# University of Plymouth: graduate earnings and subjects

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**Quick answer:** Five years after graduating, University of Plymouth graduates had median earnings of £32,900 (middle half: £25,300–£41,400), compared with £33,700 across all GB higher education institutions. 91% were in sustained work or further study. The highest-earning subject area was Medicine and dentistry (£59,300). Source: DfE LEO, 2023–24 tax year.

Location: Plymouth, England. UKPRN 10007801. Official website: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk

## What do University of Plymouth 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 | £41,400 | £50,900 | £59,300 | 93.7% | £57,100 |
| Mathematical sciences | £27,100 | £30,700 | £42,100 | 91.9% | £43,600 |
| Computing | £27,400 | £35,900 | £41,700 | 87.3% | £39,900 |
| Materials and technology | £31,800 | £35,100 | £40,300 | 72% | £33,700 |
| Engineering | £30,400 | £35,100 | £40,300 | 91.1% | £43,600 |
| Health and social care | £23,800 | £27,800 | £38,400 | 88.9% | £30,700 |
| Economics | Not published | £33,700 | £38,400 | 92.4% | £50,900 |
| Nursing and midwifery | £32,200 | £34,000 | £37,000 | 95.4% | £37,300 |
| Architecture, building and planning | £26,900 | £28,500 | £36,600 | 91.7% | £38,100 |
| Allied health | £28,900 | £34,400 | £34,800 | 92.6% | £35,200 |
| Medical sciences | £28,200 | £35,100 | £34,000 | 91.8% | £40,300 |
| Chemistry | £26,700 | £31,500 | £32,600 | 100% | £37,700 |
| Business and management | £24,900 | £29,300 | £32,600 | 88.9% | £35,100 |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies | £25,300 | £28,900 | £31,500 | 90.3% | £35,100 |
| Politics | £21,200 | £28,900 | £30,400 | 86.5% | £36,600 |
| Psychology | £22,000 | £25,300 | £29,300 | 93.8% | £29,600 |
| Education and teaching | £24,900 | £29,800 | £28,900 | 88.7% | £29,600 |
| History and archaeology | £22,700 | £22,300 | £28,900 | 82.9% | £32,600 |
| Law | £22,300 | £25,600 | £28,900 | 95.9% | £33,700 |
| Biosciences | £22,000 | £27,100 | £28,900 | 91.6% | £32,900 |
| Performing arts | £19,800 | £23,800 | £28,700 | 87.2% | £26,000 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | £22,000 | £25,600 | £27,800 | 90.7% | £30,000 |
| English studies | £20,500 | £23,800 | £27,100 | 90.6% | £30,400 |
| Creative arts and design | £19,000 | £24,100 | £26,000 | 85.2% | £27,100 |
| Agriculture, food and related studies | £19,000 | £23,100 | £24,200 | 94.5% | £29,300 |
| Media, journalism and communications | Not published | £22,700 | Not published | Not published | £28,500 |
| All subjects at University of Plymouth | £26,400 | £29,600 | £32,900 | 91% | £33,700 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

DfE LEO data for the 2023–24 tax year shows median earnings for UK-domiciled first-degree graduates of University of Plymouth of £26,400 one year after graduating, £29,600 after three years and £32,900 after five years. Each figure is a different graduating cohort, and pay varies widely by subject.

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

Five years after graduating, the highest median earnings at University of Plymouth were in Medicine and dentistry (£59,300), Mathematical sciences (£42,100) and Computing (£41,700), among subject areas with at least 20 graduates measured.

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

91% of University of Plymouth 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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