The University of Dundee
Total, Scotland
How much do University of Dundee graduates earn by subject?
University of Dundee graduates earn a median salary of £30,500 five years after graduation. The highest-paying subject is Medicine and dentistry at £59,100, while Creative arts and design graduates earn £23,700.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine and dentistry | £40,000 | £48,000 | £56,500 |
| Computing | £36,000 | £30,000 | £40,000 |
| Engineering | £30,000 | £28,500 | £37,000 |
| Allied health | £25,500 | £34,000 | £33,000 |
| Economics | £27,000 | £29,500 | £36,500 |
| Education and teaching | £26,500 | £21,000 | £27,500 |
| Mathematical sciences | £30,000 | £26,000 | £33,000 |
| Biosciences | £22,500 | £27,000 | £31,000 |
| Business and management | £29,000 | £24,500 | £30,500 |
| Politics | £24,000 | £24,500 | £38,000 |
| Architecture, building and planning | £28,500 | £24,500 | £28,750 |
| Psychology | £23,000 | £21,000 | £27,000 |
| Creative arts and design | £24,000 | £20,500 | £26,500 |
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 Dundee?
In 2024, University of Dundee received 33,255 applications and accepted 5,020 students, giving an acceptance rate of 15.1%.
Source: UCAS End of Cycle Data
What are the employment outcomes at University of Dundee?
90% of University of Dundee graduates are in sustained employment or further study 5 years after graduation. The university offers 20 subjects with median salaries ranging from £23,700 to £59,100. (Satisfaction = NSS teaching score)
| Subject | Employment | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine and dentistry | 91.8% | £59,100 |
| General, applied and forensic sciences | 90.3% | £43,400 |
| Computing | 78% | £41,200 |
| Law | 94.7% | £40,200 |
| Engineering | 97.3% | £38,700 |
| Allied health | 92% | £38,100 |
| Economics | 81.6% | £37,600 |
| Health and social care | 96% | £37,600 |
| Education and teaching | 90.2% | £36,900 |
| Nursing and midwifery | 93.5% | £35,400 |
| Mathematical sciences | 92.3% | £35,400 |
| History and archaeology | 80.1% | £33,400 |
| Biosciences | 85% | £33,200 |
| Business and management | 89.6% | £33,200 |
| Politics | 83.1% | £32,100 |
| Architecture, building and planning | 86.2% | £29,900 |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies | 89.7% | £29,600 |
| Psychology | 81.7% | £27,000 |
| English studies | 77% | £26,600 |
| Creative arts and design | 77.4% | £23,700 |
* 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 Medicine and dentistry £59,100
- 2 General, applied and forensic sciences £43,400
- 3 Computing £41,200
- 4 Law £40,200
- 5 Engineering £38,700
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 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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