# University of Southampton: graduate earnings and subjects

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**Quick answer:** Five years after graduating, University of Southampton graduates had median earnings of £38,400 (middle half: £30,000–£51,200), compared with £33,700 across all GB higher education institutions. 89.7% were in sustained work or further study. The highest-earning subject area was Computing (£66,200). Source: DfE LEO, 2023–24 tax year.

Location: Southampton, England. UKPRN 10007158. Official website: https://southampton.ac.uk

## What do University of Southampton 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 | £35,100 | £50,900 | £66,200 | 92.4% | £39,900 |
| Medicine and dentistry | £42,500 | £47,900 | £58,200 | 90.5% | £57,100 |
| Economics | £32,000 | £38,100 | £49,400 | 87.9% | £50,900 |
| Business and management | £28,900 | £37,700 | £49,400 | 89.3% | £35,100 |
| Mathematical sciences | £27,100 | £35,100 | £49,400 | 88.5% | £43,600 |
| Engineering | £32,600 | £39,900 | £46,800 | 87.2% | £43,600 |
| Chemistry | £27,100 | £37,300 | £45,800 | 95.4% | £37,700 |
| Physics and astronomy | £32,200 | £35,500 | £45,000 | 87.5% | £42,800 |
| Medical sciences | Not published | £35,100 | £42,800 | 95.3% | £40,300 |
| Law | £25,300 | £32,600 | £40,300 | 88.2% | £33,700 |
| Politics | £24,200 | £32,600 | £38,100 | 85.2% | £36,600 |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies | £26,400 | £31,800 | £37,300 | 88.8% | £35,100 |
| Nursing and midwifery | £33,300 | £35,100 | £36,600 | 92.8% | £37,300 |
| Allied health | £28,700 | £35,500 | £35,900 | 95% | £35,200 |
| Biosciences | £26,000 | £30,000 | £35,900 | 87.5% | £32,900 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | £23,100 | £30,400 | £35,500 | 88.1% | £30,000 |
| Languages and area studies | £26,700 | £31,800 | £34,800 | 81.6% | £35,100 |
| English studies | £25,300 | £28,500 | £34,800 | 89% | £30,400 |
| History and archaeology | £24,900 | £29,300 | £33,700 | 91% | £32,600 |
| Philosophy and religious studies | £24,200 | £29,600 | £31,800 | 87.7% | £33,300 |
| Education and teaching | Not published | £28,900 | £31,500 | 94.2% | £29,600 |
| Psychology | £22,700 | £29,300 | £31,300 | 90.8% | £29,600 |
| Media, journalism and communications | £16,800 | £26,400 | £29,300 | 88.5% | £28,500 |
| Performing arts | £20,200 | £27,400 | £28,500 | 94.3% | £26,000 |
| Creative arts and design | £21,600 | £25,600 | £27,400 | 91.8% | £27,100 |
| Materials and technology | £33,700 | Not published | Not published | Not published | £33,700 |
| All subjects at University of Southampton | £29,600 | £33,700 | £38,400 | 89.7% | £33,700 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

DfE LEO data for the 2023–24 tax year shows median earnings for UK-domiciled first-degree graduates of University of Southampton of £29,600 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 Southampton subjects have the highest graduate earnings?

Five years after graduating, the highest median earnings at University of Southampton were in Computing (£66,200), Medicine and dentistry (£58,200) and Economics (£49,400), among subject areas with at least 20 graduates measured.

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

89.7% of University of Southampton 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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