# University of the West of England: graduate earnings and subjects

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**Quick answer:** Five years after graduating, University of the West of England graduates had median earnings of £34,000 (middle half: £26,000–£42,800), compared with £33,700 across all GB higher education institutions. 89.2% were in sustained work or further study. The highest-earning subject area was Mathematical sciences (£42,500). Source: DfE LEO, 2023–24 tax year.

Location: Bristol, England. UKPRN 10007164. Official website: https://www.uwe.ac.uk

## What do University of the West of England 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematical sciences | £29,300 | £33,300 | £42,500 | 95.8% | £43,600 |
| Engineering | £31,500 | £35,900 | £42,100 | 89% | £43,600 |
| Computing | £28,000 | £34,800 | £41,900 | 83.7% | £39,900 |
| Economics | £26,000 | £36,200 | £41,700 | 83.5% | £50,900 |
| Medical sciences | £29,600 | £34,000 | £39,300 | 94.3% | £40,300 |
| Architecture, building and planning | £27,800 | £34,000 | £38,200 | 87.6% | £38,100 |
| Business and management | £25,600 | £30,400 | £37,700 | 87.1% | £35,100 |
| Health and social care | £32,600 | £34,600 | £36,600 | 100% | £30,700 |
| Nursing and midwifery | £33,300 | £33,700 | £35,500 | 94.9% | £37,300 |
| Allied health | £28,500 | £34,400 | £34,600 | 94.3% | £35,200 |
| History and archaeology | £24,200 | £24,500 | £32,900 | 92.4% | £32,600 |
| Politics | £20,500 | £30,200 | £32,900 | 85.9% | £36,600 |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies | £25,300 | £28,900 | £32,800 | 91.4% | £35,100 |
| Law | £23,100 | £28,200 | £32,200 | 90.1% | £33,700 |
| Materials and technology | Not published | £27,800 | £32,200 | 86.5% | £33,700 |
| General, applied and forensic sciences | £22,000 | £27,400 | £31,100 | 87.5% | £30,000 |
| English studies | £21,400 | £26,000 | £31,100 | 84.3% | £30,400 |
| Education and teaching | £26,400 | £29,300 | £30,700 | 88% | £29,600 |
| Biosciences | £22,900 | £26,000 | £30,700 | 90.9% | £32,900 |
| Media, journalism and communications | £22,700 | £26,400 | £30,400 | 86.3% | £28,500 |
| Psychology | £22,300 | £28,200 | £29,600 | 89.2% | £29,600 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | £26,000 | £25,600 | £28,500 | 90.8% | £30,000 |
| Philosophy and religious studies | Not published | £27,400 | £26,500 | 84.6% | £33,300 |
| Creative arts and design | £20,500 | £23,400 | £26,400 | 83.9% | £27,100 |
| Performing arts | £19,000 | £23,100 | £24,500 | 86.5% | £26,000 |
| All subjects at University of the West of England | £26,000 | £29,600 | £34,000 | 89.2% | £33,700 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much do University of the West of England graduates earn?

DfE LEO data for the 2023–24 tax year shows median earnings for UK-domiciled first-degree graduates of University of the West of England of £26,000 one year after graduating, £29,600 after three years and £34,000 after five years. Each figure is a different graduating cohort, and pay varies widely by subject.

### Which University of the West of England subjects have the highest graduate earnings?

Five years after graduating, the highest median earnings at University of the West of England were in Mathematical sciences (£42,500), Engineering (£42,100) and Computing (£41,900), among subject areas with at least 20 graduates measured.

### Is University of the West of England good for graduate employment?

89.2% of University of the West of England 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 the West of England?

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