The University of Essex
East of England, England
How much do University of Essex graduates earn by subject?
University of Essex graduates earn a median salary of £30,500 five years after graduation. The highest-paying subject is Computing at £46,400, while Creative arts and design graduates earn £21,200.
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How competitive is University of Essex?
In 2024, University of Essex received 30,980 applications and accepted 5,725 students, giving an acceptance rate of 18.5%.
Source: UCAS End of Cycle Data
What are the employment outcomes at University of Essex?
85% of University of Essex graduates are in sustained employment or further study 5 years after graduation. The university offers 20 subjects with median salaries ranging from £21,200 to £46,400. (Satisfaction = NSS teaching score)
| Subject | Employment | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computing | 93.2% | £46,400 |
| Mathematical sciences | 80% | £40,900 |
| Economics | 87.2% | £39,400 |
| Business and management | 84.9% | £37,600 |
| Nursing and midwifery | 95.5% | £36,900 |
| Allied health | 84.5% | £36,100 |
| Sport and exercise sciences | 91.4% | £34,300 |
| Politics | 91.5% | £33,200 |
| Philosophy and religious studies | 72.1% | £31,800 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | 91.2% | £30,700 |
| English studies | 79.9% | £30,700 |
| Biosciences | 86.9% | £30,300 |
| Languages and area studies | 90.4% | £30,300 |
| History and archaeology | 90.1% | £30,300 |
| Law | 86.3% | £29,200 |
| Psychology | 88.7% | £28,500 |
| Education and teaching | 88.9% | £24,800 |
| Health and social care | 90.2% | £23,000 |
| Performing arts | 91.5% | £23,000 |
| Creative arts and design | 72.4% | £21,200 |
* 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.
Reference: A*=56, A=48, B=40, C=32 points. Example: AAA = 144 points. Calculate your tariff →
Highest Earning Subjects
- 1 Computing £46,400
- 2 Mathematical sciences £40,900
- 3 Economics £39,400
- 4 Business and management £37,600
- 5 Nursing and midwifery £36,900
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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