# University of York: graduate earnings and subjects

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**Quick answer:** Five years after graduating, University of York graduates had median earnings of £36,200 (middle half: £28,500–£49,000), compared with £33,700 across all GB higher education institutions. 90.7% were in sustained work or further study. The highest-earning subject area was Medicine and dentistry (£61,100). Source: DfE LEO, 2023–24 tax year.

Location: York, England. UKPRN 10007167. Official website: https://york.ac.uk

## What do University of York 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 | £44,700 | £52,700 | £61,100 | 90% | £57,100 |
| Computing | £35,900 | £48,300 | £61,100 | 90% | £39,900 |
| Economics | £31,500 | £36,600 | £52,700 | 91.5% | £50,900 |
| Engineering | £30,900 | £37,300 | £47,200 | 82.5% | £43,600 |
| Physics and astronomy | £28,200 | £35,100 | £44,300 | 93.2% | £42,800 |
| Business and management | £31,500 | £31,500 | £43,200 | 88.1% | £35,100 |
| Law | £24,200 | £31,100 | £41,700 | 90.4% | £33,700 |
| Mathematical sciences | £26,400 | £32,200 | £38,400 | 93.5% | £43,600 |
| Chemistry | £28,500 | £32,900 | £37,900 | 93.5% | £37,700 |
| Politics | £26,400 | £31,500 | £37,700 | 84.5% | £36,600 |
| Media, journalism and communications | Not published | £31,500 | £37,300 | 94.4% | £28,500 |
| Nursing and midwifery | £32,800 | £36,800 | £36,600 | 94.1% | £37,300 |
| Health and social care | £34,000 | £34,800 | £36,200 | 88% | £30,700 |
| Biosciences | £25,400 | £30,700 | £36,200 | 90.6% | £32,900 |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies | £25,600 | £31,800 | £35,900 | 89.2% | £35,100 |
| Philosophy and religious studies | £26,700 | £29,300 | £33,700 | 87.4% | £33,300 |
| History and archaeology | £24,200 | £27,800 | £31,800 | 92.7% | £32,600 |
| Creative arts and design | £23,400 | £28,700 | £31,800 | 93.3% | £27,100 |
| Psychology | £23,400 | £27,800 | £31,800 | 93.3% | £29,600 |
| Languages and area studies | Not published | £34,800 | £31,400 | 87.2% | £35,100 |
| English studies | £23,100 | £27,400 | £31,100 | 90.3% | £30,400 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | £24,200 | £28,200 | £30,700 | 88.4% | £30,000 |
| Education and teaching | £20,500 | £28,900 | £30,700 | 91.1% | £29,600 |
| Performing arts | £19,900 | £26,400 | £28,000 | 88.4% | £26,000 |
| General, applied and forensic sciences | £26,700 | £26,700 | Not published | Not published | £30,000 |
| All subjects at University of York | £27,100 | £31,500 | £36,200 | 90.7% | £33,700 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

DfE LEO data for the 2023–24 tax year shows median earnings for UK-domiciled first-degree graduates of University of York of £27,100 one year after graduating, £31,500 after three years and £36,200 after five years. Each figure is a different graduating cohort, and pay varies widely by subject.

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

Five years after graduating, the highest median earnings at University of York were in Medicine and dentistry (£61,100), Computing (£61,100) and Economics (£52,700), among subject areas with at least 20 graduates measured.

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

90.7% of University of York 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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