# University of Surrey: graduate earnings and subjects

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**Quick answer:** Five years after graduating, University of Surrey graduates had median earnings of £40,100 (middle half: £30,700–£53,400), compared with £33,700 across all GB higher education institutions. 90.3% were in sustained work or further study. The highest-earning subject area was Economics (£58,600). Source: DfE LEO, 2023–24 tax year.

Location: Guildford, England. UKPRN 10007160. Official website: https://www.surrey.ac.uk

## What do University of Surrey 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | £30,900 | £45,000 | £58,600 | 88.8% | £50,900 |
| Computing | £35,700 | £49,400 | £53,400 | 89.9% | £39,900 |
| Mathematical sciences | £29,500 | £36,600 | £51,400 | 89.5% | £43,600 |
| Engineering | £32,600 | £40,300 | £47,200 | 88.6% | £43,600 |
| Physics and astronomy | £27,800 | £39,500 | £43,600 | 94.5% | £42,800 |
| Business and management | £28,900 | £34,800 | £40,300 | 87.6% | £35,100 |
| Law | £26,400 | £30,700 | £39,900 | 88.6% | £33,700 |
| Nursing and midwifery | £36,600 | £38,100 | £38,800 | 94.3% | £37,300 |
| Allied health | £34,000 | £39,500 | £38,400 | 92.3% | £35,200 |
| Media, journalism and communications | Not published | Not published | £38,100 | 90.8% | £28,500 |
| Politics | £28,200 | £35,900 | £37,700 | 77.6% | £36,600 |
| English studies | £23,400 | £27,400 | £36,200 | 93% | £30,400 |
| Chemistry | £24,500 | £36,600 | £35,500 | 92.1% | £37,700 |
| Biosciences | £27,400 | £30,400 | £35,100 | 95.3% | £32,900 |
| Psychology | £24,000 | £32,900 | £34,400 | 88.5% | £29,600 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | £24,900 | £32,900 | £33,700 | 83.3% | £30,000 |
| Performing arts | £19,800 | £25,600 | £28,200 | 93.7% | £26,000 |
| Veterinary sciences | £34,800 | £42,100 | Not published | Not published | £39,900 |
| Medical sciences | £27,400 | £31,100 | Not published | Not published | £40,300 |
| Sport and exercise sciences | £18,300 | Not published | Not published | Not published | £30,400 |
| Creative arts and design | Not published | £28,700 | Not published | Not published | £27,100 |
| Languages and area studies | Not published | £33,300 | Not published | 84.3% | £35,100 |
| All subjects at University of Surrey | £30,400 | £35,900 | £40,100 | 90.3% | £33,700 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

DfE LEO data for the 2023–24 tax year shows median earnings for UK-domiciled first-degree graduates of University of Surrey of £30,400 one year after graduating, £35,900 after three years and £40,100 after five years. Each figure is a different graduating cohort, and pay varies widely by subject.

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

Five years after graduating, the highest median earnings at University of Surrey were in Economics (£58,600), Computing (£53,400) and Mathematical sciences (£51,400), among subject areas with at least 20 graduates measured.

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

90.3% of University of Surrey 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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