The University of Huddersfield
Yorkshire and The Humber, England
How much do University of Huddersfield graduates earn by subject?
University of Huddersfield graduates earn a median salary of £27,500 five years after graduation. The highest-paying subject is Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy at £39,800, while Sociology, social policy and anthropology graduates earn £24,500.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical sciences | £27,000 | £29,500 | £33,000 |
| Computing | £26,000 | £26,500 | £31,250 |
| Engineering | £30,000 | £27,500 | £32,000 |
| Allied health | £26,000 | £37,500 | £39,000 |
| Chemistry | £25,000 | £23,000 | £28,500 |
| Biosciences | £22,000 | £23,000 | £27,500 |
| Business and management | £25,000 | £22,500 | £26,500 |
| Health and social care | £28,000 | £26,000 | £30,000 |
| Creative arts and design | £24,000 | £20,000 | £25,000 |
| Architecture, building and planning | £24,500 | £22,500 | £25,000 |
| Education and teaching | £29,000 | £20,000 | £24,500 |
| Psychology | £28,000 | £19,500 | £24,500 |
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 Huddersfield?
In 2024, University of Huddersfield received 31,875 applications and accepted 6,415 students, giving an acceptance rate of 20.1%.
Source: UCAS End of Cycle Data
What are the employment outcomes at University of Huddersfield?
85% of University of Huddersfield graduates are in sustained employment or further study 5 years after graduation. The university offers 23 subjects with median salaries ranging from £24,500 to £39,800. (Satisfaction = NSS teaching score)
| Subject | Employment | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy | 88.1% | £39,800 |
| Medical sciences | 88.1% | £39,800 |
| Computing | 85% | £36,500 |
| Engineering | 88.5% | £35,400 |
| Nursing and midwifery | 95% | £33,600 |
| Allied health | 94.3% | £30,300 |
| Materials and technology | 86% | £29,600 |
| Chemistry | 86.1% | £29,200 |
| Biosciences | 86.3% | £29,000 |
| Business and management | 87.5% | £28,800 |
| Law | 86.5% | £28,100 |
| History and archaeology | 98.1% | £26,600 |
| Media, journalism and communications | 86.9% | £26,300 |
| Health and social care | 89.7% | £25,900 |
| Combined and general studies | 77.4% | £25,900 |
| Sport and exercise sciences | 89.7% | £25,700 |
| Creative arts and design | 86.8% | £25,600 |
| Performing arts | 84.1% | £25,600 |
| Architecture, building and planning | 88.9% | £25,200 |
| Education and teaching | 88.6% | £25,200 |
| Psychology | 87.2% | £24,800 |
| English studies | 85.5% | £24,800 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | 85.3% | £24,500 |
* 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 Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy £39,800
- 2 Medical sciences £39,800
- 3 Computing £36,500
- 4 Engineering £35,400
- 5 Nursing and midwifery £33,600
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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