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The University of Hull

Yorkshire and The Humber, England

24.6%
Acceptance Rate
23k
Applications (2024)
£30,000
Median Salary (5yr)
86%
Employment Rate
25
Subjects

How much do University of Hull graduates earn by subject?

University of Hull graduates earn a median salary of £30,000 five years after graduation. The highest-paying subject is Medicine and dentistry at £52,600, while Media, journalism and communications graduates earn £24,500.

£47,100 £59,900
Economics £39,800
£28,800 £63,900
Engineering £38,900
£32,500 £53,700
Computing £36,100
£28,100 £46,700
£25,600 £43,800
Chemistry £34,300
£29,200 £42,000
£19,000 £36,900
£24,100 £45,600
£24,100 £38,300
£22,400 £36,000

+ 15 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
Economics £26,000 £25,000 £30,000
Engineering £29,000 £29,000 £36,500
Computing £28,000 £28,000 £35,000
Chemistry £28,500 £26,000 £31,000
Mathematical sciences - £21,500 £25,000
Business and management £25,000 £24,000 £30,500
Politics £24,500 £22,500 £29,000
Languages and area studies £30,000 £20,500 £24,000
Biosciences £23,000 £20,000 £26,000
Psychology £27,750 £19,500 £24,500
Performing arts £25,000 £23,500 £29,000
Allied health £28,000 £27,000 £30,500
Philosophy and religious studies £23,000 £19,000 £23,000
Education and teaching £28,000 £21,000 £26,500

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 Hull?

In 2024, University of Hull received 23,375 applications and accepted 5,750 students, giving an acceptance rate of 24.6%.

23,375
Applications
5,750
Acceptances
24.6%
Acceptance Rate
Applications
Acceptances

Source: UCAS End of Cycle Data

What are the employment outcomes at University of Hull?

86% of University of Hull graduates are in sustained employment or further study 5 years after graduation. The university offers 25 subjects with median salaries ranging from £24,500 to £52,600.

Subject Employment Median Salary
Medicine and dentistry 98.1% £52,600
Economics 89.5% £39,800
Engineering 85.7% £38,900
Computing 92.7% £36,100
Physics and astronomy 77.6% £34,300
Chemistry 83% £34,300
Mathematical sciences 95% £32,800
Business and management 87.3% £32,500
Nursing and midwifery 96.1% £31,800
Health and social care 92.8% £31,600
Politics 88.7% £31,400
Law 89.1% £30,700
Geography, earth and environmental studies 94.2% £29,900
Languages and area studies 89.1% £28,100
Biosciences 80.1% £27,700
Psychology 89.1% £27,700
History and archaeology 85.8% £27,000
Sport and exercise sciences 89.6% £26,800
English studies 83.4% £25,900
Performing arts 89.8% £25,200
Allied health 94.4% £24,600
Sociology, social policy and anthropology 86.8% £24,500
Philosophy and religious studies 89.2% £24,500
Education and teaching 89.3% £24,500
Media, journalism and communications 91.5% £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.

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 Medicine and dentistry £52,600
  • 2 Economics £39,800
  • 3 Engineering £38,900
  • 4 Computing £36,100
  • 5 Physics and astronomy £34,300

Quick Facts

Location Yorkshire and The Humber
Country England
Type University
UKPRN 10007149
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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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