King's College London
London, England
How much do King's College London graduates earn by subject?
King's College London graduates earn a median salary of £42,500 five years after graduation. The highest-paying subject is Law at £71,200, while Media, journalism and communications graduates earn £29,600.
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How competitive is King's College London?
In 2024, King's College London received 137,025 applications and accepted 15,560 students, giving an acceptance rate of 11.4%.
Source: UCAS End of Cycle Data
How much does it cost for international students?
International undergraduate students pay £27,100 to £47,250 per year in tuition at King's College London.
* Estimates based on 2025/26 fees. Actual costs may vary. View official fees →
What are the employment outcomes at King's College London?
85% of King's College London graduates are in sustained employment or further study 5 years after graduation. The university offers 23 subjects with median salaries ranging from £29,600 to £71,200. (Satisfaction = NSS teaching score)
| Subject | Employment | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Law | 85.7% | £71,200 |
| Computing | 80.7% | £70,100 |
| Medicine and dentistry | 90.8% | £53,300 |
| Mathematical sciences | 82.5% | £52,600 |
| Business and management | 78.2% | £51,500 |
| Economics | 84.8% | £47,400 |
| Psychology | 95.8% | £46,500 |
| Medical sciences | 83% | £45,300 |
| Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy | 84.9% | £44,200 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | 88.9% | £43,800 |
| Politics | 79.3% | £42,700 |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies | 81.7% | £41,100 |
| Physics and astronomy | 84.2% | £40,900 |
| Allied health | 90.5% | £39,500 |
| Philosophy and religious studies | 77.8% | £38,700 |
| Chemistry | 80% | £37,600 |
| Nursing and midwifery | 92% | £37,300 |
| History and archaeology | 85.1% | £36,900 |
| Languages and area studies | 74.1% | £35,000 |
| Biosciences | 85.5% | £34,300 |
| Performing arts | 81.2% | £33,200 |
| English studies | 88.6% | £32,500 |
| Media, journalism and communications | 81.2% | £29,600 |
* 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 →
Entry Requirements
Varies by course. Medicine/Law typically require A*AA.
View official requirements →Highest Earning Subjects
- 1 Law £71,200
- 2 Computing £70,100
- 3 Medicine and dentistry £53,300
- 4 Mathematical sciences £52,600
- 5 Business and management £51,500
Quick Facts
International Student 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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