University of Lincoln
East Midlands, England
How much do University of Lincoln graduates earn by subject?
University of Lincoln graduates earn a median salary of £27,000 five years after graduation. The highest-paying subject is Engineering at £39,600, while Performing arts graduates earn £23,000.
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How competitive is University of Lincoln?
In 2024, University of Lincoln received 32,590 applications and accepted 6,970 students, giving an acceptance rate of 21.4%.
Source: UCAS End of Cycle Data
What are the employment outcomes at University of Lincoln?
90% of University of Lincoln graduates are in sustained employment or further study 5 years after graduation. The university offers 21 subjects with median salaries ranging from £23,000 to £39,600. (Satisfaction = NSS teaching score)
| Subject | Employment | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 100% | £39,600 |
| Computing | 94.1% | £38,000 |
| Health and social care | 90.2% | £37,600 |
| Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy | 100% | £37,200 |
| Business and management | 88% | £36,100 |
| Nursing and midwifery | 91.9% | £32,500 |
| Biosciences | 87.5% | £29,600 |
| Sport and exercise sciences | 92.2% | £28,800 |
| Architecture, building and planning | 89.5% | £28,500 |
| Law | 94.2% | £28,500 |
| General, applied and forensic sciences | 86% | £28,100 |
| Politics | 84.5% | £28,100 |
| Allied health | 91% | £27,400 |
| English studies | 87.4% | £27,400 |
| Psychology | 91.5% | £27,200 |
| History and archaeology | 92.1% | £27,000 |
| Media, journalism and communications | 88.7% | £26,600 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | 86.1% | £25,900 |
| Creative arts and design | 87.2% | £25,600 |
| Agriculture, food and related studies | 93.8% | £24,100 |
| Performing arts | 90.5% | £23,000 |
* 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 Engineering £39,600
- 2 Computing £38,000
- 3 Health and social care £37,600
- 4 Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy £37,200
- 5 Business and management £36,100
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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