# University of Suffolk: graduate earnings and subjects

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**Quick answer:** Five years after graduating, University of Suffolk graduates had median earnings of £31,100 (middle half: £22,300–£40,600), compared with £33,700 across all GB higher education institutions. 90.4% were in sustained work or further study. The highest-earning subject area was Engineering (£44,300). Source: DfE LEO, 2023–24 tax year.

Location: Ipswich, England. UKPRN 10014001. Official website: https://uos.ac.uk

## What do University of Suffolk 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 | Not published | £47,200 | £44,300 | 96.4% | £43,600 |
| Computing | £31,400 | £35,100 | £41,400 | 90% | £39,900 |
| Business and management | £19,400 | £27,100 | £38,400 | 85.5% | £35,100 |
| Nursing and midwifery | £32,900 | £35,500 | £37,000 | 94.4% | £37,300 |
| Medical sciences | £33,900 | £38,400 | £36,800 | 96.2% | £40,300 |
| Sport and exercise sciences | £22,100 | £26,000 | £30,400 | 92.9% | £30,400 |
| Health and social care | £21,600 | £27,800 | £27,800 | 91.5% | £30,700 |
| Education and teaching | £24,200 | £27,400 | £26,000 | 95.2% | £29,600 |
| Psychology | £24,200 | £23,400 | £25,800 | 80.6% | £29,600 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | £26,900 | £27,400 | £25,300 | 89.8% | £30,000 |
| History and archaeology | Not published | £18,700 | £25,300 | 89.1% | £32,600 |
| Creative arts and design | £16,500 | £23,400 | £24,500 | 87.4% | £27,100 |
| Media, journalism and communications | Not published | Not published | £24,000 | 93.8% | £28,500 |
| Allied health | £28,000 | £34,400 | £20,500 | 82.9% | £35,200 |
| Biosciences | £21,600 | Not published | Not published | Not published | £32,900 |
| English studies | £17,200 | £22,000 | Not published | 78.6% | £30,400 |
| All subjects at University of Suffolk | £26,000 | £29,600 | £31,100 | 90.4% | £33,700 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

DfE LEO data for the 2023–24 tax year shows median earnings for UK-domiciled first-degree graduates of University of Suffolk of £26,000 one year after graduating, £29,600 after three years and £31,100 after five years. Each figure is a different graduating cohort, and pay varies widely by subject.

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

Five years after graduating, the highest median earnings at University of Suffolk were in Engineering (£44,300), Computing (£41,400) and Business and management (£38,400), among subject areas with at least 20 graduates measured.

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

90.4% of University of Suffolk 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 Suffolk?

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