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University of Manchester: graduate earnings and subjects
Quick answer
Five years after graduating, University of Manchester graduates had median earnings of £38,400 (middle half: £29,600–£51,600), compared with £33,700 across all GB higher education institutions. 88.7% were in sustained work or further study. The highest-earning subject area was Computing (£57,900). Source: DfE LEO, 2023–24 tax year.
- Median pay after 1 year
- £28,500
- Median pay after 5 years
- £38,400
- In work or study after 5 years
- 88.7%
- Graduates in 5-year cohort
- 5,265
- Subject areas with data
- 26
- CourseToJob subject guides
- 30
What do University of Manchester graduates earn by subject?
Official dataComputing graduates had the highest five-year median at University of Manchester (£57,900) among subject areas with at least 20 graduates measured. The final column shows the same subject across all GB higher education institutions, for context.
| Subject area | 1 year | 3 years | 5 years | In work or study, 5 yrs | All GB HEIs, 5 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computing60 graduates at 5 years | £40,900 | £55,300 | £57,900 | 82.6% | £39,900 |
| Medicine and dentistry420 graduates at 5 years | £42,800 | £53,100 | £55,600 | 89.4% | £57,100 |
| EngineeringGuides: Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering350 graduates at 5 years | £31,100 | £39,200 | £47,900 | 88.9% | £43,600 |
| Economics145 graduates at 5 years | £27,400 | £35,900 | £45,400 | 85.9% | £50,900 |
| Physics and astronomy200 graduates at 5 years | £31,500 | £37,700 | £44,700 | 86.9% | £42,800 |
| Mathematical sciences155 graduates at 5 years | £30,000 | £37,300 | £44,700 | 86.8% | £43,600 |
| Business and managementGuides: Accounting and Finance, Business Management, Marketing320 graduates at 5 years | £28,500 | £34,800 | £42,800 | 85.6% | £35,100 |
| Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy150 graduates at 5 years | £29,300 | £34,800 | £42,200 | 90.7% | £42,100 |
| Architecture, building and planning40 graduates at 5 years | — | — | £39,200 | 81.7% | £38,100 |
| Nursing and midwifery385 graduates at 5 years | £32,900 | £35,900 | £37,000 | 94% | £37,300 |
| Medical sciences120 graduates at 5 years | £26,700 | £34,400 | £37,000 | 89.7% | £40,300 |
| Materials and technology75 graduates at 5 years | £28,200 | £36,100 | £36,600 | 87% | £33,700 |
| Chemistry150 graduates at 5 years | £26,500 | £36,400 | £36,600 | 90.5% | £37,700 |
| Politics180 graduates at 5 years | £24,900 | £32,200 | £36,200 | 85.8% | £36,600 |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies250 graduates at 5 years | £23,400 | £31,100 | £35,900 | 88.8% | £35,100 |
| Biosciences375 graduates at 5 years | £23,100 | £30,400 | £35,900 | 90.6% | £32,900 |
| Languages and area studies255 graduates at 5 years | £24,900 | £29,300 | £35,500 | 85.4% | £35,100 |
| Law300 graduates at 5 years | £23,800 | £27,800 | £34,800 | 91.2% | £33,700 |
| History and archaeology345 graduates at 5 years | £22,700 | £28,500 | £34,000 | 86.5% | £32,600 |
| Philosophy and religious studies115 graduates at 5 years | £23,100 | £28,900 | £32,900 | 86.6% | £33,300 |
| Allied health95 graduates at 5 years | £25,600 | £33,700 | £32,800 | 95.7% | £35,200 |
| Psychology175 graduates at 5 years | £23,400 | £28,500 | £32,600 | 88.9% | £29,600 |
| English studies195 graduates at 5 years | £23,100 | £26,400 | £32,600 | 90.6% | £30,400 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology275 graduates at 5 years | £22,700 | £28,200 | £32,600 | 86.1% | £30,000 |
| Performing arts115 graduates at 5 years | £17,200 | £23,400 | £28,900 | 91.5% | £26,000 |
| Creative arts and design15 graduates at 5 years | £23,400 | £27,600 | — | 94.2% | £27,100 |
| All subjects at University of Manchester | £28,500 | £33,700 | £38,400 | 88.7% | £33,700 |
A dash means DfE did not publish a figure, usually because the cohort was small. Each column is a different graduating cohort. Compare subjects nationally.
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Subject guides linked to University of Manchester
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- Psychology
Assistant psychologist · Psychological wellbeing practitioner
- Computer Science
Junior software developer · IT support analyst
- Law
Paralegal · Legal assistant
- Business Management
Operations coordinator · Project coordinator
- Mechanical Engineering
Graduate mechanical engineer · CAD technician
- Economics
Economic research assistant · Data analyst
- History
Heritage assistant · Museum assistant
- Biology
Laboratory technician · Research assistant
- Chemistry
Analytical chemist (graduate) · Laboratory technician
- Physics
Graduate physicist · Data analyst
- English
Editorial assistant · Content writer
- Sociology
Social research assistant · Housing officer (entry)
- Politics
Parliamentary assistant · Public affairs assistant
- Accounting and Finance
Accounts assistant · Audit associate
- Civil Engineering
Graduate civil engineer · Site engineer (entry)
- Electrical Engineering
Graduate electrical engineer · Design engineer (entry)
- Biomedical Science
Trainee biomedical scientist · Laboratory technician
- Marketing
Marketing assistant · Digital marketing executive
- Media and Communications
Communications assistant · Social media coordinator
- Geography
GIS technician · Planning assistant
- Mathematics
Data analyst · Actuarial analyst (entry)
- Criminology
Probation services officer · Intelligence researcher (entry)
- International Relations
Policy assistant · NGO programme assistant
- Adult Nursing
Newly qualified adult nurse · Community staff nurse
- Physiotherapy
Newly qualified physiotherapist · Rehabilitation assistant
- Social Work
Newly qualified social worker · Family support worker
- Primary Education
Primary teacher (QTS path) · Teaching assistant
- Medicine
Foundation Year 1 doctor · Foundation Year 2 doctor
- Pharmacy
Foundation trainee pharmacist · Hospital pharmacy technician (related path)
- Architecture
Architectural assistant (Part 1) · CAD technician
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University of Manchester: frequently asked questions
How much do University of Manchester graduates earn?
DfE LEO data for the 2023–24 tax year shows median earnings for UK-domiciled first-degree graduates of University of Manchester of £28,500 one year after graduating, £33,700 after three years and £38,400 after five years. Each figure is a different graduating cohort, and pay varies widely by subject.
Which University of Manchester subjects have the highest graduate earnings?
Five years after graduating, the highest median earnings at University of Manchester were in Computing (£57,900), Medicine and dentistry (£55,600) and Engineering (£47,900), among subject areas with at least 20 graduates measured.
Is University of Manchester good for graduate employment?
88.7% of University of Manchester 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 Manchester?
Undergraduate applications to UK universities, including University of Manchester, are usually made through UCAS. Check the exact course, entry requirements, fees and deadlines on the university's official course page before applying. CourseToJob does not handle applications.