# University of Greater Manchester: graduate earnings and subjects

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**Quick answer:** Five years after graduating, University of Greater Manchester graduates had median earnings of £26,700 (middle half: £19,000–£36,200), compared with £33,700 across all GB higher education institutions. 83.6% were in sustained work or further study. The highest-earning subject area was Allied health (£45,800). Source: DfE LEO, 2023–24 tax year.

Location: Bolton, England. UKPRN 10006841. Official website: https://www.bolton.ac.uk

## What do University of Greater Manchester 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied health | £32,900 | Not published | £45,800 | 88.7% | £35,200 |
| Architecture, building and planning | Not published | Not published | £43,600 | 90% | £38,100 |
| Engineering | £28,200 | £35,000 | £37,000 | 83.1% | £43,600 |
| Computing | £26,000 | £26,000 | £32,000 | 79.7% | £39,900 |
| Materials and technology | Not published | Not published | £30,900 | 87% | £33,700 |
| Nursing and midwifery | £34,000 | £34,000 | £29,100 | 87.5% | £37,300 |
| Health and social care | £17,400 | £24,700 | £27,100 | 100% | £30,700 |
| Education and teaching | £24,000 | £24,000 | £26,400 | 86.7% | £29,600 |
| Sport and exercise sciences | Not published | £26,700 | £26,400 | 88.6% | £30,400 |
| Business and management | £23,100 | £23,800 | £24,200 | 83.3% | £35,100 |
| Law | Not published | £23,800 | £23,400 | 80.8% | £33,700 |
| Creative arts and design | £18,700 | £22,700 | £22,700 | 76.6% | £27,100 |
| Performing arts | £16,100 | £27,400 | £22,100 | 82.9% | £26,000 |
| Psychology | £20,900 | £25,300 | £21,000 | 80.5% | £29,600 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | £24,500 | £22,000 | Not published | Not published | £30,000 |
| All subjects at University of Greater Manchester | £24,200 | £26,000 | £26,700 | 83.6% | £33,700 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much do University of Greater Manchester graduates earn?

DfE LEO data for the 2023–24 tax year shows median earnings for UK-domiciled first-degree graduates of University of Greater Manchester of £24,200 one year after graduating, £26,000 after three years and £26,700 after five years. Each figure is a different graduating cohort, and pay varies widely by subject.

### Which University of Greater Manchester subjects have the highest graduate earnings?

Five years after graduating, the highest median earnings at University of Greater Manchester were in Allied health (£45,800), Architecture, building and planning (£43,600) and Engineering (£37,000), among subject areas with at least 20 graduates measured.

### Is University of Greater Manchester good for graduate employment?

83.6% of University of Greater Manchester 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 Greater Manchester?

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