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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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 | £35,000 | £44,500 | £58,000 |
| Medicine and dentistry | - | £47,500 | £52,500 |
| Mathematical sciences | £35,000 | £36,000 | £48,500 |
| Business and management | £35,000 | £35,000 | £49,500 |
| Economics | £33,000 | £32,000 | £42,500 |
| Psychology | £30,000 | £27,500 | £33,750 |
| Medical sciences | £33,250 | £33,250 | £35,750 |
| Politics | £31,000 | £42,000 | £63,500 |
| Allied health | £28,000 | £34,000 | £41,000 |
| Philosophy and religious studies | £27,000 | £25,500 | £30,000 |
| Chemistry | £32,000 | £33,500 | £41,000 |
| History and archaeology | £30,000 | - | £36,900 |
| Biosciences | £30,000 | £26,500 | £35,500 |
| Performing arts | £30,750 | £29,750 | £38,250 |
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 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.
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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
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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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