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Bangor University

Total, Wales

21.5%
Acceptance Rate
19k
Applications (2024)
£24,500
Median Salary (5yr)
88%
Employment Rate
24
Subjects

How much do Bangor University graduates earn by subject?

Bangor University graduates earn a median salary of £24,500 five years after graduation. The highest-paying subject is Computing at £44,200, while Health and social care graduates earn £22,300.

Computing £44,200
£31,000 £57,700
£32,100 £42,000
Engineering £38,000
£32,500 £47,100
£29,200 £39,800
£25,800 £39,900
Chemistry £32,100
£26,300 £40,200
£24,100 £36,500
£26,300 £33,900
£24,100 £32,800
£25,600 £39,800

+ 14 more subjects

How competitive is Bangor University?

In 2024, Bangor University received 18,855 applications and accepted 4,045 students, giving an acceptance rate of 21.5%.

18,855
Applications
4,045
Acceptances
21.5%
Acceptance Rate
Applications
Acceptances

Source: UCAS End of Cycle Data

What are the employment outcomes at Bangor University?

88% of Bangor University graduates are in sustained employment or further study 5 years after graduation. The university offers 24 subjects with median salaries ranging from £22,300 to £44,200.

Subject Employment Median Salary
Computing 93.8% £44,200
Medical sciences 85.7% £38,300
Engineering 92.7% £38,000
Nursing and midwifery 92.1% £35,000
Allied health 78.1% £32,700
Chemistry 89.3% £32,100
Languages and area studies 79.1% £31,000
Creative arts and design 79.2% £30,500
Agriculture, food and related studies 89.5% £29,600
Business and management 90.1% £28,100
Geography, earth and environmental studies 86.4% £28,100
Performing arts 88% £27,400
Law 85.1% £26,300
Education and teaching 92.8% £26,300
Sport and exercise sciences 87.1% £25,900
Psychology 87.7% £25,900
Biosciences 83.8% £25,600
Media, journalism and communications 89.2% £25,600
Celtic studies 94.4% £25,200
English studies 88.2% £24,800
Sociology, social policy and anthropology 85.3% £24,500
History and archaeology 81.8% £23,400
Philosophy and religious studies 86% £22,600
Health and social care 83.6% £22,300

* Avg. Tariff: Average UCAS tariff points of students who enrolled on this course. This is not the entry requirement — enrolled students often exceed requirements. Always check the official university website for actual entry requirements.

Reference: A*=56, A=48, B=40, C=32 points. Example: AAA = 144 points. Calculate your tariff →

Highest Earning Subjects

  • 1 Computing £44,200
  • 2 Medical sciences £38,300
  • 3 Engineering £38,000
  • 4 Nursing and midwifery £35,000
  • 5 Allied health £32,700

Quick Facts

Location Total
Country Wales
Type University
UKPRN 10007857
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Tuition Fees

UK students: £9,250/year (government-capped)
International students: £15,000–£40,000+/year (varies by course)

Check the university website for exact international fees.

Data Source

Graduate earnings from the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset via Discover Uni 2024/25. Figures show median earnings 5 years after graduation for 2015-17 graduates.

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