# University of Nottingham: graduate earnings and subjects

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**Quick answer:** Five years after graduating, University of Nottingham graduates had median earnings of £42,400 (middle half: £32,600–£55,600), compared with £33,700 across all GB higher education institutions. 91.4% were in sustained work or further study. The highest-earning subject area was Computing (£62,600). Source: DfE LEO, 2023–24 tax year.

Location: Nottingham, England. UKPRN 10007154. Official website: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk

## What do University of Nottingham 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 | £35,500 | £45,400 | £62,600 | 87.3% | £39,900 |
| Economics | £33,700 | £44,700 | £59,700 | 90.7% | £50,900 |
| Business and management | £32,200 | £40,600 | £54,900 | 91.4% | £35,100 |
| Medicine and dentistry | £45,000 | £50,500 | £54,200 | 91.1% | £57,100 |
| Engineering | £31,500 | £39,200 | £48,400 | 89.9% | £43,600 |
| Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy | £32,200 | £45,600 | £48,300 | 96.9% | £42,100 |
| Law | £24,300 | £33,700 | £48,300 | 92.7% | £33,700 |
| Mathematical sciences | £32,600 | £38,600 | £47,600 | 91.2% | £43,600 |
| Politics | £28,200 | £34,800 | £45,800 | 90.6% | £36,600 |
| Veterinary sciences | £34,400 | £36,400 | £42,800 | 94.1% | £39,900 |
| Physics and astronomy | £27,100 | £35,900 | £42,800 | 90.5% | £42,800 |
| Medical sciences | £25,100 | £30,600 | £41,000 | 90.2% | £40,300 |
| Chemistry | £27,100 | £32,900 | £40,600 | 86.6% | £37,700 |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies | £26,000 | £32,600 | £39,900 | 92.5% | £35,100 |
| Languages and area studies | £24,200 | £31,100 | £39,200 | 88.2% | £35,100 |
| Creative arts and design | Not published | Not published | £38,800 | 80.5% | £27,100 |
| Media, journalism and communications | £24,000 | £27,100 | £38,400 | 90.9% | £28,500 |
| Biosciences | £25,400 | £31,100 | £37,300 | 92.2% | £32,900 |
| Health and social care | £36,100 | £35,500 | £37,000 | 93.8% | £30,700 |
| Architecture, building and planning | £23,800 | £30,000 | £37,000 | 94% | £38,100 |
| Nursing and midwifery | £33,300 | £35,100 | £36,800 | 95.3% | £37,300 |
| Allied health | £28,500 | £34,400 | £36,600 | 88.6% | £35,200 |
| Materials and technology | Not published | £32,900 | £36,600 | 93.5% | £33,700 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | £24,200 | £30,000 | £35,900 | 90.1% | £30,000 |
| History and archaeology | £24,200 | £29,300 | £35,500 | 90.3% | £32,600 |
| Psychology | £23,800 | £30,700 | £34,800 | 91.5% | £29,600 |
| English studies | £24,500 | £31,100 | £34,400 | 88.9% | £30,400 |
| Philosophy and religious studies | £24,200 | £31,100 | £34,000 | 91.4% | £33,300 |
| Agriculture, food and related studies | £26,400 | £29,600 | £33,700 | 95.9% | £29,300 |
| Performing arts | £23,400 | £26,500 | £29,600 | 94.3% | £26,000 |
| General, applied and forensic sciences | £26,700 | £34,800 | Not published | Not published | £30,000 |
| Sport and exercise sciences | £26,500 | Not published | Not published | 100% | £30,400 |
| Combined and general studies | £24,900 | Not published | Not published | Not published | £30,700 |
| All subjects at University of Nottingham | £29,600 | £35,100 | £42,400 | 91.4% | £33,700 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

DfE LEO data for the 2023–24 tax year shows median earnings for UK-domiciled first-degree graduates of University of Nottingham of £29,600 one year after graduating, £35,100 after three years and £42,400 after five years. Each figure is a different graduating cohort, and pay varies widely by subject.

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

Five years after graduating, the highest median earnings at University of Nottingham were in Computing (£62,600), Economics (£59,700) and Business and management (£54,900), among subject areas with at least 20 graduates measured.

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

91.4% of University of Nottingham 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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