University of Exeter
South West, England
How much do University of Exeter graduates earn by subject?
University of Exeter graduates earn a median salary of £40,000 five years after graduation. The highest-paying subject is Materials and technology at £62,000, while Performing arts graduates earn £28,300.
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How competitive is University of Exeter?
In 2024, University of Exeter received 87,345 applications and accepted 15,145 students, giving an acceptance rate of 17.3%.
Source: UCAS End of Cycle Data
How much does it cost for international students?
International undergraduate students pay £24,900 to £48,900 per year in tuition at University of Exeter. 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 Exeter?
90% of University of Exeter graduates are in sustained employment or further study 5 years after graduation. The university offers 23 subjects with median salaries ranging from £28,300 to £62,000. (Satisfaction = NSS teaching score)
| Subject | Employment | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Materials and technology | 64.3% | £62,000 |
| Computing | 87% | £61,000 |
| Economics | 89.2% | £58,400 |
| Business and management | 85.9% | £55,800 |
| Medicine and dentistry | 87.8% | £51,800 |
| Combined and general studies | 90% | £47,400 |
| Law | 89.6% | £46,400 |
| Mathematical sciences | 86.8% | £44,500 |
| Engineering | 79.8% | £44,500 |
| Medical sciences | 92.5% | £41,600 |
| Politics | 87.2% | £41,600 |
| Physics and astronomy | 86.5% | £40,900 |
| Philosophy and religious studies | 89.3% | £40,200 |
| Allied health | 90.5% | £39,800 |
| Languages and area studies | 84.1% | £39,100 |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies | 89.7% | £36,900 |
| History and archaeology | 86.9% | £36,500 |
| English studies | 82.1% | £35,000 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | 90.3% | £33,600 |
| Sport and exercise sciences | 88.9% | £32,100 |
| Psychology | 90.1% | £32,100 |
| Biosciences | 83.9% | £30,700 |
| Performing arts | 88.4% | £28,300 |
* 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 Materials and technology £62,000
- 2 Computing £61,000
- 3 Economics £58,400
- 4 Business and management £55,800
- 5 Medicine and dentistry £51,800
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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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