# University of Staffordshire: graduate earnings and subjects

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**Quick answer:** Five years after graduating, University of Staffordshire graduates had median earnings of £28,900 (middle half: £22,000–£38,400), compared with £33,700 across all GB higher education institutions. 88.9% were in sustained work or further study. The highest-earning subject area was Politics (£50,000). Source: DfE LEO, 2023–24 tax year.

Location: Stoke-on-Trent, England. UKPRN 10006299. Official website: http://www.staffs.ac.uk

## What do University of Staffordshire 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Politics | £46,800 | £47,400 | £50,000 | 91.2% | £36,600 |
| Engineering | £45,800 | £42,500 | £44,500 | 90.8% | £43,600 |
| Nursing and midwifery | £34,400 | £35,100 | £37,300 | 97.1% | £37,300 |
| Business and management | £25,600 | £32,600 | £37,300 | 84.5% | £35,100 |
| Computing | £25,300 | £28,900 | £35,500 | 86.3% | £39,900 |
| Health and social care | £31,100 | £25,400 | £33,700 | 95.6% | £30,700 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | £22,700 | £24,200 | £30,700 | 91.9% | £30,000 |
| Allied health | £36,200 | £34,200 | £30,300 | 86.5% | £35,200 |
| English studies | Not published | £23,800 | £30,200 | 89.5% | £30,400 |
| General, applied and forensic sciences | £23,100 | £24,900 | £29,300 | 91.3% | £30,000 |
| Sport and exercise sciences | £21,200 | £26,000 | £29,300 | 90% | £30,400 |
| Materials and technology | Not published | Not published | £28,500 | 89% | £33,700 |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies | Not published | Not published | £26,700 | 90.5% | £35,100 |
| History and archaeology | Not published | Not published | £26,500 | 100% | £32,600 |
| Law | £28,500 | £24,900 | £26,400 | 88.6% | £33,700 |
| Media, journalism and communications | £19,800 | £24,900 | £26,400 | 82.9% | £28,500 |
| Biosciences | Not published | £26,400 | £26,400 | 94.8% | £32,900 |
| Education and teaching | £22,000 | £23,800 | £24,900 | 92.4% | £29,600 |
| Psychology | £20,500 | £25,300 | £24,000 | 89.9% | £29,600 |
| Creative arts and design | £19,800 | £23,100 | £23,800 | 82.6% | £27,100 |
| Performing arts | £16,100 | £21,800 | £20,100 | 87.8% | £26,000 |
| Medical sciences | £29,300 | £24,000 | Not published | Not published | £40,300 |
| All subjects at University of Staffordshire | £25,300 | £26,700 | £28,900 | 88.9% | £33,700 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

DfE LEO data for the 2023–24 tax year shows median earnings for UK-domiciled first-degree graduates of University of Staffordshire of £25,300 one year after graduating, £26,700 after three years and £28,900 after five years. Each figure is a different graduating cohort, and pay varies widely by subject.

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

Five years after graduating, the highest median earnings at University of Staffordshire were in Politics (£50,000), Engineering (£44,500) and Nursing and midwifery (£37,300), among subject areas with at least 20 graduates measured.

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

88.9% of University of Staffordshire 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 Staffordshire?

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