University of Bedfordshire
East of England, England
How much do University of Bedfordshire graduates earn by subject?
University of Bedfordshire graduates earn a median salary of £26,500 five years after graduation. The highest-paying subject is Architecture, building and planning at £37,600, while Creative arts and design graduates earn £23,000.
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How competitive is University of Bedfordshire?
In 2024, University of Bedfordshire received 14,045 applications and accepted 3,215 students, giving an acceptance rate of 22.9%.
Source: UCAS End of Cycle Data
What are the employment outcomes at University of Bedfordshire?
80% of University of Bedfordshire graduates are in sustained employment or further study 5 years after graduation. The university offers 17 subjects with median salaries ranging from £23,000 to £37,600. (Satisfaction = NSS teaching score)
| Subject | Employment | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture, building and planning | 72.2% | £37,600 |
| Nursing and midwifery | 89.6% | £35,000 |
| Computing | 84.3% | £33,200 |
| Biosciences | 81.8% | £30,300 |
| Education and teaching | 88.9% | £29,000 |
| Sport and exercise sciences | 92% | £28,700 |
| Law | 66.7% | £28,000 |
| General, applied and forensic sciences | 84.6% | £27,400 |
| Business and management | 81.2% | £27,400 |
| Health and social care | 90.9% | £27,200 |
| Psychology | 85.6% | £27,000 |
| English studies | 91.7% | £25,200 |
| Media, journalism and communications | 81.6% | £25,200 |
| Allied health | 76.5% | £24,800 |
| Performing arts | 87.1% | £24,600 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | 86% | £24,500 |
| Creative arts and design | 73.3% | £23,000 |
* 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.
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Highest Earning Subjects
- 1 Architecture, building and planning £37,600
- 2 Nursing and midwifery £35,000
- 3 Computing £33,200
- 4 Biosciences £30,300
- 5 Education and teaching £29,000
Quick Facts
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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