# University of Wolverhampton: graduate earnings and subjects

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**Quick answer:** Five years after graduating, University of Wolverhampton graduates had median earnings of £28,900 (middle half: £22,000–£37,300), compared with £33,700 across all GB higher education institutions. 87.5% were in sustained work or further study. The highest-earning subject area was Engineering (£44,100). Source: DfE LEO, 2023–24 tax year.

Location: Wolverhampton, England. UKPRN 10007166. Official website: https://www.wlv.ac.uk

## What do University of Wolverhampton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | £35,000 | £35,900 | £44,100 | 87.2% | £43,600 |
| Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy | £23,200 | £28,000 | £38,600 | 88.7% | £42,100 |
| Architecture, building and planning | £39,900 | £41,500 | £37,900 | 85.6% | £38,100 |
| Nursing and midwifery | £34,400 | £35,900 | £35,900 | 92.8% | £37,300 |
| Mathematical sciences | Not published | £27,400 | £31,800 | 90% | £43,600 |
| Computing | £27,400 | £26,700 | £30,000 | 81.7% | £39,900 |
| Sport and exercise sciences | £20,100 | £24,500 | £29,600 | 89.2% | £30,400 |
| Education and teaching | £27,400 | £26,400 | £29,300 | 90.6% | £29,600 |
| Business and management | £23,800 | £26,000 | £27,600 | 85.3% | £35,100 |
| Allied health | £29,300 | £29,600 | £27,400 | 88.4% | £35,200 |
| Biosciences | £20,900 | £24,900 | £27,400 | 85.5% | £32,900 |
| Philosophy and religious studies | Not published | £25,600 | £27,300 | 89.5% | £33,300 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | £21,800 | £24,900 | £27,100 | 87.6% | £30,000 |
| General, applied and forensic sciences | £21,600 | £25,400 | £25,300 | 80.9% | £30,000 |
| Health and social care | £21,600 | £23,800 | £25,300 | 86.2% | £30,700 |
| History and archaeology | £21,200 | £25,300 | £25,300 | 85.8% | £32,600 |
| Law | £22,700 | £23,800 | £24,900 | 83.2% | £33,700 |
| Psychology | £20,500 | £23,800 | £24,900 | 93.3% | £29,600 |
| Media, journalism and communications | Not published | Not published | £24,000 | 86.4% | £28,500 |
| English studies | £22,300 | £22,700 | £23,800 | 79.7% | £30,400 |
| Creative arts and design | £20,100 | £20,900 | £23,100 | 75% | £27,100 |
| Performing arts | £16,800 | £23,600 | £22,700 | 87.8% | £26,000 |
| Medical sciences | £26,000 | £28,200 | Not published | Not published | £40,300 |
| All subjects at University of Wolverhampton | £26,700 | £27,400 | £28,900 | 87.5% | £33,700 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

DfE LEO data for the 2023–24 tax year shows median earnings for UK-domiciled first-degree graduates of University of Wolverhampton of £26,700 one year after graduating, £27,400 after three years and £28,900 after five years. Each figure is a different graduating cohort, and pay varies widely by subject.

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

Five years after graduating, the highest median earnings at University of Wolverhampton were in Engineering (£44,100), Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy (£38,600) and Architecture, building and planning (£37,900), among subject areas with at least 20 graduates measured.

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

87.5% of University of Wolverhampton 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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