# University of Hertfordshire: graduate earnings and subjects

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**Quick answer:** Five years after graduating, University of Hertfordshire graduates had median earnings of £34,800 (middle half: £26,400–£43,600), compared with £33,700 across all GB higher education institutions. 87.5% were in sustained work or further study. The highest-earning subject area was Medical sciences (£43,000). Source: DfE LEO, 2023–24 tax year.

Location: Hatfield, England. UKPRN 10007147. Official website: https://www.herts.ac.uk

## What do University of Hertfordshire 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical sciences | £30,600 | £37,100 | £43,000 | 91.3% | £40,300 |
| Computing | £27,800 | £33,500 | £41,700 | 82.8% | £39,900 |
| Nursing and midwifery | £38,400 | £38,400 | £40,600 | 90.8% | £37,300 |
| Allied health | £35,900 | £36,600 | £40,100 | 89.8% | £35,200 |
| Biosciences | £21,600 | £24,900 | £39,900 | 87.8% | £32,900 |
| Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy | £23,400 | £32,400 | £39,300 | 89.7% | £42,100 |
| Economics | £25,300 | £34,400 | £38,400 | 85.3% | £50,900 |
| Health and social care | £33,700 | £34,400 | £37,000 | 97.8% | £30,700 |
| Engineering | £29,600 | £36,200 | £36,600 | 88.3% | £43,600 |
| Business and management | £26,400 | £30,000 | £35,900 | 83.9% | £35,100 |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies | £24,500 | £30,700 | £35,100 | 89.8% | £35,100 |
| Mathematical sciences | £24,300 | £31,800 | £34,400 | 88.3% | £43,600 |
| Philosophy and religious studies | Not published | Not published | £33,700 | 80.6% | £33,300 |
| Media, journalism and communications | £24,900 | £27,100 | £32,600 | 91.5% | £28,500 |
| Combined and general studies | £21,600 | £28,200 | £32,600 | 84.1% | £30,700 |
| Psychology | £21,600 | £27,800 | £32,600 | 93.2% | £29,600 |
| English studies | £20,500 | £28,200 | £32,600 | 81.1% | £30,400 |
| Sport and exercise sciences | £22,700 | £28,200 | £32,200 | 95.6% | £30,400 |
| History and archaeology | Not published | £28,200 | £31,800 | 94.7% | £32,600 |
| Law | £23,100 | £24,900 | £31,500 | 83.6% | £33,700 |
| Performing arts | £23,800 | £24,900 | £30,700 | 87.1% | £26,000 |
| Education and teaching | £25,800 | £27,600 | £30,000 | 89.2% | £29,600 |
| Physics and astronomy | Not published | £31,500 | £30,000 | 90.4% | £42,800 |
| Creative arts and design | £22,000 | £25,600 | £28,200 | 86.2% | £27,100 |
| Architecture, building and planning | £28,200 | £28,400 | Not published | Not published | £38,100 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | £23,400 | £27,600 | Not published | Not published | £30,000 |
| All subjects at University of Hertfordshire | £27,100 | £30,700 | £34,800 | 87.5% | £33,700 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

DfE LEO data for the 2023–24 tax year shows median earnings for UK-domiciled first-degree graduates of University of Hertfordshire of £27,100 one year after graduating, £30,700 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 Hertfordshire subjects have the highest graduate earnings?

Five years after graduating, the highest median earnings at University of Hertfordshire were in Medical sciences (£43,000), Computing (£41,700) and Nursing and midwifery (£40,600), among subject areas with at least 20 graduates measured.

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

87.5% of University of Hertfordshire 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 Hertfordshire?

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