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

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**Quick answer:** Five years after graduating, University of the West of Scotland graduates had median earnings of £30,400 (middle half: £23,800–£39,200), compared with £33,700 across all GB higher education institutions. 89.5% were in sustained work or further study. The highest-earning subject area was Education and teaching (£42,100). Source: DfE LEO, 2023–24 tax year.

Location: Ayr, Scotland. UKPRN 10007800. Official website: http://www.uws.ac.uk

## What do University of the West of Scotland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education and teaching | £30,400 | £38,100 | £42,100 | 98.3% | £29,600 |
| Nursing and midwifery | £32,900 | £35,500 | £37,300 | 95.1% | £37,300 |
| Engineering | £31,500 | £34,400 | £36,600 | 92% | £43,600 |
| Physics and astronomy | Not published | Not published | £36,600 | 87.5% | £42,800 |
| Health and social care | £27,100 | £29,600 | £32,600 | 91% | £30,700 |
| Allied health | Not published | Not published | £31,100 | 91.3% | £35,200 |
| Computing | £24,900 | £26,700 | £30,400 | 85.6% | £39,900 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | £22,000 | £26,500 | £29,600 | 91.8% | £30,000 |
| Chemistry | Not published | Not published | £29,300 | 89.7% | £37,700 |
| Sport and exercise sciences | £22,000 | £27,100 | £28,900 | 92.6% | £30,400 |
| General, applied and forensic sciences | £25,300 | Not published | £28,700 | 93.9% | £30,000 |
| Politics | £22,700 | £26,000 | £28,200 | 86.8% | £36,600 |
| Law | £21,200 | Not published | £28,200 | 88.5% | £33,700 |
| Business and management | £23,800 | £27,100 | £27,800 | 86.2% | £35,100 |
| Psychology | £22,000 | £26,700 | £27,100 | 85.8% | £29,600 |
| Media, journalism and communications | £19,800 | £23,400 | £26,700 | 82.3% | £28,500 |
| Performing arts | £19,800 | £23,800 | £24,500 | 89.1% | £26,000 |
| Biosciences | £21,600 | £23,800 | £24,400 | 83.1% | £32,900 |
| Creative arts and design | £17,900 | £20,900 | £22,700 | 82.7% | £27,100 |
| Medical sciences | £25,800 | £26,700 | Not published | Not published | £40,300 |
| All subjects at University of the West of Scotland | £27,100 | £29,300 | £30,400 | 89.5% | £33,700 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much do University of the West of Scotland 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 Scotland of £27,100 one year after graduating, £29,300 after three years and £30,400 after five years. Each figure is a different graduating cohort, and pay varies widely by subject.

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

Five years after graduating, the highest median earnings at University of the West of Scotland were in Education and teaching (£42,100), Nursing and midwifery (£37,300) and Engineering (£36,600), among subject areas with at least 20 graduates measured.

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

89.5% of University of the West of Scotland 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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