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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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 | £39,000 | £40,500 | £58,000 |
| Economics | £30,500 | £30,500 | £41,000 |
| Business and management | £32,000 | £39,000 | £55,000 |
| Medicine and dentistry | - | £48,000 | £52,000 |
| Mathematical sciences | £32,000 | £32,500 | £44,000 |
| Engineering | £33,000 | £32,500 | £42,000 |
| Politics | £26,500 | £32,000 | £45,500 |
| Philosophy and religious studies | £25,000 | - | £40,200 |
| Allied health | £29,000 | £33,500 | £40,500 |
| History and archaeology | £30,000 | £32,500 | £44,000 |
| Psychology | £32,000 | £27,500 | £36,000 |
| Biosciences | £25,000 | £20,000 | £25,500 |
| Performing arts | £28,000 | £27,500 | £37,000 |
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 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 →
Entry Requirements
Competitive for Business, Law, and Medicine. Most courses require AAA-AAB.
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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 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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