# University of Strathclyde: graduate earnings and subjects

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**Quick answer:** Five years after graduating, University of Strathclyde graduates had median earnings of £39,000 (middle half: £29,300–£46,800), compared with £33,700 across all GB higher education institutions. 90.1% were in sustained work or further study. The highest-earning subject area was Computing (£51,200). Source: DfE LEO, 2023–24 tax year.

Location: Glasgow, Scotland. UKPRN 10007805. Official website: https://www.strath.ac.uk

## What do University of Strathclyde 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 | £36,800 | £40,300 | £51,200 | 85.4% | £39,900 |
| Engineering | £30,700 | £37,300 | £43,600 | 89% | £43,600 |
| Economics | £30,700 | £34,400 | £42,800 | 84.7% | £50,900 |
| Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy | £33,300 | £35,500 | £42,500 | 94.9% | £42,100 |
| Education and teaching | £32,200 | £37,700 | £42,100 | 93.7% | £29,600 |
| Mathematical sciences | £26,700 | £35,900 | £41,700 | 92.3% | £43,600 |
| Health and social care | £38,100 | £39,500 | £39,900 | 91.1% | £30,700 |
| Physics and astronomy | £26,400 | £30,700 | £39,500 | 92% | £42,800 |
| Chemistry | £27,100 | £30,700 | £38,800 | 92.9% | £37,700 |
| Business and management | £26,700 | £31,500 | £38,800 | 87.7% | £35,100 |
| Languages and area studies | £24,300 | £31,500 | £37,700 | 90.4% | £35,100 |
| Law | £24,500 | £31,100 | £37,000 | 87.7% | £33,700 |
| Allied health | £28,200 | £31,800 | £34,800 | 95% | £35,200 |
| Biosciences | £25,100 | £29,600 | £34,400 | 92.6% | £32,900 |
| Politics | £24,500 | £31,100 | £33,700 | 91.4% | £36,600 |
| Creative arts and design | £24,200 | £27,400 | £32,400 | 100% | £27,100 |
| Sport and exercise sciences | £20,900 | £27,400 | £31,100 | 82.9% | £30,400 |
| Psychology | £23,400 | £26,900 | £30,700 | 91.7% | £29,600 |
| History and archaeology | £24,200 | £29,300 | £29,600 | 92.2% | £32,600 |
| English studies | Not published | £30,000 | £29,300 | 89.2% | £30,400 |
| Architecture, building and planning | Not published | £28,200 | £28,900 | 85.7% | £38,100 |
| Media, journalism and communications | Not published | £27,100 | £27,100 | 92.9% | £28,500 |
| Combined and general studies | £26,400 | £33,900 | Not published | Not published | £30,700 |
| Medical sciences | Not published | £29,600 | Not published | Not published | £40,300 |
| All subjects at University of Strathclyde | £28,500 | £33,300 | £39,000 | 90.1% | £33,700 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

DfE LEO data for the 2023–24 tax year shows median earnings for UK-domiciled first-degree graduates of University of Strathclyde of £28,500 one year after graduating, £33,300 after three years and £39,000 after five years. Each figure is a different graduating cohort, and pay varies widely by subject.

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

Five years after graduating, the highest median earnings at University of Strathclyde were in Computing (£51,200), Engineering (£43,600) and Economics (£42,800), among subject areas with at least 20 graduates measured.

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

90.1% of University of Strathclyde 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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