# University of Sunderland: graduate earnings and subjects

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**Quick answer:** Five years after graduating, University of Sunderland graduates had median earnings of £26,700 (middle half: £19,800–£34,400), compared with £33,700 across all GB higher education institutions. 86.6% were in sustained work or further study. The highest-earning subject area was Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy (£39,200). Source: DfE LEO, 2023–24 tax year.

Location: Sunderland, England. UKPRN 10007159. Official website: http://www.sunderland.ac.uk

## What do University of Sunderland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy | £33,100 | £22,000 | £39,200 | 89.3% | £42,100 |
| Engineering | £35,300 | £30,200 | £38,200 | 85.7% | £43,600 |
| Computing | £27,800 | £34,800 | £37,100 | 83.2% | £39,900 |
| Biosciences | Not published | Not published | £35,500 | 81.7% | £32,900 |
| Medical sciences | £28,200 | £30,000 | £34,800 | 83.3% | £40,300 |
| Education and teaching | £24,900 | £28,200 | £29,600 | 91.8% | £29,600 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | £21,400 | £23,100 | £28,900 | 87.1% | £30,000 |
| English studies | Not published | £24,500 | £28,900 | 88.1% | £30,400 |
| Sport and exercise sciences | £20,900 | £24,900 | £27,800 | 93.1% | £30,400 |
| History and archaeology | Not published | £23,400 | £26,700 | 83.3% | £32,600 |
| Law | £45,600 | £36,700 | £26,000 | 91.4% | £33,700 |
| Business and management | £22,300 | £22,700 | £26,000 | 85.2% | £35,100 |
| Psychology | £22,500 | £25,500 | £25,600 | 88.4% | £29,600 |
| Health and social care | £23,100 | £23,800 | £24,900 | 84.7% | £30,700 |
| Performing arts | £15,000 | £21,300 | £24,500 | 87.4% | £26,000 |
| Media, journalism and communications | £19,600 | £22,500 | £24,200 | 91.4% | £28,500 |
| Allied health | £33,300 | £24,300 | £23,900 | 80.6% | £35,200 |
| Creative arts and design | £19,800 | £22,700 | £22,700 | 83.1% | £27,100 |
| Nursing and midwifery | £32,900 | £33,700 | Not published | 73.3% | £37,300 |
| All subjects at University of Sunderland | £25,100 | £25,300 | £26,700 | 86.6% | £33,700 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

DfE LEO data for the 2023–24 tax year shows median earnings for UK-domiciled first-degree graduates of University of Sunderland of £25,100 one year after graduating, £25,300 after three years and £26,700 after five years. Each figure is a different graduating cohort, and pay varies widely by subject.

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

Five years after graduating, the highest median earnings at University of Sunderland were in Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy (£39,200), Engineering (£38,200) and Computing (£37,100), among subject areas with at least 20 graduates measured.

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

86.6% of University of Sunderland 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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