The University of Bolton
North West, England
How much do University of Bolton graduates earn by subject?
University of Bolton graduates earn a median salary of £24,000 five years after graduation. The highest-paying subject is Engineering at £34,100, while Education and teaching graduates earn £17,800.
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How competitive is University of Bolton?
In 2024, University of Bolton received 14,960 applications and accepted 3,175 students, giving an acceptance rate of 21.2%.
Source: UCAS End of Cycle Data
What are the employment outcomes at University of Bolton?
80% of University of Bolton graduates are in sustained employment or further study 5 years after graduation. The university offers 15 subjects with median salaries ranging from £17,800 to £34,100. (Satisfaction = NSS teaching score)
| Subject | Employment | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 92.7% | £34,100 |
| Architecture, building and planning | 80.6% | £33,200 |
| Nursing and midwifery | 86% | £28,500 |
| Computing | 85.3% | £28,500 |
| Sport and exercise sciences | 84.1% | £26,100 |
| Health and social care | 92.9% | £24,800 |
| Business and management | 85.7% | £24,800 |
| Creative arts and design | 81.6% | £24,800 |
| English studies | 76% | £24,500 |
| Performing arts | 86.5% | £23,400 |
| Law | 63.6% | £22,800 |
| Materials and technology | 93.6% | £21,900 |
| Media, journalism and communications | 84.6% | £21,900 |
| Psychology | 79.7% | £20,400 |
| Education and teaching | 85.7% | £17,800 |
* 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 Engineering £34,100
- 2 Architecture, building and planning £33,200
- 3 Nursing and midwifery £28,500
- 4 Computing £28,500
- 5 Sport and exercise sciences £26,100
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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