University of Keele
West Midlands, England
How much do University of Keele graduates earn by subject?
University of Keele graduates earn a median salary of £29,000 five years after graduation. The highest-paying subject is Medicine and dentistry at £52,700, while Performing arts graduates earn £25,600.
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How competitive is University of Keele?
In 2024, University of Keele received 34,975 applications and accepted 5,890 students, giving an acceptance rate of 16.8%.
Source: UCAS End of Cycle Data
What are the employment outcomes at University of Keele?
90% of University of Keele graduates are in sustained employment or further study 5 years after graduation. The university offers 24 subjects with median salaries ranging from £25,600 to £52,700. (Satisfaction = NSS teaching score)
| Subject | Employment | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine and dentistry | 93.3% | £52,700 |
| Computing | 79.1% | £45,600 |
| Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy | 89% | £40,900 |
| Physics and astronomy | 90.6% | £40,500 |
| Economics | 87.1% | £38,300 |
| Nursing and midwifery | 93.2% | £35,200 |
| Mathematical sciences | 89.5% | £32,800 |
| Business and management | 86% | £32,800 |
| Allied health | 92.7% | £32,500 |
| Law | 90.3% | £31,800 |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies | 91.6% | £30,800 |
| Biosciences | 84.7% | £30,700 |
| Chemistry | 88.7% | £30,300 |
| Medical sciences | 84.1% | £29,600 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | 93% | £29,200 |
| Philosophy and religious studies | 77.1% | £28,800 |
| Education and teaching | 92.6% | £28,500 |
| Politics | 91% | £27,700 |
| English studies | 89% | £27,700 |
| History and archaeology | 96.2% | £27,400 |
| Psychology | 88.8% | £27,000 |
| Languages and area studies | 96.5% | £26,600 |
| Media, journalism and communications | 91.9% | £25,900 |
| Performing arts | 84.8% | £25,600 |
* 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 Medicine and dentistry £52,700
- 2 Computing £45,600
- 3 Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy £40,900
- 4 Physics and astronomy £40,500
- 5 Economics £38,300
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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