# University of Leicester: graduate earnings and subjects

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**Quick answer:** Five years after graduating, University of Leicester graduates had median earnings of £37,300 (middle half: £29,300–£50,500), compared with £33,700 across all GB higher education institutions. 88.4% were in sustained work or further study. The highest-earning subject area was Medicine and dentistry (£57,100). Source: DfE LEO, 2023–24 tax year.

Location: Leicester, England. UKPRN 10007796. Official website: https://le.ac.uk

## What do University of Leicester 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 | £46,500 | £51,600 | £57,100 | 94.5% | £57,100 |
| Computing | £30,400 | £41,000 | £48,700 | 85.7% | £39,900 |
| Engineering | £30,900 | £36,200 | £45,800 | 90.5% | £43,600 |
| Mathematical sciences | £28,900 | £35,500 | £45,400 | 86.9% | £43,600 |
| Economics | £28,200 | £35,100 | £45,000 | 86.5% | £50,900 |
| Physics and astronomy | £28,400 | £31,800 | £42,800 | 87.8% | £42,800 |
| Business and management | £25,800 | £32,200 | £40,600 | 82.3% | £35,100 |
| Medical sciences | Not published | Not published | £39,200 | 90.5% | £40,300 |
| Biosciences | £25,300 | £30,400 | £37,000 | 94% | £32,900 |
| Politics | £27,100 | £30,000 | £36,200 | 88.7% | £36,600 |
| Chemistry | £24,500 | £29,300 | £36,200 | 88.8% | £37,700 |
| Law | £22,600 | £29,200 | £34,800 | 90.8% | £33,700 |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies | £24,900 | £29,300 | £34,000 | 90.3% | £35,100 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | £24,200 | £28,500 | £32,200 | 89.7% | £30,000 |
| History and archaeology | £26,400 | £27,100 | £31,800 | 86.9% | £32,600 |
| English studies | £22,700 | £27,800 | £31,800 | 86.6% | £30,400 |
| Languages and area studies | Not published | £28,500 | £31,800 | 86.3% | £35,100 |
| Psychology | £22,700 | £27,100 | £30,400 | 90.9% | £29,600 |
| Media, journalism and communications | £23,400 | £27,800 | £28,500 | 81.3% | £28,500 |
| Allied health | £31,300 | £37,000 | Not published | Not published | £35,200 |
| All subjects at University of Leicester | £28,200 | £31,100 | £37,300 | 88.4% | £33,700 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

DfE LEO data for the 2023–24 tax year shows median earnings for UK-domiciled first-degree graduates of University of Leicester of £28,200 one year after graduating, £31,100 after three years and £37,300 after five years. Each figure is a different graduating cohort, and pay varies widely by subject.

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

Five years after graduating, the highest median earnings at University of Leicester were in Medicine and dentistry (£57,100), Computing (£48,700) and Engineering (£45,800), among subject areas with at least 20 graduates measured.

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

88.4% of University of Leicester 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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