# University of Sheffield: graduate earnings and subjects

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**Quick answer:** Five years after graduating, University of Sheffield graduates had median earnings of £37,900 (middle half: £29,600–£50,500), compared with £33,700 across all GB higher education institutions. 91.7% were in sustained work or further study. The highest-earning subject area was Computing (£56,000). Source: DfE LEO, 2023–24 tax year.

Location: Sheffield, England. UKPRN 10007157. Official website: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk

## What do University of Sheffield 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 | £46,100 | £56,000 | 87.4% | £39,900 |
| Medicine and dentistry | £45,400 | £51,800 | £54,500 | 94.2% | £57,100 |
| Economics | £28,900 | £36,600 | £47,600 | 90.2% | £50,900 |
| Business and management | £27,100 | £32,600 | £46,100 | 92.2% | £35,100 |
| Engineering | £31,100 | £38,100 | £43,600 | 92.2% | £43,600 |
| Mathematical sciences | £28,200 | £33,700 | £42,500 | 95.1% | £43,600 |
| Materials and technology | £31,100 | £30,400 | £42,100 | 94.1% | £33,700 |
| Physics and astronomy | £24,900 | £33,700 | £41,200 | 91.1% | £42,800 |
| Law | £24,200 | £29,500 | £38,800 | 91.5% | £33,700 |
| Politics | £24,200 | £30,400 | £37,700 | 91.5% | £36,600 |
| Chemistry | £29,600 | £31,100 | £37,000 | 92.3% | £37,700 |
| Allied health | £27,800 | £33,900 | £36,200 | 93.6% | £35,200 |
| History and archaeology | £23,800 | £27,400 | £35,500 | 89.9% | £32,600 |
| Biosciences | £24,200 | £30,000 | £35,100 | 92.2% | £32,900 |
| Architecture, building and planning | £24,900 | £30,900 | £33,300 | 91.6% | £38,100 |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies | £23,100 | £30,400 | £33,300 | 92.6% | £35,100 |
| Philosophy and religious studies | £22,900 | £27,300 | £32,900 | 83.1% | £33,300 |
| English studies | £21,600 | £27,100 | £32,600 | 91% | £30,400 |
| Languages and area studies | £23,400 | £27,100 | £31,800 | 83% | £35,100 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | £23,400 | £28,500 | £31,800 | 94% | £30,000 |
| Psychology | £20,900 | £28,200 | £31,100 | 95.7% | £29,600 |
| Media, journalism and communications | £22,100 | £27,400 | £30,700 | 96.7% | £28,500 |
| Education and teaching | Not published | Not published | £29,300 | 96.4% | £29,600 |
| Performing arts | Not published | £27,800 | £27,600 | 84.4% | £26,000 |
| Nursing and midwifery | £30,700 | Not published | Not published | Not published | £37,300 |
| Medical sciences | £25,300 | £33,300 | Not published | Not published | £40,300 |
| Health and social care | £21,000 | £26,700 | Not published | Not published | £30,700 |
| All subjects at University of Sheffield | £28,200 | £32,200 | £37,900 | 91.7% | £33,700 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

DfE LEO data for the 2023–24 tax year shows median earnings for UK-domiciled first-degree graduates of University of Sheffield of £28,200 one year after graduating, £32,200 after three years and £37,900 after five years. Each figure is a different graduating cohort, and pay varies widely by subject.

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

Five years after graduating, the highest median earnings at University of Sheffield were in Computing (£56,000), Medicine and dentistry (£54,500) and Economics (£47,600), among subject areas with at least 20 graduates measured.

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

91.7% of University of Sheffield 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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