# University of Kent: graduate earnings and subjects

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**Quick answer:** Five years after graduating, University of Kent graduates had median earnings of £35,100 (middle half: £27,400–£45,800), compared with £33,700 across all GB higher education institutions. 87.6% were in sustained work or further study. The highest-earning subject area was Computing (£49,000). Source: DfE LEO, 2023–24 tax year.

Location: Canterbury, England. UKPRN 10007150. Official website: https://www.kent.ac.uk

## What do University of Kent 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 | £29,600 | £41,700 | £49,000 | 90.4% | £39,900 |
| Engineering | £30,000 | £37,000 | £44,700 | 94% | £43,600 |
| Economics | £27,100 | £39,200 | £44,700 | 82.7% | £50,900 |
| Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy | £28,200 | £40,400 | £43,200 | 82.2% | £42,100 |
| Business and management | £27,800 | £33,700 | £42,500 | 87.5% | £35,100 |
| Physics and astronomy | £29,100 | £28,000 | £40,800 | 85.3% | £42,800 |
| Mathematical sciences | £26,700 | £35,100 | £40,600 | 85.2% | £43,600 |
| Chemistry | £21,200 | £31,200 | £39,900 | 95.8% | £37,700 |
| Law | £25,600 | £28,900 | £37,000 | 83.2% | £33,700 |
| Media, journalism and communications | £22,300 | £31,100 | £36,600 | 95.2% | £28,500 |
| Biosciences | £22,000 | £30,400 | £36,600 | 86.8% | £32,900 |
| Politics | £24,200 | £29,600 | £35,100 | 85.9% | £36,600 |
| General, applied and forensic sciences | £26,400 | £30,400 | £33,300 | 87.6% | £30,000 |
| History and archaeology | £23,800 | £28,200 | £33,300 | 91.9% | £32,600 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | £24,200 | £28,200 | £32,900 | 87.9% | £30,000 |
| Languages and area studies | £23,400 | £29,300 | £32,900 | 86.8% | £35,100 |
| Philosophy and religious studies | £23,800 | £29,300 | £32,600 | 91.3% | £33,300 |
| Psychology | £24,200 | £27,800 | £32,200 | 88.6% | £29,600 |
| English studies | £23,100 | £27,400 | £31,800 | 90.2% | £30,400 |
| Sport and exercise sciences | £22,000 | £26,900 | £30,000 | 87.2% | £30,400 |
| Architecture, building and planning | £20,100 | £24,700 | £30,000 | 87.7% | £38,100 |
| Health and social care | £33,700 | £34,000 | £29,500 | 82.6% | £30,700 |
| Creative arts and design | £15,700 | £25,300 | £29,300 | 83.7% | £27,100 |
| Performing arts | £21,600 | £26,400 | £28,700 | 87.4% | £26,000 |
| Agriculture, food and related studies | Not published | Not published | £26,000 | 84.4% | £29,300 |
| Medical sciences | £25,600 | Not published | Not published | Not published | £40,300 |
| All subjects at University of Kent | £25,300 | £30,000 | £35,100 | 87.6% | £33,700 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

DfE LEO data for the 2023–24 tax year shows median earnings for UK-domiciled first-degree graduates of University of Kent of £25,300 one year after graduating, £30,000 after three years and £35,100 after five years. Each figure is a different graduating cohort, and pay varies widely by subject.

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

Five years after graduating, the highest median earnings at University of Kent were in Computing (£49,000), Engineering (£44,700) and Economics (£44,700), among subject areas with at least 20 graduates measured.

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

87.6% of University of Kent 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 Kent?

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