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Edinburgh Napier University

Total, Scotland

17.7%
Acceptance Rate
33k
Applications (2024)
£30,000
Median Salary (5yr)
90%
Employment Rate
15
Subjects

How much do Edinburgh Napier University graduates earn by subject?

Edinburgh Napier University graduates earn a median salary of £30,000 five years after graduation. The highest-paying subject is Computing at £40,500, while Performing arts graduates earn £25,600.

Computing £40,500
£26,600 £54,000
Engineering £35,000
£27,000 £40,900
Law £35,000
£24,500 £42,000
£26,600 £39,400
£25,600 £42,000
£25,000 £40,500
£25,700 £31,300
£23,000 £33,600
Biosciences £28,300
£23,000 £33,600
Psychology £28,100
£22,300 £33,600

+ 5 more subjects

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 £25,500 £25,500 £30,000
Engineering £30,500 £28,000 £35,000
Business and management £25,000 £25,000 £32,000
Architecture, building and planning - £30,500 £37,000
Veterinary sciences - £21,000 £26,000
Biosciences £25,000 £22,500 £27,000
Psychology - £21,000 £26,500
Creative arts and design £23,500 £19,000 £25,500

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 Edinburgh Napier University?

In 2024, Edinburgh Napier University received 33,035 applications and accepted 5,835 students, giving an acceptance rate of 17.7%.

33,035
Applications
5,835
Acceptances
17.7%
Acceptance Rate
Applications
Acceptances

Source: UCAS End of Cycle Data

What are the employment outcomes at Edinburgh Napier University?

90% of Edinburgh Napier University graduates are in sustained employment or further study 5 years after graduation. The university offers 15 subjects with median salaries ranging from £25,600 to £40,500.

Subject Employment Median Salary
Computing 85.8% £40,500
Engineering 88.2% £35,000
Law 84% £35,000
Nursing and midwifery 93.8% £33,900
Business and management 85.4% £32,500
Architecture, building and planning 88% £31,900
Veterinary sciences 71.4% £29,700
Sport and exercise sciences 88.2% £28,700
Biosciences 90.1% £28,300
Psychology 87.1% £28,100
Sociology, social policy and anthropology 86.9% £28,100
Media, journalism and communications 81.3% £28,100
English studies 85.9% £27,700
Creative arts and design 87% £27,400
Performing arts 79.8% £25,600

* 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 →

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Highest Earning Subjects

  • 1 Computing £40,500
  • 2 Engineering £35,000
  • 3 Law £35,000
  • 4 Nursing and midwifery £33,900
  • 5 Business and management £32,500

Quick Facts

Location Total
Country Scotland
Type University
UKPRN 10007772
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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 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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