# University of Lancashire: graduate earnings and subjects

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**Quick answer:** Five years after graduating, University of Lancashire graduates had median earnings of £28,900 (middle half: £22,700–£37,300), compared with £33,700 across all GB higher education institutions. 89.1% were in sustained work or further study. The highest-earning subject area was Medicine and dentistry (£51,300). Source: DfE LEO, 2023–24 tax year.

Location: Preston, England. UKPRN 10007141. Official website: http://www.uclan.ac.uk

## What do University of Lancashire 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine and dentistry | £33,000 | £51,500 | £51,300 | 93.1% | £57,100 |
| Mathematical sciences | Not published | £27,100 | £46,500 | 85.7% | £43,600 |
| Architecture, building and planning | £31,800 | £42,800 | £39,200 | 85.7% | £38,100 |
| Nursing and midwifery | £32,600 | £35,100 | £35,900 | 94.8% | £37,300 |
| Engineering | £30,400 | £33,700 | £35,500 | 93% | £43,600 |
| Allied health | £32,200 | £30,900 | £34,000 | 91.2% | £35,200 |
| Chemistry | Not published | £29,300 | £34,000 | 97.1% | £37,700 |
| Physics and astronomy | Not published | £28,500 | £33,300 | 88.6% | £42,800 |
| Computing | £23,400 | £29,600 | £31,100 | 87% | £39,900 |
| Biosciences | £22,700 | Not published | £31,100 | 87.5% | £32,900 |
| Health and social care | £26,000 | £27,800 | £29,500 | 88.5% | £30,700 |
| Business and management | £24,200 | £26,400 | £28,500 | 91.3% | £35,100 |
| Education and teaching | £18,700 | £22,700 | £27,800 | 79.5% | £29,600 |
| General, applied and forensic sciences | £21,200 | £25,300 | £27,400 | 90.9% | £30,000 |
| Media, journalism and communications | £22,100 | £25,400 | £27,100 | 89.7% | £28,500 |
| Sport and exercise sciences | £20,500 | £24,900 | £27,100 | 89.9% | £30,400 |
| Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy | £20,100 | £25,300 | £26,900 | 85.9% | £42,100 |
| Law | £24,500 | £24,500 | £26,400 | 83.6% | £33,700 |
| Psychology | £21,200 | £24,500 | £26,400 | 87.8% | £29,600 |
| Languages and area studies | £18,300 | £22,700 | £26,400 | 72.7% | £35,100 |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies | Not published | Not published | £26,400 | 91.3% | £35,100 |
| Politics | Not published | £22,700 | £26,400 | 93.5% | £36,600 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | £20,900 | £24,200 | £25,600 | 85.9% | £30,000 |
| Creative arts and design | £20,100 | £22,700 | £25,300 | 86.8% | £27,100 |
| English studies | £20,100 | £22,700 | £25,300 | 83.2% | £30,400 |
| History and archaeology | £20,900 | £24,200 | £24,900 | 93.7% | £32,600 |
| Performing arts | £18,300 | £21,000 | £24,000 | 85.3% | £26,000 |
| Medical sciences | £23,800 | £27,800 | Not published | Not published | £40,300 |
| All subjects at University of Lancashire | £24,900 | £27,400 | £28,900 | 89.1% | £33,700 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

DfE LEO data for the 2023–24 tax year shows median earnings for UK-domiciled first-degree graduates of University of Lancashire of £24,900 one year after graduating, £27,400 after three years and £28,900 after five years. Each figure is a different graduating cohort, and pay varies widely by subject.

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

Five years after graduating, the highest median earnings at University of Lancashire were in Medicine and dentistry (£51,300), Mathematical sciences (£46,500) and Architecture, building and planning (£39,200), among subject areas with at least 20 graduates measured.

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

89.1% of University of Lancashire 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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