 |
| Philosophy and religious studies | Not published | £24,900 | £31,100 | 88.3% | £33,300 |
| Health and social care | £33,700 | £26,700 | £30,700 | 96.2% | £30,700 |
| Architecture, building and planning | Not published | £26,000 | £30,400 | 89.1% | £38,100 |
| Education and teaching | £24,900 | £29,300 | £29,300 | 91.9% | £29,600 |
| Sport and exercise sciences | £21,600 | £26,700 | £29,300 | 94.7% | £30,400 |
| History and archaeology | Not published | Not published | £29,300 | 94.8% | £32,600 |
| English studies | £20,900 | £23,400 | £28,000 | 91.9% | £30,400 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | £24,900 | £26,700 | £27,800 | 86.5% | £30,000 |
| Psychology | £21,600 | £26,400 | £27,800 | 83.2% | £29,600 |
| Law | £23,100 | £24,900 | £26,400 | 94.1% | £33,700 |
| Creative arts and design | £20,500 | £24,500 | £26,400 | 90.4% | £27,100 |
| Biosciences | £23,400 | £26,400 | £26,000 | 97.8% | £32,900 |
| Media, journalism and communications | £21,200 | £23,400 | £26,000 | 86.8% | £28,500 |
| Performing arts | £19,800 | £23,100 | £24,200 | 87.7% | £26,000 |
| Allied health | £31,500 | Not published | Not published | Not published | £35,200 |
| Nursing and midwifery | £31,500 | £33,500 | Not published | Not published | £37,300 |
| All subjects at University of Gloucestershire | £23,800 | £26,400 | £28,500 | 90.5% | £33,700 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

DfE LEO data for the 2023–24 tax year shows median earnings for UK-domiciled first-degree graduates of University of Gloucestershire of £23,800 one year after graduating, £26,400 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 Gloucestershire subjects have the highest graduate earnings?

Five years after graduating, the highest median earnings at University of Gloucestershire were in Computing (£37,900), Geography, earth and environmental studies (£32,200) and Business and management (£31,500), among subject areas with at least 20 graduates measured.

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

90.5% of University of Gloucestershire 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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