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University of the West of Scotland: graduate earnings and subjects
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.
- Median pay after 1 year
- £27,100
- Median pay after 5 years
- £30,400
- In work or study after 5 years
- 89.5%
- Graduates in 5-year cohort
- 4,355
- Subject areas with data
- 20
- CourseToJob subject guides
- 28
What do University of the West of Scotland graduates earn by subject?
Official dataEducation and teaching graduates had the highest five-year median at University of the West of Scotland (£42,100) among subject areas with at least 20 graduates measured. The final column shows the same subject across all GB higher education institutions, for context.
| Subject area | 1 year | 3 years | 5 years | In work or study, 5 yrs | All GB HEIs, 5 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education and teaching60 graduates at 5 years | £30,400 | £38,100 | £42,100 | 98.3% | £29,600 |
| Nursing and midwifery760 graduates at 5 years | £32,900 | £35,500 | £37,300 | 95.1% | £37,300 |
| EngineeringGuides: Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering280 graduates at 5 years | £31,500 | £34,400 | £36,600 | 92% | £43,600 |
| Physics and astronomy25 graduates at 5 years | — | — | £36,600 | 87.5% | £42,800 |
| Health and social care265 graduates at 5 years | £27,100 | £29,600 | £32,600 | 91% | £30,700 |
| Allied health105 graduates at 5 years | — | — | £31,100 | 91.3% | £35,200 |
| Computing415 graduates at 5 years | £24,900 | £26,700 | £30,400 | 85.6% | £39,900 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology150 graduates at 5 years | £22,000 | £26,500 | £29,600 | 91.8% | £30,000 |
| Chemistry40 graduates at 5 years | — | — | £29,300 | 89.7% | £37,700 |
| Sport and exercise sciences330 graduates at 5 years | £22,000 | £27,100 | £28,900 | 92.6% | £30,400 |
| General, applied and forensic sciences50 graduates at 5 years | £25,300 | — | £28,700 | 93.9% | £30,000 |
| Politics115 graduates at 5 years | £22,700 | £26,000 | £28,200 | 86.8% | £36,600 |
| Law150 graduates at 5 years | £21,200 | — | £28,200 | 88.5% | £33,700 |
| Business and managementGuides: Accounting and Finance, Business Management, Marketing985 graduates at 5 years | £23,800 | £27,100 | £27,800 | 86.2% | £35,100 |
| Psychology155 graduates at 5 years | £22,000 | £26,700 | £27,100 | 85.8% | £29,600 |
| Media, journalism and communications95 graduates at 5 years | £19,800 | £23,400 | £26,700 | 82.3% | £28,500 |
| Performing arts185 graduates at 5 years | £19,800 | £23,800 | £24,500 | 89.1% | £26,000 |
| Biosciences90 graduates at 5 years | £21,600 | £23,800 | £24,400 | 83.1% | £32,900 |
| Creative arts and design100 graduates at 5 years | £17,900 | £20,900 | £22,700 | 82.7% | £27,100 |
| Medical sciences | £25,800 | £26,700 | — | — | £40,300 |
| All subjects at University of the West of Scotland | £27,100 | £29,300 | £30,400 | 89.5% | £33,700 |
A dash means DfE did not publish a figure, usually because the cohort was small. Each column is a different graduating cohort. Compare subjects nationally.
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Subject guides linked to University of the West of Scotland
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- Psychology
Assistant psychologist · Psychological wellbeing practitioner
- Computer Science
Junior software developer · IT support analyst
- Law
Paralegal · Legal assistant
- Business Management
Operations coordinator · Project coordinator
- Mechanical Engineering
Graduate mechanical engineer · CAD technician
- Economics
Economic research assistant · Data analyst
- History
Heritage assistant · Museum assistant
- Biology
Laboratory technician · Research assistant
- Chemistry
Analytical chemist (graduate) · Laboratory technician
- Physics
Graduate physicist · Data analyst
- English
Editorial assistant · Content writer
- Sociology
Social research assistant · Housing officer (entry)
- Politics
Parliamentary assistant · Public affairs assistant
- Accounting and Finance
Accounts assistant · Audit associate
- Civil Engineering
Graduate civil engineer · Site engineer (entry)
- Electrical Engineering
Graduate electrical engineer · Design engineer (entry)
- Biomedical Science
Trainee biomedical scientist · Laboratory technician
- Marketing
Marketing assistant · Digital marketing executive
- Media and Communications
Communications assistant · Social media coordinator
- Geography
GIS technician · Planning assistant
- Mathematics
Data analyst · Actuarial analyst (entry)
- Criminology
Probation services officer · Intelligence researcher (entry)
- International Relations
Policy assistant · NGO programme assistant
- Adult Nursing
Newly qualified adult nurse · Community staff nurse
- Physiotherapy
Newly qualified physiotherapist · Rehabilitation assistant
- Social Work
Newly qualified social worker · Family support worker
- Primary Education
Primary teacher (QTS path) · Teaching assistant
- Architecture
Architectural assistant (Part 1) · CAD technician
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University of the West of Scotland: 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.
How do I apply to University of the West of Scotland?
Undergraduate applications to UK universities, including University of the West of Scotland, are usually made through UCAS. Check the exact course, entry requirements, fees and deadlines on the university's official course page before applying. CourseToJob does not handle applications.