# University of Sussex: graduate earnings and subjects

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**Quick answer:** Five years after graduating, University of Sussex graduates had median earnings of £35,500 (middle half: £27,800–£46,100), compared with £33,700 across all GB higher education institutions. 88.3% were in sustained work or further study. The highest-earning subject area was Medicine and dentistry (£57,100). Source: DfE LEO, 2023–24 tax year.

Location: Brighton and Hove, England. UKPRN 10007806. Official website: https://www.sussex.ac.uk

## What do University of Sussex 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine and dentistry | £44,300 | £52,300 | £57,100 | 95.6% | £57,100 |
| Computing | £32,200 | £38,400 | £52,300 | 83.3% | £39,900 |
| Economics | £26,400 | £36,600 | £42,800 | 85.2% | £50,900 |
| Engineering | £30,600 | £33,700 | £42,300 | 92.4% | £43,600 |
| Physics and astronomy | £27,800 | £34,400 | £41,400 | 91.9% | £42,800 |
| Mathematical sciences | £23,800 | £35,500 | £41,000 | 93.8% | £43,600 |
| Business and management | £27,800 | £34,400 | £40,600 | 88.6% | £35,100 |
| Law | £22,300 | £29,300 | £39,500 | 89.7% | £33,700 |
| Politics | £24,500 | £29,600 | £37,700 | 88.5% | £36,600 |
| Medical sciences | £25,600 | £32,600 | £37,000 | 86.4% | £40,300 |
| Philosophy and religious studies | £22,000 | £27,400 | £35,900 | 85.2% | £33,300 |
| Chemistry | Not published | £31,100 | £35,900 | 88.6% | £37,700 |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies | £26,400 | £31,100 | £35,700 | 84.2% | £35,100 |
| Biosciences | £24,700 | £28,900 | £34,800 | 85.8% | £32,900 |
| Languages and area studies | £25,100 | £27,100 | £34,000 | 90.5% | £35,100 |
| English studies | £21,200 | £26,700 | £32,400 | 87.8% | £30,400 |
| Media, journalism and communications | £22,700 | £28,200 | £32,200 | 88.5% | £28,500 |
| History and archaeology | £22,700 | £28,500 | £31,800 | 87.2% | £32,600 |
| Psychology | £23,800 | £29,300 | £31,100 | 89.9% | £29,600 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | £23,400 | £28,500 | £31,100 | 86.4% | £30,000 |
| Performing arts | £18,300 | £24,500 | £28,900 | 88.6% | £26,000 |
| Health and social care | Not published | £25,400 | £28,500 | 93% | £30,700 |
| Education and teaching | £27,400 | £32,200 | Not published | Not published | £29,600 |
| Creative arts and design | £21,600 | £21,200 | Not published | Not published | £27,100 |
| Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy | Not published | £45,000 | Not published | Not published | £42,100 |
| All subjects at University of Sussex | £25,600 | £31,100 | £35,500 | 88.3% | £33,700 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

DfE LEO data for the 2023–24 tax year shows median earnings for UK-domiciled first-degree graduates of University of Sussex of £25,600 one year after graduating, £31,100 after three years and £35,500 after five years. Each figure is a different graduating cohort, and pay varies widely by subject.

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

Five years after graduating, the highest median earnings at University of Sussex were in Medicine and dentistry (£57,100), Computing (£52,300) and Economics (£42,800), among subject areas with at least 20 graduates measured.

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

88.3% of University of Sussex 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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