# University of Huddersfield: graduate earnings and subjects

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**Quick answer:** Five years after graduating, University of Huddersfield graduates had median earnings of £29,600 (middle half: £23,800–£37,000), compared with £33,700 across all GB higher education institutions. 89.2% were in sustained work or further study. The highest-earning subject area was Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy (£41,700). Source: DfE LEO, 2023–24 tax year.

Location: Huddersfield, England. UKPRN 10007148. Official website: http://hud.ac.uk

## What do University of Huddersfield 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy | £22,300 | £33,700 | £41,700 | 87.5% | £42,100 |
| Medical sciences | Not published | Not published | £41,700 | 87.5% | £40,300 |
| Engineering | £30,000 | £33,300 | £38,800 | 88.8% | £43,600 |
| Nursing and midwifery | £32,600 | £34,800 | £36,100 | 94.8% | £37,300 |
| Economics | £23,800 | £32,200 | £33,700 | 91.7% | £50,900 |
| Computing | £26,200 | £30,000 | £33,500 | 83.6% | £39,900 |
| Allied health | £29,600 | £33,300 | £33,300 | 95.8% | £35,200 |
| Materials and technology | £24,200 | £24,500 | £33,300 | 92.9% | £33,700 |
| Chemistry | £24,500 | £28,200 | £32,200 | 89.9% | £37,700 |
| Politics | Not published | £29,600 | £30,700 | 87.5% | £36,600 |
| Business and management | £24,200 | £26,400 | £30,400 | 85.8% | £35,100 |
| Combined and general studies | Not published | Not published | £30,000 | 86.3% | £30,700 |
| Biosciences | £20,500 | £24,500 | £29,600 | 93.6% | £32,900 |
| History and archaeology | £23,400 | £27,300 | £29,300 | 87.9% | £32,600 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | £22,700 | £24,900 | £28,500 | 91.3% | £30,000 |
| Health and social care | £22,000 | £23,800 | £27,800 | 92.8% | £30,700 |
| Media, journalism and communications | £19,400 | £23,800 | £27,800 | 90.4% | £28,500 |
| Education and teaching | £26,900 | £27,100 | £27,400 | 87.1% | £29,600 |
| Creative arts and design | £21,200 | £24,200 | £27,400 | 88% | £27,100 |
| English studies | £21,200 | £26,000 | £26,700 | 79.8% | £30,400 |
| Law | £22,000 | £24,500 | £26,400 | 84.6% | £33,700 |
| Psychology | £20,100 | £24,200 | £26,400 | 89.9% | £29,600 |
| Sport and exercise sciences | £18,300 | £26,000 | £26,400 | 92.6% | £30,400 |
| Performing arts | £19,600 | £23,400 | £25,300 | 90.5% | £26,000 |
| Architecture, building and planning | £23,400 | £26,000 | £23,400 | 82.4% | £38,100 |
| All subjects at University of Huddersfield | £25,300 | £26,700 | £29,600 | 89.2% | £33,700 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

DfE LEO data for the 2023–24 tax year shows median earnings for UK-domiciled first-degree graduates of University of Huddersfield of £25,300 one year after graduating, £26,700 after three years and £29,600 after five years. Each figure is a different graduating cohort, and pay varies widely by subject.

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

Five years after graduating, the highest median earnings at University of Huddersfield were in Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy (£41,700), Medical sciences (£41,700) and Engineering (£38,800), among subject areas with at least 20 graduates measured.

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

89.2% of University of Huddersfield 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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