Robert Gordon University
Total, Scotland
How much do Robert Gordon University graduates earn by subject?
Robert Gordon University graduates earn a median salary of £32,500 five years after graduation. The highest-paying subject is Engineering at £44,500, while Creative arts and design graduates earn £24,100.
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How competitive is Robert Gordon University?
In 2024, Robert Gordon University received 17,945 applications and accepted 3,995 students, giving an acceptance rate of 22.3%.
Source: UCAS End of Cycle Data
What are the employment outcomes at Robert Gordon University?
92% of Robert Gordon University graduates are in sustained employment or further study 5 years after graduation. The university offers 16 subjects with median salaries ranging from £24,100 to £44,500. (Satisfaction = NSS teaching score)
| Subject | Employment | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 91.5% | £44,500 |
| Medical sciences | 95.7% | £43,800 |
| Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy | 88.4% | £41,300 |
| Health and social care | 95% | £38,300 |
| Nursing and midwifery | 89.9% | £35,800 |
| Allied health | 95.7% | £34,300 |
| Law | 89.5% | £33,900 |
| Business and management | 89.3% | £33,900 |
| Computing | 85.9% | £32,800 |
| General, applied and forensic sciences | 88% | £30,700 |
| Architecture, building and planning | 87.3% | £30,700 |
| Biosciences | 92.9% | £29,900 |
| Sport and exercise sciences | 94.3% | £27,700 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | 89.7% | £27,200 |
| Media, journalism and communications | 87.9% | £24,500 |
| Creative arts and design | 83.9% | £24,100 |
* 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.
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Highest Earning Subjects
- 1 Engineering £44,500
- 2 Medical sciences £43,800
- 3 Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy £41,300
- 4 Health and social care £38,300
- 5 Nursing and midwifery £35,800
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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