The University of Birmingham
West Midlands, England
How much do University of Birmingham graduates earn by subject?
University of Birmingham graduates earn a median salary of £34,500 five years after graduation. The highest-paying subject is Computing at £66,800, while Performing arts graduates earn £29,200.
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Salary growth: how do earnings change over time?
Graduate salaries typically grow significantly in the first five years. Subjects like medicine and engineering tend to see steeper growth, while creative fields may start lower but offer non-linear career paths.
| Subject | 15 months | 3 years | 5 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computing | £34,000 | £40,000 | £60,000 |
| Medicine and dentistry | £36,250 | £47,000 | £52,000 |
| Economics | £28,000 | £28,000 | £36,000 |
| Business and management | £30,000 | £35,000 | £48,500 |
| Mathematical sciences | £30,000 | £31,000 | £43,000 |
| Engineering | £32,000 | £33,000 | £42,000 |
| Health and social care | £28,500 | £31,500 | £37,000 |
| Politics | £26,000 | £27,500 | £37,000 |
| Allied health | £28,500 | £30,500 | £36,000 |
| Biosciences | £27,000 | £26,250 | £35,000 |
| Chemistry | £32,000 | £32,500 | £43,500 |
| Languages and area studies | - | £24,000 | £29,500 |
| History and archaeology | £32,000 | - | £33,600 |
| Education and teaching | £28,000 | £25,500 | £32,500 |
| Psychology | £26,500 | £26,500 | £34,000 |
| Performing arts | £28,500 | £27,500 | £34,500 |
15-month data from Graduate Outcomes survey. 3-year and 5-year data from LEO (Longitudinal Education Outcomes). Growth is calculated from 15 months to 5 years after graduation.
How competitive is University of Birmingham?
In 2024, University of Birmingham received 115,245 applications and accepted 17,165 students, giving an acceptance rate of 14.9%.
Source: UCAS End of Cycle Data
How much does it cost for international students?
International undergraduate students pay £23,400 to £51,000 per year in tuition at University of Birmingham. Living costs are estimated at £10,000–£13,000 per year.
* Estimates based on 2025/26 fees. Actual costs may vary. View official fees →
What are the employment outcomes at University of Birmingham?
89% of University of Birmingham graduates are in sustained employment or further study 5 years after graduation. The university offers 26 subjects with median salaries ranging from £29,200 to £66,800. (Satisfaction = NSS teaching score)
| Subject | Employment | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computing | 81.9% | £66,800 |
| Medicine and dentistry | 92.9% | £52,900 |
| Economics | 86.7% | £52,600 |
| Business and management | 88.9% | £48,500 |
| Physics and astronomy | 74.5% | £46,000 |
| Mathematical sciences | 92.9% | £45,300 |
| Engineering | 90.4% | £45,300 |
| Law | 88.7% | £39,400 |
| Materials and technology | 89% | £39,100 |
| Health and social care | 92.5% | £38,300 |
| Politics | 84.8% | £38,000 |
| Allied health | 87.1% | £37,400 |
| Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy | 89.5% | £36,500 |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies | 91.8% | £36,500 |
| Biosciences | 87.1% | £35,000 |
| Chemistry | 94% | £34,700 |
| Languages and area studies | 80.4% | £33,900 |
| Nursing and midwifery | 91.7% | £33,600 |
| History and archaeology | 87.9% | £33,600 |
| Sport and exercise sciences | 92.3% | £33,200 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | 88.7% | £32,800 |
| Philosophy and religious studies | 89.4% | £32,500 |
| English studies | 90.7% | £31,000 |
| Education and teaching | 85.3% | £30,100 |
| Psychology | 88.2% | £29,900 |
| Performing arts | 90.2% | £29,200 |
* 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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Entry Requirements
Russell Group. Competitive for Medicine, Dentistry, and Law. Many courses require AAB.
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Highest Earning Subjects
- 1 Computing £66,800
- 2 Medicine and dentistry £52,900
- 3 Economics £52,600
- 4 Business and management £48,500
- 5 Physics and astronomy £46,000
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Graduate earnings from the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset and Graduate Outcomes survey via Discover Uni 2024/25. Figures show median earnings at 15 months, 3 years, and 5 years after graduation. Continuation rates show the percentage of students who progress in their studies.
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