# University of South Wales: graduate earnings and subjects

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**Quick answer:** Five years after graduating, University of South Wales graduates had median earnings of £29,300 (middle half: £22,700–£37,300), compared with £33,700 across all GB higher education institutions. 88.6% were in sustained work or further study. The highest-earning subject area was Engineering (£44,300). Source: DfE LEO, 2023–24 tax year.

Location: Cardiff, Wales. UKPRN 10007793. Official website: http://www.southwales.ac.uk

## What do University of South Wales 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | £35,300 | £32,900 | £44,300 | 90.7% | £43,600 |
| Architecture, building and planning | £39,900 | £46,100 | £41,700 | 84.8% | £38,100 |
| Computing | £24,300 | £27,800 | £38,200 | 88.6% | £39,900 |
| Nursing and midwifery | £32,600 | £35,900 | £38,100 | 94.8% | £37,300 |
| Mathematical sciences | Not published | £35,000 | £36,200 | 94.3% | £43,600 |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies | Not published | £25,300 | £31,800 | 81.8% | £35,100 |
| General, applied and forensic sciences | £24,500 | £24,200 | £30,700 | 91.9% | £30,000 |
| Business and management | £26,000 | £27,400 | £29,800 | 87.4% | £35,100 |
| Education and teaching | £18,300 | £28,500 | £29,600 | 91% | £29,600 |
| Biosciences | £23,200 | £26,700 | £29,300 | 93.4% | £32,900 |
| Materials and technology | Not published | £25,600 | £28,900 | 90.5% | £33,700 |
| Law | £26,000 | £25,600 | £28,500 | 87.9% | £33,700 |
| Allied health | £17,900 | £22,300 | £28,500 | 90.2% | £35,200 |
| Sport and exercise sciences | £20,100 | £24,200 | £27,800 | 90.7% | £30,400 |
| Psychology | £22,000 | £23,400 | £27,100 | 85.2% | £29,600 |
| Media, journalism and communications | £22,300 | £24,200 | £26,900 | 82.1% | £28,500 |
| Health and social care | £23,100 | £22,700 | £26,700 | 93.9% | £30,700 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | £22,700 | £24,900 | £26,700 | 86.6% | £30,000 |
| History and archaeology | Not published | £22,300 | £24,900 | 93.3% | £32,600 |
| Creative arts and design | £18,700 | £23,800 | £23,800 | 82.7% | £27,100 |
| English studies | Not published | £24,000 | £23,400 | 73.7% | £30,400 |
| Performing arts | £20,500 | £21,600 | £23,100 | 88.5% | £26,000 |
| Chemistry | Not published | £30,200 | Not published | 93.3% | £37,700 |
| All subjects at University of South Wales | £25,300 | £26,700 | £29,300 | 88.6% | £33,700 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much do University of South Wales graduates earn?

DfE LEO data for the 2023–24 tax year shows median earnings for UK-domiciled first-degree graduates of University of South Wales of £25,300 one year after graduating, £26,700 after three years and £29,300 after five years. Each figure is a different graduating cohort, and pay varies widely by subject.

### Which University of South Wales subjects have the highest graduate earnings?

Five years after graduating, the highest median earnings at University of South Wales were in Engineering (£44,300), Architecture, building and planning (£41,700) and Computing (£38,200), among subject areas with at least 20 graduates measured.

### Is University of South Wales good for graduate employment?

88.6% of University of South Wales 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 South Wales?

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